When Kathy Hochul took office as Governor, I was elated and filled with hope. She emphasized that she would take care of children and families, the disadvantaged, and people of color. She talked about how her mother was an advocate for domestic violence victims. My joy was not only personal as a woman attorney, but for my clients. I have represented these very individuals as an assigned counsel attorney in Rochester for over a decade. Finally, the voices of my clients would be heard, and I was excited for Governor Hochul to get to work.