Michael F. Perley Named a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation

Hurwitz Fine Litigation Chair Michael F. Perley has been named a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation. 

Fellows are nominated by peers and recognized for distinguished achievement, dedication to the legal profession, and commitment to the organized bar and service to the public. "Being a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation is an honor," states Chair of the Fellows, James R. Barnes. "Fellows represent one percent of the New York State Bar Association membership. Being nominated and elected is a notable achievement."

“The New York Bar Foundation works to advance legal entities through their philanthropic endeavors and I am ready to continue to support the Foundation's charitable efforts as a Fellow,” said Perley.

Mr. Perley is also actively involved in the legal profession through his roles with multiple local, state, and national bar groups and associations. He is currently the outgoing President of the Erie County Bar Foundation where his role included further developing initiatives for legal professionals facing adversity and helping them find solutions. 

As Foundation ambassadors, Fellows exemplify the spirit of caring and sharing by demonstrating their belief that the practice of law is a helping profession. For more information regarding the Fellows or The New York Bar Foundation, visit www.tnybf.org

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