Shari R. Gordon is an experienced divorce and family law
attorney who has been advocating for clients for over thirty-five
years. Here are some key highlights and details about her background:
Education
and Admissions:
Shari
R. Gordon graduated Phi Beta Kappa from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1982.
She
attended Union University at Albany Law School, where she received
the Gabrielli Best Brief Award.
In
1985, she earned her Juris Doctorate degree.
She
was admitted to the New York State Bar in January 1986.
Shari
R. Gordon is admitted to practice in the Eastern and Southern
District Courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court.
Areas
of Practice:
Shari
R. Gordon's law offices are located in Yorktown Heights and Mahopac,
NY.
2025 TOP FAMILY DIVORCE LAWYER IN THE HUDSON VALLEY; 2022 Lawyer of Distinction Recognizing Excellence in Family and Divorce Law. 2021 TOP FAMILY LAWYER IN THE HUDSON VALLEY. Shari Gordon is a 40 year trial attorney in the practice areas of divorce and family law and provides Collaborative and Mediation Divorce. President Elect of the Westchester Women's Bar Association 2026
Her
practice primarily focuses on divorce litigation, family court
proceedings, collaborative divorce, and divorce mediation.
Professional
Achievements and Associations:
Shari R. Gordon assisted in the preparation of the four-volume treatise titled "New York Matrimonial Law and Practice" authored by Timothy M. Tippins, Esq.
Shari
R. Gordon served as two term Vice President of the Women’s Bar
Association of the State of New York ("WBASNY") for the
2021-2023 terms.
She also served as the Co-Chair of WBASNY's Health and Reproductive Rights
Committee from 2007 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to
the passage of significant legislative health law initiatives, such
as the Reproductive Health Act, the Comprehensive Contraception Care
Act, and the Child Parent Security Act.
Shari
R. Gordon has been an Elected and State Director of the Westchester
Women's Bar Association ("WWBA") for over ten years and
currently holds the position of Elected Director.
She
served as the co-Chair of the WWBA's Families, Children and Courts
Committee for over 15 years, among other committee involvement.
From
2009 to 2012, she served as Program Chair for the Summer Justice
Academy for Young Women held at Pace Law School. The academy was
designed to provide legal training and critical legal analysis to
high school girls from local underserved schools, covering areas such
as cyberbullying, civil and criminal procedure, criminal law, family
law, and ethics.
Personal
Life:
Shari
R. Gordon resides in Mahopac, NY, with her husband Barry Cash.
She
has two sons, Samuel and Noah.
With
her extensive experience, professional accomplishments, and
commitment to advocating for her clients, Shari R. Gordon is
well-equipped to handle various divorce and family law matters.
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respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
