Juror Perceptions of Women Litigators
2021-03-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Bronx Chapter

Officers Meeting
2021-03-08 17:30 - 20:00
WBASNY

Understanding Pass-Through Entity Tax Returns
2021-03-09 13:00 - 14:00
Nassau County Chapter
“Understanding Pass-Through Entity Tax Returns”. This virtual program will address: different types of pass-through entities, Form 1120S and its various schedules, Form 1065 and its various schedules, Forms and Statements common to both Form 1120S and Form 1065, Discussion of Schedule K-1s, and Income v. Cash Flow. Veronika Freundlich and Jeffrey Gibralter of Klein, Liebman & Gresen, LLC will be presenting. Register here. Upon registration, you will receive an email with the login credentials.

Journaling & Meditation with Allie Doran, MSW
2021-03-10 12:00 - 13:00
Western New York

Lunch with a Judge Series featuring Hon. Lillian Wan
2021-03-10 13:00 - 15:00
Brooklyn Chapter

FamilyKind’s 9th Annual Benefit & Virtual Symposium: Global Perspectives in Family Law and the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021-03-11 14:00 - 18:30
New York Chapter

NYWBA’s Children’s Rights Committee is Co-Sponsoring a CLE Program with FamilyKind, Inc.:
FamilyKind’s 9th Annual Benefit & Virtual Symposium
Global Perspectives in Family Law and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Speakers:
Maurice Q. Robinson, Esq. (Moderator)
Hon. Vanessa Aufiero Da Rocha (Brazil)
Michal Feffer, MBA, LLB (Israel)
David Allison – Solicitor, Mediator, Collaborative Lawyer (England)
Hirotaka Honda – Barister & Solicitor/Attorney at Law (Japan)
Pepsi Thuto – Attorney (Botswana)
Stephen Madigan, MSW. MSc, Ph.D. (Canada)

Date:
March 11, 2021

Time:
2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Location
Zoom Webinar- invitation to follow upon RSVP

CLE:
3 credits, type TBD

Cost:
$175 Registration
$50 – Member of the 18B Panel/Students

RSVP
https://familykind.org/awards-symposium/

Info:
If you have any questions, please contact childrensrightschairs@nywba.org.

*CLE Credits: 3 Credits, type TBD: The New York Women’s Bar Association is an accredited CLE provider. Approval of CLE credit is pending in accordance with the requirements of the NYS CLE Board for the above-listed credit hours for established attorneys and as transitional credit hours for newly admitted attorneys.
** CLE is free for NYWBA and WBASNY members but access to the program requires payment of the registration fee. Full and partial scholarships based on financial need are available. For info on the guidelines and to apply, contact CLE Co-Chairs Amy B. Goldsmith, Tara Diamond or Elizabeth Shampnoi at cle@nywba.org or 212-216-1135. All requests are confidential.

An Evening with Judge Rachel "Ruchie" Freier
2021-03-11 18:30 - 20:30
Queens Chapter

From Sleep Deprived to Sleep Revived: What Makes Sleep Extra Difficult for Women & What to Do About It
2021-03-16 18:00 - 19:30
New York Chapter

The NYWBA Reproductive Rights and Women’s Health Committee presents:
From Sleep Deprived to Sleep Revived:
What Makes Sleep Extra Difficult for Women & What to Do About It
with
Susan D’Addario, Certified Sleep Science Coach
Many of us, particularly women, struggle to get a good night’s sleep. We feel exhausted, on edge with family and friends, drop the ball at work, cannot keep our eyes open while driving or during other daytime activities.
It may seem like you’ve tried everything for better sleep, including potentially habit-forming sleep medications, and that there’s nothing you can do. Rather than just accept your sleep deprivation, why not try the advice from a Certified Sleep Science Coach?
During this special Zoom event, Susan will cover:

Why women have a particularly challenging time with sleep
How quality sleep serves us and how lack of sleep hurts
What happens during the various sleep stages
What gets in the way of falling asleep or sleeping through the night?
What it takes to get a great night’s sleep, feel rested and be ready to take on the world

You will come away with newfound knowledge that can start you on your journey to getting back to sleep again, feel great and thriving for a lifetime!

Date:
March 16, 2021

Time:
6:00-7:30 p.m.

Location
By Zoom link

Cost:
Free

RSVP
Email Earvedon@cardiedgarlaw.com

Info:
If you have any questions, please contact RepRights@nywba.org.

"Self-Defined: Our Self Image on Our Own Terms"
2021-03-18 12:30 - 13:30
Nassau County Chapter
March 18, 2021 at 12:30 PM –
The United Nation’s 65th Annual Commission on the Status of Women, along with the International Women’s Rights Committee of WBASNY present “Self-Defined: Our Self Image on Our Own Terms”. NCWBA Board Member Heather Kalachman, Esq. will be moderating a virtual film screening and panel discussion of “The Illusionists,” a film about international body-image and beauty ideals by feminist and activist, Elena Rossini. Ms. Rossini will be one of the speakers following the film. The film showcases cultural stigma facing women and girls who are led to believe that they must look a certain way in order to be accepted in mainstream society. The panel will broadly address how the objectification of women in the media is inextricably linked to women’s disempowerment and how women and girls can be game changers and become more empowered to control their own body image choices reflecting strength and freedom from exploitation. As this is a UN parallel event, all interested must register to attend through the NGO CSW system. This is a 2-step process. Click here to begin the free registration process, choose “advocate” as your attendance status, and then wait for an e-mail from NGO CSW/NY to complete your profile. Once you have completed your profile, you can register for this program, “Self-Defined: Our Self Image on Our Own Terms“, or any other virtual program taking place during CSW 65 from March 14 through March 26. Please see the attached flyer for more information and a full list of panelists.

Virtual CLE: Disciplinary Process for Escrow Violations
2021-03-18 13:00 - 14:00

Discovery Guidelines in Personal Injury Cases: Perspective from Plaintiff and Defense
2021-03-18 13:00 - 14:00

Racial Equity in the Courts: A Conversation About Implicit Bias in the Jury Selection Process
2021-03-18 17:30 - 19:30
Western New York Chapter

BWBA Women's History Month: Making History and Paving the Way
2021-03-18 18:00 - 20:00

Board of Directors Meeting
2021-03-20 10:00 - 15:00

Virtual Awards Ceremony
2021-03-20 17:00 - 19:00

Trailblazing Women: Celebrating Women in the Law Past and Present
2021-03-22 13:00 - 14:30
Queens County

CLE: Eradicating Implicit Bias in the Courts
2021-03-22 17:30 - 19:30
Nassau County
March 22, 2021 from 5:30-7:30 PM – The Nassau County Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee presents Eradicating Implicit Bias in the Courts. This program is offered for 1 Credit of Ethics; 1 Credit in Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias. Free to NCBA Members; $70 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Register at nassaubar.org or email academy@nassaubar.org. See the attached flyer for more information.

What Black Women Need to Know about Hereditary Breast Cancer
2021-03-23 18:00 - 19:00
JALBCA

RBG's Great Hits
2021-03-24 09:00 - 12:00

A Conversation with the United States Magistrate Judges Sitting in White Plains
2021-03-24 13:00 - 14:00
Westchester Chapter

Emotional Exhaustion and Burnout for Lawyers. How to prevent, identify and reduce its effects on your life. By Dr. Kerry O'Hara
2021-03-24 17:30 - 19:30
Orange-Sullivan Chapter
In today’s world the prevalence of emotional burnout and the cost of chronic stress has hit crisis proportions. This is particularly true in the field of law. In surveys lawyers are reporting significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and emotional exhaustion when compared to other professions. In this presentation participants will become familiar with the signs, symptoms and causes of burnout. Individuals will explore both the internal and environmental/ cultural factors leading to increases in chronic stress. The long- term effects of chronic stress on our physical, emotional, relational and cognitive functioning will be outlined. Evidenced based strategies for the reduction of chronic stress and burnout will be discussed. Lifestyle changes, cognitive interventions and behavioral strategies will be explored. Each individual will be asked to create an individualized plan to address their unique circumstances. The reduction of stress in our everyday lives is essential. This presentation will help individuals focus on the changes that are within their power to make. The journey towards a more balanced, less stressful life starts with just one change.

Kerry Murray O’Hara, PsyD – Clinical Psychologist & Director of DBT Wellness & Psychological Services
Dr. Kerry O’Hara is the Director/Founder of DBT Wellness & Psychological Services in Saratoga Springs, NY, which she opened in 2018. She has over 25 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, residential, forensic, outpatient, and academic. Her area of expertise is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a highly researched evidenced based treatment. Dr. O’Hara’s DBT Wellness Center provides individual, family, & group therapy. In addition, she provides clinical trainings, wellness consultation services for business, and program development.
Over the course of the last 6 years Dr. O’Hara has focused on the mental health crisis and wellness for the field of law. She has presented for the NYSBA and numerous other law associations and seminars. Dr. O’Hara has presented on such topics as; the culture of law, how law school training effects wellness, what creates clinical depression and anxiety for lawyers, vicarious trauma and burnout, issues related to senior lawyers, reducing self- destructive coping for lawyers and self-care creating a balanced lifestyle for lawyers. In addition, Dr. O’Hara has co-authored articles for the NYSBA Journal regarding barriers for wellness in the profession of law and the pathway to a more hopeful future. Dr. O’Hara recently has co-facilitated Wellness pod casts for Mental Health Awareness & Wellness week for the NYSBA. Additionally, she has been co-facilitating the weekly Lawyer Round Table discussions addressing the isolation, depression, and anxiety lawyers experience as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. O’Hara has also been named as a Clinical Consultant to the NYSBA Lawyer Taskforce for Lawyer wellbeing.

RSVP to rsvp@wbaosc.org for the link to attend.

The Role of Women's Organizations in Shattering Glass Ceilings
2021-03-25 12:30 - 14:00
WBASNY / NAWJ NY Chapter

From
Associate Justice of The United States Supreme Court
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
To
Vice President of The United States
Kamala Harris
“The Role of Women’s Organizations in Shattering Glass Ceilings”
Panelists:
Hon. Betty Ellerin, Former, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department
Hon. Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department
Hon. Juanita Bing Newton, Former Dean of the New York State Judicial Institute
Joy A. Thompson, Esq., WBASNY President

Queens Chapter - Women's History Month Celebration
2021-03-25 16:00 - 18:00

WNY Paint Night
2021-03-25 18:00 - 20:00

Managing Your Personal Brand
2021-03-25 20:00 - 22:00

Valiant Women of the Year: Refusing To Be Silenced 2021
2021-03-26 12:30 - 14:00

Celebrating Women in the Law "Past and Present"
2021-03-29 13:00 - 15:00

Women’s History Month: The Path to the Bench
2021-03-29 16:00 - 18:00
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Women’s History Month: The Path to the Bench
A free 1.5-hour CLE program
March 29, 2021 @ 4 p.m.

In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Gender Fairness Committee of the Third Judicial District will present a two-part virtual program. Additionally, the Gender Fairness Committee will announce and bestow the Hon. Leslie E. Stein Gender Equity Award.

It will begin with a showing of the Committee’s documentary film, “Blazing a Trail: Pioneering Women Judges of the Third Judicial District,” a 30-minute program featuring interviews with the historic women who broke barriers throughout the judiciary.
Next, a live panel discussion moderated by Hon. Rachel Kretser (Ret.), chair of the Gender Fairness Committee, will reveal and discuss the logistical barriers to a career on the bench. The judges will discuss their personal experiences and reveal what really goes on behind the scene.

On the panel are:
• Hon. Andra Ackerman, the first woman in the 300-year-history of Albany County to serve as County Court Judge.
• Hon. Sherri Brooks-Morton, the first ever female Family Court Judge of color in Albany County.
• Hon. Lisa M. Fisher, who was offered as a “sacrificial lamb” candidate against the favorite and pulled out an unlikely and historic victory.
• Hon. Leslie E. Stein, a woman who has climbed the judicial ladder from Albany City Court to Supreme Court to the Appellate Division and, finally, the Court of Appeals.

Registration is through our co-sponsor, the Albany County Bar Association: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hu-MPKrwSruTTfeKstoYNw

Why HER and Not ME? How YOU Can be the Attorney Reporters Call
2021-03-31 12:30 - 13:30

New York Mechanics' Liens - A Primer
2021-03-31 12:30 - 13:30
Orange-Sullivan Chapter
New York Mechanics’ Liens – A Primer
by Lia E. Fierro, Esq.
A basic primer on mechanics’ liens in New York. This program will enable you to understand the types of mechanics’ liens available, necessary content, filing and service requirements, amendments, duration, and extension. It will also address discharge and foreclosure of mechanics’ liens.

1 hour CLE credit in Professional Practice
Thursday March 31, 2021
Attendance by Zoom 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Register by replying to RSVP@wbaosc.org
$10 for Non Members of WBASNY
