Nicole Seligman Appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

Nicole Seligman has been named Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), the largest veterinary teaching hospital in the world and New York City’s only Level 1 veterinary trauma center. Previously serving as Co-Chair since 2023, Seligman succeeds Robert "Bobby" Liberman, who will remain a Trustee and has been appointed Chair Emeritus in recognition of his long-term service.

Under Seligman's leadership as Co-Chair, AMC undertook significant transformations, including completing the $127 million Gift of Love capital campaign and expanding the hospital by 83,000 square feet. These initiatives have enhanced AMC's capacity to deliver advanced veterinary care and facilitate scientific research. With these changes completed, AMC is poised to enter its next strategic phase.

Robert Liberman commended Seligman's leadership, stating, "Nicole has been an incredible leader and colleague, dedicated to our mission of providing world-class veterinary care while advancing innovation and scientific discovery." He expressed confidence that AMC will remain a leader in veterinary medicine under her guidance.

Helen Irving, President and CEO of AMC, praised Liberman for over three decades of dedication to AMC and highlighted Seligman's role in the hospital's recent transformation. She emphasized that under Seligman's leadership, AMC will continue to build on its strong foundation and mission.

Seligman, who has more than four decades of experience in law, business, and nonprofit leadership, is also on the boards of OpenAI, Intuitive Machines, and MeiraGTx Holdings, and chairs The Doe Fund, which assists individuals experiencing homelessness.

Her past roles include serving as Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel for Sony Corporation and as President of Sony Entertainment, Inc. Seligman has also represented high-profile clients such as President Bill Clinton in her previous legal career. She holds degrees from Harvard College and Harvard Law School and clerked for Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.

For more information about the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, visit www.amcny.org.