Uniondale, NY, July 1, 2010 - Duffy & Duffy, a preeminent medical malpractice law firm based in Uniondale, N.Y., announced that Mary Ellen Duffy, a partner in the firm’s Uniondale office, will join the Life’s WORC Board of Directors. Life’s WORC, a not-for-profit organization, provides services that facilitate an independent and productive life experience for individuals with developmental disabilities, including the autism spectrum.

“I feel privileged to have this opportunity to be a part of Life’s WORC and the community it serves,” said Ms. Duffy. “Since the organization’s beginning, Life’s WORC has made great strides to improve the lives of those with developmental disabilities and educate the public to their needs. In this new role I hope to better serve this mission, continuing to enhance the progress Life’s WORC has made throughout our state.”

Life’s WORC, is based in Garden City and operates under the auspices of the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD). The organization works collaboratively with individuals and their families in the development of a life plan that offers every person the opportunity to be productive members of their communities, rich in friendships, relationships and value, regardless of their level of capabilities.

In addition to her involvement in Life’s Worc, Ms. Duffy is also an active member of the legal community. She is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar, the Nassau County Bar Association, the Women in the Courts Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association, the Medical Malpractice Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. She has a law degree from Fordham Law School and a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Management from the New York University Stern School of Business.

“Duffy & Duffy strongly believes in supporting philanthropic organizations that impact our community," said Michael E. Duffy, Esq., Managing Partner, Duffy & Duffy. “The firm congratulates Mary Ellen on her appointment and commends her well-known, respected advocacy on behalf of this organization.”

Ms. Duffy is the second member of Duffy & Duffy to join the Life’s WORC Board; trial attorney Mary Rita Wallace is also a member.

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