Bosworth Appoints New Town Attorney

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor-elect Judi Bosworth has named Elizabeth Dvorkin Botwin as her choice as town attorney.

Botwin has served as deputy commissioner for administration and planning for the New York City Department of Finance for the past four years.

Effective Jan. 1 Botwin will serve as chief counsel to the town supervisor and the town board at an annually salary of $155,000, according to town officials.

She previously worked as chief deputy comptroller of Nassau County for 2006 to 2010, and as chief deputy Nassau County attorney from 2002 to 2006. 

Prior to her Nassau County service, Botwin spent almost two decades on the staff of the New York City Corporation Counsel

Botwin received her J.D. from Columbia University and her B.A. from Manhattanville College.

“Liz Botwin brings extraordinary experience as an attorney, litigator, administrator and policy advisor to our North Hempstead government," said

Bosworth this week. "I am confident that her extensive professional background will serve our town well.”

The appointment will be reviewed by the town board at its Jan. 2 meeting.

Inauguration is set for Jan. 5 in North Hempstead.