About Mindy Lee
Mindy L — Zoghlin is a Senior Counsel at Underberg & Kessler LLP, located in Rochester, New York. She joined the firm in January 2025, marking a significant milestone in her career following the integration of The Zoghlin Group, PLLC, which she founded in 2016. This transition not only expanded her practice but also enhanced the firm’s capabilities in environmental and land use law. Prior to establishing her own firm, Mindy garnered experience practicing law with various Rochester firms and served at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources. Mindy’s legal practice is diverse and impactful — She represents many clients, including municipalities, individuals, small businesses, developers, and citizens’ groups. Her work encompasses numerous environmental and land use matters—these include Article 78 proceedings, zoning and regulatory permitting proceedings, toxic tort cases, and property damage disputes.
Mindy’s litigation experience spans both state and federal courts, where she has effectively advocated for her clients. Additionally, she provides strategic counseling aimed at minimizing and avoiding litigation risks, demonstrating her commitment to proactive legal solutions. In addition to her litigation and counseling work, Mindy offers mediation services. These services focus on resolving disputes related to zoning, land use, environmental, and municipal law matters. Her mediation approach emphasizes collaboration and finding mutually agreeable solutions, which can often lead to more efficient and amicable outcomes for all parties involved. This aspect of her practice highlights her versatility and dedication to serving her clients’ best interests.
Recognition for Mindy’s work in the legal field is noteworthy. In 2018, she received The Daily Record’s Excellence in Law/Top Women in Law award, underscoring her contributions to the profession. Since 2017, she has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Top Rated “Land Use & Zoning Attorney” in Rochester, New York. These accolades reflect her expertise and reputation among peers and clients alike. Mindy's educational background is solid. She graduated from Brandeis University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University at Buffalo School of Law.
She is admitted to practice in several jurisdictions, including New York State, Pennsylvania, the United States Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Furthermore, Mindy is an active member of the American, New York State, and Monroe County Bar Associations. She serves on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Local and State Government Law Section and is a former Co-Chair of the Monroe County Bar Association’s Environmental Law Committee. Her leadership roles extend to the Board of Trustees of the Monroe County Bar Association, and she has previously served as President and Board Member of the Greece Chamber of Commerce.
