Biography
Ms. Schapiro joined Coughlin & Gerhart LLP in 2015 as Special Counsel where her practice is concentrated in commercial and residential real estate, financing, and banking. A cum laude graduate of Albany Law School of Union University, Ms. Schapiro has been practicing law for over 25 years.
Ms. Schapiro is a member of the New York State Bar Association and The Justinian Law Society and is an officer of the Broome County Bar Association. She is very active in the local community and currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Hillel Academy of Broome County. She has also served as a board member with the Jewish Community Center, the United Way of Broome County and as a fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Binghamton University Foundation.
Ms. Schapiro received an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Honors & Awards
- Stanley R. Reiter Award in recognition of extraordinary service to the Broome County Bar Association.
Education
- Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 00/1985
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Member, Justinian Society
- State University of New York, Binghamton, New York
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1982
- Honors: With Honors
Certified Legal Specialties
Classes & Seminars
Pro-Bono Activities
- Member, Board of Trustees, Hillel Academy of Broome County
- Board Member, Jewish Community Center
- Board Member, United Way of Broome County
- Fundraiser, Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Fundraiser, Binghamton University Foundation
Representative Clients
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1986
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1986
Ancillary Businesses
References
Past Positions
Professional Associations
- Broome County Bar Association, Member
- Broome County Bar Association, Member, Board of Directors
- Broome County Bar Association, Member, Real Property Committee
- Broome County Bar Association, Past Member, Continuity Committee
- Broome County Bar Association, Past Chair, Nominating Committee
- Broome County Bar Association, Past Member, Ethics/Grievance Committee
- Broome County Bar Association, Past Member, Judicial Screening Committee
- Broome County Bar Association, Past Member, Continuing Legal Education Committee
- New York State Bar Association, Member
Practice Areas
- Real Estate
- Business & Banking