We are happy to announce that the Firm’s Managing Attorney, David R. Okrent, Esq., CPA, has been appointed to the New York State Coordinating Council for Services Related to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, where he will serve as a Member.

The New York State Coordinating Council for Services Related to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias was established by Public Health Law § 2004-a and was created to facilitate interagency planning and policy-making, review specific agency initiatives for their impact on services related to the care of persons with dementia and their families and provide a continuing forum for concerns and discussions related to the formulation of a comprehensive state policy for Alzheimer’s disease and other Dementias. For more information click here website.

Mr. Okrent has worked in the fields of law and accounting for more than 30 years. He is currently also serving as an Executive Committee Member of the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Elder Law Section and Vice Chair of the NYSBA’s Estates, Trusts, and Tax Issues Subcommittee. In addition, Mr. Okrent is a Board Member of the New York chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NYNAELA) and a recent past Board of Director of the Suffolk County Bar Association (SCBA) and Managing Director of its Charity Foundation.

Mr. Okrent has been recognized for his service over the years, including, but not limited to, the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation (LIAF), The Long Island Herald and Day Haven for his outstanding work in the senior community and his commitment to preserving their quality of life. Prior to his elder law practice, he was a Revenue Agent for the Internal Revenue Service.

“I am truly honored to be appointed by the governor to this important council,” Mr. Okrent said. “As a member of this council, I will continue to advocate for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, as well as their families and caregivers.”