Judge Lisa M. Smith Book Club (Westchester Chapter)
2025-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

Ladies Who Lunch Hour (WBASNY)
2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00
WBASNY Wellness Committee
cordially invites you to the
Ladies Who Lunch Hour
July 23, 2025
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Join the WBASNY Wellness Committee for a virtual group discussion of the book The Personal Librarian by New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict, and acclaimed author Victoria Christopher.
This is the remarkable story of J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation.

Meeting Registration – Zoom

Adirondack Women's Bar Association 2025 Installation Dinner (Adirondack Chapter)
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00
Adirondack Women’s Bar Association 2025 Installation Dinner

RCWBA and WWBA for a Night of Networking!
2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:30
WHAT: Please join the RCWBA and WWBA for a Night of Networking!
WHEN: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 pm
WHERE: Sambal Thai and Malay, 4 West Main Street, Irvington, NY
COST: $40/person, includes one drink, appetizers, and a passed dessert
RSVP: executivedirector@wwbany.org

Ice Cream Social (Capital District Chapter)
2025-08-10 17:30 - 18:30
Ice Cream Social
Bring your family and friends and join us for an ice cream social. Buy a cone and make summer memories with us! This event is family friendly and dog friendly. There is not a CDWBA fee to attend but kindly RSVP and let us know you are coming.
CDWBA now has lapel pins available! Lapel pins will be available for purchase at this event.
Control Tower
1050 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
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Aug 10, 2025 05:30pm – Aug 10, 2025 06:30pm
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Breakfast at the Bar (Central New York Chapter)
2025-08-12 08:00 - 09:00

CLE- Family Court E-Filing Training
2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00
WHAT: Family Court E-Filing Training. The Family Courts of the 9th JD will be transitioning to e-Filing for certain cases in Fall 2025. OCA is providing training. NYSCEF Resource Center staff will guide you through the fundamentals of Family Court E-Filing, review court rules and provide helpful tips to file successfully.
WHEN: August 20, September 10, October 22, November 19, December 17, 2025 from 10 am – 12 pm
WHERE: Virtual via Microsoft Teams, pre-registration required HERE
COST: Free, and attorneys can receive 2 free CLE credits

CDWBA Installation Dinner
2025-08-21 17:30 - 18:30
CDWBA’s Installation Dinner!
August 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Brown’s Revolution Hall, Troy
*More Details to Follow*

Family Fun Night (Del Chen O Chapter)
2025-08-27 18:30 - 19:30

Officers Meeting and Dinner (WBASNY)
2025-08-29 18:00 - 21:00
Officers Meeting and Dinner
Hotel Lucerne
New York, NY

Mount Sinai Mammovan Screening Event (Queens Chapter)
2025-09-09 09:00 - 15:30
Mount Sinai Mammovan Screening Event

Lunch at the Bar (Central New York)
2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:00

CLE- Gender Prosecution as a Crime Against Humanity: Legal Breakthroughs and the Road Ahead
2025-09-09 12:30 - 14:00

Yoga Class (Capital District Chapter)
2025-09-09 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a yoga class!
Sep 09
Join CDWBA for a bit of self-care. This will be a gentle yoga class that is suitable for those new to yoga as well as experienced yogis. $20 (+ platform fee) Non- Members | $15 (+ platform fee) Members | Free for students. Class will take place in the Albany Law School Gym and will run from 5:30pm-6:30pm with the monthly CDWBA Board Meeting starting at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!
Albany Law School
80 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Sep 09, 2025 05:30pm – Sep 09, 2025 06:30pm
Register

Officers Meeting and Dinner (WBASNY)
2025-09-09 18:00 - 20:00
Officers Meeting and Dinner

September Social – Learn about A Second U and Some Self-Defense Moves (New York Chapter)
2025-09-10 17:30 - 18:30
September Social – Learn about A Second U and Some Self-Defense Moves
09/10/2025
Hector Guadalupe, one of CNN Heroes of 2021, and founder of A Second U, which helps former offenders become fitness trainers, will give a short presentation about his organization, and then spend most of our time together teaching attendees basic self defense moves (Note: this event is limited to 20 people. We will have a waiting list for others who wish to attend)
In-Person
NYCDS office – 100 William Street, 20th Floor
September Social – Learn about A Second U and Some Self-Defense Moves

Contact Info – Katherine Bajuk – kbajuk@nycds.org

Animal Law Committee Meeting (New York Chapter)
2025-09-15 13:00 - 14:00
Animal Law Committee Meeting
09/15/2025
Zoom link will be circulated amongst the committee members in advance of the meeting.
Animal Law Committee Meeting

Contact Info – Animal Law – animallaw@nywba.org

Introduction to the Youth Part (Bronx Chapter)
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:00

Ladies Who Lunch Hour (WBASNY)
2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:30

The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's (WBASNY)
2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:30
WBASNY Wellness Committee
cordially invites you to the
Ladies Who Lunch Hour
September 17, 2025
1:00 – 2:15 pm
The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
This program will provide information to help individuals recognize common signs of the disease in themselves and others, and identify next steps to take, including how to talk to their doctor.

Thera Blasio
Program Manager
Alzheimer’s Association’s Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter
Thera Blasio joined the Chapter in 2019 following a career working in residential communities including Assisted Living for older adults. Currently, Thera’s role focuses on building relationships and providing education in Monroe County. Her goals are to provide awareness and education to special constituencies such as professional caregivers, employers and working caregivers, and deaf and hard of hearing members of our community.
Kimberly Duguay, Esq. / Lisa M. Licata, Esq.
Co-Chairs, WBASNY Wellness Committee
Meeting Registration – Zoom

Annual Golf Outing and Dinner (Orange-Sullivan Chapter)
2025-09-18 08:00 - 17:00

43rd Annual Judicial Reception (Central New York Chapter)
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00
SAVE THE DATE!

Details, including sponsorship information, will be coming soon. Can’t wait to see you there!

Email cnywba@gmail.com with questions.

Caren Aronowitz Unity in Diversity (New York Chapter)
2025-09-19 12:30 - 14:30
Caren Aronowitz Unity in Diversity
09/19/2025 – 12:30PM-2:15PM
Caren Aronowitz Unity in Diversity, Presented by The Gender Fairness Committee, NYS Supreme Court, Civil Term, new York County, Equal Justice Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee, Cultural Diversity Sub Committee, New York County Clerk’s Office
60 Centre Street, Rotunda
Caren Aronowitz Unity in Diversity

Contact Email – NYWBA Email – ed@nywba.org

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-09-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Fordham University School of Law, 150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY, 10023
Fordham Law School
New York NY

U.S. Supreme Court Update: The Changing Landscape of Civil and Constitutional Rights Webinar
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00
ERA / Women’s Civil Rights Committee presents
U.S. Supreme Court Update: The Changing Landscape of Civil and Constitutional Rights
The docket and decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 term reflects the rapidly changing landscape of civil and constitutional rights. More of the same is anticipated on the horizon next term. This program will start with an explanation of the Court’s shadow docket and proliferation of per curiam decisions. We will discuss the impact of presidential executive orders and agency actions on recent changes in the interpretation, implementation and enforcement of federal civil law laws. The program will examine some notable cases from the 2024 term, and cases anticipated during the 2025 term, impacting important civil and constitutional rights such as birthright citizenship, religious freedom, LGBTQIA+ and parental rights.
Speakers: Debra S. Cohen, Esq. and Louise A. Derevlany, Esq.
Co-Chairs, ERA/Women’s Civil Rights Committee
1.0 CLE Credits
(1.0 Professional Practice) (Transitional / Non-Transitional)
Cost: Free to Members / Non-Members – $40
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.​
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.

Lunch with Hon. Genine D. Ewards (Brooklyn Chapter)
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00
RSVP

ADR in Guardianship Proceedings: What does that look like? | Virtual Program during the New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA) Legacy Conference (New York Chapter)
2025-09-25 15:30 - 16:30
September 25, 2025 3:30 pm
ADR in Guardianship Proceedings: What does that look like? | Virtual Program during the New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA) Legacy Conference
We will be speaking on: ADR in Guardianship Proceedings: Emerging Practices
Hybrid
The Crowne Plaza
ADR in Guardianship Proceedings: What does that look like? | Virtual Program during the New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA) Legacy Conference

Bench Meets Bar (Mid Hudson Chapter)
2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:30
Tickets: $25 per person – but free for WBASNY and MHWBA members – and judges!
Want to join the MHWBA? Get your membership in advance or at the door and join the event for free
Advance ticketing via Eventbrite: Purchase your ticket here
Joining or renewing your MHWBA membership? Join or renew your membership

Social Media Committee Meeting (New York Chapter)
2025-09-26 12:00 - 13:00
Social Media Committee Meeting
09/26/2025 – 12:00PM
Join the NYWBA’s newly formed Social Media Committee as we continue to develop our action plan for increasing the NYWBA’s presence on social media.
Social Media Committee Meeting

Contact Email – Social Media Committee – socialmediachairs@nywba.org
