Uniondale, NY – April 10, 2025 – Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. is pleased to announce that Kera Reed, Of Counsel, has been named the recipient of the Eileen Coen Cacioppo Excellence in Curriculum Development Award by the Suffolk County Bar Association and the Suffolk Academy of Law. Kera will be formally recognized at the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Annual Meeting on Monday, May 5th, at 6:00 p.m.
This distinguished award recognizes Kera’s exceptional dedication to the development of impactful legal programming, particularly her outstanding work in creating the GAL Series and the Mock Trial at Surrogate’s Court. Her contributions have significantly advanced the quality of educational offerings for the legal community in Suffolk County.
“Kera’s dedication to advancing legal education through innovative programming has made a real impact. We are proud to see her receive this well-deserved recognition for her hard work and commitment,” said Adam Silvers, Managing Partner, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.
Ms. Reed is a member of the firm’s Trusts and Estates Department, the Alternative Dispute Resolution and Estate, Trust and Fiduciary Litigation practice group. Ms. Reed’s practice includes all Surrogate’s Court proceedings to appoint an Executor or Administrator of an estate, SCPA Article 17 and 17-A guardianship proceedings, preparation and litigation of fiduciary accountings, and preparation of New York State and Federal estate tax returns. Ms. Reed also is qualified to serve as Guardian ad Litem and Mediator in Surrogates’ Court proceedings. In addition to her Trust and Estate practice, Ms. Reed is certified to serve as counsel and court evaluator in Supreme Court Guardianship matters.
Ms. Reed is a Co-Chair of the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section’s Trust, Estates, Wills and Guardianships Committee and is the past Co-Chair of the Surrogates Court Committee of the Suffolk County Bar Association. Ms. Reed is currently the President of the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association.
In 2018, Ms. Reed was named an “Outstanding Woman in Law” by Hofstra University School of Law and Long Island Business News. For seven consecutive years, Ms. Reed has been recognized as a Rising Star Attorney by Super Lawyers, a distinction given to only 5% of lawyers in New York. In 2019, Ms. Reed received the Leadership in Law Award from Long Island Business News for her leadership and positive impact in the legal profession and community. Ms. Reed is also included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ for her work in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates.
For over 50 years, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C., headquartered in Uniondale, has built a reputation as one of the region’s leading providers of innovative legal services. Its attorneys are practical, experienced advocates who measure their success by their clients’ success. Cornerstone groups in all major practice areas of the law are represented at the firm, including corporate and securities, corporate restructuring & bankruptcy, commercial lending, commercial litigation, intellectual property, health care, real estate, employment, not-for-profit, cybersecurity and data privacy, energy, and trusts and estates. Clients include individual, large and mid-sized corporations, privately held businesses and institutions.
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