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Posted: April 22, 2025
Younkins receives Super Lawyers Award for 15th consecutive year
Manhattan, NY Kathy Younkins, co-founding partner of Younkins & Schecter LLP, a leading Manhattan-based, women-owned law firm with a dedicated commercial real estate practice, is being honored for the 15th consecutive year with the New York-Metro Super Lawyers award. The award is based upon peer evaluations, professional achievements, and independent research. Since 1991, the award has been presented annually to approximately 5% of the top attorneys in each state, recognizing specialists in 70 different practices.
“Receiving this award again is a humbling experience on so many levels,” said Younkins. “For 29 years, Mardi Schecter and I have been protecting the interests of our clients. We have the honor of working alongside a talented and dedicated team of lawyers at our firm, including our newest partner, Robert Russell!”
The New York Metro Super Lawyers 2025 issue will be sent digitally to more than 100,000 attorneys in the local area. The print version is being published in the New York Times Magazine on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
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