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10 | Buffalo Business first | august 26 - septemBer 1, 2011bizjournals.com/buffalo

LUXURY LISTINGS

Patty MannsLicensed Sales Agent

Cell: 870.2426

631-4800

Quality Marrano built in ‘07, with nearly 3000 sq ft over looking picturesque community pond! 4bd, 2.5 bths. Open spaciousfl oor

plan, morning rm off kitchen, 1st fl laundry, den, gas FP. Only $317,500 (B391318)

Wow almost 4 acres of professionally landscaped yardand woods! Charming home with 4/5 bdrms, 3 full baths. Tons of updatedfeatures Roof-’09, whirlpool tub, generator, 1st fl laundry

Remodeled kitchen and baths! Stunning picturesque patio. Just shines throughout!$284,900 (B3822627)

2201 Jamison Road•Elma, NY

6426 Pincherry Road• Lakeview, NY

10515 Keller Road • Clarence

Melody OversLicensed Associate R.E. Broker

(716) 867-1048

9 acre estate with a beautiful tree lined en-trance. Open fl oor plan, great room with vaulted ceilings and wall of windows. Finished lower level with wet bar and stone fi replace. 1st fl oor master suite with a terrace overlook-ing the backyard paradise- salt water, gunite pool, hot tub, koi pond and a private 2 acre woods. Call today for a private showing!

Exquisite!12 RedbrickORCHARD PARK, NY

Annette PellerinLicensed Real Estate Salesperson

(716) 481-5737

5 Yrs young in O.P.’S best kept secret “new section of Eagle Heights”. Full brick embossed elevation with stucco accents, 3-car side gar., custom kitchen, 42” cab-intery w/stained inlay, granite counters & center isl w/prep sink, for. din. and liv/ofc rms, soaring french doors to fam rm, towering 2-story great rm w/gas fplc, fl r to ceiling windows, crown moldings, hrdwd & ceramic fl rs, mstr suite w/huge walk-in closet & glamour bath, professionally landscaped, priv. Yard backs up to woods, Unilock patio, close to Eagle Ridge for members only pool, tennis & more. Home Warranty! $489,900

Exquisite!

By Matt Chandler and Qina liumchandler@bizjournals.com 716-541-1654

Emery Lewis wants to be a lawyer.

More specifically, he wants to be a practicing lawyer in Western New York.

Now, thanks to an ini-tiative by the Minority Bar Association of Western New York and the University at Buffalo Law School, he’s one step closer to doing just that.

Lewis is one of two UB Law students working as clerks at Goldberg Segalla LLP as part of the new Law Firm Diversity Program. The collaborative program provides opportunities for minority law students from UB to gain firsthand expe-rience in the legal system.

Several are involved in summer clerk-ships in area courts and have an opportu-nity to get up close and see the relation-ships between judges and trial lawyers, as well as meet one-on-one with judges.

In the fall, more students will meet with judges.

“What’s nice is the number of judges who do participate,” says Lisa Patterson, UB Law School associate dean for career services. “The judges are interacting with (the students) and talking about things.”

Judge Lenora Foote-Beavers, family court support magistrate, said it’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.

“It definitely benefits the students because they are able to get hands-on experience,” she says. “It’s good for the court system because the law students are learning in the legal system.”

Also, she said the program furthers the mission of the Minority Bar by mentoring students.

“It will ultimately give them so much more leverage in the future,” she says.

The hiring of Lewis, along with second-year law student Han Kim, marked the beginning of the program’s second phase: expanding beyond the courts and into law firms.

“We’re excited that the program is expanding to give students the opportu-nity to gain valuable experience and an inside understanding of the workings of a law firm,” says Joseph Hanna, president of the Minority Bar and a partner in Goldberg Segalla.

“We will be reaching out to other firms in the near future in an effort to get more law firms interested and involved in this program. Our aim is to create resume-building jobs here in the Western New York market for the lawyers of tomorrow – and ultimately to help increase diversity in the legal profession, both locally and nation-ally,” he says.

As for Lewis, the 23-year-old Rochester

native is preparing for his second year of law school. He says the program has given him a leg up in what is becoming a highly competitive job market for young attorneys.

“I’m in a situation where I am with a firm that cares about me as an individual; I’m not just a number,” he says. “This is more than just a clerkship. I’m actually learning while I’m here, and I am going to come out of this program better than when I came in.”

It’s a long way from a coffee-fetching, paper-filing clerkship, according to Lewis. He described his time at the firm – he has worked as a clerk since May – as a great experience.

“Just the fact that every day when I come into work I am able to talk with Mr. Gold-berg or Mr. Segalla is, of itself, an experi-ence,” Lewis says.

“They have so much wisdom and knowl-edge gained through their careers, they sort of nurture myself and the other clerk.

And along with our super-visors, they take a hands-on approach with us,” he says.

Rick Cohen, the law firm’s managing partner, says he looks forward to seeing the program expand beyond Goldberg Segalla in coming years.

“It’s clear that there are a number of very promising minority candidates at UB Law,” Cohen says. “We’ve been really pleased with the quality of the work.”

Among the many sup-porters of the diversity pro-gram is Makau Mutua, dean of the UB Law School.

“This new program has incredible promise,” Mutua says. “We are grateful to the Minority Bar Association, Joe Hanna and the firm for being such supportive

partners in this initiative.” He and others say they hope the pro-

gram will gain momentum.With more involvement from Western

New York law firms, it hopes to reach its goal of opening doors and making connec-tions for minority students. That will help them to remain in the region to practice law, if they so desire.

“We see so many great opportunities for our young law students to work here in Western New York,” Hanna says. “I am hopeful that with each group working together, we can make those connections and keep the next generation of attorneys right here in Buffalo.”

Lewis says he wants to count himself among those who aren’t forced to leave the area in search of a job.

“I would absolutely love to stay here – both in Buffalo and at Goldberg Segalla,” he says.

“I feel like this is a family here and I want to be part of it.”

Collaboration opens doors for minority students

Emery Lewis, left, a student at UB Law School, chats with Joseph Hanna, president of the Minority Bar Association and a partner in Goldberg Segalla LLP. Lewis recently completed a summer clerkship at the firm.

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10 | Buffalo Business first | august 26 - septemBer 1, 2011bizjournals.com/buffalo

LUXURY LISTINGS

Patty MannsLicensed Sales Agent

Cell: 870.2426

631-4800

Quality Marrano built in ‘07, with nearly 3000 sq ft over looking picturesque community pond! 4bd, 2.5 bths. Open spaciousfl oor

plan, morning rm off kitchen, 1st fl laundry, den, gas FP. Only $317,500 (B391318)

Wow almost 4 acres of professionally landscaped yardand woods! Charming home with 4/5 bdrms, 3 full baths. Tons of updatedfeatures Roof-’09, whirlpool tub, generator, 1st fl laundry

Remodeled kitchen and baths! Stunning picturesque patio. Just shines throughout!$284,900 (B3822627)

2201 Jamison Road•Elma, NY

6426 Pincherry Road• Lakeview, NY

10515 Keller Road • Clarence

Melody OversLicensed Associate R.E. Broker

(716) 867-1048

9 acre estate with a beautiful tree lined en-trance. Open fl oor plan, great room with vaulted ceilings and wall of windows. Finished lower level with wet bar and stone fi replace. 1st fl oor master suite with a terrace overlook-ing the backyard paradise- salt water, gunite pool, hot tub, koi pond and a private 2 acre woods. Call today for a private showing!

Exquisite!12 RedbrickORCHARD PARK, NY

Annette PellerinLicensed Real Estate Salesperson

(716) 481-5737

5 Yrs young in O.P.’S best kept secret “new section of Eagle Heights”. Full brick embossed elevation with stucco accents, 3-car side gar., custom kitchen, 42” cab-intery w/stained inlay, granite counters & center isl w/prep sink, for. din. and liv/ofc rms, soaring french doors to fam rm, towering 2-story great rm w/gas fplc, fl r to ceiling windows, crown moldings, hrdwd & ceramic fl rs, mstr suite w/huge walk-in closet & glamour bath, professionally landscaped, priv. Yard backs up to woods, Unilock patio, close to Eagle Ridge for members only pool, tennis & more. Home Warranty! $489,900

Exquisite!

By Matt Chandler and Qina liumchandler@bizjournals.com 716-541-1654

Emery Lewis wants to be a lawyer.

More specifically, he wants to be a practicing lawyer in Western New York.

Now, thanks to an ini-tiative by the Minority Bar Association of Western New York and the University at Buffalo Law School, he’s one step closer to doing just that.

Lewis is one of two UB Law students working as clerks at Goldberg Segalla LLP as part of the new Law Firm Diversity Program. The collaborative program provides opportunities for minority law students from UB to gain firsthand expe-rience in the legal system.

Several are involved in summer clerk-ships in area courts and have an opportu-nity to get up close and see the relation-ships between judges and trial lawyers, as well as meet one-on-one with judges.

In the fall, more students will meet with judges.

“What’s nice is the number of judges who do participate,” says Lisa Patterson, UB Law School associate dean for career services. “The judges are interacting with (the students) and talking about things.”

Judge Lenora Foote-Beavers, family court support magistrate, said it’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.

“It definitely benefits the students because they are able to get hands-on experience,” she says. “It’s good for the court system because the law students are learning in the legal system.”

Also, she said the program furthers the mission of the Minority Bar by mentoring students.

“It will ultimately give them so much more leverage in the future,” she says.

The hiring of Lewis, along with second-year law student Han Kim, marked the beginning of the program’s second phase: expanding beyond the courts and into law firms.

“We’re excited that the program is expanding to give students the opportu-nity to gain valuable experience and an inside understanding of the workings of a law firm,” says Joseph Hanna, president of the Minority Bar and a partner in Goldberg Segalla.

“We will be reaching out to other firms in the near future in an effort to get more law firms interested and involved in this program. Our aim is to create resume-building jobs here in the Western New York market for the lawyers of tomorrow – and ultimately to help increase diversity in the legal profession, both locally and nation-ally,” he says.

As for Lewis, the 23-year-old Rochester

native is preparing for his second year of law school. He says the program has given him a leg up in what is becoming a highly competitive job market for young attorneys.

“I’m in a situation where I am with a firm that cares about me as an individual; I’m not just a number,” he says. “This is more than just a clerkship. I’m actually learning while I’m here, and I am going to come out of this program better than when I came in.”

It’s a long way from a coffee-fetching, paper-filing clerkship, according to Lewis. He described his time at the firm – he has worked as a clerk since May – as a great experience.

“Just the fact that every day when I come into work I am able to talk with Mr. Gold-berg or Mr. Segalla is, of itself, an experi-ence,” Lewis says.

“They have so much wisdom and knowl-edge gained through their careers, they sort of nurture myself and the other clerk.

And along with our super-visors, they take a hands-on approach with us,” he says.

Rick Cohen, the law firm’s managing partner, says he looks forward to seeing the program expand beyond Goldberg Segalla in coming years.

“It’s clear that there are a number of very promising minority candidates at UB Law,” Cohen says. “We’ve been really pleased with the quality of the work.”

Among the many sup-porters of the diversity pro-gram is Makau Mutua, dean of the UB Law School.

“This new program has incredible promise,” Mutua says. “We are grateful to the Minority Bar Association, Joe Hanna and the firm for being such supportive

partners in this initiative.” He and others say they hope the pro-

gram will gain momentum.With more involvement from Western

New York law firms, it hopes to reach its goal of opening doors and making connec-tions for minority students. That will help them to remain in the region to practice law, if they so desire.

“We see so many great opportunities for our young law students to work here in Western New York,” Hanna says. “I am hopeful that with each group working together, we can make those connections and keep the next generation of attorneys right here in Buffalo.”

Lewis says he wants to count himself among those who aren’t forced to leave the area in search of a job.

“I would absolutely love to stay here – both in Buffalo and at Goldberg Segalla,” he says.

“I feel like this is a family here and I want to be part of it.”

Collaboration opens doors for minority students

Emery Lewis, left, a student at UB Law School, chats with Joseph Hanna, president of the Minority Bar Association and a partner in Goldberg Segalla LLP. Lewis recently completed a summer clerkship at the firm.

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