2018 Edwin F. Jaeckle Award: Hon. Barbara Howe '80

Segment Synopsis: 2018 Hon. Barbara Howe '80 - 41st Edwin F. Jaeckle Award at the Annual NYC Luncheon, January 26, 2018, The Union League Club. Hon. Eugene Pigott introduces head table, special guests, and Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul. Tells story about Eugene Fahey. Talks about women on the Judiciary. Mark Brown speaks on behalf of UBLAA president who was unable to make the event, offers thanks and recognition to attendees and sponsors, encourage Alumni Association participation and introduces Doug Dimitroff. Pigott introduces Hochul to make a few comments about her friend Barbara Howe before she has to leave event. Tells story about why she did not choose UB Law School. Barbara Howe paves the way for other women.

Keywords: Alumni; Alumni Association; Bench; Career / Gender; Career / Professional Experience; Judiciary; Women and Gender

Subjects: CAREER: GENDER; CAREER: LEGAL; PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE; UB LAW MISCELLANEOUS

Segment Synopsis: Pigott reintroduces Dimitroff. Dimitroff discusses Dean's Advisory Task Force Council. Pigott introduces Rod Grabowski representing comments and support from UB and the president's office. [VIDEO jumps and skips starting near minute 32:00 to ] Pigott introduces Todd Brown who introduces and reads a letter from Dean Aviva Abramosky. Pigott reads letter from Ken Joyce to Barbara Howe. Pigott recognizes Judge Fahey. Pigott welcome Ken Manning and Judge Acea Mosey for some remarks. Proclamation from Mayor Byron Brown. Presentation of Jaeckle Award by Mark Brown and Todd Brown. Barbara Howe's remarks on receiving the award, thanks to supporters, advice. and future plans for practice. Pigott closes event thanking Ilene Fleishmann.

Keywords: Accomplishments; Advice; Alumni; Alumni Association; Career / Professional Experience; Distinction; Jaeckle Award; Law Firms

Subjects: CAREER: LEGAL; LAW; PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE; UB LAW MISCELLANEOUS; UB LAW: GENDER