BUFFALO, NY – Kevin J. Cross, managing partner at Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP, has been appointed chair of the Olmsted Center for Sight board of directors. Mr. Cross has served on the board for four years.  

This appointment also gives Mr. Cross a seat on the board of directors for the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. 

Since 1907, Olmsted Center for Sight has helped adults and children with vision impairments and other challenges live independent without barriers. The nonprofit organization provides vision rehabilitation services throughout Western New York, specializing in low vision and the effects of general health issues from a visual perspective that often affect one’s ability to be independent. 

In addition to managing Lippes Mathias’ seven offices, Mr. Cross concentrates his legal practice in state and federal business litigation, as well as environmental matters. His work also involves counseling business and political organizations and corporate counsel functions.