Mary began her legal career in private practice in New York City and prior to that worked in the United States Congress in Washington, D.C. Mary attended Columbia University where she earned a M.P.H. and M.S.S.W. and holds a J.D. from Fordham University. In addition to Mary's interest in protecting Millburn's natural resources and promoting sustainable practices, she is also a member of the Healthcare Advisory Board at Overlook Hospital and is involved in pro bono activities to benefit unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children under the auspices of Kids In Need of Defense.