On August 22, 2006, Michael E. Storck presented information on Minority Rights Fiduciary Obligations and Professional Ethics in the context of LLC's at the Advanced LLC Issues Seminar held at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. Other topics that were discussed at the seminar covered Current Updates, Emerging Trends, and Advanced Tax Issues for LLC's. In addition to general matters such as business organization, ownership and control, Mr. Storck's practice focuses on securities offerings, registrations, continuous disclosure and Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and intellectual property protection, enforcement and related issues.

On May 8th, 2006, Mary Engler Roche took part in a 2 day pre-retirement planning seminar in Buffalo for Buffalo Customs and Border Protection that was being presented by LifeSpan Services, Inc of Decatur, Georgia. The seminar was held at 4455 Genesee Street next to the Buffalo Airport. Ms. Roche's topic was estate planning.

Scott Friedman was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Western New York Venture Association.

On March 25, 2006, Michael E. Storck spoke at the Erie Institute of Law Seminar “Counseling Business Entities in 2006: Best Practices and Avoiding Common Pitfalls.” Mr. Storck presented a methodology for conducting basic and intermediate level reviews, or “legal check ups,” of various legal matters affecting businesses and their operations. Some of the areas the review or check up might cover can be accessed by clicking here. Mr. Storck also spoke about best practices and pitfalls to avoid when preparing contracts.

Sharon M. Porcellio spoke at the New York State Bar Association Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Program - Litigation Ethics and Civility on April 28, 2006.

John J. Giardino was appointed to the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority - The State Legislature has appointed Attorney Giardino to the Buffalo Control Board assigned to help the City of Buffalo regain fiscal stability. John looks forward to sitting on the nine-member board where he will try to foster "open dialogue" between the Control Board, unions and other parties. John's experience in the local business environment of Buffalo as a developer as well as his practice of law with LMWF offers him great insight to assist on the Board. (Buffalo News 1/28/06).

Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP recently unveiled our new and innovative Ethical Wills and Letter of Instruction Program to compliment our existing estate planning services. Click here for more information...

Sharon Porcellio has been invited to become a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation in June 2005. Selection as a Fellow recognizes a lawyer as one whose professional, public and private career has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of the community, the traditions of the profession and the maintenance and advancement of the objectives of the American Bar Association.

Mary Engler Roche spoke at the New York State Bar Association "Estate Planning and Will Drafting Seminar" on June 2, 2005. The seminar topics were estate planning issues including wealth transfer and estate planning documents.

Scott Friedman has co-authored articles on Ethical Wills with Dr. Alan Weinstein that have been accepted for publication in upcoming volumes of the New York State Bar Journal and Family Business Magazine.

As a result of an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the bar, Sharon M. Porcellio has been awarded the top "AV" attorney rating in Martindale-Hubbell by Lexis-Nexis - June 10, 2003

The Buffalo News reported that Sharon M. Porcellio was recently named by Judith S. Kaye, New York's chief judge, to a statewide panel on jury duty - April 12, 2003