Donna M. Genovese

Donna M. Genovese, Esq. is a partner of GOLDSCHMIDT & GENOVESE, LLP. Ms. Genovese has dedicated her practice to the field of matrimonial and family law for over thirty-five years. Ms. Genovese’s experience includes all aspects of matrimonial matters, including negotiation, litigation and drafting of prenuptial, separation, and settlement agreements. She is trained in the collaborative Law process, mediation and arbitration (certified arbitrator by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers). Ms. Genovese regularly handles complex matrimonial matters which include issues involving child custody, support and valuations. Ms. Genovese practices primarily in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties as well as Orange, Dutchess, Bronx and New York Counties.

Ms. Genovese is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (“AAML”); member of the Board of Governors of the New York Chapter of the AAML (2018 through present, 2014-2016 and 2008-2011); past Vice President of New York Chapter of the AAML (2016-2017); past Chair and Co-Chair of AAML Collaborative Law Committee (2018 -2023); listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2008 through present) and New York Super Lawyers (2008 through present); past President of the Rockland-Westchester Association of Collaborative Lawyers (2015 through 2019), past Vice-President (2007 – 2014) and past Treasurer (2005-2007); member of the New York and Connecticut State Bars; member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, New York State Bar Association Family Law Section, Westchester County Bar Association, Westchester County Bar Association Family Law Section, Westchester County Women’s Bar Association and Rockland County Women’s Bar Association. Ms. Genovese has lectured for the Westchester County Bar Association, Westchester Women's Bar Association, participated in AAML webinars, co-authored a lecture for the New York State Bar Association, and acted as Recent Decisions Editor for the Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section Domestic Law Review in the year 2009. Ms. Genovese has been certified by Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, to participate in the Attorney for Children Panel (trial court and Appellate panels).