[Fredslist] Congratulations to Victoria Drogin!

[Jeanne Anne Norton]

Wonderful news, Victoria.  Best wishes in your new position at Hofstra
Law.  You are perfect for the role and challenges ahead.

Jeanne Anne Norton



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[mailto:fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com] On Behalf Of Nancy
Schess
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:41 AM
To: fredslist at gothamnetworking.com
Subject: [Fredslist] Congratulations to Victoria Drogin! 


It is with great pleasure that I share this wonderful news throughout
our Gotham family and extend our congratulations to Victoria who has
recently accepted the role of Associate Dean and Dean for Professional
Development at Hofstra Law School.  (See press release below) I know we
all join in wishing her great success in this new chapter of her life.


Don't worry though -- Victoria remains as active as ever within Gotham,
still co-chairing both NY Womens and East End as well as whatever other
projects come up along the way.


Way to go Victoria!


Hofstra Law Establishes Senior Role to Oversee Professional Development
and
                            Career Advancement Victoria Roberts Drogin
('90) to broaden student and alumni success through
                   innovative, skills-based programming


Hofstra Law School, Hempstead, N.Y. - Victoria Roberts Drogin ('90) has
joined Hofstra Law School as Associate Dean and Dean for Professional
Development.

"I am truly pleased that Victoria has agreed to leave her highly
successful business and join Hofstra Law full-time," said Dean Nora V.
Demleitner.
"This is a reshaped, elevated role and will be a critical one - helping
our students develop professional identities that will establish their
future success and leadership skills to help them make an impact in
their fields.
Victoria's unique perspective and impressive background will enable her
to implement strategies that maximize the career potential of our young
lawyers."

"I am tremendously excited to return to Hofstra Law in this capacity,"
said Dean Roberts. "The opportunity to further the law school's vision
of supporting its students as leaders and professionals, and expanding
the school's innovative career and professional development programming,
was so compelling to me that it justified leaving my consultancy.
Hofstra Law is a dynamic, vibrant place, and I am dedicated to
supporting the professional success of our students, alumni, and the
school as a whole."

Dean Roberts will oversee and create synergies between the Offices of
Career Services, Student Affairs, and Academic Records at the Law
School.
As an alumna and the lead creator of Hofstra Law's Classroom to Career
(C2C) programs, she is familiar with and has a vested interest in the
growth of Hofstra Law students and alumni.

C2C highlights two critical elements of professional development not
taught as part of a traditional law school curriculum: training students
to develop their professional presence and teaching them the practical
skills of being a lawyer. The methods by which these trainings are
conducted include on- and off-campus special events, such as boot camps,
seminars, and networking opportunities.

"Now more than ever, employers want entry-level professionals who
already possess effective leadership, communication, and business
development skills," Dean Roberts added. "and the ability to accomplish
this and support our graduates' successful transition to the workplace
is greatly increased through the active and ongoing participation of our
alumni and the broader legal community in their professional and career
development.
This will be a primary focus, as well."

Bringing 20 years in professional practice, Victoria most recently
served as owner and president of MindShift Resources, an executive
coaching, leadership and business management consultancy.

Prior to founding MindShift, Victoria was a partner at the law firm of
LePatner & Associates, LLP for 10 years, where she served as
administrative partner and spearheaded their client development and
management initiatives. She earned a B.A. in English Literature from
Wellesley College, a J.D. from Hofstra Law School, and certifications in
Executive and Organizational Coaching and Life Coaching from New York
University.

 
# # # Hofstra Law School prepares passionate students to make an impact
in their communities and beyond. Accredited by the American Bar
Association and ranked in the top 100 law schools nationwide, Hofstra
Law is located on the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New
York.  The Law School offers both full-time and part-time juris doctor
(JD) programs as well as LL.M.
graduate degrees in American Legal Studies (for foreign law graduates)
and Family Law.

Nancy B. Schess, Esq.
Klein Zelman Rothermel LLP
485 Madison Avenue - 15th Floor
New York, New York 10022
Tel: (212) 935-6020 x219
Fax: (212) 753-8101
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