2025 Annual Meeting and 50 Year Member Dinner

The Bar Association held its Annual Meeting on June 12, 2025. The election of the 2025-2026 Officers and Executive Committee took place. Past President Anne L. Coonrad was recognized for her service to the Bar Association by newly elected President Tara Kersey.

The Bar Association further recognized Kevin P. Glasheen, Esq., with a distinguished service award for his many years of dedication, service, guidance and wisdom to the Bar Association. The Bar Association also awarded the Honorable Christopher T. Maier a special recognition and appreciation award for his work as a researcher and author of the History of the Rensselaer County Bench and Bar. The link for the History of the Rensselaer County Bench and Bar can be found under the “About” section of the website.

The Bar Association celebrated four 50-Year Members:

William J. Aram, Esq.,
David L. Gruenberg, Esq.,
Gerald Katzman, Esq.,
Michael E. Rourke, Esq.

Attorneys Gruenberg and Rourke attended the dinner and provided engaging and enlightening comments about their careers.

Immediate Past President Hon. Anne Coonrad

President Tara Kersey

Kevin Glasheen receiving the Distinguished Service Award

Hon. Christopher Maier receiving a special recognition and appreciation award

50-Year Member David Gruenberg

50-Year Member Michael Rourke