Ronkonkoma, NY – Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP, a premier law firm with offices in Ronkonkoma and Bridgehampton, is pleased to announce that partner Christine Malafi, Esq. has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross on Long Island, the preeminent nonprofit organization providing no-cost emergency and disaster relief to those in need.
The American Red Cross on Long Island serves more than 2.8 million pe
ople in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The organization, which celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2017, responds to emergencies and disasters across the region—home fires, floods, building collapses—providing shelter, food, clothing, and emotional support. The Red Cross strives to prevent and relieve suffering in our community and around the world through five key service areas: disaster relief, supporting America’s military families, blood donation, health and safety services, and international services.
“We are so happy to welcome Christine to our team of leaders,” said Neela Mukherjee Lockel, Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross on Long Island.
Malafi’s credentials include chairing CMM’s Corporate department, one of the most robust teams in the New York region. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and labor and employment matters, as well as municipal, insurance coverage, and fraud issues. She represents buyers and sellers in multimillion dollar transactions and serves in a general counsel role for many of CMM’s internationally-based clients. Prior to joining CMM, Malafi made history as the first woman and youngest person to serve as Suffolk County Attorney.
In addition to her new role with the American Red Cross on Long Island, Malafi serves on the Boards of Family Service League, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, and Natasha’s Justice Project, as well as the Board of Governors of Touro Law School.