NEW YORK – When attorney Donald P. Vernon got the call a few weeks ago to continue his popular radio feature “The Law & You” on Sunday afternoons on WB Radio, 93.5 FM with hosts Clement “Ras Clem” Hume and David “Fat Forward” Warren, there was no hesitation. The 60-minute radio feature provides free legal consultation on issues relating to immigration, matrimonial law, adoption, civil litigation , copyright law, family law, medical malpractice and personal injury to thousands of Caribbean nationals living in the NY Caribbean Diaspora.
“I was inspired to forge this new relationship with WB Radio as we share a common vision to provide the Caribbean community with radio that not only entertains and informs but empowers the community as well” Vernon said. “I remain convinced that the development of our community requires a vehicle that brings us together: That vehicle is radio.”
Warren, one of the principals of WB Radio who helped to broker the deal was ecstatic to have Vernon on the WB radio team.
“It is with pride that we welcome Donald to WB Radio. With his experience in broadcasting and his flair for communicating, it is a resounding plus for us. As we all know, during his previous stint on radio, some of the positive traits that stood out were his vast knowledge of all legal matters, his grace and ability to think on his feet” he said.
Attorney Donald Vernon
Vernon migrated to the United States from Jamaica in 1973 and attended the New York Law School where he graduated in 1993. His community activism manifests itself while he was during undergraduate studies at York College where he served as Student Government President for two and a half years. While at New York Law School he also served as President of the Black Law Student’s Association (BLSA). His desire to serve his community led him to work for Senator Alton Waldon as a constituent representative and subsequently as Director of Economic Development for a Local Development Corp.
In late 1996, he established Vernon & Associates, a full service law firm in Queens, New York. The law firm provides extensive legal services to members of the community. The firm’s commitment to each of its clients is to provide high-quality legal services while being sensitive to issues of cost containment, accountability and the unique business and/or personal concerns of each client. His commitment to his community continued his active involvement in the politics of South East Queen. Over the past fifteen years, he has managed many campaigns for City Council, New York State Senate and labor unions in New York State. Today he continues to contribute to his community by being the co-founder and chair of Center for Caribbean Progress, a Caribbean base think tank. He is the current President of the Macon B. Allen Black Bar Association and he continues to serve on the boards of many community base organizations.
Vernon is a highly decorated New York attorney who is the recipient of the 2009 “Caribbean Lifestyle TV Person of the Year” for his contribution and tireless work in the Caribbean Diaspora. He was recognized for his grass roots effort with the Caribbean Political Action Coalition (Cari-PAC), in helping to put into place a “Get Out The Vote” operation to mobilize Caribbean votes in 2008 USA Presidential elections. His consistent advocacy on behalf of the Caribbean community has caused him to be a well sort after speaker and a frequent guest on several radio and television programs in the United States and Jamaica.
For the past five years, the flamboyant attorney has hosted the “Law & You” radio feature on Irie Jam Radio. With his move to WB Radio, he is looking to conquer new feats in the tri-state area.
“Working with the Irie Jam family for the past five years has been a great experience. Moving on, I certainly miss my Saturday audience, but I hope they will join now me on WB Radio every Sunday at 6:30PM as The Law & You unveils a new format.
WB Radio airs in the Tri-state area every Sunday afternoon 6-8 pm on 93.5 FM, WVIP and 24/7 Live On www.WbRadioNyc.com.
