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Beginner's Mahjong! (New York Chapter)
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
FOR MAHJONG EVENT ONLY

Lunch with Hon. Brady (Orange and Sullivan Chapter)
2026-05-07 12:30 - 13:30

CLE- Ethical Legal Research with Generative AI
2026-05-07 13:00 - 14:00
presents
Ethical Legal Research with Generative AI

May 7, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 pm
This CLE presentation is for legal professionals who want a better understanding of the intersection between generative AI and legal ethics. Beginning with a foundational overview of AI and its generative capabilities, participants will explore the ethical implications as outlined by the American Bar Association (ABA) model rules. Key topics include maintaining competency (Rule 1.1), ensuring confidentiality (Rule 1.6), and effective supervision (Rule 5.1) in the context of AI use.
Sponsored by:

1.0 CLE Credits
(1.0 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – Ethics)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)
Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
REGISTER HERE

Nanette Lepore's Women's Collection (New York Chapter)
2026-05-11 17:30 - 19:30

Breakfast at the Bar (Central New York Chapter)
2026-05-12 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-06-16 08:00 - 09:00

Officers Zoom Meeting (WBASNY)
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00
Officers Zoom Meeting
Virtual

CLE- Evidence Series
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00

Lunch with Hon. Betsey Jean-Jacques (Brooklyn Event)
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00

Whatcha Doin' for Lunch? (Mid-Hudson Chapter)
2026-05-14 12:30 - 13:30

Importance of Growth Mindset in Overcoming Adversity in the Workplace and Developing Leadership Skills Webinar (WBASNY)
2026-05-14 12:30 - 13:30

The Path Restored: Realities of the Road from Separation to Reunification (Orange and Sullivan Chapters)
2026-05-15 09:00 - 17:00

43rd Installation Dinner & Judiciary Night (Suffolk Chapter)
2026-05-20 18:00 - 21:00

Cybersecurity and Data Protection for New York Government Lawyers (Capital District Chapter)
2026-05-26 12:00 - 13:00

STD Annual Awards Celebration & Installation of the 44th President (GRAWA Chapter)
2026-05-27 17:30 - 18:00

WBASNY Convention 2026
2026-05-28 08:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00
WBASNY Convention 2026
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa
Rochester, NY

MWHBA Installation Dinner
2026-06-09 08:00 - 17:00

CLE- Domestic Violence Fundamentals and Identifying Risk and Lethality in Domestic Violence Cases
2026-06-09 12:30 - 14:00
Domestic Violence Committee
and the

present

Domestic Violence Fundamentals and Identifying Risk and Lethality in Domestic Violence Cases

June 9, 2026

12:30 – 1:45 pm

This CLE program is intended for attorneys in all areas of law including those who specialize in family and criminal law. It will provide a comprehensive overview of domestic violence issues, including what constitutes domestic violence; victim behaviors, including the impact of trauma on victims; the impact of domestic violence on children; recognizing the evidence based risk factors when domestic violence is involved; and introduction of the NYS Civil Attorney Guide to Risk and Lethality Factors in domestic violence cases.

Sheila W. Schwanekamp, Esq.
NYS Court Attorney Referee IDV Courts (ret.)
1.5 CLE Credits
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

Cost:
Free to WBASNY Members
and the Armenian Bar Association
Non-Members – $40
REGISTER HERE

Annual Installation Dinner (Nassau Chapter)
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00
You are cordially invited to attend the
Annual Installation Dinner

June 9, 2026

THE WESTBURY MANOR
1100 Jericho Turnpike
Westbury, New York 11590
Cocktails 6:00 p.m. • Dinner 6:45 p.m.

Keynote Speaker
Hon. Suzanne J. Adams
Administrative Judge
New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term

Installing

Tanya Mir, Esq.
INCOMING PRESIDENT OF THE NASSAU COUNTY
WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION

FOLLOWED BY THE INSTALLATION OF
INCOMING OFFICERS, DIRECTORS & ALTERNATE DELEGATE
Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships
AWARD RECIPIENTS

Rona Seider, Esq. Award
Florence M. Fass, Esq.

Virginia C. Duncombe, Esq. Scholarship Award
Hon. Lisa A. Cairo
INCOMING OFFICERS

President-Elect
Danielle N. Murray, Esq.

Vice Presidents
Joy S. Bunch-Wilkinson, Esq.
Tara McDevitt-Schwartz, Esq.

Treasurer
Katherine Poulos, Esq.

Corresponding Secretary
Victoria Mauri, Esq.

Recording Secretary
Nicole Adler, Esq.
INCOMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2025-2027
Samantha Guido, Esq.
Marisa Relyea, Esq.
Catherine Savio, Esq.
Angela A. Ruffini, Esq.

2026-2028
Nairuby Beckles, Esq.
Silvia Finkelstein, Esq.
Stefanie Fine Hiller, Esq.
Ruth Kraft, Esq.
WBASNY Delegates
Gabriella Amato, Esq.
Tammy J. Smiley, Esq.
Gail B. Saul, Esq.
Hon. Tomasina C. Mastroianni
WBASNY Alternate Delegate
Christine C. Coscia, Esq
Sponsorships and Journal Ads available
Tickets $135.00 Per Person
RSVP, Ticket, Sponsorship and Journal Ads should be purchased by
May 29, 2026
Click for List of Prices

Annual Dinner and Board Installation (Orange and Sullivan Chapters)
2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:00

CLE- Jury Selection: Are Lawyers Really Looking for a Fair Jury
2026-06-11 17:30 - 20:00

March in the 2026 CNY Pride Parade! (Central New York Chapter)
2026-06-13 10:30 - 12:00
CNYWBA is proud to partner with the Pride Alliance of the NYS Courts, NYS LGBTQ+ Judges Association, Onondaga County Bar Association, 5th Judicial District Access to Justice Engagement & Outreach Subcommittee, and the Association of Law Libraries of Upstate New York to MARCH IN THE 2026 CNY PRIDE PARADE!

All are welcome to march in the parade! If you know in advance that you plan to join, please SIGN UP HERE so we can get a ballpark estimate for our group size!

Capital Pride Parade (Capital Chapter)
2026-06-14 11:30 - 14:00
CDWBA members are invited to walk in the
Capital Pride Parade
on June 14th in Albany, NY
with the Gender Fairness Committees
of the 3rd and 4th Judicial Districts!

Please email Administrator@cdwba.org
if you plan to attend with us.

Officer Training (WBASNY)
2026-06-15 12:00 - 17:00
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Officer Training
The Wallace Hotel, New York, NY

2026-2027 Officers and Directors Installation (Brooklyn Chapter)
2026-06-16 17:30 - 18:30
RSVP

Installation Dinner (Rockland Chapter)
2026-06-16 17:30 - 19:00
HERE

Officer & Director Installation (Central New York)
2026-06-17 17:00 - 19:00
We hope to see you there! Register here or use the attached QR code!

GRAWA Grace Scholarship!
2026-06-18 17:30 - 19:30
Dear ,

Juneteenth is a time to reflect, celebrate freedom, and honor the power of community. This year, we are thrilled to combine our celebration with a moment of pride for our organization: honoring the latest recipient of the GRAWA GRACE Scholarship!
Please join us for an evening of community, celebration, and joy. We are incredibly grateful to GRAWA Past-President Josie Sheppard Wilson for generously hosting this event at her home.

Event Details

Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Private Residence (Address details will be shared in your registration confirmation)
Cost: FREE for GRAWA Members | $10 for Non-Members

💡 Bring Your Summer Interns & Clerks!
Do you have summer interns or law clerks working with you this season? Bring them along! Law students can join GRAWA for free, and because this event is free for members, they can attend the celebration at no cost. It’s the perfect way to introduce them to our incredible community and network.
Accessibility Info
The event will be held at a private residence and is ADA accessible. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@grawa.org.
Register by June 11th!

CLE- Opening Statements: Understanding the Art of Storytelling
2026-06-18 17:30 - 20:00
