Equal Opportunity in the Profession Committee presents   Women in Politics: Running for Political Office Panel Discussion     March 30, 2022   6:00 - 7:00 pm   This program will discuss how women wishing to run for political office can enter the political field, the obstacles they face while running and the resources available … Continue reading Women in Politics: Running for Political Office Panel Discussion →

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Women Judges Committee presents Women in the Highest Courts: History in the Making CLE   March 31, 2022   6:00 - 7:30 pm   In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court nomination, this program will focus on women in the highest courts and how they obtained their seats.  We will have a jurist from … Continue reading CLE- Women in the Highest Courts: History in the Making →

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Central New York Chapter THE CENTRAL NEW YORK WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION KAREN DECROW AWARD                   Karen DeCrow, an ardent feminist, fought for women’s full and equal participation in the world outside the home – from the courtroom to the boardroom to the halls of political influence. She actively sought a world where “the gender of … Continue reading The Central New York Women’s Bar Association Karen DeCrow Award Nominations Deadline →

CLE PROGRAM: applying an equity lens to pro bono april 5, 2022 The Pro Bono and Community Service Committee present a CLE Program: Applying an Equity Lens to Pro Bono Speakers: Abja Midha, Executive Director, Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) and Kerri-Ann Wright, Director of Training & Professional Development, Civil Practice, The Legal Aid Society April … Continue reading CLE- Applying an Equity Lens to Pro Bono →

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2022: 12:30-2:00 PM STIGMA’S IMPACT ON PEOPLE WITH ADDICTION Presenters Patricia Lincourt, Associate Commissioner for Addiction Treatment Recovery Services – Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Hon. Keri Savona, Ulster County Family Treatment Court This presentation will provide an overview of stigma towards people with addiction. The presentation is interactive and will invite … Continue reading Stigma’s Impact on People with Addiction →

Professional Ethics Committee presents All About Ethics Jeopardy CLE Sponsored by   April 7, 2022   5:00 - 6:15 pm     Join us for an interactive program on a discussion of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. Categories will focus on ethical issues, then provide the corresponding "questions." Topics will include Conflict of … Continue reading CLE- All About Ethics Jeopardy →

Law and Medicine Dinner – IN PERSON   Panel Discussion Theme: Advocacy for the Elderly   Thursday, April 7th    5:30pm   Scholar/Collegian Hotel   Registration coming soon!