Beti Beno, Esq. has served as the President of the Albanian American Women’s Organization “Motrat Qiriazi” since 2016, working tirelessly to strengthen AAWO and its vital role in promoting Albanian values and traditions and empowering Albanian American women in the tri-state area. Prior, she served on the Board of Directors from and as Vice President from 2010 to 2016.  During her tenure, Ms. Beno has been a key player in several projects that focused on integration of Albanian immigrants into the American socio-economic landscape while preserving the Albanian traditions and culture, assistance for Albanian women and children in the diaspora suffering health or other challenges, and empowerment of Albanian American women through workshops and seminars on various topics that impact women’s everyday life.

Under her fearless leadership, AAWO “Motrat Qirjazi” continues to be an inspiration in the struggle to achieve full and equal rights for all women. During her tenure as President, the organization has received numerous citations from the New York City Council, the New York State Senate, Assembly and NY Congress members, and organizations, in recognition of contributions to women empowerment and community strengthening more generally.

Beti Beno is a well-established attorney with 20 years of law practice under her belt. Most recently she founded Beti Beno Law, P.C., a private practice that focuses on immigration primarily, as well as real estate, divorce and wills.  Since 2003 she has successfully guided hundreds of immigrants and their families on their path to legal residency and citizenship. Earlier in her legal career, she interned for the Brooklyn Legal Aid Society, assisting battered and abused women during tough divorce cases, facilitating restraining order proceedings, child custody and child support proceedings.  Her involvement with women suffering domestic violence and abuse inspired her to help pro bono in her own community and become involved with the Albanian American Women’s Organization. 

Ms. Beno has also served as a board member of St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church.

Ms. Beno received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and she received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from City University of New York – Hunter College.  She is a member of New York State Bar Association, American Bar Association and American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Ms. Beno was born in Tirane, Albania, and moved to the U.S. when she in her late teens. While Ms. Beno works tirelessly to succeed in her profession and to come to the aide of her community, she is also a mother to two wonderful sons and a devoted wife to her husband, Isidoros Tsamblakos, an attorney in his own law firm. Ms. Beno attributes her achievements to the unconditional love and support of her parents Dr. Dhimiter and Diana Beno, as well as her brother, Thoma Beno.