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Read Across America and Author Palooza Week!
2022-03-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-03-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-03-04 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties

Calling all volunteers to help celebrate
Read Across America and Author Palooza Week!
March 1st, 3rd, and 4th
Montgomery Elementary School

Read Across America began in 1998 and is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on or around March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. The founders of Read Across America strongly believe that a child’s passion for reading has a direct effect on their future success.

Each year, chapters of WBASNY hold programs with local schools to help promote and encourage a love of reading to young children. This year, WBAOSC is helping Montgomery Elementary School celebrate Dr. Seuss and other amazing authors to spread the love of reading to local children during their celebration of Author Palooza Week!

On March 1st, 3rd, and 4th, we will be reading to elementary school students at Montgomery Elementary School, Valley Central School District, each morning from 9:30-10:45. If you are interested in joining us on any or all of those days, please contact Kelly Pressler at kap@jacobowitz.com

We hope to see you there!

Rebecca Johnson
President

Read Across America
2022-03-02 08:00 - 14:00
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions, I am thrilled to invite you to join us for Read Across America on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 to celebrate literacy and in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday! Members of the Central New York Women’s Bar Association will be reading IN PERSON to children at Main Street Early Education Program, with a possibility of another participating school in the coming weeks. Please sign up TODAY to read to a classroom of children who will especially appreciate a visitor!
For those of you who are not familiar with this program, for many years we have partnered with select local schools to send our volunteer readers and donate new books to their libraries on behalf of the CNYWBA. This year we will be reading at Main Street, East Syracuse Elementary (date TBD) and donating books to both schools. We will also be donating books to the Van Duyn Elementary library.
The time slots are each 30 minutes, but you may finish up earlier. Please plan to arrive at the school at least 10 minutes early to allow time for parking and visitor sign-in procedures at the main office, as well as transit to the classroom.
You are welcome to bring your own book or use a book chosen by the teacher to read to the children. While Read Across America is a celebration of Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss books are an option but not required. For more information on Read Across America you can learn more at: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america
Please see the available time slots in below and reply to me only and I will fill the time slot(s) and send you an individual meeting planner.

Reader Schedule for MAIN STREET EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM (205 East Main Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212)

Room

Time

Reader

106 (Shalli)

8:45 AM

209 (Phelps)

9:45 AM

108 (DeBottis)

10:00 AM

129 (Collard)

10:15 AM

206 (Shallcross)

10:30 AM

208 (Voutsinas)

10:30 AM

205 (Kowanes)

11:00 AM

209 (Phelps)

1:15 PM

108 (DeBottis)

1:30 PM

129 (Collard)

2:00 PM

Thank you in advance for participating in this amazing event, particularly after a two year hiatus, that encourages and celebrates literacy! Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Amy D’Ambrogio, CNYWBA Read Across America Chair

Emanuela D’Ambrogio​

Special Counsel

Barclay Damon Tower • 125 East Jefferson Street
•
Syracuse
,
NY

13202

D: (315) 425-2887
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F: (315) 703-7352
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C: (315) 506-8908

E: adambrogio@barclaydamon.com

Pathways to the Legal Profession: Navigating and Excelling at a Law Firm
2022-03-02 12:00 - 14:00
Queens Chapter

Pathways to the Legal Profession:
Navigating and Excelling at a Law Firm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
12:15 – 1:45 P.M.
via ZOOM
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The program is sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center in collaboration with the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, as well as Albany Law School’s: Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA), Black Law Students Association (BLSA), and the
Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA)
The program will provide students with advice and tips for achieving success while working for a law firm. Participants can expect to hear practical tips for finding and applying to law firms for summer associate and post-graduate positions as well as guidance on how to
succeed as a summer associate and beyond.
The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission educates and advises decision makers in the New York Court System on issues affecting both employees and litigants of color and implements recommendations
developed to address these issues.
The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission is named in honor of the distinguished attorney and civil rights leader, Franklin H. Williams. In 1988, Chief Judge Sol Wachtler appointed Mr. Williams chair of the then New York State Judicial Commission on Minorities responsible for conducting extensive research on the perception and treatment of persons of color in the court system. In 1991, the Commission released a detailed report of findings and recommendations. In that same year, the Commission was established as a permanent entity charged with the responsibility for developing programs to improve the perception of fairness within the court system and to ensure equal justice in New York State. The Commission is chaired by Hon. Troy K. Webber, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department. The members of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission are judges, lawyers and court administrators all appointed by the Chief Judge of the State of New York.
The Williams Commission has been at the forefront in addressing systemic racism and bias in the New York State Courts and creating pipelines to the legal profession and the judiciary. The Williams Commission is committed to creating a more diverse law school community and legal
profession and to increasing the percentage of underrepresented
lawyers of color in New York State.

Diversity Committee Meeting
2022-03-03 17:30 - 18:30
Greater Rochester Chapter

Diversity Committee Meeting at 5:30pm
Diversity Committee meeting on Zoom.
Please e-mail Erin at eelmouji@woodsoviatt.com to RSVP.

NYWBA Annual Judicial Reception
2022-03-03 18:00 - 19:00
New York Chapter

NYWBA Annual Judicial Reception
Thursday, March 3, 2022

NYWBA invites you to join us in honoring our special guests,
the Newly Elected, Newly Appointed
and Re-Elected Judges of New York County
at a Cocktail Reception

For all those considering attending the NYWBA Judges Reception on March 3rd, please know that you must be fully vaccinated to attend and must provide proof of vaccination to enter the Yale Club. In addition, the event will be held in the roof dining room and terrace with open doors to maximize air flow and ventilation.

Date:
Thursday, March 3, 2022 – 6:00 p.m

Location:
The Yale Club
50 Vanderbilt Avenue, NYC
(corner of 44th St., across from West entrance to
Grand Central)

Cost:
— $100 Current NYWBA/WBASNY Members (paid in advance)
— $130 Non-Members (paid in advance)
— $135 for all, at the door (space permitting)
No charge for:

Judges of the New York Court of Appeals
Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Justices of the Appellate Division, First Dept.
Judges and Magistrates newly appointed in the Southern District of New York
Judges and Justices who are newly elected, newly appointed, or re-elected in NY County

Sponsorship:
Please consider making a donation to support this event! Law firms, companies and individuals are invited to contribute:

$1,000 to be a Platinum Sponsor
$750 to be a Gold Sponsor
$500 to be a Silver Sponsor

Contributions of other amounts are also welcome and will be recognized at the “Friend” sponsor level. (Send an email to JudgesReception@nywba.org for details on how to contribute at the Friend level.)
All sponsors will be acknowledged in our Newsletter, on our website and at the event. Those making contributions in excess of the ticket price will be entitled to free admission (Platinum – 3 complimentary tickets, Gold – 2 tickets, Silver – 1 ticket)
To sponsor this event, please click here.

Financial Planning for Divorce: What Your Clients Need to Know Before, During and After Divorce
2022-03-07 18:00 - 19:00
NYWBA’s Matrimonial and Family Law Committee
presents:

Financial Planning for Divorce: What Your Clients
Need to Know Before, During and After Divorce
Budgeting and financial planning are essential for clients going through a divorce, and yet many clients do not have a complete understanding of their financial picture before, during or after divorce. In this program, Amy Brackett, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and The Honorable Rosalyn Richter (retired), will discuss how financial planning can help in divorce proceedings, whether the case is settled or ultimately tried. This program will be of use to experienced matrimonial lawyers, as well as those who are new to the field.
Speakers: Amy Bracket, CDFA and Hon. Rosalyn Richter (ret.)
Moderator: Nina S. Gross, Esq.

March 7, 2022, 6:00 p.m., via Zoom
Click here for more info and to RSVP.

Lunch with Honorable Kathy J. King
2022-03-08 13:00 - 14:00
Brooklyn Chapter

Lunch and Learn
2022-03-08 13:00 - 14:00
NYWBA’S Elder Law & Disabilities Committee Presents
Our Inaugural Lunch and Learn Program
In Memory of
James J. Morrissey, Jr., Esq.
Husband of Sabrina E. Morrissey, Esq.
Speakers:
DEBORAH G. ROSENTHAL, ESQ.
and
SABRINA E. MORRISSEY, ESQ.
Topic: Estate Planning: Pitfalls to Avoid Litigation
March 8, 2022, 1:00 p.m., via Zoom
RSVP elderlawchairs@nywba.org

Celebrate with Our Past Presidents
2022-03-08 17:00 - 18:00
Bronx Chapter

Virtual Spring Interview Program for 2022 Entry-Level and Summer Hires
2022-03-09 09:00 - 19:00
Queens Chapter

Dear Valued Employer:
Hofstra Law offers a seamless recruitment event through which you can find the legal talent you seek for entry-level positions and/or summer legal internships, whether they join you remotely and/or in person.
Join us virtually at the Spring Interview Program (SIP) on Wednesday, March 9 between 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. and/or 3-7 p.m. You can interview up to 9 students (per 4 hour session) for the position(s) you seek to fill. (If you would like to interview more students, arrangements can be readily made.) There is no registration fee.
The Hofstra Law Office of Career Services will provide you with a packet of resumes of students who have expressed interest in joining your organization. You will then be able to select the students you wish to interview at SIP. Our office will create your interview schedule with each interview to last not more than 20 minutes. The interviews will be conducted virtually and we will provide you with a link for your schedule of interviews.
Given the logistics of organizing a virtual event such as this, we ask that you register no later than February 11 to ensure a seamless program. Complete the registration form here.
We look forward to hosting you at this outstanding recruitment event.
Sincerely,
Christopher Caruso
Senior Associate Dean for Career Services, Compliance,
and Strategic Initiatives

VIRTUAL: Spring Interview Program (SIP)
For 2022 Entry-Level and Summer Hires
From the comfort of your office/home office, employers may review the resumes of our distinguished students and conduct virtual interviews. Select candidates for remote and/or in-person entry-level positions (3Ls) and/or summer internships (1Ls and 2Ls) are available for hire through this Hofstra Law sponsored annual event.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and/or 3-7 p.m.

Register Now

Entry-Level Attorneys
(Class of 2022):
Available Mid-August 2022
(in person or remote)

First- and Second-Year
Summer Interns:
Available Mid-May 2022
through Mid-August 2022
(in person or remote)

Please contact Doris Urbach, at Doris.Urbach@hofstra.edu or
(516) 463-5871 for more information.
If you are not able to join us, or if you need to recruit at an earlier point in
time, please let us know. We want to address the unique recruitment timetable
and employment needs of your organization. For more information,
please contact (516) 463-5871 or lawcareer@hofstra.edu.

CLE-Crafting an Effective Appeal
2022-03-09 12:00 - 13:30
The Del-Chen-O Chapter of WBASNY presents:
Crafting an Effective Appeal

March 9, 2022
12:00-1:30
A Free Virtual CLE
Featuring: Catherine F. Murphy, Esq.
This CLE will show you the skills that enable attorneys to present compelling appeals and achieve the best outcomes for their clients. It will describe effective
techniques for analyzing your case, writing powerful briefs, and making strong oral arguments. It will also address preservation, standards of review, special issues in assigned practice and differences in practicing before the Appellate Division and the Court of Appeals.
**This CLE is pending approval for 1.5 Skills Credit.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

About the Presenter
Catherine Frey Murphy was the Senior Principal Law Clerk to the Hon. Elizabeth A. Garry, now Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, from 2007 through December 2020 when Ms. Murphy retired. Before joining Judge Garry, Ms. Murphy pursued combined careers in the private practice of law, writing and teaching. She practiced law in Central New York, concentrating in family law, appellate practice, civil litigation and the representation of children. As a writer, Ms. Murphy published two novels and other works for children, as well as essays and articles for other writers on the craft of writing, publishing law and the business of freelancing. She was a legal editor for LexisNexis for six years and she taught courses in legal research and writing, legal systems and business law at the Western New England School of Law, Cazenovia College and the University of Massachusetts. She taught an interdisciplinary program in law and government for high school and spent a year as a law clerk in the Superior Court of the State of Maine. Ms. Murphy began her law school career at Cornell Law School and received her degree from the University of Maine School of Law.

Still Rising: Overcoming Barriers to Justice
2022-03-09 13:00 - 14:30
Western New York Chapter

CLE-Premises Liability-A View from Both Sides of the Bench
2022-03-09 18:30 - 19:30
The Staten Island Women’s Bar Association and the Staten Island Trial Lawyers Association presents:
Premises Liability: A View from Both Sides of the Bench

Speakers:

Hon. Ralph J. Porzio,
New York State Supreme court Justice, Richmond County

Mary Kavanagh, Esq.,
Principal Law Clerk to Hon. Ralph J. Porzio

and

Eva L. Newman, Esq.,
Law Offices of Eve Lynn. Newman

March 9, 2022
6:30PM
Bocelli Ristorante

1 Professional Practice Credit*
*Pending approval
(WBASNY is the accredited CLE provider)

FREE CLE for SIWBA and SITLA Members
Availability limited to first 16 SIWBA members to RSVP.

This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1 transitional credit hours. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit; duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. Full and partial scholarships based on financial need are available. For information and guidelines to apply, please contact us by clicking HERE; all requests are confidential.

RSVP FOR CLE ON 3.9.2022 HERE

CLE-Ethics in eDiscovery
2022-03-10 12:00 - 13:00
presents
Ethics in eDiscovery CLE
Sponsored by
March 10, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 pm
The complexities created by technology in litigation, particularly in the context of eDiscovery, raise the question about the measures a lawyer should take to satisfy the duty of competence and adequately represent the interests of clients in discovery. This program will explore these issues and spotlight ethical standards and practical steps counsel should consider to help clients meet their discovery obligations.
Topics covered include:

Developing a better grasp of the new sources of electronically stored information subject to preservation and production in litigation
Gaining an understanding regarding advanced search methodologies and the role of analytics in eDiscovery
Safeguarding client confidences, attorney-client privileged materials, and attorney work product

Speaker:

Tara S. Emory, Esq. PMP
Vice President, PRESA
1.0 CLE Credits
(Ethics and Professinalism)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)
Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
R.S.V.P. by March 7, 2022
WBASNY is certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. Program approval is pending for a maximum of 1.0 transitional/non-transitional credit hours which can be applied toward the Ethics & Professionalism requirement.​
Financial hardship scholarship: Full and partial scholarships for these programs based on financial need are available. A written request must be forwarded to the WBASNY President, Post Office Box 936, New York, NY 10024-0546. All requests are confidential.

Officers Meeting
2022-03-10 17:00 - 20:00 | TBD
WBASNY

Internation Women's Day Celebration
2022-03-10 18:00 - 20:00

Whats All The *Buzz* About Alcohol and Breast Cancer??
2022-03-15 17:30 - 20:00

BABEL
2022-03-16 20:00 - 21:00
Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL author series brings our community together for a night of inspiration, joy, and connection with acclaimed writers at Kleinhans Music Hall.
On Wednesday, March 16th, the series features beloved cartoonist and novelist Alison Bechdel, author of the bestselling FUN HOME: A FAMILY TRAGICOMIC and most recently THE SECRET TO SUPERHUMAN STRENGTH.
On Thursday, April 21st, BABEL features literary superstar Colson Whitehead, author of THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, THE NICKEL BOYS, and HARLEM SHUFFLE and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes in Fiction. Whether you attend in-person or tune in from home, come be inspired. To get tickets, visit justbuffalo.org.

Nominating Committee Meeting
2022-03-17 08:00 - 09:30
Greater Rochester Chapter

Nominating Committee Meeting
8am-9:30am
Meeting will be held via Zoom. Please email Regina at Regina.MacAdam@rochesterregional.org to RSVP.

The Basics of Personal Financial Planning for Solos & Small Firms
2022-03-17 09:00 - 10:00
the basics of personal financial planning
or solo & small firms
MARCH 17, 2022
NYWBA’s Solo & Small Law Firm Committee
presents:
“The Basics of Personal Financial Planning for Solos & Small Firms”
How can I save for retirement? How much do I need to save? Do I need life insurance? What about disability insurance? How much money should I have in an emergency fund?
If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, or simply want an opportunity to increase your knowledge of financial basics, we encourage you to attend our next meeting. Our speaker will be Avani Ramnani, a certified financial planner with Francis Financial, a boutique firm that provides financial advice to women in transition. She is recognized nationwide as an expert in her field and has been quoted in publications such as CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg and Investment News. Avani is the Director of the National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP) Manhattan Chapter and volunteers with organizations such as High Water Women and Savvy Ladies.
March 17, 2022, 9:00 a.m., via Zoom
Click here for more info and to RSVP.

CLE- Title IX at 50: History, Updates & Hot Topics
2022-03-17 12:00 - 13:00
Education / Title IX Committee
presents

Title IX at 50:
History, Updates & Hot Topics CLE

Sponsored by

March 17, 2022

12:00 – 1:00 pm

June 23, 2022 marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of Title IX, the groundbreaking Federal Civil Rights Law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the context of education. Originally enacted with the intention of correcting imbalances between women’s and men’s sports, it has survived many challenges throughout the years, and significantly expanded its reach. This presentation will provide a background to Title IX, analyze its evolution through the Obama and Trump Administrations, and discuss the current crossroads that Title IX faces under Biden’s presidency, including new developing legislation surrounding transgender athletes.

Speakers:

Edwina Martin, Esq.

Alexandra Santo, Esq.

Elizabeth Walker, Esq.

1.0 CLE Credit
(Professional Practice)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40

R.S.V.P. by March 14, 2022

WBASNY is certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. Program approval is pending for a maximum of 1.0 transitional/non-transitional credit hours which can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement.​

Financial hardship scholarship: Full and partial scholarships for these programs based on financial need are available. A written request must be forwarded to the WBASNY President, Post Office Box 936, New York, NY 10024-0546. All requests are confidential.

SIWBA Officer Nomination Deadline
2022-03-17 18:00 - 19:00
Staten Island Chapter

STATEN ISLAND
WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

2022-2023 Officer Nominations Needed!
In order to apply, you must be an Association member in good standing. All those interested in serving as an Officer or Member of the Board of Directors of the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association for the 2022-2023 term, please submit your application and/or questions via the link to:
SIWBA Nominations Committee

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
7PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2022

STATEN ISLAND WOMAN’S BAR ASSOCIATION
NOMINATION FORM 2022-2023

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

The following positions are available: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, WBASNY Delegate (2 positions), Director (1 position). ATTACHED HERE is the application form and a description of all positions.

1) Which position(s) are you applying for:

2) Is there any position that you do not want to be considered for?

3) Do you currently hold a position on the board or have held a position in the past?

3a) Which one(s)?

4) Are you on any SIWBA committees:

4a) Which one?

5) Why do you want to be on the SIWBA board?

6) Why are you qualified for the position?

Please attach your resume to the application. Only members who were in good standing on or by January 31, 2021 will be considered.

Thank you in advance for your commitment to the SIWBA!

Sincerely,
Danielle N. Menendez, Esq.
SIWBA President

Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner Journal Ad Deadline
2022-03-18 08:00 - 17:00
Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties

Dear Members:
If you would like to submit a journal ad for our
Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner honoring our 2022 Award Recipients
please do so by no later than Friday, March 18, 2022

Full page $150.00; half page $80.00; quarter page $50.00
Send PDF to president@wbaosc.org

Award Recipients:

Outstanding New Attorney Award
Cynthia J. Hand, Esq.

Public Interest Attorney Award
Meagan Galligan, Esq.

Distinguished Member Award
The Honorable Hyun Chin Kim

Thank you,
Rebecca Johnson
President

SIWA Nominations Committee Deadline
2022-03-18 19:00 - 20:00
STATEN ISLAND
WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

2022-2023 Officer Nominations Needed!
In order to apply, you must be an Association member in good standing. All those interested in serving as an Officer or Member of the Board of Directors of the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association for the 2022-2023 term, please submit your application and/or questions via the link to:
SIWBA Nominations Committee

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
7PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022

STATEN ISLAND WOMAN’S BAR ASSOCIATION
NOMINATION FORM 2022-2023

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

The following positions are available: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, WBASNY Delegate (2 positions), Director (1 position). ATTACHED HERE is the application form and a description of all positions.

1) Which position(s) are you applying for:

2) Is there any position that you do not want to be considered for?

3) Do you currently hold a position on the board or have held a position in the past?

3a) Which one(s)?

4) Are you on any SIWBA committees:

4a) Which one?

5) Why do you want to be on the SIWBA board?

6) Why are you qualified for the position?

Please attach your resume to the application. Only members who were in good standing on or by January 31, 2021 will be considered.

Thank you in advance for your commitment to the SIWBA!

Sincerely,
Danielle N. Menendez, Esq.
SIWBA President

Board of Directors Meeting
2022-03-19 10:00 - 15:00 | TBD

Chamber Chat with Honorable Anne-Marie Jolly
2022-03-22 13:00 - 14:00
Queens Chapter

"Equity in Action" Speaker Series
2022-03-22 18:00 - 19:00
New York Chapter

CLE-Best Practices for Court Evaluators
2022-03-23 01:00 - 14:00
CLE PROGRAM: BEST PRACTICES
FOR COURT EVALUATORS
MARCH 23, 2022
Elder Law & Disabilities Committee presents a CLE Program:
Best Practices for Court Evaluators
Presented By:
Honorable Lisa A. Sokoloff
with
Sylvia DiPietro, Esq., Judy Mock, Esq.,
Phillip Solomon, Esq., and Edmond Wong, Esq.
March 23, 2022, 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
Click here for more info and to RSVP.
