Joseph G. Milizio, Esq. 
Accepted into “Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court” and Slated to Speak on Gay Rights

Lake Success, NY:  Joseph G. Milizio, Esq., Managing Partner of Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, has been admitted into the Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court (TRAIC)*, which works to promote ethics and excellence in legal advocacy among all legal professionals on Long Island. Toward helping the organization fulfill its mission, Mr. Milizio and other TRAIC members will speak to the entire group on the topic of Religious Freedom and Gay Rights. “This is an important opportunity to discuss how people of alternative lifestyles may not experience the same protections under the law,” says Milizio. “Given the pending litigation for gay marriage in Albany, this is a timely and relevant topic for the legal community.”

About Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP
Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP (VMM), Attorneys at Law, practices in the areas of Trusts & Estates, Elder Law, Litigation, Business Law, Matrimonial and Family Law, Real Estate Law, and Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender (LGBT) Representation. In this last area, VMM has made history, successfully filing and obtaining what may be the first signed judgment of divorce between two gay men in New York.

*TRAIC is the Long Island affiliate of the American Inn of Court Foundation. Membership consists of judges, practicing lawyers, legal educators, law students and other engaged in the legal profession. The group meets monthly at the Nassau County Bar Association.

Saskia Monteiro Thomson –
a LI Top 50 Business Woman –
Moves to Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP

Lake Success, NY:  After more than a decade as the Marketing Director at a leading Long Island accounting firm, Saskia Monteiro Thomson (40) brings her creativity and marketing savvy to the law firm of Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP (VMM). When asked what drew Thomson to VMM she comments, “VMM is a diverse and progressive firm, and focuses on matters that make a real difference to people. That resonates with me, and it will surely translate into a number of interesting marketing opportunities.”

Thomson’s expertise includes branding, design, writing and creative direction. She was recently (2009) recognized as one of Long Island’s Top 50 Business Women by Long Island Business News, and has won numerous awards for her advertising and promotional campaigns.  And, as a recognized expert in the field of professional services marketing, she has published several articles and spoken on the topic of creative marketing techniques.

About Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP
Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP (VMM), Attorneys at Law, practices in the areas of Trusts & Estates, Elder Law, Litigation, Business Law, Matrimonial and Family Law, Real Estate Law, and Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender (LGBT) Representation. In this last area, VMM has made history, successfully filing and obtaining what may be the first signed judgment of divorce between two gay men in New York.

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Bernie McGovern and Morris Sabbagh have been accredited by the Department of Veteran's Affairs for preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for veteran's benefits before the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Joseph Trotti has been elected President of the NYC Community Education Council. As president, Joseph will lead the council in serving as a liaison between parents and the Department of Education. The council holds monthly meetings to promote the achievement of educational standards and objectives relating to the instruction of students in the district's public elementary, intermediate and junior high schools.

Joseph Trotti is on the Board of Directors for the FHYAA (Forest Hills Youth Athletic Association). The FHYAA is dedicated to providing organized athletic programs for the youngsters of the Forest Hills, New York community.