6th Annual Hon. Dorothy T. Eisenberg Women in the Law “Trailblazer” Award Presentation + Reception

Don't Miss One of TMA Long Island's Biggest Events of the Year!

TMA Long Island proudly announces the 6th and final Annual Honorable Dorothy T. Eisenberg Women in the Law Trailblazer Award and Scholarship, honoring the legacy of the late Honorable Dorothy T. Eisenberg, retired U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York.

Created as a short-term initiative, the program has recognized remarkable women in the law each year since 2022 who embody Judge Eisenberg’s leadership, determination and commitment to advancing others. As we conclude this chapter, we look forward to working with our past honorees to develop the next initiative that will continue to carry forward Judge Eisenberg’s legacy for years to come.

Please join us for cocktails and a buffet dinner followed by the presentation of the “Trailblazer” Award and Scholarship. This award will be presented to at least one local law student who demonstrates the characteristics of the late Judge Eisenberg, a trailblazer of her time who set an example for generations of young women professionals.

We look forward to connecting with the restructuring community and celebrating Judge Eisenberg’s lifetime of achievement!

The Honorable Dorothy T. Eisenberg Women in the Law “Trailblazer” Award:  Presented to at least one rising second or third year law student from a participating law school who demonstrates the same personal characteristics representative of the Honorable Dorothy T. Eisenberg, such as unwavering determination, civility, and commitment to continuing to pave the way for future generations of women professionals. The Long Island Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association created this award in 2022 in honor and memory of Judge Eisenberg’s lifetime of achievement. Judge Eisenberg, a former long-standing Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, was a trailblazer of her time, and set an example for generations of young women professionals.

Did you know that TMA offers free full-time student memberships? Learn more here.

Cost to Attend
$125 TMA Members
$150 Non-Members
$100 TMA NextGen Members
$75   Students

Thank You to the TMA LI Planning Committee
Mark D'Agostino, TMA LI Chapter President, CBIZ Advisory Services
William Heuer, TMA LI Director, Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker & Sharfstein, LLP
Jacqulyn Loftin, TMA LI Director, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.
Matthew Spero, TMA LI Director, Rivkin Radler
Hon. Jil Mazer-Marino, Chief Bankruptcy Judge, EDNY
Hon. Sheryl Giugliano, Bankruptcy Judge, EDNY
Hon. Alan S. Trust, (ret.) former Chief Bankruptcy Judge, EDNY 
Hon. Melanie Cyganowski (ret.), former Chief Bankruptcy Judge, EDNY; Member, Otterbourg P.C.
Leslie Eisenberg
Richard Eisenberg

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please email longislandtma@turnaround.org