She is a classically trained singer who performs locally with colleagues from her law firm. Her prior experience includes working as a judicial intern in the chambers of the Honorable Thomas J. McAvoy, Senior District Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York; as a law clerk at NYSUT’s Office of General Counsel, and as a fundraising event assistant at the Boys and Girls Club of Northenr Westchester. Ms. Skanes graduated summa cum laude from Albany Law School and magna cum laude from Ithaca College as a member of the Honors Program. She is currently an Albany resident. She joined ESYO’s board in the fall of 2012. Back to top of page