In this episode of the Rising Leaders of New York podcast, welcome guest Kyle Kirby, Personal Risk Specialist with USI Insurance.

Tune in to the episode for insights from Kyle Kirby:

 * Kyle’s career journey into the insurance industry

 * Common mistakes made when choosing insurance

 * What is umbrella insurance?

 * Insurance considerations when having multiple assets

 * Noticeable issues with catastrophe claims

Learn more about Kyle Kirby:

 * Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-kirby-41661715b

 * Connect with USI Insurance: https://www.usi.com/

 * Follow USI Insurance on Twitter: https://twitter.com/usiins

 * Connect with USI Insurance on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usi-insurance-services

 * Contact Kyle: [email protected] or 845-381-3380

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About the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast:

The Rising Leaders of New York Podcast is centered around conversations with today's and future leaders of New York City, discussing the challenges and issues relevant to New Yorkers.  

 * Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-leaders-of-new-york/id1698132473

 * Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5BR2p1ZfdCbKH6_JetI26OxJIpWf8kdW

Connect with David Zwerin:  

 * Website: https://hillmoin.com/

 * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidszwerin/

 * Email: [email protected]

In this episode of the Rising Leaders of New York podcast, welcome guest Rabbi Laurie Gold. A former defense attorney in New York and now a licensed rabbi.

Tune in to the episode for insights from Rabbi Laurie Gold:

 * Why Laurie temporarily put her lifelong desire to be a rabbi on hold while her path was paved to becoming a lawyer

 * The life event that spurred Rabbi Laurie to leave the legal profession and attend rabbinical school

 * Career highlights as a rabbi

 * The benefits of being part of a religious community, or joining a temple, church or mosque

Learn more about Rabbi Laurie Gold:

 * Reach out to Rabbi Laurie to engage her to perform weddings, baby-namings and all other life-cycle events: [email protected]

 * View Rabbi Laurie on Wedding Wire: https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/rabbi-laurie-gold-college-point/8a7df9db170e989f.html

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About the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast:

The Rising Leaders of New York Podcast is centered around conversations with today's and future leaders of New York City, discussing the challenges and issues relevant to New Yorkers.  

 * Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-leaders-of-new-york/id1698132473

 * Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5BR2p1ZfdCbKH6_JetI26OxJIpWf8kdW

Connect with David Zwerin:  

 * Website: https://hillmoin.com/

 * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidszwerin/

 * Email: [email protected]

In this episode of the Rising Leaders of New York podcast, welcome guest Leona Krasner, Esq., MBA. Leona is the Founder and Managing Partner of Krasner Law, PLLC, a rapidly growing family law practice helping people in New York and New Jersey with their family law needs in the areas of prenuptial agreements, separation agreement, custody, and restraining orders.
Tune in to this episode as Leona shares insights into:
*  How she decided to be a Matrimonial Attorney and start Krasner Law
*  Factors to consider to decide whether a prenuptial agreement is necessary
*  How virtual court has benefitted the court process, including more efficient proceedings
*  How to have personal growth in different aspects of life, marriage, work, productivity
*  Her experience with running her own law firm and helpful tips for those considering starting their own business or practice
A Brooklyn native, Leona studies Politics and Psychology at the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University, where she graduated cum laude.  She then earned her Juris Doctorate at Washington Lee University School of Law, and then her Master’s of Business Administration from the Stern School of Business at New York University.
Leona has focused her legal career on litigation.  She served as an Assistant Attorney General of New York, where she represented New York State and state employees including those of the New York State Department of Corrections and New York State Park Police.  
Leona then served as a Litigation Consultant for a number of international law firms and served on pre-trial teams to help get complex international finance, securities regulation, antitrust, and regulatory cases ready for either trial or settlement.
Leona decided to launch her family law firm to work one-on-one with clients to really help make a real difference in their lives.  She believes that nothing is more important than family, so being able to prepare prenuptial agreements, effectuate divorces, assist with child-related matters such as custody, visitation, child support, and paternity, and litigate or settle restraining order matters for clients really fulfills her each day.
Leona is also Chair of Communications of the Women In Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.  She is also on the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyer’s Section of the New York State Bar Association and is a member of the Events Committee of the New York Women’s Bar Association.  She is also a member of the New York City Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association.
When not practicing law and mentoring her amazing team, Leona enjoys tutoring students through her tutoring company, Krasner Review, LLC, organizing concerts for children through her nonprofit organization Tunes for Tots & Teens, and having adventures with her husband, Michael.
Learn more about Leona Krasner:
 * Visit her website: https://www.lkrasner.com/
 * Connect with Leona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonakrasner/
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About the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast:
The Rising Leaders of New York Podcast is centered around conversations with today's and future leaders of New York City, discussing the challenges and issues relevant to New Yorkers.  
Connect with David Zwerin:  
Website: https://hillmoin.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidszwerin/
Email: [email protected]

In this episode of the Rising Leaders of New York podcast, welcome guest Ethan Felder. Ethan is a community leader and labor lawyer in Forest Hills Queens.
Tune in to this episode as Ethan shares insights into:
*  the urgent need to address the current climate crisis in New York City and create more secure jobs with better labor protection
*  the importance of contested elections and public financing of campaigns to give grassroots candidates a chance in local politics
*  the importance of unions and essential workers in keeping our economy running and creating a fair and just economy for all
Ethan started his career as a lawyer in the financial sector, where he witnessed mass layoffs of workers following the 2008 economic crisis and became profoundly concerned about the economic insecurity affecting families. This experience led him to start a new journey as a labor lawyer representing Unions in their fight for workers’ rights.
Since then, Ethan has dedicated his career to giving the most vulnerable workers access to justice, including cleaners, transit workers, firefighters, door people, handy people, superintendents, steamfitters, and construction workers. He has also fought for the mental health and rights of essential workers such as nurses, security guards, school safety agents, police, and correction officers, prioritizing support for those who need it most, including women, youth, and immigrants.
Learn more about Ethan Felder:
 * Website: https://www.ethanfornyc.com/
 * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ethan.felder/
 * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ethanforthecity
About the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast
The Rising Leaders of New York Podcast is centered around conversations with today's and future leaders of New York City, discussing the challenges and issues relevant to New Yorkers.  
Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-leaders-of-new-york/id1698132473
Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5BR2p1ZfdCbKH6_JetI26OxJIpWf8kdW
Connect with David Zwerin:  
 * Website: https://hillmoin.com/
 * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidszwerin/
 * Email: [email protected]

In this episode of the Rising Leaders of New York podcast, welcome guest Arthur L. Miller. Arthur is a traffic ticket attorney and an advocate for the trucking industry.

Tune in to this episode as Arthur shares insights into:

The law firm of Arthur L. Miller specializes in transportation and traffic issues for the truck and bus industries. Advice and representation is provided to clients and their employees concerning New York City, State and federal agencies that regulate their operations. For traffic tickets and notices of violation, appearances are made, as needed, before courts and agencies throughout the New York City metropolitan area. With an extensive professional network, coverage is provided throughout New York State and in other states.

Regular appearances are made at the New York City Parking Violations Bureau, where the firm handles hundreds of tickets each week, the NYS Traffic Violations Bureau, the NYS DOT and local criminal courts.

Personalized attention is provided to fleet operators large and small. From national distribution firms to owner operators, their ticket problems are handled; most often without the driver having to go to court. Representative clients include truck leasing firms; dairy, beverage and snack distributors; construction and service companies; and bus operators.

Arthur Miller also helps clients and their drivers understand relevant regulations and creates programs to assure compliance and help avoid getting cited for violations.

He previously served as the in-house safety and compliance officer for an interstate environmental services company.

Learn more about Arthur Miller:

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About the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast

The Rising Leaders of New York Podcast is centered around conversations with today’s and future leaders of New York City, discussing the challenges and issues relevant to New Yorkers.

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-leaders-of-new-york/id1698132473

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5BR2p1ZfdCbKH6_JetI26OxJIpWf8kdW

Connect with David Zwerin:

In this episode of the Rising Leaders of New York podcast, welcome guest Aaron Sanders. Aaron is a Workers’ Compensation attorney, Vice President of the Injured Workers’ Bar Association and Partner at Zea Proukou PLLC (pronounced Zay-uh Pro-co) in Rochester, NY and the Finger Lakes region.

Tune in to this episode as Aaron shares insights into:

Aaron Sanders has spent his entire career practicing New York State Workers’ Compensation law and has handled thousands of hearings in front of the Workers’ Compensation Board. His practice is dedicated entirely to representing injured workers and he combines his extensive knowledge of the law with his litigation experience to make sure his clients receive the benefits and payments to which they are entitled.

Aaron has presented at multiple Continuing Legal Education programs, instructing other attorneys on various aspects of the Workers’ Compensation Law. His lectures have focused on a variety of topics, including ways to avoid common delays in the process that prevent injured workers from receiving their payments and medical care in a timely manner.

Aaron is the President of the Injured Workers’ Bar Association in the state of New York.  He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Workers’ Compensation Alliance and is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Monroe County Bar Association, the Ontario County Bar Association, the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys and the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group.

Learn more about Aaron Sanders:

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About the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast

The Rising Leaders of New York Podcast is centered around conversations with today’s and future leaders of New York City, discussing the challenges and issues relevant to New Yorkers.

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-leaders-of-new-york/id1698132473

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5BR2p1ZfdCbKH6_JetI26OxJIpWf8kdW

Connect with David Zwerin:

In this episode of the Rising Leaders of New York podcast, welcome guest David Caldwell. David Caldwell is a Professional Dot Connector, former NFL player, and currently the vice president of the New York City, Long Island chapter of the NFL Alumni Association.  

Tune in to this episode as David Caldwell shares insights into:

David Caldwell is a business development consultant who helps businesses increase their profit margins, and better serve their mission. He most often works with people in the healthcare space, and those who service the healthcare space.

Learn more about David Caldwell:

Visit his business website:  https://www.ohgi.com/

Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dac-caldwell/

Connect with David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohgi_bigfish/ 

About the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast

The Rising Leaders of New York Podcast is centered around conversations with today's and future leaders of New York City, discussing the challenges and issues relevant to New Yorkers.  

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-leaders-of-new-york/id1698132473 

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5BR2p1ZfdCbKH6_JetI26OxJIpWf8kdW

Connect with David Zwerin:  

Website: https://hillmoin.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidszwerin/

Email: [email protected]

In this episode of the Rising Leaders of New York podcast, we welcome guest Neil A. Weinrib, Managing Director at Neil A. Weinrib & Associates, Immigration and General Practice.

Tune in as Neil talks about:

*  navigating the complex US immigration system

*  the desirability of the US as a destination for Foreign Nationals

*  changes in immigration policy under the Trump and Biden Administrations

*  the range of immigration cases his firm handles

*  social services and immigration reform

After establishing himself as an immigration expert while working for a large immigration and general practice firm, Neil decided to start his own immigration practice in 1980, which has significantly expanded over the years. Neil A. Weinrib & Associates (NawLaw) is a premier boutique law firm consisting of more than 25 attorneys, legal assistants, and support staff – and is still growing. Neil is the principal and managing attorney of NawLaw and is heavily involved in all aspects of the firm. He is relentlessly dedicated to the firm’s clients and assisting them in achieving their U.S. immigration goals.

Neil frequently lectures on immigration topics for organizations around the country and has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyer Magazine based on peer recommendations. He has lectured on immigration to organizations such as SCORE NY (U.S. Small Business Administration), community groups, and educational institutions including the Manhattan School of Music, NY Film Academy, and the NYU School of Continuing Education. He has also conducted continuing legal education seminars, both locally and nationally. Neil has also lectured to human resources executives at various companies as well as the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. Neil has appeared on national radio and webinars.

Learn more about Neil A. Wienrib:

Visit his website: https://nawlaw.com/ 

Connect with Neil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilaweinrib/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeilWeinribandAssociates 

About the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast

The Rising Leaders of New York Podcast is centered around conversations with today's and future leaders of New York City, discussing the challenges and issues relevant to New Yorkers.  

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-leaders-of-new-york/id1698132473

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5BR2p1ZfdCbKH6_JetI26OxJIpWf8kdW

Connect with David Zwerin:  

Website: https://hillmoin.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidszwerin/

Email: [email protected]

In this episode of the Rising Leaders of New York podcast, we welcome guest Sheera Gefen, Supervising Attorney of the Matrimonial Unit of District Council 37's Municipal Employees' Legal Services, and Certified Divorce Mediator.

Tune in as Sheera talks about:

*  How she became a matrimonial lawyer

*  The effects of the pandemic on the custody process

*  The difference between litigation and mediation

*  Marital, intermingled and separate assets

*  Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements

Sheera Gefen, Esq. graduated Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, with a B.A. in psychology from Barnard College, Columbia University and earned her J.D. from Fordham Law School. She has been a practicing attorney for 14 years and has gained expertise exclusively in matrimonial law for most of her career, working for District Council 37’s Municipal Employees Legal Services. She has extensive experience representing clients in custody, child support, maintenance and equitable distribution matters as well as resolving disputes pertaining to the distribution of governmental and ERISA pensions. 

For the past 10 years, Sheera has been an instructor of Business Law at Touro College. Her research on the psychological implications of procedural justice has been presented at various psychology and law conferences including the European Conference on Psychology and Law in Krakow, Poland, the annual meeting of the International Congress of Applied Psychology in San Francisco, CA, and the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society in Washington, D.C. 

She often appears as a guest-lecturer at universities, speaking on topics related to the interplay between psychology and law. Sheera is also a Certified Divorce Mediator and a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators.  

For more information: 

District Council 37's Municipal Employees' Legal Services (212) 815-1140

For mediation and/or consultation: (917) 821-9465

About the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast

The Rising Leaders of New York Podcast is centered around conversations with today's and future leaders of New York City, discussing the challenges and issues relevant to New Yorkers.  

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-leaders-of-new-york/id1698132473

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5BR2p1ZfdCbKH6_JetI26OxJIpWf8kdW

Connect with David Zwerin:  

Website: https://hillmoin.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidszwerin/

Email: [email protected]

In this episode of the Rising Leaders of New York podcast, we welcome guest Chris Baluzy, a Partner at Cary Kane, practicing in the areas of Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law.  

Tune in to this episode as Chris shares insights into:

*  Unions, what they are and how they work

*  What he does to help unions in his role

*  How arbitration works in the labor field

*  Big companies setting up unions

*  Common issues executives need to know about unions

*  Benefit of companies to have a union

Christopher S. Baluzy is a Partner at Cary Kane, practicing in the areas of Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law. On behalf of labor unions he arbitrates disputes, negotiates collective bargaining agreements and litigates in New York and federal courts. Mr. Baluzy represents Taft-Hartley employee benefit funds in collection work to ensure that employers properly make contributions to the funds.

Mr. Baluzy received a B.A. in Philosophy from the College of Arts & Science at New York University in 2006. He received a J.D. from the City University of New York School of Law in 2011 where he was Executive Articles Editor for the City University of New York Law Review.

Before joining the firm, Mr. Baluzy was an associate at the labor law firm of Pitta & Giblin as a law clerk at the labor law firm of O’Dwyer & Bernstien.

Mr. Baluzy is a member of the Bar of the State of New York. He is also a member of the New York County Lawyers Association as well as the Lawyer Alumni Mentoring Program at the College of Arts & Science, New York University.

Learn more about Chris Baluzy: 

Visit his website: https://www.carykanelegal.com/attorney/christopher-s-baluzy/  

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-baluzy-b371a241/ 

About the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast

The Rising Leaders of New York Podcast is centered around conversations with today's and future leaders of New York City, discussing the challenges and issues relevant to New Yorkers.  

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-leaders-of-new-york/id1698132473

Subscribe to the Rising Leaders of New York Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5BR2p1ZfdCbKH6_JetI26OxJIpWf8kdW

Connect with David Zwerin:  

Website: https://hillmoin.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidszwerin/

Email: [email protected]