Valerie is a fiduciary of the New York State Supreme Court, Office of Court Administration. She continues to serve the Court as appointed Counsel to the Alleged Incapacitated Person and as well as Court Evaluator in Guardianship Proceedings. She also serves as Referee in Foreclosure Proceedings. She recently received the honor of being appointed by the Chief Judge of the New Jersey State Supreme Court to serve as an attorney member of the District Ethics Committee District VC Essex County – West Essex. She is a licensed Continuing Real Estate Education Instructor and teaches Trusts and Estates to Real Estate brokers and agents. Valerie is a mother of three children and an active member of her community. She was elected to the North Caldwell Board of Education for two terms where she served as Vice President. She volunteered as a Girl Scout leader, she taught religious education for Notre Dame Church and volunteered to coach her town’s soccer, baseball and softball teams. She is an animal rescue and foster volunteer for the Cause 4 Paws not-for-profit Rescue Group.