The Waldorf School of Garden City begins its 75th school year with an all-woman leadership team. For the first time in the School’s history, an Alumna holds the position of Board Chair. Anne Murray, class of 1985, and Board member since 2018, was elected to the position of Board Chair on July 1st, 2022, succeeding Lance Cheney, who held the position since 2016.

“With the support of our incredible leadership team, our School is prepared to meet the needs of our parents, students, employees, and alumni in this ever-changing educational landscape. “I am excited and inspired during this, our School’s 75th year, as we work to chart the course for the next chapter of The Waldorf School of Garden City,” said Ms. Murray.

As chair, Murray will work closely with School Administrator, Nicole S. Littrean, and Faculty Chair Kelly O’Halogan, to direct the course for the School during this Diamond Anniversary after major shifts facing independent schools across the country. This includes overseeing the school’s Capital Campaign, as well as long-term strategic plans to further support the School and community.

“It is such an honor to be working with Anne on collaboratively building the future of our School. Her experience, insight, and knowledge of the Waldorf community will be indispensable as we continue to face the challenges of our ever-changing world,” said Nicole Littrean, School Administrator.

“Anne brings such an inviting and enthusiastic energy to our School, I know that her vision and dedication to The Waldorf School of Garden City will be crucial to helping us further our mission for many years to come,” said Kelly O’Halogan, Faculty Chair.

An accomplished litigation partner with Rivkin Radler Murray counsels insurance companies on first- and third-party claims, including toxic tort, environmental, product liability, general liability, professional liability, construction defect, employee benefits liability, labor law, bad faith, and other emerging issues.

On behalf of her insurance clients, Murray has won summary judgment in a variety of matters, including cases of first impression in New York and elsewhere. She also co-authored the chapter on environmental and toxic tort insurance coverage issues for New Appleman Law of Liability Insurance and is a frequent speaker on coverage issues.

Murray has been active in Rivkin Radler’s pro bono program, assisting the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Nassau County in representing poor and underserved tenants in housing disputes.

She was named one of Long Island Business News’ “40 Rising Stars Under 40” and Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business. She also serves on her firm’s Executive Committee and is co-Ccair of Rivkin Radler’s Women’s Initiative Committee.