2016 Jazz for Justice Benefit

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2016 Jazz for Justice benefit honoring Shelley Dropkin and Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE)! Over 400 guests, including attorneys from New York City’s largest law firms and corporate legal departments, community partners, and staff gathered at Cipriani 42nd street to celebrate Shelley and AAFE for their commitment to access to justice for all New York City communities. We were also delighted to recognize our Top 10 Pro Bono Leaders, firms that have donated significant time and talent in service of our clients. We hope that you had a memorable evening, and that you enjoyed the music of acclaimed jazz clarinetist Anat Cohen.

We deeply appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again at next year’s event!

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2016 Honoree

Shelley J. Dropkin

Shelley J. Dropkin is the Deputy Corporate Secretary and General Counsel, Corporate Governance, and a Managing Director of Citigroup Inc. She also serves as General Counsel of the Citi Foundation. Ms. Dropkin has been with Citigroup since 1993 during which time she also served as Assistant General Counsel and Senior Counsel. Prior to joining Citigroup (then Primerica Corporation), Ms. Dropkin was an Associate at Winston & Strawn.
 
Ms. Dropkin is the Chair-Elect of the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals, the Chair of its Nomination and Governance Committee, and was the 2014 National Conference Chair. Ms. Dropkin is a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest and serves on its Executive Committee. She was the Chair of the Board of NYLPI from 2010-2012. She serves on the New York State Permanent Commission on Access to Justice having been appointed by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman in 2012. Ms. Dropkin was the President of the Stockholder Relations Society from 2014-2015 having served as its Secretary-Treasurer from 2013-2014. She is a past President of the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals, New York Chapter.
 
Ms. Dropkin has a J.D. from S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo and a B.S. from Cornell University.

Past Honorees

Allen P. Waxman, General Counsel, Pfizer Inc.

Lisa Philp, JPMorgan Private Bank

Brackett B. Denniston III, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, General Electric

Michael D. Fricklas, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Viacom Inc.

John K. Halvey, General Counsel, NYSE Euronext, Inc.

Sandra Leung, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

John S. Kiernan, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Joseph F. Wayland, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, ACE Group