New York Lawyer Rhonda E. Kay

Rhonda Kay came to GGCS&M in 1992 from the Appellate Division, Second Department where she was a Senior Court Attorney. Often referred to as the "law person", Ms. Kay specializes in appellate practice. Since joining the firm, she has prepared and argued appeals in all four departments of the Appellate Division as well as New York State's highest court, the Court of Appeals. Her insights into what is necessary to support or defend a particular legal argument that she gained from her prior training with the Justices at the Appellate Division has made her a valued asset in both providing support to the trial attorneys and winning the appeals: "Behind every great trial lawyer is an equally great law person."

She has written course materials for various bar association seminars including the prestigious "Decisions" seminar, which advises attorneys throughout New York State on recent changes and developments in the law. In addition, she has co-authored a chapter in a product liability treatise and has lectured at several continuing legal education programs sponsored by the New York State Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute.

In 2005, Ms. Kay was appointed a member of the Board of Editors for "Warren’s Negligence in the New York Courts," Second Edition. In 2006, Ms. Kay authored her first book, an AnswerGuide for "New York Negligence," published by LexisNexis Matthew Bender.

Her professional affiliations include memberships in New York State Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Institute, and the New York County Lawyers Association where she formerly served as an officer of the Appellate Advocacy Committee.