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Crush & Varma Law Group was a proud sponsor of the 13th Annual Wallace Berkowitz Cup
New Hope Community, Inc. hosted its 13th Annual Wallace Berkowitz Cup on May 15, 2023. Vikas Varma participated in the outing, and is pictured alongside New Hope Community, Inc's Chief Financial Officer Tariq Iqbal, its Financial Operations Manager Nadia Smith, and Carl Santos, the Director of Program Services.
Vikas Varma attended the Annual Conference of the International Section of the American Bar Association in New York City
The International Law Section held its annual meeting during the week of May 1st, 2023 in New York City. Hundreds of lawyers from more than 50 countries and 5 continents attended the conference in which dozens of attorneys hosted over 50 CLE programs.
Alongside Mr. Varma, pictured here are Francisco Latasa and Verónica Espés López, attorneys from Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain.
Orange County new Beverage Trail and Passport Program has 24 participating breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries
September 8, 2022. Craft Beverage Trail Pass can be obtained at orangetourism.org/craft-beverage-trail-pass/
For more information see: www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/food/article/Orange-County-beverage-trail-guide-17427040.php
Vikas Varma joins the Board of Directors of the Orange County Bar Association
June 22, 2021. Vikas Varma has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) of New York. The Orange County Bar Association was formed in 1910, in Goshen, the county seat for Orange County, New York. Its members comprise of attorneys and judges from the Counties of Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester. It is one of the most influential bar associations in the Hudson Valley. Vikas is thrilled and honored to join the Board of Directors of OCBA, inspired by its mission "to help lawyers help people".
Christina Randazzo named Outstanding New Lawyer by the Women's Bar Association of Orange & Sullivan Counties
On September 10, 2020, Christina Randazzo was given the Outstanding New Lawyer Award by the Women's Bar Association of Orange & Sullivan Counties (WBAOSC). The award honors an outstanding attorney member of WBAOSC who has been admitted to the New York bar for less than 10 years, and who has made noteworthy contributions to WBAOSC, and made outstanding achievements within the profession and/or outstanding contributions to the community.
Maureen Crush to Present National Business Institute Program "Small Business Mergers and Acquisitions"
On April 28, 2020, Maureen Crush will be presenting a live teleconference program with the National Business Institute for attorneys on the topic of Small Business Mergers and Acquisitions. The program will cover a step-by-step look at key legal issues throughout the small business mergers and acquisitions lifecycle, including discussion of best practices in due diligence, valuation, tax, purchase agreements, and tips for closing the deal. More information can be found here.
Vikas Varma to Co-Host Seminar "NYS SHIELD Act in a Nutshell - Your Path to Compliance"
UPDATE: The seminar has been canceled due to Coronavirus concerns. We wish good health to all the registrants.
On March 26, 2020, Vikas Varma will be co-hosting a seminar providing an overview of the NYS Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security ("SHIELD") Act and what it means for your business, including new data protection requirements, breach notification guidelines, and compliance; and informing attendees of the required administrative, technical, and physical safeguards needed to protect your business from risks and penalties. The Seminar is taking place at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. More information can be found here.
Christina Randazzo joins the Board of Trustees for the Nora Cronin Presentation Academy
February 12, 2020. Christina Randazzo has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Nora Cronin Presentation Academy (NCPA). NCPA is a Catholic middle school in Newburgh, New York for girls from families of limited financial means and is dedicated to mentorship and education to foster the leaders of tomorrow and break the cycle of poverty. Christina is thrilled to join the Board of Trustees of NCPA, inspired by its mission and the remarkable young women who have benefitted from it.
Vikas Varma attends Annual Appreciation Dinner for The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties
November 20, 2019. Vikas Varma attended the Annual Appreciation Dinner for the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties, which celebrated its 20th year of service to our community. Pictured Below: Vikas Varma, Esq. with Corinne Cody, CPA from Judelson, Giordano & Siegel, CPA, PC and Mike Mazzuca, Vice President Of Business Development at Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan.
Christina Randazzo named a 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star
July 2019. Christina Randazzo has been named to the Super Lawyers list of Rising Stars. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the State are selected by the research team of Super Lawyers to receive this honor. This is Christina's third year in a row to be named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, having also received the honor in 2017 and 2018
Christina Randazzo named a 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star
July 2019. Christina Randazzo has been named to the Super Lawyers list of Rising Stars. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the State are selected by the research team of Super Lawyers to receive this honor. This is Christina's third year in a row to be named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, having also received the honor in 2017 and 2018
Maureen Crush and Crush & Varma Law Group P.C. honored as Champions of Justice by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
May 21, 2019. Maureen Crush and Crush & Varma Law Group P.C. were honored as Champions of Justice at the 3rd Annual Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Orange and Sullivan Partners in Justice Reception, recognizing the commitment of Ms. Crush and the firm to non-profit work and honoring their significant contributions to the community.
Maureen Crush and Crush & Varma Law Group P.C. honored as Champions of Justice by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
May 21, 2019. Maureen Crush and Crush & Varma Law Group P.C. were honored as Champions of Justice at the 3rd Annual Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Orange and Sullivan Partners in Justice Reception, recognizing the commitment of Ms. Crush and the firm to non-profit work and honoring their significant contributions to the community.
Vikas Varma presented at National Business Institute Seminar on Winery and Vineyard Law
October 29, 2018. Vikas Varma presented on the topic of Federal and State Licenses, Permits, and Regulations at a National Business Institute Seminar on Winery and Vineyard Law held in New Windsor, New York. Wineries and Vineyards are unique businesses with many contracts and regulations to navigate. Mr. Varma was able to share his knowledge and experience with fellow attorneys as a seminar presenter. Mr. Varma regularly advises clients on liquor licensing and setting up of new businesses dealing with alcoholic beverages
Vikas Varma attended India Business Conference at Columbia University
April 7, 2018. Vikas Varma participated in the India Business Conference 2018 at Columbia University, organized by Columbia Business School, attended by many startups and budding entrepreneurs. Mr. Varma had the opportunity there to dialogue with Mr. Salman Khurshid, former Minister of External Affairs, India.
Pictured in photo (from left to right): Mr. Salman Khurshid and Vikas Varma, Esq.
Maureen Crush will be teaching at NBI's program “The Probate Process from Start to Finish”
November 9, 2016, Newburgh, NY. Maureen Crush will be teaching several segments of an all-day program “The Probate Process from Start to Finish” for the National Business Institute, including “Initial Filing in Probate Court and Estate Timeline” as well as “Law of Intestate Succession”.
Maureen Crush will be presenting a talk "Resolving Conflict Without Litigation"
October 11, 2016. At the October 11 Women’s Professional Network Networking Night, Maureen Crush will be presenting a talk "Resolving Conflict Without Litigation", at Mahoney’s Irish Pub & Steakhouse, 35 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, 5:30pm to 7:30 pm. For more information, follow the event on www.womensprofessionalnetwork.org
Maureen Crush to present at New York State Bar Association program“Representing the Startup Venture”
October 18, 2016, NYC, NY. For the third year, the New York State Bar Association has asked Maureen Crush to participate and present two segments of its day-long program “Representing the Startup Venture” in New York City, to be held on October 18, 2016. Maureen will be speaking about “Choosing the Right Legal Entity for a Startup Business” and “Corporate Shareholders’ Agreements and LLC Operating Agreements”
Maureen Crush will welcome the new Leadership Orange Class of 2017.
September 28, 2016. Maureen Crush will welcome the new Leadership Orange Class of 2017 at their Class Orientation. She will participate in the day long program, running sessions of team building activities designed to bring the Class together quickly. She will also be recognized that evening at the Leadership Orange Pinnacle Event for her six years of service on its Board of Directors.
Maureen Crush to speak at 2-day seminar on “Estate Planning from A to Z”
September 19 and 20, 2016, Poughkeepsie, NY. Maureen Crush will be speaking at the National Business Institute 2-day seminar on September 19 and 20, 2016 in Poughkeepsie, NY - “Estate Planning from A to Z”. Her presentation segments will be “Key Elements of Successful Wills” and “Business Succession Planning”.
Vikas Varma to Serve on the Board of Directors of Leadership Orange.
July 2016. Vikas Varma, a Leadership Orange graduate from the Class of 2011, was asked to serve as a Director for the Leadership Orange Board of Directors, and began service in July 2016. Leadership Orange exists to educate current and emerging leaders, both youth and adults to foster their involvement in Orange County and become catalysts for positive change
Maureen Crush will be a Delegate to WBASNY and Member of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc.
June 16, 2016. Maureen Crush was installed as a Delegate to WBASNY and member of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. She continues to serve as a Founding Director and officer of the Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties Foundation which provides scholarships and educational programs in support of woman attorneys.
Associate Debra Burg was sworn in as a Director of the Mid-Hudson Women’s Bar Association
May 24, 2016. Associate Debra Burg was sworn in as a Director of the Mid-Hudson Women’s Bar Association, by the Honorable Christine A. Sproat, Justice of the Supreme Court Dutchess County. Deb is serving her second term as a director. MHWBA is one of 19 Chapters of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. Its mission is to promote the advancement of the status of women in society and of women in the legal profession; to promote the fair and equal administration of justice; and to act as a unified voice for its members with respect to issues of statewide, national and international significance to women generally and to women attorneys in particular.
Maureen Crush to Serve on the Board of Dutchess Tourism, Inc.
In January 2016 Maureen Crush accepted the opportunity to serve on the Board of Dutchess Tourism, Inc. – one of the premier tourism organizations in the United States the mission of which is to bring tourism dollars to area businesses by marketing and promoting the assets of Dutchess County to the nation and the world.
New E-Filing Available For CHAR500 With Charities Bureau.
New York State.
March 2016 - Charities Bureau is offering registered organizations and preparers the opportunity to file the CHAR500 Annual Financial Filing through Form 990 Online.
Vikas Varma honored as Orange County Rising Star!!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - Vikas Varma honored as Orange County Rising Star!! Thanks to Leadership Orange, Junior League of Orange County and the Orange County Chamber of Commerce for putting together a great evening for our Rising Star.
Maureen Crush to deliver keynote presentation on "Buying and Selling a Small Business" at SBA Days.
Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Maureen Crush will deliver the keynote presentation on buying and selling a small business at SBA Days on April 18, 2013 - sponsored by KeyBank. The program will guide attendees through the entire process - from choosing a business to buy to closing the final deal. Location: At KeyBank, Oakwood Commons, 2515 Route 9, Poughkeepsie, NY. No cost to attend and open to all. Register by calling Whitney at the Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce 845-454-1700 x1000.
Maureen Crush to panel the open forum and panel discussion on first home purchase.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, the Hudson Valley Young Professionals will hold an open forum and panel discussion with questions relating to the purchase of a first home. Partner, Maureen Crush, will be a panelist, along with other professionals in the field of real estate, mortgage lending and home inspection. Event location: Joseph’s Steakhouse, 728 Violet Avenue, Hyde park, NY. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Attendees are encouraged to stay for dinner following the forum. Complimentary to attend. To RSVP, call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000. For more information, e-mail hvyp@dcrcoc.org
Ms. Crush to panel the seminar: "Don't Let it Happen-Fraud! How to Prevent It, How to Report It, Legal Rights and Responsibilities
January 9, 2013 - Maureen Crush will be a panelist in a half-day seminar: “Don't Let it Happen - Fraud! How to Prevent It, How to Report It, Legal Rights & Responsibilities”. The seminar will present real-life case studies and information on topics such as assessing your business vulnerability, how financial fraud is committed, profile of a perpetrator, latest cyber advances in evidence gathering, working with law enforcement, reputation management, preservation of evidence and criminal prosecution. Time: 8 am to noon on January 9, 2013; Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Dr., Montgomery, NY. PE/CLE Credits are available. For Registration Information: mcrush@deramoncrush.com or 845 897 3400. Special cyber security equipment demonstrations at 8 am.
Maureen Crush will be teaching a seminar for NYSBA: "Buying or Selling a Small Business"
December 5, 2012 - This program will highlight the most important tax, business, valuation, accounting and financing considerations arising in connection with the sale and purchase of a small business. December 5, 2012, Affinia Manhattan, 371 Seventh Avenue At 31st Street, New York, NY 10001-3984. To register: 1.800.582.2452 or online at www.NYSBA.org
Maureen Crush will facilitate a seminar of the Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan: "Practical Approaches to Guiding Your Clients"
October 11, 2012 - As a member of the Professional Advisors Council of the Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan, Maureen Crush will facilitate a seminar for professional advisors regarding end of year advice and planning for gifts, helping your clients set up charitable funds, maximizing the $5,120,000 unified credit opportunity, and dealing with NYS estate taxes and audits. Registration: http://cfoc-ny.org/ (scroll to middle of page)
Maureen Crush and Andrea Reynolds present a seminar "Responsibilities of Non-Profit Board Members" with the Dutchess County Bar Association
October 3, 2012 - Maureen Crush, and Andrea Reynolds, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley, will jointly present a continuing legal education program for the Dutchess County Bar Association at The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel.
For more information: http://www.dutchesscountybar.org/cle-responsibilities-non-profit-board-members
Maureen Crush presented with the Root/Stimson Award.
June 23, 2012 - Maureen Crush was presented with the Root/Stimson Award by the New York State Bar Association during its House of Delegates' meeting in Cooperstown, New York on June 23, 2012. In the spirit of Elihu Root and Henry L. Stimson, for whom the award is named, this award recognizes members of the legal profession who have given unstintingly of their time and expertise in service to the community. Ms. Crush was nominated for this award by The Women's Bar Association of the State of New York which application was in turn supported by numerous organizations including Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, Independent Living, Inc., A Second Chance, Inc., the Orange County Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties.
Maureen Crush will be teaching segments of a seminar entitled "Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step is Important".
September 24, 2012 - Several segments of a full day seminar entitled “Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step is Important” will be taught by Maureen Crush in Newburgh, NY through the National Business Institute. Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step Is Important
Maureen Crush will be teaching one-half of a full day seminar entitled "Top 10 Estate Planning Techniques".
June 25, 2012 - Maureen Crush will be teaching one-half of a full day live seminar entitled “Top 10 Estate Planning Techniques” on June 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Newburgh, NY through the National Business Institute; register by calling 800.930.6182 and asking for program #59151ER or through this link Top 10 Estate Planning Techniques.
Maureen Crush graduated as a member of the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2012.
June 11, 2012 - Maureen Crush graduated as a member of the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2012 at a ceremony at Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls, NY.
Maureen Crush was a speaker at the seminar entitled "Helping Your Client Select the Best Entity Option".
June 6, 2012 - Maureen Crush was a speaker at the seminar entitled “Helping Your Client Select the Best Entity Option” at the Hilton Garden Inn in Newburgh, NY through the National Business Institute.
Maureen Crush serving as a panelist at "Wares & Wisdom".
May 2, 2012 – Maureen Crush will serve as a panelist at the WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE of the DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE table top expo at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel; info: www.wlahv.org.
Maureen Crush teaching seminar: "Y Women Matter – A Women's Expo".
April 19, 2012 – Maureen Crush will be teaching a seminar at the GREATER NEWBURGH YMCA's expo, at Anthony's Pier 9: "Move Your Home Business to the Next Level - Legally"; info: mstang@newburghymca.org.
Vikas Varma helps businesses work.
March 30, 2012 – Poughkeepsie Journal features Vikas Varma as the business lawyer helping businesses in the Hudson Valley.
Maureen Crush sworn in as Treasurer of WBASNY
March 24, 2012 – Maureen Crush was sworn in as Treasurer of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York: http://www.wbasny.org/content/board-directors.
Vikas Varma honored with 40 Under 40 Shaker Award!!
March 19, 2012 – Vikas Varma honored with 40 Under 40 Shaker Award. The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce selected this years’ crop of Young Professionals to be presented with a Shaker Award. Selected from a pool of over 100 applicants, and bestowed annually to 40 people under the age of 40 who have shown a strong commitment to the Hudson Valley, the Shaker Awards honor the next generation of leaders in our region, and encompasses a wide spectrum of professions.