Mitchell Schwartz

Appointed government position. As is the case with all other municipal commissions in Flower Hill, this position is uncompensated and volunteer-based. My responsibilities on this commission include working with my fellow commissioners, holding public hearings and executive sessions, and, through resolution with my fellow commissioners, ultimately making recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding whether a structure or site within the Village should be considered for landmarking, whether surveys should be made pertaining to the Village's historic assets, etc.

Through this unpaid, volunteer position, I along with the other Trustees am tasked with ensuring that Roslyn's local, nonprofit historical society stays strong and true to its mission: preserving the history of the Roslyn community for many generations to come. I participate in, and am the chair of, the Education Committee; this committee strives to encourage fellow members of our community especially our youth to enjoy and be passionate about our local history and heritage.

Through this internship, I was able to dive deep into what it is like to work in the legal world. Some of my tasks included conducting legal research, assist in making calls, interacting with clients, and to write draft summonses, demands, letters of good faith, etc.