STRIVE appoints Kokot to serve on board of directors

STRIVE International, a leading New-York based workforce development nonprofit agency, revealed the appointment of Arthur Kokot to serve on its board of directors. "As STRIVE expands our employment services for at-risk New Yorkers, we are thrilled to welcome Arthur," said H. Thompson Rodman, Jr., STRIVE's chairman of the board. "Arthur is a respected real estate industry professional who brings proven industry leadership, along with extensive legal experience. We look forward to the contributions he will bring to the board." Kokot brings 40 years of legal experience to STRIVE's board. Currently, he is President of Kokot Realty Enterprises, Inc., a New York City real estate firm possessing a premium portfolio of residential properties in up-and-coming areas of Manhattan. Prior, he practiced intellectual property and entertainment law as a partner and department head at Kay Collyer & Boose, and corporate and business litigation as an associate at Breed Abbott & Morgan. Kokot lives in New York City and holds a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University.