We value and respect each team member as an individual, regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, or disability. Our commitment is to build a firm that mirrors the communities we live in and serve, while promoting these core principles across all aspects of the firm—from recruitment and professional development to promotion and leadership.
Dorf Nelson & Zauderer is dedicated to fostering a supportive workplace where every team member can thrive and access opportunities.
“Our mission is a cornerstone of what makes Dorf Nelson & Zauderer a truly exceptional place to work. Our mission is to ensure every team member feels empowered to contribute meaningfully and is engaged in all aspects of the Firm. We actively seek suggestions, feedback, and ideas to foster a culture that reflects our core values—where all team members feel valued, supported, and have access to opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement. At DNZ, we believe that true empowerment also includes the ability to prioritize personal well-being. That's why we are deeply committed to promoting flexibility in how we work and supporting wellness initiatives that help our team thrive—both professionally and personally. Our mission reinforces our belief that a strong, inclusive, and balanced workplace benefits everyone. I am proud to say that our commitment to these principles doesn't end at our front door. Members of the DNZ team, including myself, actively participate in external initiatives that promote empowerment, mentorship, career development, and inclusivity. We're proud to share our values with the broader community and to lead by example.” – Melissa Andrieux
At our firm, we recognize that true success comes when our team members can balance their professional commitments with their personal well-being. We are committed to offering flexible approaches to work-life balance, understanding that individual needs and circumstances vary across different stages of life and career. Our firm's culture encourages open dialogue and genuine support, ensuring every individual feels valued, cared for and confident that their voices are heard. By embracing flexibility and prioritizing well-being, we help our team members thrive both inside and outside the firm, fostering a stronger, more resilient organization for all.
At Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, we draw upon a broad range of perspectives to develop innovative solutions for our clients' most complex challenges. We believe that varying viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds inspire creativity, drive innovation, and lead to proactive results. Our commitment is to create and maintain a workplace that mirrors the multicultural and intergenerational fabric of society, today and in the future.
Westchester Women's Bar Association's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Event February 1, 2024
To promote greater representation in the legal profession, the Firm endows the “Beth S. Nelson Memorial Scholarship” at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University with a preference that it is awarded to a student embarking on a career in law later in life.
The namesake of the scholarship, Beth Nelson, began her career as a first grade teacher in the Bronx public school system. With the support of her family, Beth, then in her 40s, decided to change careers and embarked on a new journey. She attended Pace Law School and graduated with a J.D. in 1983. Beth began her legal career working as an Associate at Hall Dickler LLP. She later hung up her own shingle and opened the Law Offices of Beth S. Nelson in Pleasantville, New York where she was a successful real estate attorney in Westchester County until she retired.
Beth was an inspiration to her family and community but, most importantly, to her children Jonathan B. Nelson and Jennifer Nelson Flynn. “My mom showed me and my sister that it was never too late to accomplish your dream. She is the reason we both attended law school because she always told us that with a law degree you can be and do anything in life”‑ Jon Nelson
We are pleased that the 2021 scholarship was awarded to Venesha White, who was hired as an Associate in the Firm's Litigation Department. Heather Wallace, Ana Florez, Anthony Caramanica and Melissa Beideman have also been recipients of our scholarship.
The Firm is the recipient of the Westchester Women's Bar Association “Family Friendly Award”, an award given in recognition of our commitment to gender equality. Additionally, we are proud to presently be the only law firm in the United States to be Gender Fair® certified. Two members of the Firm, Jon Dorf and Honorable Anthony Scarpino, are the recipients of the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley “Equal Access to Justice” Award.
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