Catharine M. Venzon, Esq. Senior Partner
Summary
Founder and Senior Partner of Venzon Law Firm, established in 1984. Experienced trial lawyer and seasoned negotiator. Court certified attorney for representation of children.
Specialties
- Matrimonial & Family Law
- Divorce, Modification and Enforcement Proceedings, Child Support, Maintenance, Agreements, Custody, Appeals, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Court Certified Attorney for Children, Trial Lawyer
Experience
- Founder and Senior Partner – Venzon Law Firm
- 1984 – Present
Education
- Niagara University, B.A., summa cum laude, Bachelors of Arts, English, School of Education, K-12 Teaching Certification, 1975-1979
- Activities and Societies:
- State University of New York at Buffalo - Law School , Juris Doctorate, 1979-1982
Admitted
- Admitted to New York State Bar, 1983
- Admitted to U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, 1985
- Admitted to District of Columbia, 1986
Honors and Awards:
- President Western New York Matrimonial Trial Lawyers Association (2003-Present) *First woman elected.
- Received
2007 Women of Distinction
Award from Girl Scouts of Buffalo & Erie County - Received 2003 Outstanding Leader of the Year Award from Girl Scouts USA and was one of twelve women chosen nationally to receive "Outstanding Leader" and featured in the National Girl Scout Calendar.
Memberships and Associations
- Committee Member – Girl Scouts of Western New York
- 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 Women of Distinction Program and Event Committee Co-Chair
- This event is where nine exceptional Western New York women are honored for their strength of character, dedicated community service and commitment to mentoring and encouraging girls. This event is a National Girl Scouts of the USA program that recognizes the achievements of women; provides mentoring opportunities and programs for girls ages 5-17. The goals of the event are to provide leadership experiences for older girls with positive role-models, increase awareness of Girl Scouting through community and media recognition, and increase net revenue to Girl Scouts of Western New York through ticket sales and corporate sponsorships.
- Leader - Girl Scouts of Buffalo and Erie County
- August 2000 – October 2010
- Troop Leader for girls from Junior to Senior who participated in International travel experiences and public service "To build girls of courage, confidence and character" including travel to Girl Scout Centre in:
- London, England
- Paris, France
- New York City
- Canada
- Troop members received both the Bronze and Silver Awards, highest awards for that troop level.
Interests:
- A Niagara Falls, Ontario native and a proud Canadian
- Third Degree Black Belt – Sandan in Isshinryu Karate and a First Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon-Do
- Amateur Cake Decorator
- Founding Member of Title & Authors Book Club, 2006 – Present
