On Thursday, February 27, 2025, Tanya Hobson-Williams joined dozens of other women who were honored as the 2025 Power Women of Queens, an event intended to promote women who have shown themselves to be leaders and rising stars in Queens. Tanya was awarded for her distinguished excellence as an attorney, and was recognized for her work in high profile guardianship cases. Events like these highlight the importance of elevating women in their respective fields, and the impact they can have on their communities.
Celebrating the Women of Queens
The Power Women of Queens is an event hosted by Schneps Media, which “honors those fearless females who make Queens the thriving and vibrant place it is to work, live and do business.” In addition to recognizing women who have made an impact, the event also gives women an opportunity to connect and raise each other up through mutual support. The event also hosted a charity raffle that supported Camp Rise Up, an organization dedicated to helping homeless teens.
A Reputation for Excellence in the Legal Profession
Tanya Hobson-Williams was recognized as one of the 2025 Power Women of Queens for her distinguished career as both a lawyer and a judge, having practiced law for 29 years. She was the first African-American woman to serve as a justice in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, and has both written articles and given lectures on matters related to Medicaid, estate law, and guardianship law. In addition, she has served as legal counsel in Article 81 guardianships, and has represented celebrity clients in high-profile guardianship cases.
Getting to Know Tanya Hobson-Williams
Tanya is not merely an experienced lawyer and former judge, however. When asked about her favorite author by Tonia M. Cimino, Director of Corporate Events for Schneps Events, Tanya responded with the poet Maya Angelou, who is known for works such as “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and “Still I Rise.” These works have provided inspiration to Tanya as she has pursued her legal career, informing her personal sense of justice.
The Importance of The Event
The award was given out by Schneps Media, which owns a number of local papers and media companies such as the Queens Courier, the Bayside Times, Jamaica Times, Flushing Times, Times Ledger, BORO, QNS, QueensPost, Noticia, Caribbean Life and amNY Metro. Events like these are critical to highlight the hard work that women put into their communities every single day, and the heights they have achieved and will continue to achieve. Through her leadership, Tanya Hobson-Williams provides an example to other aspiring female attorneys who are looking to establish themselves in their careers.
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