Phillips Lytle LLP Partner James D. Donathen Named to Board of Directors for the Resource Council of Western New York Inc.

PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP PARTNER JAMES D. DONATHEN NAMED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE RESOURCE COUNCIL OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC.

Buffalo, N.Y. – Phillips Lytle LLP Partner James D. Donathen was named to the board of directors for the Resource Council of Western New York Inc.

The mission of the Resource Council of Western New York Inc. is to make 347 East Ferry Street a pillar of our community and bring stability, hope and inspiration to the families it serves through extraordinary programs that include youth and adult education, athletics and veteran services.

Mr. Donathen has practiced in the area of workplace law and litigation for more than 30 years. He handles federal and state discrimination lawsuits and agency charges under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA and the N.Y. Human Rights Law, and investigates and litigates employee disloyalty matters, including covenants not to compete, trade secrets, confidential information and theft of product.