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| July/August 2025 | BAEC Bulletin
BAEC Bulletin | July/August 2025 |
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INTRODUCING THE BAEC’S 2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Bar Association of Erie County (“Bar Association”)
The Association’s Officers serving with President Melber are newly elected Vice President Maura K. O’Donnell, Treasurer Nicole Graci, and newly elected Deputy Treasurer Andrew J. Freedman. Newly elected Directors are Cat McCulle, Milton D. Gordon, Linda S. Grear, Brianna Shareef and Patrick J. Long. The following Directors will continue to serve until the expiration of their three-year terms: Elise L. Cassar, Joshua E. Dubs, Keri D. Callocchia, Cheyenne N. Freely, Ericka N. Bennett, David M. Goodman and Erin A. Tresmond. The Association’s Executive Director is Anne M. Noble, who serves on the Board ex-officio.
is pleased to announce that Brian M. Melber was sworn in as its 119th President. The Honorable Susan M. Eagan, Erie County Court Judge, conducted the ceremony. Mr. Melber is a founding partner of Personius Melber LLP. He has been a member of the Association for over 28 years, previously serving as Director. Mr. Melber was born and educated in Western New York, graduating from Canisius High School and SUNY at Buffalo School of Law. Mr. Melber will serve a one-year term as President, leading an organization of over 3,000 lawyers. Upon assuming the Presidency, Melber stated “I am honored to assume the Presidency of our Bar Association. Together, we will uphold the rule of law and advocate for the highest standards of our profession, ensuring that our legal community continues to serve with integrity and impact.”
Pictured above are photographs from our Annual Meeting & Members Reception that was held on Friday, June 13, 2025.
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