FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, March 21, 2025
ACCESS JUSTICE BROOKLYN ANNOUNCES THE ELECTION OF NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEADERSHIP AND THE ELECTION OF A NEW MEMBER (click here to download the press release)
Brooklyn, New York –– Access Justice Brooklyn announces a change in leadership of the organization’s Board of Directors, with the election of Daniel Angel, Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, as Vice Chair following the organization’s meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, along with the election of a new member, Daniel Daneshrad, Partner at King & Spalding LLP.
“Words cannot express how grateful we are to Steve for his years of leadership, serving as Vice Chair of Access Justice Brooklyn’s Board of Directors. As an Executive Committee member, Steve helped shape the organization’s strategy and programmatic growth, ensuring that Brooklyn remained at our core every step of the way. As Steve hands the Vice Chair reins to Daniel, we are confident that he will remain the strong force for Access Justice Brooklyn that we all aspire to be. Though Steve has set the bar high, there is no one better suited but Daniel Angel to follow in his footsteps. Daniel has proven to be an exceptional ambassador for Access Justice Brooklyn over his years of board service and I look forward to his compassionate leadership as he joins the Executive Committee during an especially pivotal time for the organization,” said Lynn Judell, Chair, Access Justice Brooklyn Board of Directors.
Joining Access Justice Brooklyn’s Board of Directors is Daniel Daneshrad, Partner at King & Spalding LLP. Upon his election, Dan shared the following:
“I am delighted to be joining the Board of Access Justice Brooklyn, an organization dedicated to providing equal access to legal services across Brooklyn. Throughout my professional career, I have found my pro bono matters to have been some of my most meaningful and rewarding accomplishments and I appreciate the opportunity to expand my contributions. I look forward to doing my part to advance the mission of Access Just Brooklyn and make Brooklyn a more equitable and just community.”
Following Dan’s election, Melissa Starr, Interim President & CEO of Access Justice Brooklyn said the following:
“We are thrilled by Dan’s election to Access Justice Brooklyn’s Board of Directors. He has quickly embraced his new role – from programmatic engagement to exploring new opportunities for critical philanthropic support – and immersed himself in all areas of Access Justice Brooklyn. As a Brooklynite, Dan’s enthusiastic commitment to his community is inspiring, motivating, and infectious! We look forward to what we know will be a longstanding and impactful partnership.”
Dan joins a 19-member board that oversees Access Justice Brooklyn’s governance and strategic development including: Lynn E. Judell, Rukab Brash PLLC, Chair; Lisa Braun, PwC, Treasurer; Michael Watson, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Secretary; Jack Aldrich, BlackRock; Caroline Conway, Stonepeak; Akshay Dhiman, Lazard; Adam B. Gilbert, Nixon Peabody LLP; Melissa Starr, Access Justice Brooklyn, Interim President & CEO; Alexander Kaplan, Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP; Colin S. Kelly, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP; Mark Lande, Island Capital Group LLC; Samuel O. Maduegbuna, Maduegbuna Cooper LLP; Lee Popkin, Proskauer Rose LLP; Adam Shepherd, Macquarie Group; Stephen Z. Williamson, Law Office of Stephen Z. Williamson, P.L.L.C.; William Zichawo, Blackstone; and Lauren Zimmerman, Selendy Gay PLLC.
Board recruitment efforts continue as Access Justice Brooklyn seeks diverse candidates – lawyers and cross industry professionals – who possess the combined values, dedication, expertise, networks, and skills needed to fulfill the organization’s mission, surpass its goals, secure new stakeholders, and strategically propel Access Justice Brooklyn to new levels of impact.
About Access Justice Brooklyn:
Access Justice Brooklyn partners with compassionate pro bono attorneys to provide high-quality, civil legal services that help ensure equal access to the legal system. The organization’s approach prioritizes the most basic, essential elements and experiences of human life, including housing, family stability, and subsistence income. Its proven pro bono model—recruit, train, supervise, and support—also provides flexibility to address new legal issues as they emerge. Everyone, whether an attorney or not, has a role to play in expanding access to justice.
Visit www.accessjusticebrooklyn.org or email info@accessjusticebk.org to volunteer, donate, or find other ways to get involved.
Press Contact:
Melinda Garcia | Development Manager | 718-473-9204 | melinda@accessjusticebk.org
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