NEW YORK – Dec. 1, 2025 – Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick, of counsel with global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was presented the Lillian D. Wald Award at VNS Health’s 2025 Benefit. VNS Health is a longtime client of Greenberg Traurig, reflecting the firm’s enduring commitment to supporting organizations that strengthen communities.
The annual benefit honors outstanding individuals whose work uplifts lives and strengthens communities. This year, VNS Health also recognized Dr. Ramon Tallaj, founder and chairman of the board of SOMOS Community Care. Proceeds from the event will support VNS Health’s Charitable Care and Community Impact programs, which provide critical services to vulnerable New Yorkers.
Ciparick, a former New York State Court of Appeals senior associate judge, is renowned for her leadership in the legal community. She currently advises clients on appellate matters and litigation strategy and frequently serves as an expert on New York law for matters pending in foreign jurisdictions. Her commitment to public service is evident through her active roles with the Historical Society of the New York Courts and the New York State Indigent Legal Services Board.
Ciparick was appointed by the state’s chief judge to co-chair the New York Justice Task Force, which examines the causes of wrongful convictions. She now serves as chair of the New York State Board of Law Examiners, further demonstrating her commitment to the integrity and advancement of the legal profession.
VNS Health’s 2025 Benefit was held Nov. 13 in New York City.