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Shop for a Cause: Boutique Crawl in Pittsford Village (Greater Rochester Chapter)
2024-11-19 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Shop for a Cause: Boutique Crawl in Pittsford Village
November 19, 2024; 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for GRAWA’s annual shopping for for a cause event – this year with a boutique crawl in the Village of Pittsford. Get started (or keep going) on your holiday shopping. Afterwards, join us for snacks and a drink to celebrate the kick-off to the holiday season. More details to follow. For now, save the date!
In person in Pittsford Village
Contact Email – info@grawa.org

Advance Directives and Pre Plans (New York Chapter)
2024-11-19 09:00 - 10:00
Solo and Small Firm Meeting
Advance Directives and Pre Plans
Tuesday, November 19, at 9 am on Zoom

Judiciary Night (Queens Chapter)
2024-11-19 08:00 - 17:00

Animal Law Committee Meeting (New York Chapter)
2024-11-18 13:00 - 14:00
Animal Law Committee Meeting
Monday, November 18, at 1 pm on Zoom
RSVP to animallaw@nywba.org

NoBL’s Board Installation and New Member Celebration
2024-11-18 08:00 - 17:00
NoBL’s Board Installation and New Member Celebration
November 18, 2024
Induction and installation by Hon. George B. Daniels, US District Court for the Southern District of NY.
Cost – 500-5000
NoBL’s Board Installation and New Member Celebration

Solo and Small Firm Holiday Party Meeting (New York Chapter)
2024-11-16 19:00 - 20:00
Save the Date
Solo and Small Firm Holiday Party Meeting
Monday, December 16, at 7 pm on Zoom

Board of Directors Meeting
2024-11-16 10:00 - 15:00
Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual)

CLE- 50-50 Custody and its Impact on Child Support
2024-11-15 13:00 - 14:00
Friday, November 15, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Name of event: 50-50 Custody and its Impact on Child Support CLE
Description of event: This program outlines the various aspects of custody, particularly 50-50 custody and how the 50-50 schedule has an impact on who pays child support in a shared custody arrangement. The program will recite the relevant case law applicable to 50-50 custody and child support and the law spans across the four New York Judicial Departments. This CLE course is a reliable source of case law and the current law for family law and matrimonial practitioners regarding the effect of child support by a true split custody arrangement.
How will the event be held: Virtual
Cost of event: Members – Free / Non-Members – $40
Registration link:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ljiPJbCCQT-b6opRVlOI6w
Contact Email:events@wbasny.org

CLE- The Curious Case of Dr. Sam Sheppard
2024-11-14 13:00 - 14:00

CLE- Evidence & Technology
2024-11-14 12:00 - 14:00
Join us on Thursday, Nov 14th for this valuable CLE!
Presented by Evan Zucker, Esq. & Vincent Riccobene and Martin Huynh from OCA! Registration information coming soon.

This CLE will cover different types of evidence (hard copy, audio, video, text, email, etc.) and laying a foundation while demonstrating the new courtroom technology we have recently been upgraded with by the OCA Technology team!
Thank you to Judge Krahulik and Judge Brown for organizing this event!

CLE-Evidence & New Courtroom Technology
2024-11-14 08:00 - 17:00
Evidence & New Courtroom Technology CLE
Join us for a 1.5 Skils CLE for a refresher of evidence, laying foundation, different types of hard copy and digital proof, and overcoming objections all while learning how to utilize the new courtroom technology provided by the OCA Technology Team!
Orange County Courthouse, Courtroom 7, Goshen, NY
Free/members $25/non-members
rsvp@wbaosc.org
RSVP By 11/2

CLE- Dipping Your Toe Into Immigration Law Part I: Family-Based Petitions and Naturalizaiton
2024-11-13 17:30 - 19:00
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Name of event: Dipping Your Toe Into Immigration Law Part I: Family-based Petitions and Naturalization
How will the event be held: Virtual
Cost of event: Members – $25 / Non-Members – $40
Registration link: https://wwbany.org/event-5843622/Registration

CLE- Basics of a Family Offense Trial
2024-11-13 13:00 - 14:00
ALBANY COUNTY FAMILY COURT PRESENTS A THREE-PART FAMILY LAW CLE SERIES

PART 3: November 13th, 1PM- Basics of a Family Offense Trial – Register HERE

Session 3: “Basics of a Family Offense Trial”
November 13, 2024, from 1pm-2pm

This session will discuss how to conduct a fact-finding hearing on family offenses, including the standard of law and burden of proof, types of evidence commonly used in family offense trials, handling pro se litigants/victims, and potential dispositions. We will also briefly cover the overlap between a family offense case and a pending criminal case arising out of the same allegations.

CLE Credit: 1 Areas of Professional Practice

QCWBA Book Club
2024-11-12 18:00 - 19:00

Fireside Chat and Reception with Hon. Meredith A. Vacca (Greater Rochester Chapter)
2024-11-12 17:30 - 19:30
Fireside Chat and Reception with Hon. Meredith A. Vacca
November 12, 2024; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening celebrating the historic appointment of Hon. Meredith A. Vacca to the US District Court for the Western District of New York. Moderated by Tiffany Lee, Esq., we will have a fireside chat followed by a meet and greet reception. There is no cost to attend the event, but RSVPs are required. This event is also limited to GRAWA members.
In person in the Locust Hill Country Club
REGISTER HERE by November 8, 2024

Annual Judicial Reception (Orange & Sullivan Counties)
2024-11-12 17:30 - 19:30
Annual Judicial Reception
Join us for our Annual Reception honoring the Judiciary of Orange & Sullivan Counties.
Cocktails begin at 5:30PM, Dinner is at 6:30PM, Open Bar
$125/members $150/non-members
Limoncello at the Orange Inn, Goshen, NY
$125/members
rsvp@wbaosc.org

Elder Law & Disabilities Committee Lunch & Learn (New York Chapter)
2024-11-12 13:00 - 14:00
Save the Date
Elder Law & Disabilities Committee
Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, November 12, at 1 pm
RSVP to elderlawchairs@nywba.org

Open Discussion Meeting, to talk about articles, CLE’s and our programs for the rest of the year.

SUFFS Tony-Award Winning Musical (New York Chapter)
2024-11-12 08:00 - 17:00
SUFFS Tony-Award Winning Musical
The NYWBA Foundation has long supported the advancement of women’s equality. Your ticket price includes a $50 contribution to the Foundation, which will go towards programs to aid women and children throughout Manhattan and beyond.
Will be held In-Person and the Cost is $50.00
SUFFS Tony-Award Winning Musical

Breakfast at the Bar (Central New York Chapter)
2024-11-12 08:00 - 09:00
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Name of event: Breakfast at the Bar
Description of event: A monthly networking event for women in the legal profession
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: Salt City Coffee and Bar, 484 South Salina Street, Syracuse, New York

Newly Admitted Women Attorneys Committee Annual Fall Walk on the Erie Canal (Greater Rochester Chapter)
2024-11-09 10:00 - 11:30
Newly Admitted Women Attorneys Committee Annual Fall Walk on the Erie Canal
November 9, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Join GRAWA’s Newly Admitted Attorneys Committee (“NAWA”) for its 4th Annual Fall Walk – this year on the Erie Canal. There is no cost to attend, but RSVPs are required. Members and their guests are all welcome to attend.
We aim to make our events inclusive. For any accessibility accommodation requirements, please reach out to info@grawa.org.
In Person at Erie Canal Schoen Place
REGISTER HERE by November 6

Speed Networking at Nazareth University (Greater Rochester Chapter)
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:30
Speed Networking at Nazareth University
November 7, 2024 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Join GRAWA’s Women’s Connections Committee for a night of speed networking and mentorship. GRAWA members will come and meet female Naz students interested in the legal profession. The students will meet with different GRAWA members and ask questions related to their journey and career as a female attorney.
In Person at Nazareth University
REGISTER HERE by November 4

Lunch with a Judge (Brooklyn Chapter)
2024-11-07 13:00 - 14:00
Thursday, November 7, 2024 1:00 PM
Name of event: Lunch with a Judge
Description of event: Featuring Hon. Adam Silvera, Deputy Administrative Judge for the New York City Courts
How will the event be held: Virtual
Cost of event: Free
Registration link: https://bwba.formstack.com/forms/bwba_lunch_with_a_judge_featuring_judge_adam_silvera

CLE- Section 1983 and Excessive Force: Overview, Updates, and Reforms
2024-11-06 18:00 - 19:00

Officers Meeting and Dinner
2024-11-05 18:00 - 20:00

Fall Foliage Full Day Cruise Stopping at Bear Mountain (Queens Chapter)
2024-11-03 09:00 - 17:00

CLE- Are You Married? Civil and Religious Ceremonies
2024-10-30 18:00 - 20:00
Matrimonial Committee and the Jewish Lawyers Guild
Present a CLE Program:
Are You Married? Civil and Religious Ceremonies
Speakers:
Marilyn Chinitz, Esq.
Judge Ariel Chesler
Judge Michael Katz
Morghan Richardson, Esq.

Date:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Time:
6 – 8 pm

Location:
Blank Rome
Time-Life Building, 1271 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020

CLE:
1 professional practice credit *

Cost:
Free for NYWBA and WBASNY Members **
$25 for Non-members

Info:
If you have any questions, please contact cle@nywba.org

RSVP here by Friday, October 25

*CLE Credits: 1 professional practice credit. The New York Women’s Bar Association is an accredited CLE provider. Approval of CLE credit is pending in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board for the above-listed credit hours for experienced attorneys (those admitted to the New York Bar for more than 2 years) and as transitional credit hours for newly admitted attorneys. Please be advised that, in accordance with the New York State CLE Board Regulations and Guidance, while newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to participate in diversity programs, only experienced attorneys may earn credit in the Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias category of CLE credit.
** Free NYWBA and WBASNY members, $25, non-member: Full and partial scholarships based on financial need are available. For info on the guidelines and to apply, contact Executive Director, Sarah Kuhns at ed@nywba.org or CLE Co-Chair Amy Goldsmith at cle@nywba.org.

CLE- Jewish Lawyers Guild and NYWBA
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:00
Save the Date
Jewish Lawyers Guild and NYWBA
Present a Joint CLE Program
Wednesday, October 30, at 6 pm
More information to follow

Diwali The Festival of Lights (Queens Chapter)
2024-10-30 17:30 - 18:30

Hon. Langston C. McKinney Courtroom Dedication & Reception (Central New York Chapter)
2024-10-30 16:30 - 18:00

Criminal Law Committee Chairs and Members Social Get Together (New York Chapter)
2024-10-29 17:30 - 18:30
Please join us on Tuesday, October 29th at 5:30pm at 1803 NYC located at 82 Reade Street for a social get together with the Criminal Law Committee chairs and members. Please RSVP by October 28th to CrimLawChairs@nywba.org.
