BAEC Bulletin - July August 2023

BAEC Bulletin | July/August 2023 | 13

Joshua E. Dubs Partner, Webster & Dubs, PC

Josh is originally from the great state of Rhode Island. He grew up there, graduating cum laude from Rocky Hill School in 2000. From there he attended Union College in Schenectady, New York. While at Union, he was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi, wrote for the newspaper, Concordiensis, and participated in clubs such as Mountebanks (the student-run theatre group), the German Klub, UBGLAD (the Gay-Straight Alliance), and was a member of the Student Judiciary Committee. Josh graduated from Union in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Performance Art, with a minor in German. Following a brief stint as a reporter for a newspaper in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Josh returned to Rhode Island to work as an IT Technician for Ocean State Job Lot. Josh enrolled at the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School in 2005. While there, Josh became active in Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, worked on the Buffalo Public Interest Law Journal, and worked for the Office of Development, eventually being promoted to the department’s Graduate Assistant. Josh received his Juris Doctor degree from UB in 2008. After being admitted to practice law in the State of New York in February, 2009, Josh hung up a shingle, opening the Law Offices of Joshua Dubs on March 6, 2009. He and partner Daniel Webster joined forces and opened Webster & Dubs, P.C. on April 2, 2018. Josh lives in Lockport, New York. He is married to Lauren, a pharmacist. They have two children, Matthew and Isabelle, and one cat, Sunny. In his spare time, Josh is a Certified Football Official, officiating football games from little league to high school level all over Western New York. Josh also rides in the Ride for Roswell every year, achieving Extra Mile Club status for 12 consecutive years and counting. Josh has been recognized multiple times for his pro bono work, including receiving the prestigious Presidents Pro Bono Award from the New York State Bar Association and the Rev. A. Joseph Bissonette Pro Bono Award from the Bar Association of Erie County. Josh is a den leader for Cub Scout Pack 58 in Tonawanda. He also serves as President of the Board of Directors for the WNY Coalition for Housing Equity, and is a prior board member of Project Homeless Connect Buffalo and the UB Law Alumni Association’s GOLD Group. He has presented at numerous CLEs and speaking engagements regarding Landlord/ Tenant law and Surrogate’s Court practice. Throughout her educational and legal careers, Cheyenne has always strived to advocate for her peers and colleagues. This is a passion she hopes to continue as a BAEC Director. Cheyenne graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in political science and international studies from Niagara University in 2019. During her senior year, she became the first black woman to be elected Student Body President. In 2022, she graduated from the Georgetown University Law Center. During law school, Cheyenne served as a Student Bar Association representative and a Co-Director of the Georgetown Appellate Advocacy Division. All of these roles were motivated by her passion for advocacy and drive to equip others with the tools necessary to succeed. After two summers with Hodgson Russ LLP, she joined their business litigation group in September of 2022. She is committed to ensuring that all current and future members feel supported by the BAEC network and its resources to advance our community, our profession, and the tenets of justice. Cheyenne N. Freely Associate, Hodgson Russ LLP

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