Rice, 57, is a partner at L’Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini in Garden City, where she represents attorneys and focuses on risk management for lawyers. A 1979 graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, she was admitted to the bar in 1980.

As president of the 6,000-member group, Rice plans to focus on initiatives to simplify the practice of law, including technology programs, standardizing court procedures and promoting mentoring relationships. She will also seek funding for the group’s Lawyers Assistance Program and expand its pro bono and alternative dispute resolution programs.

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