Thomas J. Moverman, Esq. Honored at the New York City Council’s African Union Day Celebration
September 22nd, 2008
On Tuesday, September 16, 2008, the work of Thomas Moverman, Esq. and the Lipsig Law Firm in the African immigrant community was honored by Speaker Christine C. Quinn and the New York City Council at the annual African Union Day Celebration at City Hall.
Organized with the United African Congress with the NY City Council’s Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, the event celebrated the contributions of Africans to New York City, the diversity of Africa and the people of the African Diaspora. Honored at the event were three individuals who have made positive contributions to the African community at large. Tom Moverman was given an award for his pro bono legal work with African immigrants and with the United African Congress. The gala event also honored Dean Meminger of NY1 News and Dr. Axumite Gebre-Egziabher, Director of the New York Office of UN-Habitat for Humanity.