Professional Profile: Allyn Van Dusen - 2007

Name: Allyn Van Dusen - 2007

Title: Senior Paralegal

Company: Boylan, Brown, Code, Vigdor & Wilson, LLP

Location: Rochester, NY

Birthplace: Seattle, Wash., 1958

Family: Two high school age children, four adult stepchildren College: Boston University, bachelor of Music, 1981, magna cum laude; Eastman School of Music, master of Music, 1984, Performer’s Certificate First job outside of real estate: Waitress in Friendly’s Restaurant (high school) First job in real estate or allied field: Secretary at this firm, 23 short years ago. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Active, entrepreneurial firm with plans to support the community for years to come. Hobbies: Professional singing, voice faculty at Hochstein School of Music, theater and opera, walking, biking and Pilates, movies, reading Scrabble Favorite book: “Jane Eyre” Favorite movie: “The Love Letter” Person you admire most (outside of family): Mary Baker Eddy Keys to success: Working seven days a week, high energy, spiritual focus, healthy habits, family support, open mind, double and triple-checking my work, long attention span, treating others kindly and respectfully. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Full-time professional musician (i.e. Freedom to travel)