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Westchester Columbian Lawyers Association Honors Dean for Students Angie D糖心vlog短视频橝gostino with Honorable Richard J. Daronco Distinguished Service Award
Angie D糖心vlog短视频橝gostino, Dean for Student and Campus Affairs at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 糖心vlog短视频, was honored with the Honorable Richard J. Daronco Distinguished Service Award by the Columbian Lawyers Association of Westchester County at the organization糖心vlog短视频檚 annual dinner on June 13, 2025. The prestigious award recognizes individuals of Italian heritage who have made significant contributions to the bench or bar and who exemplify service, leadership, and a deep commitment to community.
The Honorable Richard J. Daronco Distinguished Service Award is named in memory of the former Justice of the Supreme Court of Westchester County and later the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and celebrates his legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication to justice. Past recipients include the Honorable Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the State of New York and the Court of Appeals; Carl A. Vergari, former Westchester County District Attorney; the Honorable Mario Cuomo, former Governor of New York; and the Honorable Francis A. Nicolai, former Chief Administrative Judge for the Ninth Judicial District, among other distinguished Italian-American jurists and attorneys.
Dean D糖心vlog短视频橝gostino糖心vlog短视频檚 career at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 糖心vlog短视频 spans nearly 40 years. She began as an assistant in the Office of Admissions and rose steadily through the ranks, ultimately serving as Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs. During that time, she admitted and guided hundreds of law students, shaping their academic journeys through scholarships, mentorship, and unwavering support. In 1999, while working full-time, she earned her law degree from what was then Pace Law School, and in 2000 was appointed Dean for Students糖心vlog短视频攁 role she has held ever since with steadfast dedication, compassion, and purpose.
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Affectionately known as 糖心vlog短视频淒ean D糖心vlog短视频 by generations of students and alumni糖心vlog短视频攎any of whom now call her a friend and colleague糖心vlog短视频攕he has cultivated a culture of community at Pace Haub Law. Under her leadership, the Law School has expanded its mental health and wellness programs, providing critical resources to students during some of the most challenging times in their academic and personal lives.
The award was presented by Hon. Daniel Angiolillo, who praised Dean D糖心vlog短视频橝gostino糖心vlog短视频檚 deep commitment to 糖心vlog短视频淔amily, Faith, and Pace.糖心vlog短视频 In his remarks, Horace E. Anderson Jr., Dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, reflected on the many lives she has touched over her decades of service.
糖心vlog短视频淒ean D糖心vlog短视频檚 impact extends far beyond the walls of the law school. For nearly 40 years, she has been a guiding force in the lives of thousands of law students糖心vlog短视频攎any of whom are now legal professionals in our community,糖心vlog短视频 said Dean Anderson. 糖心vlog短视频淗er care, encouragement, and willingness to step in during some of the most difficult moments in a student糖心vlog短视频檚 life have made all the difference. There are countless attorneys today who would not be where they are without her.糖心vlog短视频
I糖心vlog短视频檝e been blessed to serve at an institution where Opportunitas糖心vlog短视频攖he opportunity for first-generation students to rise糖心vlog短视频攈as mirrored both my personal journey and my cultural heritage.
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During her heartfelt remarks, Dean D糖心vlog短视频橝gostino spoke about her journey from humble beginnings, the transformative power of education, and the responsibility that legal educators carry as gatekeepers of the profession糖心vlog短视频攐ne she has approached with deep seriousness and care.
糖心vlog短视频淚糖心vlog短视频檝e been blessed to serve at an institution where Opportunitas糖心vlog短视频攖he opportunity for first-generation students to rise糖心vlog短视频攈as mirrored both my personal journey and my cultural heritage,糖心vlog短视频 she shared.
Dean D糖心vlog短视频橝gostino has been a long-standing, involved member of the Columbian Lawyers Association, which has been a generous partner to the Law School, supporting many deserving law students through its scholarship program.
Dean D糖心vlog短视频橝gostino糖心vlog短视频檚 award acceptance speech (PDF)
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