Senate Resolution No. 1231

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Lauren Hunt, Esq. upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Brigid Nolan
Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service to Victims of
Domestic Violence by The Legal Project on April 26,
2019

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention
to the dedicated efforts of those legal professionals from across the
State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to
the community; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Lauren Hunt, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Brigid Nolan Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service to Victims of
Domestic Violence by The Legal Project, to be celebrated at its Awards
Luncheon on Friday, April 26, 2019, at The Century House, Latham, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Founded by the Capital District Women's Bar Association in
1995, The Legal Project is a private, not-for-profit organization which
provides a variety of free and low cost legal services to the working
poor, victims of domestic violence and other underserved individuals in
the Capital District of New York State; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious award is presented to an attorney who,
through his or her dedication and pro bono service with The Legal
Project, has helped a victim of domestic violence to begin life anew;
Lauren Hunt is one such individual; and

WHEREAS, Lauren Hunt has practiced exclusively in the field of
Family/Matrimonial Law since 2009; she has extensive experience
representing clients in separation, divorce, child custody, child
visitation, paternity, child support, maintenance (alimony), prenuptial
and postnuptial agreements as well as post-judgment enforcement and
modification applications; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, she is trained in the practice of
Collaborative Divorce, a non-adversarial method of divorce which is
focused on achieving a civil, respectful, and fair divorce outside of
court; and

WHEREAS, With the understanding that family problems must be
resolved quickly, cost-effectively, and in a way which addresses the
client's short- and long-term needs, Lauren Hunt works tirelessly to
craft individualized solutions which are practical, realistic, and
account for each client's unique facts; and

WHEREAS, Lauren Hunt advocates for her clients in a professional and
zealous manner while remaining sensitive to the many emotions and
concerns which are a natural part of any family issue; and

WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Lauren Hunt
was named to the Super Lawyers list in the area of Family Law from 2014
to 2019; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to giving back,
Lauren Hunt volunteers her time as a pro bono attorney with The Legal
Project's Domestic Violence Connection where she provides legal
representation to victims of domestic violence in family court matters;
she also volunteers as an attorney for the monthly legal clinics hosted
by The Legal Project; and

WHEREAS, In addition, she serves on several committees for the New
York State Bar Association and is on the Board of the Collaborative
Divorce Association of the Capital District as well as the Board of the
Shaker Heritage Society; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary woman also volunteers her time as both a
foster parent and pro bono legal counsel for a local dog rescue; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Chris, and their
son, Jackson, who have both shown her love and support and rejoice in
her many achievements; and

WHEREAS, Pro bono work by skilled professionals is an essential
element of all societies; it provides a way in which the human values of
community, caring and serving can be sustained and strengthened; and

WHEREAS, This vital legal service promotes family and community
solidarity; most importantly, attorneys who volunteer their time in
civic and charitable endeavors inspire others to the call of
volunteerism; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lauren Hunt, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Brigid Nolan Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service to
Victims of Domestic Violence by The Legal Project on April 26, 2019; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lauren Hunt, Esq.