Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Appoints Arthur Laitman to its Board of Directors
(December 19, 2018) – The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced the appointment of Arthur S. Laitman, Esq., to its Board of Directors. Mr. Laitman, a resident of Roslyn, NY, has served as an Associate Board Member of AFA since 2016.
“During his service on our Associate Board, Arthur Laitman proved himself to be a valuable asset to AFA and its mission,” said Bert E. Brodsky, AFA’s Founder and Board Chairman. “His appointment is based on his experience, service and hard work, and we are excited to welcome him to the board. I have no doubt he will be an even greater asset to AFA in his new role.”
“Arthur Laitman has done incredible work in support of our mission to help the millions of families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s president and CEO. “Arthur’s extensive professional experience and passion for helping others will serve him well in his new role. We congratulate him on this well-deserved appointment.”
“I am honored and humbled by this appointment to the Board of Directors of AFA. I look forward to continuing on our mission to provide care and services to individuals and their families afflicted by this terrible disease,” said Arthur Laitman.
Mr. Laitman is the managing partner of the law firm of Rosenberg, Fortuna & Laitman, LLP in Garden City, NY where he practices commercial and corporate transactions and litigation.
Mr. Laitman has previously served as a member of the North Shore LIJ Health System Commerce and Industry Council, the American Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association and the Board of Directors of the Hofstra University School of Law Alumni Association. He has also served on the Legal Affairs Counsel to the Interactive Advertising Bureau. Mr. Laitman also serves on the Limited Partner Advisory Committee of a prominent private equity fund.
AFA is a national non-profit organization, with more than 2,600 member organizations nationwide, whose mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure. Individuals who have questions about Alzheimer’s disease or need support service can contact AFA at 866-232-8484 or through its website, www.alzfdn.org.
