Millennium Magazine_4th Ed

280 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine her greatest achievement the establishment and building of her own private practice in law, as well as developing relationships with her colleagues and achieving their respect. Believing that one does not need a plaque or recognition to get the job done, she derives great pleasure in helping people and notes that the satisfaction of a satisfied client suffices. Ms. Goldschmidt was inspired and influenced by her mother’s choice to not only be a parent, but also pursue a career during an era when women were discouraged from doing so. She also recognizes the long-lasting impact her professional involvement may have on her clients and their families, thus focused on her ability to aid others in their time of need. As a testament to her success, she has been named to Best Lawyers since 1999 and as Lawyer of the Year in Family Law in her geographical area by Best Lawyers in 2014. Ms. Goldschmidt is also proud of her AV Preeminent rating through Martindale-Hubbell. C oncentrating in matrimonial and family law, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, property division, child custody, child support and spousal support, and collaborative law and mediation, Sylvia Goldschmidt is a founding partner of Goldschmidt & Genovese LLP. She has devoted her time and expertise to helping others navigate through custody disputes and property divisions, drawing upon a formative desire tomake a substantial impact on the world. The recipient of abachelor’sdegree fromtheNew York State University at Buffalo, JD from Brooklyn Law School and Master of Laws in Taxation from the New York University School of Law, Ms. Goldschmidt is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, former president of its New York Chapter, and past president of the U.S. Chapter of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. She currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and is a past co-chair of the Matrimonial Committee of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association. Ms. Goldschmidt has demonstrated versatility in her profession through her contributions of articles to professional journals and lecturing positions for professional associations and as a guest lecturer at Pace Law School. She cites as SYLVIA GOLDSCHMIDT FOUNDING PARTNER Goldschmidt & Genovese LLP New York, NY LAW AND LAW ENFORCEMENT