An Afternoon with the Manhattan Surrogates

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September 23, 2023

An Afternoon with the Manhattan Surrogates- Best Practices in their Courtrooms

ROOFTOP SUMMER SOCIAL CELEBRATING THE LAUNCH OF HLA's EMERGING LAWYERS COMMITTEE

PHOTOS BY: MARIA TOLIOS

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US

TO ALL OF YOU!

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United States

Massive Turnout at Hellenic-American Professionals’ Vasilopita Event

January 18, 2024

By Christodoulos Athanasatos

The Hellenic-American professional organizations’ annual cutting of the Vasilopita event was held on January 16. (Photo: TNH/ Christodoulos Athanasatos)

NEW YORK – With the exhortation for further collaboration among the Hellenic-American professional organizations and the Community at all levels, the cutting of the traditional New Year’s Vasilopita was held on January 16 at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity’s Chiotes Hall in Manhattan.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America blessed and cut the Vasilopita, assisted by Consul General of Greece in New York Dinos Konstantinou and the heads of 16 professional associations, under the organizational supervision of the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC).

HACC Executive Board Chairman Markos Drakotos serve Master of Ceremonies for the event, inviting the officials as well as the representatives of the organizations to share a short greeting. He himself shared his best wishes for the new year and referred to the symbolic meaning of the Vasilopita, which is “charity, humility, and integrity,” adding that “Saint Basil’s vision for humanity remains more relevant than ever.”

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros blessed and cut the Vasilopita at the Hellenic-American professional organizations’ annual event on January 16. (Photo: TNH/ Christodoulos Athanasatos)

For his part, Consul General Dinos Konstantinou pointed out that “events like today’s, where 16 Hellenic-American organizations are represented, are the most important thing and show unity, like-mindedness, and togetherness.”

Consul General of Greece in New York Dinos Konstantinou. (Photo: TNH/ Christodoulos Athanasatos)

Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris said: “It is a great honor for us and our colleagues to be near you. We are happy when we take part in these events. I am impressed by this lovely gathering.”

Hellenic Medical Society of New York (HMSNY) President Dr. Antonios Gasparis commented on the great turnout of HMSNY members – despite the bitter cold that could be an inhibiting factor – and focused on the need to attract the youth.

“These professional organizations are the key to preserving Hellenism and staying united. We have to invest in the youth,” Dr. Gasparis noted.

Archbishop Elpidophoros pointed out that the cutting of the Vasilopita is an occasion for the community to be closer, adding that it emphasizes the equality and solidarity of all participants.

“The Vasilopita that we cut and share is equal to everyone and everyone is victorious and blessed. Everyone shares the same piece. This is the purpose of the Vasilopita, to bring us together, but also [to highlight] the unity of our people,” said His Eminence.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America shared his greetings during the Hellenic-American professional organizations’ annual cutting of the Vasilopita event on January 16. (Photo: TNH/ Christodoulos Athanasatos)

Clay Maitland (HACC), Demetrios Comodromos (Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce), Paulette Poulos (Leadership 100), Amy Kalogeropoulos (National Philoptochos), Theodore Klingos (AHEPA), and Kondilia Parissi (HABA) delivered a greeting on behalf of the co-organizing organizations.

Nicholas Kouridis (Hellenic-American Cultural Foundation), George Zapantis (Hellenic Lawyers Association), Kalliopi Ziangos (Hellenic Professional Women), John Stratakis (National Hellenic Society), Stella Kokolis (Federation of Greek-American Educators), Lou Katsos (EMBCA), Gina Valliadis (Hermes EXPO), Stelios Taketzis (on behalf of the Greek-American media) and Nancy Papaioannou (Alma Bank) also shared their greetings.

The Athenians’ Society of New York, Pan Gregorian Enterprises of Metro New York and Long Island, and the Greek young professionals organizations were also among the organizers of the event.

HACC Executive Director Alexandra Mitsakis was also thanked for all her efforts organizing the evening’s program.

Following the cutting of the Vasilopita, a musical program entertained all those present.

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UNITED STATES

Hellenic Lawyers Association Hosts Christmas Party at Ammos in NYC

December 22, 2023

By Eleni Sakellis

The Hellenic Lawyers Association hosted their Pre-Christmas Cocktails and Cheer event on December 21 at Ammos Estiatorio in Manhattan. (Photo by Eleni Sakellis)

NEW YORK – The Hellenic Lawyers Association (HLA) hosted their Pre-Christmas Cocktails and Cheer event on December 21 at Ammos Estiatorio in Manhattan. HLA members and friends enjoyed traditional Greek mezedes and the spirit of the season in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.

Hellenic Lawyers Association President George Zapantis gave the welcoming remarks at the Pre-Christmas Cocktails and Cheer event on December 21, wishing everyone all the best for the holidays, a merry Christmas and happy New Year. (Photo by Eleni Sakellis)

HLA President George Zapantis gave the welcoming remarks and wished everyone all the best for the holidays, a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. He invited everyone to attend the upcoming cutting of the Vasilopita with the various Hellenic professional organizations at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity’s Chiotes Hall in January. Zapantis also encouraged all those present to become more involved in the HLA, attend their events, and offer suggestions for any additional events they would like to see organized.

Hellenic Lawyers Association Board members, including President George Zapantis, at left, Janet Tasigiannis, John Papaspanos, Thomas Papain, and Law Student members: Nicoletta Gasparis, Maria Budis, and posed for a commemorative photo at the Pre-Christmas Cocktails and Cheer event on December 21 at Ammos Estiatorio in Manhattan. (Photo by Eleni Sakellis)

More information about the HLA is available online: https://helleniclawyersassociation.org.

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