BAEC Bulletin - New Year 2022

BAEC Bulletin | New Year 2022 | 19

Thank You Arbitrators!

Susan Hogan Kristin Arcuri Jeffrey Markello Paul Vance Krista Gottlieb

Timothy M. O’Mara Steve Sugarman Elizabeth Bakos Deborah Di Matteo Dave Carr Warren E. Clark Nicholas G. Baich Kathleen Winter

Our arbitrators are an integral part of the Bar Association of Erie County. As volunteer mediators between clients and their attorneys during disputes, they put in a lot of time and effort to bring about amicable resolution. We’re very proud of our arbitrator program and incredibly thankful to our arbitrators! Here is our roster of both attorney and lay arbitrators for 2021. Thank you all! •

Salvatore Sanfilippo Randy Oppenheimer Gerald Grace

Ayoka A. Tucker William Gersten

Kenneth Scigaj Tom Waring, Jr.

Alcohol & Drug Use Self Assessment Resources BY MARY MOORMAN PENN

The Lawyers Helping Lawyers Committee is often approached by people in the legal community who say they are concerned about someone's drinking habits. The approach we typically take is to share a bit of our personal stories as people in recovery. Other resources include a quick self assessment. There is one on the NYC bar website at https://www.nycbar.org/serving-the-community/ lawyer-assistance-program/alcohol-and-drug-use- questionnaire.

a wealth of information for people who may have a problem with drinking and the people who care about them. If you or someone close to you needs assistance, please don’t wait to contact us. The Lawyers Helping Lawyers Committee can be reached 24/7 through our confidential hotline at 716.852.1777. •

A similar survey is available at AA.org, a website with

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