NEW YORK CITY, June 12, 2026 — Proceed Legal is pleased to announce that Robert Brucato, Senior Appellate Counsel at Proceed Legal, has been elected Vice President-President Elect of the Bar Association of Erie County.
The bar association announced the results of its 2026-2027 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee election following a vote of the association’s membership. In his new role, Brucato will serve alongside incoming President Maura O’Donnell, newly elected and continuing board members, and Treasurer-Elect Elise Cassar.
Brucato expressed gratitude to the bar association’s members and the attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals who supported his candidacy.
“I am tremendously honored and humbled to have been elected by the members of the Bar Association of Erie County as Vice President-President Elect,” Brucato said. “It was a pleasure to get back into so many offices and reconnect with so many attorneys and paralegals. I am also thankful to Proceed, formerly Counsel Press, for supporting my work, my professional endeavors, and the legal community from day one. I look forward to serving in this role.”
The election reflects Brucato’s longstanding connection to the legal community in Western New York and his continued commitment to service, professional engagement, and the advancement of the legal profession.
At Proceed Legal, Brucato serves as Senior Appellate Counsel, supporting attorneys and law firms with appellate matters and procedural guidance. His election underscores the trust and respect he has earned among peers throughout the regional legal community.
Proceed congratulates Robert Brucato on this recognition and looks forward to supporting his continued service to the Bar Association of Erie County and the broader legal community.
About Proceed
Proceed is a leading nationwide provider of technology-enabled legal services and expert guidance. Perfected over 88 years as Counsel Press, the company has evolved into a national, multidimensional platform operating across the dispute lifecycle. Proceed delivers e-filing, service of process, dispute management, and appellate services with precision, operational excellence, and technology-enabled efficiency. Proceed empowers legal teams to navigate complex matters with speed, accuracy, and confidence.
