Edgar Romano receives N. Michael Rucka Lifetime Achievement Award from Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group
We are excited to announce that Edgar N. Romano, managing partner of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP, was recently honored with the prestigious N. Michael Rucka Lifetime Achievement Award by the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG). This award was presented to Romano at WILG’s annual convention, held in Santa Barbara, California, earlier this month.
Romano has built a distinguished career advocating for workers’ rights and protecting the interests of those injured on the job. Over the years, his unwavering dedication to the field of workers’ compensation law has earned him widespread recognition. This Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to his relentless efforts and decades of service in fighting for injured workers and their families.
The N. Michael Rucka Lifetime Achievement Award
The Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group, a national organization dedicated to advocating for injured workers, presents this award annually to an attorney whose career has made a lasting impact in the field. The award, named after the late trailblazing workers’ compensation attorney N. Michael Rucka, is the group’s highest honor. It recognizes those who have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to improving the lives of injured workers through advocacy, education, and legal excellence.
In receiving this award, Romano joins a distinguished group of professionals who have dedicated their careers to advancing workers’ compensation law. His leadership, both within WILG and the broader legal community, has left a lasting influence on the field.
“I am deeply honored to receive this award from an organization that means so much to me,” Romano said. “Advocating for injured workers has been the focus of my career, and I am proud of what we’ve achieved as a community of lawyers dedicated to this cause. This recognition reflects not only my efforts but also the collective dedication of all those who fight for the rights of injured workers every day.”
A Career Dedicated to Injured Workers
Romano’s career is marked by a deep commitment to representing those whose lives have been impacted by workplace injuries and illnesses. With extensive knowledge and experience, Romano has become a respected advocate in the field, representing workers in New York and beyond.
As a Past President of WILG and current member of the Board of Directors, Romano continues to contribute to the organization’s mission of advocating for workers’ rights. He has also played a pivotal role in the broader legal community, serving as Past President of the Society of New York Workers’ Compensation Bar Association and lecturing extensively to labor unions, medical professionals, and fellow attorneys. His leadership and mentorship have inspired many other attorneys to join the fight for workers’ rights, further strengthening the community of legal professionals dedicated to this cause.
This Lifetime Achievement Award highlights Romano’s enduring commitment to advancing the rights of injured workers and his remarkable contributions to workers’ compensation law over the course of his career.