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ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER SINCE 2016
Samantha Braunstein
"Kindness is making a sacrifice expecting nothing in return."
Why Samantha serves with GlamourGals
Samantha Braunstein (she/her) is counsel at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in the Restructuring and Insolvency team. She counsels clients on various financial restructuring matters. Samantha's experience includes both in-court and out-of-court representation of agents, banks, funds, borrowers and potential purchasers of distressed debt and assets. Much of her experience entails multi-jurisdictional complexities.
Samantha became involved with GlamourGals when providing pro bono legal services for the organization in 2012. She was so inspired by the organization’s mission, she soon thereafter joined the Advisory Counsel.
Samantha lives in New York City with her husband, Pete, and rescue Japanese Chin, Scully.
3 Questions With Samantha
What moment made GlamourGals real for you?
"My first Mega Makeover. The mission felt real once physical touch was involved. The first resident I worked with was vision impaired, so they really felt every rough edge - a fun challenge!”
Finish this sentence: kindness is…
"Making a sacrifice expecting nothing in return.”
What’s the best piece of advice a senior ever gave you?
"Some of the senior residents' stories stand as living proof that you can come through the other side of adversity. And try not to sweat the small stuff.”
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Inspired by Samantha?
Join her in building a movement of teen leaders ending elder loneliness — because makeovers and manicures are half the story.