| (March 1, 2008. Manchester, NH.) - The law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA is pleased to announce that firm shareholder, Susan A. Manchester is the 2008 recipient of the YWCA's Susan B. Anthony Award, which was presented at the YWCA's Annual Celebration Dinner on March 31, 2008.
Since joining the firm in 1980, Susan Manchester has built an active commercial real estate and lending practice. She represents developers before land use bodies and analyzes complex title issues. She also represents regional and national commercial lenders. Susan has served on numerous boards and worked with many organizations in the greater Manchester area. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for both the Heritage United Way and the New Hampshire Association for the Blind. In June of 2005, she was elected as a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers being the first woman in the State of New Hampshire to be elected to the nationwide organization.
The YWCA of Manchester has given the Susan B. Anthony Award annually for more than 25 years. This award recognizes the contributions of an outstanding woman who lives or works in New Hampshire and exemplifies the ideals of Susan B. Anthony, who believed passionately in and worked for civil and political rights, equality and dignity for all people. These ideals can be demonstrated in any aspect our life: personal, professional, volunteer, etc. The YWCA Executive Director Monica Zulauf stated that "Sue is an amazing woman and role model in so many areas, she typifies exactly what we were searching for, she leads by example. She has been an incredible force for good in our community through her tireless work on behalf of Heritage United Way, including mentoring staff and volunteers on the importance of community service, volunteerism, inclusion, and most of all, fairness".
Founded in 1937, Sheehan Phinney has grown to 58 attorneys with four offices throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The firm provides a full range of legal services to businesses, institutions and non-profits throughout New England and the United States. The firm is known for professional excellence, practical counsel and commitment to both its clients and the communities it serves. Sheehan Phinney is the exclusive member firm in New Hampshire for Lex Mundi, the world's leading association of independent law firms. |
