William P. Harrington, Esq. Partner at Bleakley, Platt & Schmidt, LLP has been named the 2016 Spring Gala honoree by the Brieant Youth Alliance, formerly the Charles L. Brieant Center. The Spring Gala: Learning Today… Leading Tomorrow was held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at The Briarcliff Manor located at 25 Studio Hill Road in Briarcliff Manor, NY.
“Learning Today… Leading Tomorrow” GALA
Where: The Briarcliff Manor, 25 Studio Hill Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
When: 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 14th, 2016
Cocktail Hour: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Dinner, Awards & Silent Auction: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Each year The Charles L. Brieant Center honors someone who embodies the same spirit of developing the leader in every child and teen. Mr. William P. Harrington, Esq. is that person. He has been one of the organization’s supporters of the CBC since its inception. He is Chairman of the Bleakly Platt & Schmidt’s Executive Committee and Chairs the Litigation Practice Group. An experienced trial attorney, Mr. Harrington represents Fortune 500 companies in commercial, environmental, civil rights, real estate, gaming, employment discrimination, and criminal matters. He has a distinguished background of service receiving the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and has been honored by various charitable organizations including the Dominican Sisters Family Health Services, the National Coalition of Ethnic Organizations (NECO), the Westchester Food Bank, the Visiting Nurse Service of Westchester, the Andrus School, the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, and the Archdiocese of New York Inner City Scholarship.
Mr. Harrington served as Law Clerk for the late Hon. Charles L. Brieant following his graduation from Fordham Law School in 1982. His clerkship with Judge Brieant was one of the cherished highlights of his life and viewed him as a mentor, friend, and moral compass. Mr. Harrington noted that “Judge Brieant was a wonderful man, a great jurist, and even a better friend who taught his clerks to balance the demands of the legal profession with our obligations to our families and society.” As a supporter in the development and growth of the Charles L. Brieant Center, Mr. Harrington has been recognized for his work with disadvantaged sectors of our community.
“Judge Brieant was a transformative figure in my life and many others” said William. P Harrington. “He was a great judge, but an even better man. He taught me not only how to practice law, but why to protect and advance the interests of justice throughout our society. I am proud of the wonderful work of the Charles L. Brieant Center and humbled to be a small part of the Judge’s enduring legacy.”
“Mr. Harrington has been a tremendous advocate of the CBC. His leadership and support has allowed us to provide programs and opportunities to children in the middle and high schools and helped us to achieve success in the community” said Diane Magri Fraser, Executive Director.
Guests will be treated to a cocktail hour from 6:30pm-7:30pm with dinner and music to follow. A raffle and silent/live auction will be held to help continue to provide quality programs at no cost to the schools and to our youth at risk who are incarcerated in Westchester County. This year’s Spring Gala is expected to draw many supporters, so please make your reservation now. Tickets are on sale for $125 and can be purchased online at www.brieantcenter.org/SpringGala. For additional information about the event, please contact Diane Magri, Executive Director at 914-941-4100
