Pam is a local attorney with a general practice representing both business and individual clients in transactional, corporate, contract, commercial and real estate matters including publicly traded and large privately held companies. Ms. Banks worked for Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. for close to 15 years and was its Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. She has been practicing since 1992. Ms. Banks joined the Ridgefield Education Foundation in 2015 and on January 1, 2015 assumed the role of its President, succeeding its founding member and President, Avery Costigan. Ms. Banks is active in the community and is a member of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, the Advisory Counsel and is a Girl Scout Leader. She resides in Ridgefield with her husband, a Registered US Patent Agent and her daughter.
When asked why do you want to be a part of Ridgefield Education Foundation she replied, “I think it is important to give back to and support our community. One of the most, if not the most, valuable asset that Ridgefield has is our children. Ensuring that they are given every opportunity to succeed is vital. The Ridgefield Education Foundation fills such a critically important role in providing funding, that would not otherwise be available, for special projects and innovative programs that enhance the educational experience of our children.”