WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY, January 05, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marion M. Walsh, Esq., has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Walsh's dedication to advocating for youth with complex disabilities has earned her significant recognition in her field. Ms. Walsh is a respected attorney in the New York City metropolitan area and the Hudson Valley where she has been a pivotal figure over the past decade. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as a pivotal force in education law and mental health law, in advocating particularly for children, teens and young adults with mental health conditions, during an ongoing public health crisis in this area.

As of January 5, 2026, Marion, after a successful thirteen years at Littman Krooks LLP, will join an education law boutique firm, the Advancement for Orchid Children PLLC https://www.educationlaworchids.com/. The firm's mission draws inspiration from the work of Dr. Thomas Boyce, the author of The Orchid and the Dandelion: Why some people struggle and how all can thrive, and the firm aims to help students with significant neurodivergent and emotional complexities (termed "Orchid" individuals by Dr. Boyce) receive needed educational and therapeutic support. Her office is based in Chappaqua, New York, and the firm practices in NYC, Westchester, the Hudson Valley and all over New York State. Ms. Walsh looks forward to expanding her practice to further the mission of ensuring that vulnerable youth have appropriate educational support and placement.

In preparation for her career, Ms. Walsh received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, summa cum laude, from Long Island University in 1986 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from New York University in 1989. At NYU Law, Ms. Walsh enjoyed legal philosophy courses and studied, among other treatises, John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, and derived inspiration from the theory that a just society should devote the maximum resources to its most vulnerable members. Her study and these academic achievements have been instrumental in her professional success, providing a foundation for her legal career and dedication to social justice. After law school, she began her legal career at a prominent large NYC firm and then worked as attorney at other education law firms. Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Walsh was a legal editor in a leading boutique publisher, Brownstone Publishers from 1995 to 2006. Additionally, Ms. Walsh holds several certifications that further underscore her commitment to her profession and community. She has been certified as an impartial hearing officer by the New York State Education Department since 2010 and obtained the youth mental health first aid certification from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in 2014.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Walsh is actively involved in various professional and civic organizations. She deems public service important and has volunteered with the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Westchester since 2017. She served on the Board of Directors of NAMI Westchester for two terms, from 2018-2024 and served as Board President during 2023-2024. She is an Ending the Silence presenter on suicide prevention, with NAMI Westchester. As a military parent, Ms. Walsh also has volunteered as a founding member of the Blue Star Mothers of the Hudson Valley and has helped start their suicide prevention grant program to support veterans' organization. Ms. Walsh also served as a trustee for a Board of Education in a Westchester District from 2007-2016. She is also an active member of Chappaqua Friends Meeting where she has attended for over 25 years. She is a member of the Westchester Women's Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association and a founding Board Member of the Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force, to work on collaborative training programs for parents and school district staff.

Ms. Walsh is also a prolific speaker and presents frequently with local groups on education law and at the National Business Institute since 2012. She will present at the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates in March 2026 on "Students with Complex Emotional Disabilities: Basics on Therapeutic Support Programs, Caselaw and Checklist for Advocate and Attorneys." Ms. Walsh's contributions to public discourse on legal matters have been well-received and have further solidified her reputation as an authority in her field. In light of her success, Ms. Walsh also been included in Super Lawyers every year between 2020 and 2024 and was named Advocate of the Year in 2014.

Looking toward the future, Ms. Walsh plans to continue her dedicated service and fulfilling her aims to foster educational equity. Personally, Ms. Walsh has four adult children and three grandchildren and is inspired by them every day. She has been married for over 33 years to Will Walsh, an attorney who practices environmental law. She adores animals and loves hiking with her Labrador Retriever and Great Pyrenees rescue mix and savors reading with her two cats.

Ms. Walsh has been also recognized in the Who's Who of Professional Women. Ms. Walsh's caring, perseverance and resilience have been key factors in her successful career thus far, allowing her to balance work and family responsibilities while making a meaningful impact every day.

The information above is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed as any guarantees of any future outcomes.

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