Incoming Hadassah Suffolk President Heidi Sorkin Installation (Suffolk Chapter)
2025-11-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

National Adoption Day with stories, smiles and steps forward (Orange and Sullivan Chapters)
2025-11-21 14:00 - 16:00

National Adoption Day Celebration (Orange and Sullivan Chapters)
2025-11-21 15:00 - 17:00

Board of Directors Meeting (WBASNY)
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00
Board of Directors Meeting
Albany Law School
Albany, NY

NYWBA Animal Law Committee Meeting
2025-12-01 01:00 - 14:00
December 1, 2025 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NYWBA Animal Law Committee Meeting
Zoom link will be circulated amongst the committee members in advance of the meeting.
If you have questions, please contact animallaw@nywba.org
Virtual
https://www.nywba.org/events/nywba-animal-law-committee-meeting/1764612000/

Holiday Celebration (Brooklyn Chapter)
2025-12-01 17:30 - 20:00

Judge Lisa M. Smith Book Club (Westchester Chapter)
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00

CLE- Revictimizing the Victim: The Child Sex Crimes Victims Protection Act
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00
Sex Trafficking Committee presents

Revictimizing the Victim: The Child Sex Crimes Victims Protection Act

December 1, 2025

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Survivors of human trafficking in New York and across the United States are too often criminalized for actions directly tied to their victimization. Cases such as those of Sara Kruzan, Pieper Lewis, Chrystul Kizer and Cyntoia Brown illustrate this recurring problem: child sex trafficking survivors receiving severe sentences for actions taken against their abusers. This 90-minute CLE will provide critical legal and contextual grounding for understanding why reform is necessary. The discussion will focus on proposed statutory reforms – most notably the Child Sex Crime Victims Protection Act – as well as additional legislative initiatives in New York State aimed at ensuring trafficking survivors are treated as victims rather than offenders, and at preventing trafficking through more effective protections.

Hon. Fernando Camacho

Ross Kramer, Esq.

Sara Kruzan

Yasmin Vafa

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

Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
REGISTER HERE
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.

CLE- A Crash Course in the CPLR
2025-12-01 18:30 - 20:30
Monday, December 1, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Name of event: A Crash Course in the CPLR CLE
Description of event: This session will review the structure of the CPLR, with a special focus on pleadings, motion practice, and their practical use and application in the courtroom. Additionally, this session will also include a research segment that will help you find the relevant rules and filing documents for your case.
How will the event be held: Virtual
Registration link: https://qcwba.org/cle-a-crash-course-in-the-cplr/

Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee Holiday Drinks (New York Chapter)
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Name of event: Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee Holiday Drinks
How will the event be held: In Person
Location of event: The King Cole, 2 East 55th Street, New York NY
Registration email: ssf@nywba.org

Annual Judicial Gala (Staten Island Chapter)
2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:00
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Name of event: Annual Judicial Gala
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: Grand Oaks Country Club, 200 Huguenot Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
Registration email: SIWBAboardofdirectors@gmail.com

Champions for Children Gala (New York Chapter)
2025-12-03 12:00 - 15:30
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Name of event: Champions for Children Gala
How will the event be held: In Person
Location of event: Bryant Park Grill, 25 West 40th Street, New York NY

Hanukkah Holiday Basket Assembly at the Brighton Food Cupboard (Rochester Chapter)
2025-12-03 14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Name of event: Hanukkah Holiday Basket Assembly at the Brighton Food Cupboard
Description of event: Join GRAWA in spreading holiday warmth and cheer! In partnership with the Women’s Philanthropy Group at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, we’re coming together to assemble Hanukkah holiday baskets for families in need. This special volunteer opportunity is a wonderful way to give back to our community and celebrate the spirit of the season. Spots are limited — only 10 volunteers can participate. Afterward, keep the celebration going and connect with colleagues at the MCBA Bench & Bar Holiday Party! We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful afternoon of service and celebration.
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: Brighton Food Cupboard, Door A (Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618

2025 Holiday Party (Western New York Chapter)
2025-12-03 17:30 - 20:00
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Name of event: 2025 Holiday Party
How will the event be held: In-Person
Cost of event: Members-$30/Non Members-$40
Location of event: Wine on Hertel, 1370 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
Registration link: https://www.wbasnywny.org/event-registrations/p/tickets-holiday-party

CLE- AI in our Schools: Codes, Conduct, Consequences and Cutting Edge Issues
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:30
Register Here!

Puerto Rican Heritage Month – History of Puerto Rican Lawyers and Judges in New York Lunchtime Program (New York Chapter)
2025-12-04 12:30 - 14:30
December 4, 2025 12:45 pm – 2:15 pm
New York City
Puerto Rican Heritage Month – History of Puerto Rican Lawyers and Judges in New York Lunchtime Program
Celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage
In-Person
Supreme Court Room 300, 60 Centre Street, NYC
https://www.nywba.org/events/puerto-rican-heritage-month-history-of-puerto-rican-lawyers-and-judges-in-new-york/1764870300/

CLE- Privacy Law in Practice: Essential Knowledge for New York Attorneys
2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00
Technology Committee presents

Privacy Law in Practice: Essential Knowledge for
New York Attorneys

December 4 2025

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Gain practical understanding of today’s rapidly evolving privacy landscape. This one-hour CLE covers key state, federal, and global privacy laws including the New York Privacy Act and new protections for minors and offers real-world guidance on managing data risks, compliance obligations, and emerging regulatory trends that every New York attorney should know.

Laila S. Varcie, Esq.
1.0 CLE Credits
(0.5 Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection – Ethics / 0.5 Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection – General)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
REGISTER HERE

Animal Law Committee Annual Holiday Mixer (New York Chapter)
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:30
Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Name of event: Animal Law Committee Annual Holiday Mixer
How will the event be held: In Person
Location of event: Third Kingdom, 21 East 7th Street Entrance, New York NY 10003
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-xSdr55JPJhowfF1ff-AUv0eSmDvbReNadVw_lppWlGdkdA/viewform

Finger Lakes Women's Bar Lunch Meeting
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:30
Friday, December 5, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Name of event: Finger Lakes Women’s Bar Lunch Meeting
Description of event: Lunch meeting with guest speaker Susann Mann, author, diplomat and life coach.
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: Tompkins County Library, 101 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Registration email: animallaw@nywba.org

Holiday Party (Mid Hudson Chapter)
2025-12-08 17:30 - 20:00
Monday, December 8, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Name of event: Holiday Party
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: 1915 Wine Cellar, 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-mhwba-holiday-event-tickets-1975355351030?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

2025 Holiday Party and Mittens Drive Fundraiser (Nassau Chapter)
2025-12-08 18:00 - 21:00
Monday, December 8, 2025 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Name of event: 2025 Holiday Party and Mittens Drive Fundraiser
Description of event: Join the NCWBA at City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill on December 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a night of festive fun for a great cause. Put on your holiday attire and bring an unwrapped gift to donate to a less fortunate child. Let’s spread warmth and cheer this holiday season together! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to mingle, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and support a worthy cause. See you there!
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: 1080 Corporate Drive, Westbury NY 11590
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ncwba-annual-holiday-cocktail-party-mittens-drive-fundraiser-tickets-1742831870039?aff=oddtdtcreator

Holiday Sparkle & Shine Soiree (Suffolk Chapter)
2025-12-09 17:30 - 18:30
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Sponsor
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Holiday Meet and Greet with Wine Tasting (New York Chapter)
2025-12-09 17:30 - 19:30
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Name of event: Holiday Meet and Greet with Wine Tasting
How will the event be held: In Person
Location of event: Holland & Knight, 787 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor, New York NY
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpXzv0CUuou6ceYndICQK7BUsWgextxm2Fo2W91jN451paQ/viewform

Holiday Party (Rochester Chapter)
2025-12-09 17:30 - 20:30
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Name of event: Holiday Party
How will the event be held: In-Person
Cost of event: $25
Location of event: ARTISANworks, 565 Blossom Road #L, Rochester NY 14610
Registration link: https://grawa.memberclicks.net/holiday2025#/

Holiday Party (Capital District Chapter)
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00
Join us December 9th | 6:00pm to 8:00pm

THE DESMOND HOTEL
MR. D’S TAVERN
660 Albany Shaker Rd., Albany, NY

*cash bar*

Wear your most festive attire!

We will be holding a food drive benefiting the Regional Food Bank. Please bring non-perishable items for donation. For a complete list of items, or to make a monetary donation, click here.

Kindly RSVP by: Friday, December 5th

RSVP HERE

Holiday Food & Fund Drive (Capital District Chapter)
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00

Holiday Party (Orange and Sullivan Chapters)
2025-12-10 17:30 - 18:30
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NYWBA Board Meeting
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00
December 10, 2025 6:00 pm
New York City
NYWBA Board Meeting
Board members will be sent a calendar invite for each meeting.
Virtual
NYWBA Board Meeting

Officers Meeting and Dinner (WBASNY)
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00
Officers Meeting and Dinner
New York, NY

Plan For Your Financial Future (New York Chapter)
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:00
Thursday, December 11, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Name of event: Plan For Your Financial Future
How will the event be held: Virtual
Registration email: ssfchairs@nywba.org
