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More on SSAM & Our Neutrals SSAM is a boutique resolution firm devoted to resolving cases of all types and complexities. In everything we do, including the selection of our neutrals, we seek to redefine the art and science of dispute resolution. Our esteemed neutrals are held in the highest regard for their expertise, integrity, creativity and strong strategic and analytical skill sets. For more information and for videos of our neutrals, visit SSAMadr.com/#neutrals. 865 Merrick Avenue, Suite 180N, Westbury, NY 11590 655 Third Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10017 516-741-0100 • SSAMadr.com Elizabeth M. Hecht, Esq. / SSAM Neutral SSAMadr.com/Hecht JUDICIAL/LEGAL EXPERIENCE Solo Practitioner, Elizabeth M. Hecht, Esq. (2014 – present) Founding Partner, Mead Hecht Conklin & Gallagher, L.L.P (1992 – 2014) Associate, Mead Dore & Voute, P.C., White Plains (1984 – 1992) EDUCATION Fairfield University, B.A. (1977) Catholic University of America, M.A. (1979) Pace University School of Law, J.D. cum laude (1983) ADMISSIONS New York Bar — Second Dept. (1984) United States District Court for the Southern District of New York USDC United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York United States District Court for the Northern District of New York Other New York State Bar Association Executive Committee, Trial Lawyers (2008 – Present), Chair (2014) Faculty, Trial Academy (2013 – 2018) Fellow, NY Bar Foundation (2014 – present) Appellate practice First and Second Departments Super Lawyers (2013 – present) EXPERTISE • Personal Injury • Labor Law • Medical Malpractice • Wrongful Death LOCATION NY Metro ELIZABETH M. HECHT, ESQ. NEUTRAL BIO For over 30 years, Elizabeth Hecht has been trying personal injury cases of virtually all varieties primarily in the Ninth Judicial District and Bronx County. While the focus of her practice has been defense-oriented, she has always maintained a small but active plaintiffs’ practice and for the past five years her plaintiffs’ work has predominated. She has regularly litigated appeals in the First and Second Departments since 1984. Mrs. Hecht is a frequent presenter for the NYSBA and a past Chair of the Trial Lawyers Executive Committee. She considers her four years as an adjunct professor at St. John’s University School of Law (N.Y. Practice) a professional highlight. She is an avid traveler and on a recent trip to Africa with her husband, became very involved with the fund-raising endeavors of Huru International, an amazing New York based charity committed to improving educational opportunities for young African women.
