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Eastern Contractors Association Honors Joel Howard with Special Recognition Award
Joel M. Howard III was honored on May 21 by the Eastern Contractors Association with the 2024 ECA Special Recognition Award for providing more than 50 years of legal advice and service to the construction industry. Joel has been an member of the ECA since 1983,...
Partner Adam Conway Named Clean Energy Trailblazer on City & State List
Powering Success Across the Energy Sector City and State recognized leaders at the forefront of New York's energy transition with the 2024 Trailblazers in Clean Energy list. Adam Conway, Partner and Chair of Couch White's Renewable Energy Transactions Practice Group,...
Amanda De Vito Trinsey Named Legal Counsel for NYSRC
The New York State Reliability Council, L.L.C. (NYSRC) announced today that Amanda De Vito Trinsey, Esq. was appointed as legal counsel to the NYSRC. In her role as counsel, Amanda will be responsible for supporting the NYSRC on all legal matters, including, but not...
South Fork Wind Project Completed
It is a historic day for New York State with Governor Hochul’s announcement on the completion of the South Fork Wind project, the first utility scale offshore wind farm in the United States. The 12 offshore wind turbines are expected to generate 130-megawatts of...
Albany Business Review Names Katherine Crain on Prestigious 40 Under 40 List
Congratulations to Katherine Crain on being named to the Albany Business Review’s 40 Under 40 list! As partner and chair of our Trust and Estate Practice Group here at Couch White, Kate has continued to strengthen the firm with her steadfast focus on maximizing growth...
Partner, Brendan Wolf, Shares Insight on Women-Owned Businesses Certification Process
Couch White partner, Brendan Wolf, has been assisting Women-Owned Businesses (WBE) through their certification process as well as the appeals process in the event applications are denied by Empire State Development (ESD). Brendan’s expertise on these matters has...
Lou Bianchi Reviews Employment Contract Processes with AMC PA Students
Couch White attorney, Lou Bianchi, spoke on a panel at Albany Medical College's Annual Alumni Association Job Forum to the Class of 2024 Physician Assistant students about entry to practice. Lou provided general information on what the PA students should be mindful of...
Couch White Names Amanda De Vito Trinsey and Kevin M. Lang Co-Chairs of Firm’s Renowned Energy Practice
Couch White, LLP has announced that Amanda De Vito Trinsey and Kevin Lang have been named co-chairs of the Energy Practice Group. The firm’s energy practice is helping to transform the industry, representing key players and large-scale energy projects and developments...
Partner Shares the Benefits of a Mentor for National Mentoring Month
To celebrate National Mentoring Month, Partner and Environmental Practice Chair, Alita Giuda, shares the importance of mentors in her life and why she mentors others. Mentorship is important to me because I have personally experienced the significant benefits of it as...
Couch White Welcomes Erika Bentley to the Firm
Couch White is thrilled to announce Erika Bentley has joined the firm’s environmental practice group as an associate pending her upcoming admission. Ms. Bentley attended undergrad at Portland State University and is a graduate of Albany Law School. Erika previously...