WBASNY Virtual Convention 2021 Journal

Marilyn R. Menge Award

Maureen Crush Maureen Crush, a graduate of New York University’s accounting program and Fordham University School of Law, leads the corporate law practice of Crush & Varma Law Group P.C., in Goshen, New York, and is a frequent lecturer on all aspects of forming and advising businesses, notably those of licensed professionals. She represents closely-held businesses from start-up and formation through succession, whether by sale, merger or dissolution. Ms. Crush also has over 30 years’ experience in not-for-profit corporation law - forming and advising various nonprofit entities including entities subject to various NY State agency oversight and licensure as well as private foundations. She routinely advises nonprofit Boards regarding

fiduciary rights and obligations; governance issues, corporate acquisitions, mergers, restructuring, affiliations, and real estate transactions (including affordable housing) and taxation. Ms. Crush was a Vice President and Treasurer of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, a Board member for many years and a Chair and member of numerous committees. She currently is a Co-Chair of the Nominations Committee and Co-Chair of the Bylaws Committee. She has been a proud and active member of the Women’s Bar Association of Orange & Sullivan Counties since 2004 and has served three years as President, a year as Treasurer and numerous years as a Director. She also serves as a Board Member of Hudson Valley House of Hope, a shelter for survivors of domestic abuse, The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, The Wallkill River School and Dutchess Tourism, Inc. Ms. Crush has been recognized for her contribution to the legal profession and her community involvement and has been the recipient of several awards including the Champion of Justice Award from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (2019), Distinguished Alumni Award from the Chamber Foundation (2019), New York State Bar Association Root/Stimson Award (2012), Golden Hammer Award from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh (2012), Tribute to Women of Achievement Honoree (2012), Athena Honoree (2011), Outstanding Service to the Profession Award from the Orange County Bar Association (2010) and recipient of both the Rose Rosen Award and the Distinguished Attorney Award of the Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties (2010).