Jan 31, 2025 · Lori Zeno, the controversial executive director of the Queens Defenders, was forced to go on immediate leave by the public defender group’s board of directors late Thursday, the Eagle has learned. Zeno, who has made headlines in recent years for clashing with her staff, was barred from all Queens ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Lori Zeno, The executive director and founder of Queens Defenders, a major nonprofit which represent indigent defendants, was placed on forced leave Friday morning and her husband was fired, source…

Jan 31, 2025 · Lori Zeno has been no stranger to controversy during her time at the helm of Queens Defenders since 2018. In addition to the union-related disputes, she was also at the center of a furor in 2021 ...

Feb 4, 2025 · The Queens Defenders Board of Directors has appointed Anthony Martone as Interim Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer following the suspension of Lori Zeno on January 30, 2025. “The board looks forward to working closely with Mr. Martone and we are confident in his ability to lead the organization in this period of transition.” said ...

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Feb 23, 2021 · Queens Defenders Executive Director Lori Zeno has opposed her employees’ effort to unionize Attorneys and social workers cast their votes in a union election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board on Feb. 16.

Mar 24, 2021 · A new staff union at QUEENS DEFENDERS has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LORI ZENO and management. AP PHOTO/KEVIN HAGEN. By David Brand.