CLE- Understanding the Innocent Spouse Defense (New York Chapter)
2024-12-27 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Matrimonial and Family Law Committee
Presents an in-person CLE program
Understanding the Innocent Spouse Defense
Monday, January 27, 2025, from 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Kostelanetz LLP
7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St F34
New York, NY 10007
Megan L. Brackney, Esq. of Kostelanetz LLP will explain the fundamentals of the Innocent Spouse Defense against IRS fraud penalties. This program will be useful to matrimonial attorneys as well as attorneys wishing to deepen their understanding of the intersection between matrimonial and tax law.
RSVP here by Friday, January 24

Ladies That Lift (Suffolk Chapter)
2025-01-06 13:00 - 13:30
Monday, January 6, 2024 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
Name of event: Ladies That Lift
Description of event: Every Monday and Wednesday. All you need is a pair of light weights.
How will the event be held: Virtual
Cost of event: Free
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81798774730?pwd=WypKadyoriKLbeG2rshtve6LO0Z2ZR

Mentoring Circle (New York Chapter)
2025-01-06 19:00 - 20:00
Mentoring Circle
Our January mentoring circle will be held Monday, January 6th at 7:00 pm on Teams.
Subsequent mentoring circles will be held on the first Monday of each month. New attorneys can receive guidance from experienced attorneys at our mentoring circle meetups.
Mentoring Circle

The Judge Lisa M. Smith Book Club (Westchester Chapter)
2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 6:00 PM
Name of event: The Judge Lisa M. Smith Book Club
Description of event: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: 7 Sylvan Lane, Scarsdale, New York
Registration email: lisadenig@yahoo.com

CLE-Yours in Freedom, Bill Baird
2025-01-07 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 6:00 PM -8:00 PM
Name of event: CLE Webinar – Yours in Freedom, Bill Baird
Description of event: Join us for an exclusive screening of “Yours in Freedom, Bill Baird” the man who successfully challenged the U.S. law banning the distribution of contraceptives to unmarried people. Rebecca Cammisa’s powerful documentary focuses on Baird’s six-decade career as a reproductive justice advocate and activist, the narrative juxtaposes his efforts with that of burgeoning Arkansas organizer, Jada Portillo. Bill Baird holds three United States Supreme Court victories for reproductive rights. Baird v. Eisenstadt legalized birth control for all Americans on March 22, 1972. This landmark right-to-privacy case is the foundation for Roe v. Wade.
How will the event be held: Virtual
Cost of event: Members – Free / Non-Members – $40
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DPdq2XtCQtivpngitY1lyQ
Contact email: events@wbasny.org

Lunch with the Appellate Division Judges (Brooklyn Chapter)
2025-01-08 12:30 - 14:00
Lunch with the Appellate Division Judges

January 8, 2025
12:45-2:00 p.m.
45 Monroe Place
Brooklyn, New York 11201

Celebrate Hon. Suzanne J. Adams on her appointment as Administrative Judge, New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term (New York Chapter)
2025-01-09 17:30 - 19:30

Breakfast at the Bar (Central New York Chapter)
2025-01-14 08:00 - 09:00

Elder Law & Disabilities Committee Lunch & Learn (New York Chapter)
2025-01-14 13:00 - 14:00
Elder Law & Disabilities Committee Lunch & Learn
January 14, 2025 – 1:00pm
Elder Law Lunch & Learn will take place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 1:00-2:00 PM.
https://www.nywba.org/events/elder-law-disabilities-committee-lunch-learn-9/1736877600/

CLE- Closing Your Law Practice
2025-01-14 18:00 - 19:00

Officers Meeting and Dinner
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:00
Officers Meeting and Dinner – TBD

CLE- Cyber Security and Data Protection
2025-01-15 13:00 - 14:00
Solo and Small Firm CLE
Cyber Security and Data Protection
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 1 – 2 pm

2025 Celebration at Fort Orange Club (Capital District Chapter)
2025-01-16 17:30 - 19:30
Let’s celebrate the New Year together!

We want to celebrate 2025 with old friends and new friends. New year, new connections! Bring a friend and join us for food, drinks and good conversation.

Thursday, the 16th of January | 5:30pm to 7:30pm

The Fort Orange Club
110 Washington Ave, Albany

Members $40 | Non-Members $55

*Appetizers included
*Cash bar
*Complimentary ticket to our basket raffles with every event ticket purchased

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to our event sponsor,
Mack & Associates, PLLC!

Introduction Ceremony of Hon. Cassandra A. Johnson Queens Surrogate Court Judge (Queens Chapter)
2025-01-17 15:00 - 17:00

CLE- Creating and Maintaining a Niche Legal Practice as a Women Attorney
2025-01-21 13:00 - 14:00
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Starting a niche legal practice: building on past experiences to create a niche practice while maintaining work/life balance. Networking and learning to step outside your comfort zone will also be addressed.

Carolyn Reinach Wolf, Esq.

Lisa Herman, Esq.
1.0 CLE Credits
(1.0 Practice Management)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40

REGISTER HERE

Gift of Life Donors Needed! (Queens Chapter)
2025-01-23 13:00 - 14:30

Networking and Headshot Event (Central New York Chapter)
2025-01-23 17:00 - 19:00
Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Name of event: Networking and Headshot Event
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of the event: Syracuse University College of Law, 950 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13244
Cost of event: Members – headshot sitting free

The Power of Effective Mentorship and Sponsorship for Personal and Professional Growth (Westchester Avenue)
2025-01-23 17:30 - 19:00
Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Name of event: The Power of Effective Mentorship and Sponsorship for Personal and Professional Growth
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: Wilson, Elser, Moskovitz, Edelman, & Dicker, LLP, 1133 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, New York 10604
Registration link: https://wwbany.org/event-5968561

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-01-25 10:00 - 15:00
Board of Directors Meeting at St. Johns University Law School in Queens NY

Matrimonial and Family Law Committee: Understanding the Innocent Spouse Defense (New York Chapter)
2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:00
Matrimonial and Family Law Committee: Understanding the Innocent Spouse Defense
January 27, 2025 -6:00PM
Megan L. Brackney, Esq. of Kostelanetz LLP will explain the fundamentals of the Innocent Spouse Defense against IRS fraud penalties. This program will be useful to matrimonial attorneys as well as attorneys wishing to deepen their understanding of the intersection between matrimonial and tax law.
In-Person
Kostelanetz LLP, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St F34, New York, NY 10007
Cost – 25
Registration – REGISTER HERE
Contact Name – Matrimonial & Family Law Commitee
Contact Email – nywbamatrimonial@gmail.com

CLE- Addressing Anxiety in the Courtroom for Women Lawyers
2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:00
Monday, January 27, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wellness Committee presents

Addressing Anxiety in the Courtroom for Women Lawyers
January 27, 2025

6:00 – 7:00 pm

This program will address the concept of anxious lawyering and provide specific tools focusing on techniques a lawyer can use in the courtroom, and in case preparation to support an anxious brain from going “off-line” at the worst possible times. This program will go through steps for any type of court appearance and how to prepare open, direct, and cross examination and closing argument with these tools in mind, to help guard against anxiety.

Renée Pardo, Esq.
1.0 CLE Credits
(1.0 Skills)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
Webinar Registration – Zoom

Elder Law & Disabilities Committee Lunch & Learn (New York Chapter)
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Name of event: Elder Law & Disabilities Committee Lunch & Learn
How will the event take place: Virtual
Registration link: https://www.nywba.org/events/elder-law-disabilities-committee-lunch-learn-10/1738087200/
Contact email: elderlawchairs@nywba.org

Judiciary Night (Brooklyn Chapter)
2025-01-28 17:30 - 18:30
REGISTER HERE

Shape the Future of Justice: Learn more about the 18B Assigned Counsel Plan (Queens Chapter)
2025-01-28 18:00 - 21:00

Supreme Court, Appellate Division First Department Pro Bono Opportunities Informational Session (New York Chapter)
2025-01-30 08:30 - 10:00
RSVP here by January 22, 2025

17th Annual Judicial Reception (Rockland Chapter)
2025-01-30 17:30 - 18:30
Thursday, January 30, 2025- 5:30-7:30
17th Annual Judicial Reception
You are cordially invited to the Rockland County Women’s Bar Association for an evening of relaxed, “off the bench” conversations with our distinguished Judges from the Appellate Division, Rockland County Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate’s Court and Justice Courts. Hors d’oeuvres, buffet, beer and wine included.
In-Person
Fire & Cork, 190 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956
$85. Make check payable to RCWBA and mail to RCWBA, PO Box 860, New City, New York 10956
Julie Curley at treasurer@rcwba.org

FREE Trial Practice CLE and Lunch (Del-Chen-O Chapter)
2025-01-31 11:00 - 13:00

Long Range Planning Committee Meeting (WBASNY)
2025-01-31 12:00 - 13:00

Animal Law Committee Meeting (New York Chapter)
2025-02-03 13:00 - 14:00
Animal Law Committee Meeting
Monday, February 3, at 1 pm on Zoom
RSVP to animallaw@nywba.org

Mentoring Circle (New York Chapter)
2025-02-03 19:00 - 20:00
Mentoring Circle
February 3, 2025
Our February mentoring circle will be held Monday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm on Teams.
Subsequent mentoring circles will be held on the first Monday of each month. New attorneys can receive guidance from experienced attorneys at our mentoring circle meetups.
Virtual
Registration Link – REGISTER HERE
Contact Information – Claire Mooney – clairepmooney@gmail.com
