The Frank H. Hiscock Legal Aid Society announces that Linda Gehron, Esq. has assumed her new role as President & Chief Executive Officer of the organization effective February 1, 2017.

Linda succeeds Susan R. Horn who retired on January 31, 2017 after almost 27 years in the position.

“The board of directors and I are pleased to have Linda leading the organization,” said Virginia A. Hoveman, Esq., Board Chair.  “Linda’s unwavering commitment to our mission and clients, and over three decades of experience practicing in various areas of the law in Central New York undoubtedly will allow her to build upon the strengths of the organization so that we can continue to meet the growing needs and challenges of ensuring access to justice for all.”

Linda joined Hiscock Legal Aid in 2012 and since March of 2013 has served in the role of Family Court Program Supervising Attorney.  She received her J.D. (Cum Laude) from Syracuse University College of Law and is very active in the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Defenders Association and the Onondaga County Bar Association.