Background
Hoffman, Jane Ellen was born on March 1, 1953 in Brooklyn. Daughter of William Thomas and Helen (Fater) Hoffman.
Hoffman, Jane Ellen was born on March 1, 1953 in Brooklyn. Daughter of William Thomas and Helen (Fater) Hoffman.
Bachelor, Boston College, 1975. Master of Library Science, Long Island University, 1977. Juris Doctor, Brooklyn Law School, 1984.
Tax library, Dewey, Ballantine, Bushby, Palmer & Wood, New York City, 1978-1984; associate, Hale Russell & Gray, New York City, 1984-1985; associate, Simpson Thacher & Barlett, New York City, 1985-1988; vice president, consultant, Handy Associations, Inc., New York City, 1988-1991; sole practice, New York City, since 1991. Secretary Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Inc., New York City, 1987-1988, co-chairman, 1988-1989.
Member Animal Legal Defense Fund, New York City. Board directors Legal Action for Animals, since 1989. Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Association Bar City New York (committee on laws pertaining to animals since 1991), Women's Bar Association, Bar Association for Human Rights.