Abrams Fensterman is proud to announce that three distinguished members of our White Plains office have been named to City & State’s 2024 Hudson Valley Power 100 list. Join us in congratulating Executive Partner Robert Spolzino, Partner David Imamura, and Of Counsel Jeffrey A. Cohen for their influential work in the legal, political, and community sectors as they continue to shape the future of the Hudson Valley and beyond.
Honorees:
- Hon. Robert A. Spolzino, Appellate Division, Second Department (Ret.), Executive Partner, leads the firm’s White Plains office and has been a key figure in expanding Abrams Fensterman’s presence in Westchester County. With over 35 years of legal expertise, including a distinguished judicial career, Mr. Spolzino continues to be a trusted advisor in commercial litigation, governmental, and appellate matters. With over 35 years of legal experience, Mr. Spolzino has distinguished himself as a trusted advisor and litigator, bringing unparalleled judgment and insights to his clients. His inclusion in the Power 100 list further solidifies his reputation as one of the region’s most influential figures.
- Hon. Jeffrey A. Cohen, Appellate Division, Second Department (Ret.), Of Counsel, has significantly impacted the legal and civic communities with his extensive judicial experience, including his tenure as Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department. Justice Cohen’s ongoing commitment to public service is reflected in his work at Abrams Fensterman, where he provides invaluable insights in government strategy, political and election law, and appellate matters. Justice Cohen brings decades of appellate and trial experience, and along with his deep understanding of the judicial process, provides unparalleled insights for his clients and colleagues alike. His continued contributions to the legal field and his leadership in the Hudson Valley community are why he has once again been named as an honoree on this year’s Hudson Valley Power 100 list.
- David Imamura, Partner & Co-Chair of the Political and Election Law Practice Group, has been instrumental in defending voting rights and shaping electoral processes. As Co-Chair of the firm’s Political and Election Law Practice Group, Mr. Imamura has garnered significant recognition for his groundbreaking work in Voting Rights cases. He led the first-ever lawsuits under the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York targeting election systems in the Towns of Mount Pleasant and Newburgh that allegedly diluted the voting power of minority communities, and His experience in election law, campaign finance, and voting rights continues to drive critical legal actions in defense of fair representation. Mr. Imamura was also named to City & State’s Asian Power 100 list, and his dedication to public service continues to make a lasting impact on the Hudson Valley and beyond.
We are honored to have Justice Cohen, Mr. Imamura, and Justice Spolzino on our team. Their recognition on the Hudson Valley Power 100 list is a testament to their dedication and influence within the legal profession and the broader community.
View the full Hudson Valley Power 100 List here.
