The New York Bar Foundation, the charitable and philanthropic entity of the New York State Bar Association, has been named one of five finalists for the Brooke W. Mahoney Award for Outstanding Board Leadership. The award is open to organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Cristine Cioffi, the president of The New York Bar Foundation Board, said the organization was “delighted” to be recognized for its strong governance, adding that the foundation conducts business in an “honest, straightforward, efficient, and cost-effective way.” The foundation is careful with donations and invests wisely.