March 6th is National Employee Appreciation Day and, to celebrate, employees of our firm, Feldman, Kleidman, Coffey & Sappe, LLP (FKC&S), shared some fun facts and favorite things in the Q&A below. We are so grateful for all of the FKC&S team members, who are the heart and soul of our operations. Learn more about them here:
What was your first job?
I worked at a law firm during my summers as a teen. I started in the filing room and worked up to reception and secretarial work. This is definitely where I got my love for the field of law. – Stephanie, Billing Coordinator
Reader’s Digest – Annie, Legal Assistant
High School Janitor (including boys’ locker room – yuck!) – MJ, Legal Assistant
First job part-time as a teenager was Luckey Platt Dept. Store in Poughkeepsie. – Patricia, Office Manager
Summer farm hand on my cousin’s farm in Kansas. – Terry, Attorney
Caldor – cashier – Jeanne, Paralegal/Scheduling Coordinator
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I worked for the firm 25 years ago and returned in 2018. – Annie, Legal Assistant
I used to work for a Fire District – I even did some firefighting! – Anonymous
I sing. I’ve been singing the majority of my life. I started on a wooden spoon on the fireplace stoop belting out Whitney Houston and currently lead worship at my church. I’m also in a band. – Stephanie, Billing Coordinator
I’m a stargazer. – Anonymous
I’m good at the Amazon Alexa music trivia game “Song Quiz” (especially the 70’s & 80’s). – Karen, Legal Assistant
Avid concert goer with my sister and friends. – Jeanne, Paralegal/Scheduling Coordinator
I like to make people laugh! – Katherine, Legal Assistant
Born in Austria, raised in Washington, D.C. and Kansas. – Terry, Attorney
What have you watched, read or listened to recently?
I am reading the book, “The Children’s Blizzard” (Based upon a true, historical event. It is a good read on a stormy day, but bring the tissues!) – Anonymous
My husband and I are obsessed with “The Office.” We’ve watched it 3 times through now after only getting into it 2 years ago. It’s literally the best show ever created and completely relevant to working in an office. – Stephanie, Billing Coordinator
Recently joined a book club and enjoyed: “Maybe in Another Life,” “Educated” & “The Memory Watcher.” – Jeanne, Paralegal/Scheduling Coordinator
Netflix: “The Crown” and “How to Get Away With Murder”; Fox Show: “The Masked Singer” – it’s fun to guess who it is. – Karen, Legal Assistant
I’ve recently watched “Ozark” and am looking forward to the new season. I am also looking forward to watching the final season of “Homeland.” – Bain, Attorney
Movie – “12 Angry Men”/ Book– “Once Gone” (Series) by Blake Pierce & “Educated,” A Memoir by Tara Westover/Podcast – Doctor Death by Wondry – Jessica, Administrative Assistant
“A Little History of the United States,” by James West Davidson – Terry, Attorney
Do you have any pets?
2 dogs – Zoey & Maverick – Jeanne, Paralegal/Scheduling Coordinator
Yes, cats – they never cease to make me laugh with their antics! – Anonymous
Yes, Daisy, my 10 lb. baby girl (I have all boys) she is an 8-year-old white fluffy Maltese/Shih Tzu mix. – Katherine, Legal Assistant
Yes – a dog named Dakota, a cat named Madden and two guinea pigs named Cocoa and KitKat. – Bain, Attorney
Dog – Wheaten Terrier named Teddy – Annie, Legal Assistant
I have 3 cats (Pierre, Monty & Brooklyn), and a dog (Shadow) – Stephanie, Billing Coordinator
What is your favorite nonprofit in the Hudson Valley?
Fishkill Food Pantry – Anonymous
The Walter Hoving Home- a nonprofit, residential discipleship home for Ladies with life-controlling problems such as drug addiction, alcoholism, prostitution and court cases. – Stephanie, Billing Coordinator
Sparrow’s Nest – Annie, Legal Assistant and Katherine, Legal Assistant
Family Services – Jeanne, Paralegal/Scheduling Coordinator and Jessica, Administrative Assistant
Any food pantry – MJ, Legal Assistant
Hudson Valley Farm Hub, Hurley, New York – Anonymous
Dutchess County SPCA – Karen, Legal Assistant and Patricia, Office Manager
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. I think they have an honorable mission of providing legal services to those without financial resources who are facing difficult circumstances and need guidance. – Bain, Attorney
What do you love most about working for FKC&S?
The ability to be me. – Jeanne, Paralegal/Scheduling Coordinator
It’s my second family at my “home away from home.” – MJ, Legal Assistant
This team not only has great expertise, they truly have compassion for their clients. – Anonymous
Everything. – Anonymous
I love the passion and empathy that is shown, not just to our clients but to the staff and community. I love the care and support as well as the growth opportunities we receive from Jeff, Bob and Kat. When we show initiative and work ethic, it’s returned with appreciation and gratitude. FKC&S is genuinely a great work environment and I’m happy to be here. – Stephanie, Billing Coordinator
A wonderful and relaxed atmosphere, good friends and the attorneys are great to work for. – Annie, Legal Assistant
Love being part of a team working with people who truly care about their employees. – Patricia, Office Manager
I love that each day presents a new challenge and an opportunity to learn something new. I also enjoy the camaraderie I share with the great people I work with. – Bain, Attorney
I love the knowledge and experience that I have and continue to gain throughout my time with FKC&S, and how knowledgeable my peers are. – Jessica, Administrative Assistant