Jean Gerbini<\/b>, of counsel with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, was recently honored with the John E. Leach Memorial Award. <\/span><\/p>\n
The award is presented by the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, recognizing outstanding service and distinguished contributions to the legal profession as a member of the TICL Section. <\/span><\/p>\n
An attorney with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna since 1986, Gerbini focuses her practice upon issues affecting consumers and providers of insurance. She is former chairwoman of the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section, and previously served as chair of that section\u2019s insurance coverage and newsletter committees. <\/span><\/p>\n
She currently represents the section as a member of the NYSBA House of Delegates.\u00a0 <\/span>She also served as vice chairwoman of the Association\u2019s Sections Caucus, which promotes best practices and advocates on behalf of all sections of the association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Gerbini is a fellow of The New York Bar Foundation. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co. appointed J. David Brown<\/b> and Philip Morris<\/b> to its board of directors.<\/span><\/p>\n
Brown is president and CEO of the Capital District YMCA<\/a>. He earned his bachelor\u2019s in business administration from Roberts Wesleyan College and his MBA from University at Albany.<\/span><\/p>\n
Through his involvement with Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre and Universal Preservation Hall<\/a> in Saratoga, Morris actively works to enhance the region\u2019s education, economic development and civic engagement. <\/span><\/p>\n
Lefner is the executive director for the Capital District YMCA<\/a>. He has provided leadership to the Saratoga Independent School, Double H Ranch<\/a>, and YMCA associations in Rhode Island and Florida.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Sauer is an account executive at Adirondack Trust Insurance. <\/span><\/p>\n
He has a bachelor\u2019s degree in management from Bentley University.<\/span><\/p>\n
23rd and Fourth<\/a> design shop in Saratoga Springs, has hired Beth McClain as showroom manager.<\/span><\/p>\n