The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation has awarded SUNY Buffalo Law School Adjunct Professor Sharon Stern Gerstman the 2011 Outstanding State Chair Award. Also receiving this year’s award is Gerstman’s Co-Chair, Michael H. Byowitz of Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz.
The Fellows Award is given annually to a State Chair (or State Co-Chairs) of The Fellows who has demonstrated a dedication to the work of the Foundation and the mission of The Fellows through exceptional efforts on behalf of The Fellows at the state level. The award will be presented at The Fellows’ 56th Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. [Read more about the Fellows Award]
Gerstman has taught New York Practice at SUNY Buffalo Law School since 1987 and is currently of counsel to Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP. Previously she was employed by New York Supreme Court as a court attorney/referee in Niagara County, and as principal law clerk to Hon. Joseph D. Mintz.
