Yesterday our team members Jessica Ou, Monique Sullivan, Lauren Trama and Alexander Salvato attended the @gracesmithhouse Style & Grace brunch and auction. It was a great time for an even better cause!
Community
The staff at a law firm is intimately engaged with its community. We’re there in the best of times, the challenging times and everything between.
And so the efforts of a community to improve the lives of its residents are efforts that are meaningful to us, too. Here are a few examples of what we’ve been up to in our communities:
Dutchess County Bar Association’s Real Estate Committee Learning Breakfast
March 26, 2025Earlier today partner Cara Whalen joined other members of the Dutchess County Bar Association‘s Real Estate Committee for a learning breakfast she organized with Jordan Haug, Esq. of @letteriohaugllp. Timely topics discussed included good cause eviction and fraud/cyber security. Photo 1: from left, attorneys Jordan Haug, Cara Whalen and Christina Mazzarella. with Meghan Mossey, Esq. Photo 3: Paul Ackerman, Esq. with Queen City Abstract spoke on fraud in real estate transactions.
Business After Hours @ Durants Tent & Events
March 20, 2025Last night MBW attorneys Christina Mazzarella and Alexander Salvato attended @dcrcoc Business After Hours event at @durantspartyrentals in Wappingers Falls. This monthly networking event brings diverse businesses in the community together in a fun, informal atmosphere.
National Wear Red Day
February 7, 2025MBW G ❤️ ES Red for #NationalWearRedDay Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the no. 1 killer of women? let’s help change that. Slide 1: Standing from left Cara Whalen , Bob Butts, Pat Keeley, Joshua Mackey and Jessica Ou. Seated from left Colleen Howland and Taylor McCarthy. Slides 2 and 3: Bottom (kneeling): Jana Fezza and Sara-Elizabeth Clark; Second Row: Maryann Thompsett, Rebecca Shaw, Christina Mazzarella and Monique Sullivan. Back Row: Patricia, Maureen McKinney, Rick DuVall, Ian MacDonald, Bob Dietz and Lauren Trama.
Cocoa and Claus
December 19, 2024“Cocoa and Claus“ yesterday attended by our managing partner Joshua Mackey. A heartwarming visit with Santa and the most adorable little cherubs. ❤️🤍
Halloween 2024
October 31, 2024Prizes for the best costumes went to Matthew the Police Officer and Corn Man 👮♂️🌽
25th Anniversary of the Dutchess County Real Estate Annual Charity Golf Outing
September 17, 2024We were back at The Powelton Club yesterday for the 25th Anniversary of the Dutchess County Real Estate Annual Charity Golf Outing! What a beautiful day it was for a great cause, the event’s proceeds go directly to many nonprofit organizations in the Hudson Valley. Photo Left: from left, Bob Dietz, Cara Whalen and Bob Butts. Top Left: Ralph Cautele, Elizabeth Waldstein, Bob Butts and Bob Dietz. Top Right: Walt Cropley, Ryan Emerson, Lee Wood and Dan Brevi. Bottom Right: DeForest Howland, Cara Whalen and Craig Irwin
Abilities First Golf and Tennis Classic
September 15, 2024Last Monday Joshua Mackey, Ian MacDonald, Jana Fezza and Christina Mazzarella attended the @abilitiesf Golf and Tennis Classic, a signature event to raise funds that support and expand AF’s programs. Top Left: Scott Davis, Jeff Breen, Joshua Mackey and Dr. Jeffrey Fox, Abiltites First CEO.
New York Yankees centerfielder Bernie Williams at the Ridgefield Playhouse eighth annual Bernie Williams Day
July 27, 2024A really great day with NY sports legends, friends and co-workers! First photo with New York Yankees Centerfielder and guitarist extraordinaire, Bernie Williams, at the Ridgefield Playhouse 8th Annual Bernie Williams Day! This Playhouse tradition features celebrities from the worlds of sports and music to benefit the Playhouse Arts in Education program. #supportingthearts #mbwlawyers
The Leadership Dutchess Program
May 29, 2024Senior Associate Christina Mazzarella for completed the Leadership Dutchess Program with the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Leadership Program is dedicated to educating and motivating citizens to serve in leadership roles within our community. This program was designed to foster the development of a group of professionals who grow and learn together over a nine-month period. Program sessions are conducted by prominent individuals from the public and private sector, sharing their knowledge on real-world topics of leadership/ municipal concerns impacting the Hudson Valley Region. Program volunteers and participants recently celebrated their accomplishments at a special event hosted by Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue. Congratulations to all and especially our own Christina Mazzarella!