CLE-Premises Liability-A View from Both Sides of the Bench
2022-03-09 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
The Staten Island Women’s Bar Association and the Staten Island Trial Lawyers Association presents:
Premises Liability: A View from Both Sides of the Bench

Speakers:

Hon. Ralph J. Porzio,
New York State Supreme court Justice, Richmond County

Mary Kavanagh, Esq.,
Principal Law Clerk to Hon. Ralph J. Porzio

and

Eva L. Newman, Esq.,
Law Offices of Eve Lynn. Newman

March 9, 2022
6:30PM
Bocelli Ristorante

1 Professional Practice Credit*
*Pending approval
(WBASNY is the accredited CLE provider)

FREE CLE for SIWBA and SITLA Members
Availability limited to first 16 SIWBA members to RSVP.

This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1 transitional credit hours. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit; duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. Full and partial scholarships based on financial need are available. For information and guidelines to apply, please contact us by clicking HERE; all requests are confidential.

RSVP FOR CLE ON 3.9.2022 HERE

CLE-Ethics in eDiscovery
2022-03-10 12:00 - 13:00
presents
Ethics in eDiscovery CLE
Sponsored by
March 10, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 pm
The complexities created by technology in litigation, particularly in the context of eDiscovery, raise the question about the measures a lawyer should take to satisfy the duty of competence and adequately represent the interests of clients in discovery. This program will explore these issues and spotlight ethical standards and practical steps counsel should consider to help clients meet their discovery obligations.
Topics covered include:

Developing a better grasp of the new sources of electronically stored information subject to preservation and production in litigation
Gaining an understanding regarding advanced search methodologies and the role of analytics in eDiscovery
Safeguarding client confidences, attorney-client privileged materials, and attorney work product

Speaker:

Tara S. Emory, Esq. PMP
Vice President, PRESA
1.0 CLE Credits
(Ethics and Professinalism)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)
Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
R.S.V.P. by March 7, 2022
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 which can be applied toward the Ethics & Professionalism requirement.​
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.

Officers Meeting
2022-03-10 17:00 - 20:00 | TBD
WBASNY

Internation Women's Day Celebration
2022-03-10 18:00 - 20:00

Whats All The *Buzz* About Alcohol and Breast Cancer??
2022-03-15 17:30 - 20:00

BABEL
2022-03-16 20:00 - 21:00
Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL author series brings our community together for a night of inspiration, joy, and connection with acclaimed writers at Kleinhans Music Hall.
On Wednesday, March 16th, the series features beloved cartoonist and novelist Alison Bechdel, author of the bestselling FUN HOME: A FAMILY TRAGICOMIC and most recently THE SECRET TO SUPERHUMAN STRENGTH.
On Thursday, April 21st, BABEL features literary superstar Colson Whitehead, author of THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, THE NICKEL BOYS, and HARLEM SHUFFLE and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes in Fiction. Whether you attend in-person or tune in from home, come be inspired. To get tickets, visit justbuffalo.org.

Nominating Committee Meeting
2022-03-17 08:00 - 09:30
Greater Rochester Chapter

Nominating Committee Meeting
8am-9:30am
Meeting will be held via Zoom. Please email Regina at Regina.MacAdam@rochesterregional.org to RSVP.

The Basics of Personal Financial Planning for Solos & Small Firms
2022-03-17 09:00 - 10:00
the basics of personal financial planning
or solo & small firms
MARCH 17, 2022
NYWBA’s Solo & Small Law Firm Committee
presents:
“The Basics of Personal Financial Planning for Solos & Small Firms”
How can I save for retirement? How much do I need to save? Do I need life insurance? What about disability insurance? How much money should I have in an emergency fund?
If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, or simply want an opportunity to increase your knowledge of financial basics, we encourage you to attend our next meeting. Our speaker will be Avani Ramnani, a certified financial planner with Francis Financial, a boutique firm that provides financial advice to women in transition. She is recognized nationwide as an expert in her field and has been quoted in publications such as CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg and Investment News. Avani is the Director of the National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP) Manhattan Chapter and volunteers with organizations such as High Water Women and Savvy Ladies.
March 17, 2022, 9:00 a.m., via Zoom
Click here for more info and to RSVP.

CLE- Title IX at 50: History, Updates & Hot Topics
2022-03-17 12:00 - 13:00
Education / Title IX Committee
presents

Title IX at 50:
History, Updates & Hot Topics CLE

Sponsored by

March 17, 2022

12:00 – 1:00 pm

June 23, 2022 marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of Title IX, the groundbreaking Federal Civil Rights Law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the context of education. Originally enacted with the intention of correcting imbalances between women’s and men’s sports, it has survived many challenges throughout the years, and significantly expanded its reach. This presentation will provide a background to Title IX, analyze its evolution through the Obama and Trump Administrations, and discuss the current crossroads that Title IX faces under Biden’s presidency, including new developing legislation surrounding transgender athletes.

Speakers:

Edwina Martin, Esq.

Alexandra Santo, Esq.

Elizabeth Walker, Esq.

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

Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40

R.S.V.P. by March 14, 2022

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 which can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement.​

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.

SIWBA Officer Nomination Deadline
2022-03-17 18:00 - 19:00
Staten Island Chapter

STATEN ISLAND
WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

2022-2023 Officer Nominations Needed!
In order to apply, you must be an Association member in good standing. All those interested in serving as an Officer or Member of the Board of Directors of the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association for the 2022-2023 term, please submit your application and/or questions via the link to:
SIWBA Nominations Committee

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
7PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2022

STATEN ISLAND WOMAN’S BAR ASSOCIATION
NOMINATION FORM 2022-2023

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

The following positions are available: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, WBASNY Delegate (2 positions), Director (1 position). ATTACHED HERE is the application form and a description of all positions.

1) Which position(s) are you applying for:

2) Is there any position that you do not want to be considered for?

3) Do you currently hold a position on the board or have held a position in the past?

3a) Which one(s)?

4) Are you on any SIWBA committees:

4a) Which one?

5) Why do you want to be on the SIWBA board?

6) Why are you qualified for the position?

Please attach your resume to the application. Only members who were in good standing on or by January 31, 2021 will be considered.

Thank you in advance for your commitment to the SIWBA!

Sincerely,
Danielle N. Menendez, Esq.
SIWBA President

Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner Journal Ad Deadline
2022-03-18 08:00 - 17:00
Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties

Dear Members:
If you would like to submit a journal ad for our
Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner honoring our 2022 Award Recipients
please do so by no later than Friday, March 18, 2022

Full page $150.00; half page $80.00; quarter page $50.00
Send PDF to president@wbaosc.org

Award Recipients:

Outstanding New Attorney Award
Cynthia J. Hand, Esq.

Public Interest Attorney Award
Meagan Galligan, Esq.

Distinguished Member Award
The Honorable Hyun Chin Kim

Thank you,
Rebecca Johnson
President

SIWA Nominations Committee Deadline
2022-03-18 19:00 - 20:00
STATEN ISLAND
WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

2022-2023 Officer Nominations Needed!
In order to apply, you must be an Association member in good standing. All those interested in serving as an Officer or Member of the Board of Directors of the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association for the 2022-2023 term, please submit your application and/or questions via the link to:
SIWBA Nominations Committee

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
7PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022

STATEN ISLAND WOMAN’S BAR ASSOCIATION
NOMINATION FORM 2022-2023

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

The following positions are available: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, WBASNY Delegate (2 positions), Director (1 position). ATTACHED HERE is the application form and a description of all positions.

1) Which position(s) are you applying for:

2) Is there any position that you do not want to be considered for?

3) Do you currently hold a position on the board or have held a position in the past?

3a) Which one(s)?

4) Are you on any SIWBA committees:

4a) Which one?

5) Why do you want to be on the SIWBA board?

6) Why are you qualified for the position?

Please attach your resume to the application. Only members who were in good standing on or by January 31, 2021 will be considered.

Thank you in advance for your commitment to the SIWBA!

Sincerely,
Danielle N. Menendez, Esq.
SIWBA President

Board of Directors Meeting
2022-03-19 10:00 - 15:00 | TBD

Chamber Chat with Honorable Anne-Marie Jolly
2022-03-22 13:00 - 14:00
Queens Chapter

"Equity in Action" Speaker Series
2022-03-22 18:00 - 19:00
New York Chapter

CLE-Best Practices for Court Evaluators
2022-03-23 01:00 - 14:00
CLE PROGRAM: BEST PRACTICES
FOR COURT EVALUATORS
MARCH 23, 2022
Elder Law & Disabilities Committee presents a CLE Program:
Best Practices for Court Evaluators
Presented By:
Honorable Lisa A. Sokoloff
with
Sylvia DiPietro, Esq., Judy Mock, Esq.,
Phillip Solomon, Esq., and Edmond Wong, Esq.
March 23, 2022, 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
Click here for more info and to RSVP.

Women & Wine Pairing Dinner
2022-03-24 18:00 - 19:00
Limited Seating Available!

Join us for a
Women & Wine Pairing Dinner
Thursday, March 24 at 6pm
The Wildfire Grill
Montgomery, NY

Click Here or scroll below for menu

$50/person
Please RSVP to rsvp@wbaosc.org

Please note: If you have previously RSVP’d and
not received confirmation of receipt,
please respond again. Thank you!

The Power of Women's Voices
2022-03-24 18:00 - 19:30
New York Chapter

REGISTER HERE

Women's History Month
2022-03-24 18:00 - 20:00

Books & Bottles: Becoming by Michelle Obama
2022-03-24 19:30 - 20:30
Books & Bottles – Becoming by Michelle Obama for Women’s History Month
7:30pm-8:30pm
Email grawabooksnbottles@gmail.com to RSVP and receive the Zoom information.

FLWBA March Chapter Meeting
2022-03-25 12:00 - 13:00
Greetings SCWBA Members,

The FLWBA has an exciting program for members on Friday, March 25 at noon! March 24 will mark the 15th anniversary of the founding of FLWBA chapter. The following day, we are so fortunate to have three of their founding members join us for a virtual discussion about the founding of FLWBA, and why women’s bar associations are vital today. We will welcome Dierdre Hay, Elizabeth Peck, and Kimberly Rothman to talk with our members– please join us!

You are invited to a Zoom meeting

When: Mar 25, 2022 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvfuCtrTouGdM3e2ZwwN1yZK7qOvq6-XSF

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Group Hike
2022-03-27 11:00 - 12:00
Western New York Chapter

"Our Conversations"
2022-03-27 12:00 - 14:00

CLE-Asylum: A Practical View
2022-03-28 19:00 - 20:00

CLE-Cybersecurity: Ethical Obligations and Cyber Insurance Panel Discussion
2022-03-30 12:00 - 13:00
cle program: cybersecurity:
Ethical Obligations and
Cyber Insurance Panel Discussion
march 30, 2022
The CLE Committee presents a CLE Program with USA500 Clubs:
Cybersecurity: Ethical Obligations and Cyber Insurance Panel Discussion
Requirements To Qualify For Or To Renew A Cyber
Liability Insurance Policy
Speakers: Rob Ferrini, McGowan PRO Professional Liability Insurance, David Sun, CLA CyberSecurity and Investigations, and Amy B. Goldsmith, Esq., Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP
March 30, 2022, 12:00 p.m. via Zoom
Click here for more info and to RSVP.

Standing on the Shoulders of Judge Constance Baker Motley
2022-03-30 13:00 - 14:00

Women in Politics: Running for Political Office Panel Discussion
2022-03-30 18:00 - 19:00
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 to them to help them during their run for political office.

Speakers:

Dawn Lott, Esq.
1st VP Development
National Women’s Political Caucus

Assemblymember Jennifer Lunsford
135th Assemby District
of New York

Joel Wertheimer, Esq.
Policy Consultant
Wertheimer LLC
Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
To Register – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nvM-A7OOQrOD8936Rx8fJQ

The POWER of a WOMAN'S VOICE
2022-03-31 12:30 - 13:30
Western New York Chapter

Register

CLE- Women in the Highest Courts: History in the Making
2022-03-31 18:00 - 19:30
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 the NYS Court of Appeals provide an overview of women sitting in the higher courts in both the United States and New York State and its significance. A representative from the Governor’s office will discuss the screening process to attain a higher court seat in New York State and a jurist who recently attained a seat in the Court of Appeals will also discuss her ascension.

Speakers:

Hon. Jenny Rivera
Associate Judge of the
​New York State Court of Appeals

Bella S. Satra, Esq.
Assistant Counsel to the Governor

Hon. Shirley Troutman
Associate Judge of the
New York State Court of Appeals

1.5 CLE Credit
(Professional Practice)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40

R.S.V.P. by March 28, 2022
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5upOwYUDQNOLYJSueNAZIw

Judge's Choice Dinner
2022-03-31 18:00 - 20:00
