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A Celebration and Remembrance of Hon. Lisa Margaret Smith (Westchester Chapter)
2025-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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Networking & Headshot Event (Central New York Chapter)
2025-04-03 17:00 - 19:00
Is there something you know now that you wish you
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We’ll publish your tips at our event April 3rd!

CLE-Surviving Spouse Rights: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
2025-04-03 12:00 - 13:00
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CLE- Privacy & Cyber Security Matters: The Case for Protecting Your Practice (and Your Clients)
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:00

CLE- Accessibility and Health Starts Before Pregnancy: Tailored Preconception Education with People with Mobility Disabilities
2025-04-02 12:00 - 13:00
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Book Club (Queens Chapter)
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:00
QCWBA Book Club – April 1, 2025

Chamber Chats with Hon. Judge Bernice D. Siegal (Queens Chapter)
2025-04-01 13:00 - 14:00

Women's History Month (Queens Chapter)
2025-03-31 18:30 - 19:30

Women in Law (Westchester Chapter)
2025-03-28 12:30 - 14:00

Is Rule of Law Enough to Protect Democracy? (New York Chapter)
2025-03-27 19:30 - 20:30
Is Rule of Law Enough to Protect Democracy?
March 27, 2025 7:30PM
Professor Susan Herman will moderate a Zoom panel on March 27 from 7:30 to 9 pm titled “Is Rule of Law Enough to Protect Democracy?” This is a significant and challenging issue that requires our attention and action.
The speakers will be Kim Lane Scheppele, Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International Affairs and Director of the Program in Law and Normative Thinking at the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University, and Aziz Z. Huq, a scholar of U.S. and comparative constitutional law at the University of Chicago.
Virtual
Is Rule of Law Enough to Protect Democracy?

Annual CDWBA Judicial Reception
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:00
46th Annual Judicial Reception

March 27th, 2025 | 6pm- 8pm
Albany City Hall
24 Eagle Street

Join us as we honor:
The Hon. Beverly Cipollo Tobin
Recipient of The Hon. Leslie E. Stein Gender Equality Award

Presented By:
The New York State Unified Court System’s
Gender Fairness Committee of the Third Judicial District

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A Conversation with Carol J. Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegan Critical Theory (New York Chapter)
2025-03-26 18:30 - 19:30
The NYWBA Animal Law Committee &
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee
Present a virtual program:
A Conversation with Carol J. Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegan Critical Theory
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 6:30 – 7:30 PM on Zoom
Join the NYWBA Animal Law and Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committees for a discussion with author Carol J. Adams about her book “The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegan Critical Theory.” The book has engaged, enraged, inspired, and challenged readers with its exploration of the interplay between society’s ingrained cultural misogyny and its obsession with eating animals and masculinity. Celebrating the book’s 25th anniversary, this Bloomsbury Revelations edition includes a new introduction that reflects on how recent events continue to prove, sadly, the relevance of the book.
RSVP by Monday, March 24, to animallaw@nywba.org

Mixer in Honor of Women's History Month (New York Chapter)
2025-03-26 18:00 - 20:00
The NYWBA LGBT Committee & New York State Bar Association’s LGBTQ+ Law Section are hosting:
Mixer in Honor of Women’s History Month

Date:
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Time:
6 – 8 PM

Location:
Henrietta Hudson
438 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

Cost:
Free for NYWBA and WBASNY Members
Refreshments provided (while supplies last)

RSVP:
RSVP via email to LGBTchairs@nywba.org

Info:
Please join members of LGBTQ affinity groups from the New York State Bar Association and the New York Women’s Bar Association as we celebrate Women’s History Month at the iconic queer bar Henrietta Hudson in the West Village, Manhattan.This evening will be an opportunity to engage with friends and network with colleagues.
Whether you identify as a woman, LGBTQ+, or are an ally, everyone is welcome.
Co-sponsored by NYSBA’s Women in Law Section and NYSBA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
If you have any questions, please contact Claire Mooney, LGBT Committee Chair, at clairepmooney@gmail.org.

Headshot Happy Hour (Western New York Chapter)
2025-03-26 17:30 - 18:30
RSVP to Taylor@ tschubauer.waters@gmail.com

These Boots Were Made for Walking: Remembering the Work and Person of Karen DeCrow (Central New York Chapter)
2025-03-26 16:00 - 18:00

Annual Wing Woman Event (Capital District Chapter)
2025-03-25 18:00 - 20:00
Please Join the Women’s Law Caucus on March 25, 2025, at Albany Law School for its Annual Wing Woman Event from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. hosted at the Law School

Information and Registration QR Code Available Here

CLE- Raising the Bar- The Next Hurdle: Running for Office
2025-03-25 13:00 - 14:00
Raising the Bar

A Continuing Legal Education Series for Professional Growth

What is your dream job? What do you yearn to do professionally? Run your own business? Rise to the top of your firm? Try important, serious cases or write appeals to the Court of Appeals? Become a judge or a legislator?

These CLE programs cover important skills that will positively impact your current position and career pursuits, and help you achieve your dreams.

Learn to negotiate on your own behalf for better assignments, salary, and position. How do you develop business? Brand yourself? Use social media? Am I putting my best foot forward when I speak, or can I be more direct, persuasive, clear?

Join us to obtain the tools you need to propel your professional life ahead.

The Next Hurdle:
Running for Office

March 25, 2025

1:00 – 2:00 pm

You know you have the ideas, knowledge, drive, understanding, and desire to help others that definitely qualify you to be in office, whether in the legislature or as a judge. But how do you do it? Where do you start? Research? Branding? Fundraising? Media? Volunteers? This presentation will give you an overview of the steps you need to start and run a winning campaign in New York State at any level.

Speaker

Abigail Martin
Moderator

Michele S. Mirman, Esq.
1.0 CLE Credits
(1.0 Practice Management)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)
Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
REGISTER HERE

Family Law Committee (Western New York Chapter)
2025-03-25 12:30 - 13:30

Bridging Generations: Honoring Women's History, Celebrating Our Future (Suffolk Chapter)
2025-03-25 08:00 - 17:00

CLE- The Attorney for the Child's Dilemma: When to Substitute Judgement
2025-03-24 13:00 - 14:00
Children’s Rights Committee presents

The Attorney for the Child’s Dilemma: When to Substitute Judgment

March 24, 2025

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Attorneys for Children (AFCs) are required to advocate for the wishes of their clients by Rule 7.2 of the Rules of the Chief Judge, but in certain circumstances are permitted to substitute judgment for the minor child. This session will delve into the considerations governing the difficult decisions justifying such circumstances, including a survey of the applicable case law. A panel of experienced AFCs from different parts of the State will discuss these important issues. The program will be useful not only to attorneys who practice as AFCs, but also to other family and matrimonial attorneys representing the parties to an action where an AFC has been appointed to represent the child.

Robin D. Carton, Esq.

Judith M. Gerber, Esq.

Karen Riley, Esq.

Sarah A. Tirgary, Esq.
1.0 CLE Credits
(1.0 Professional Practice)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
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Board of Directors Meeting
2025-03-22 10:00 - 15:00
Board of Directors Meeting – Virtual

Women's History Month Panel (Del-Chen-O Chapter)
2025-03-21 12:00 - 13:00
Registration Link:egistration link https://forms.office.com/g/k113JmLfXB

Kick-Off Happy Hour to Discuss Programming for 2025 (New York Chapter)
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00
Reproductive Rights & Women’s Health Committee
Presents:
Kick-off happy hour to discuss programming for 2025

Date:
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Time:
6 PM – 8 PM

Location:
Moses Richard Notaro & Tankha, LLP
800 Third Ave, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10022

Cost:
Free for members

RSVP:
RSVP to ReproductiveRights@nywba.org

Info:
Please join the Reproductive Rights Committee for a kick-off happy hour! Join us for a glass of wine, a snack, and planning session to discuss reproductive rights programming.
If you have any questions, please contact ReproductiveRights@nywba.org

Read Across America (Queens Chapter)
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00

CLE- Employee Handbook Essentials for Lawyers and Law Firms
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00
Employee Handbook Essentials for Lawyers and Law Firms
March 19, 2025

12:00 – 1:00 pm

This CLE will apprise attendees of legally required provisions in employee handbooks and recommended provisions unique to law firms relating to client confidentiality, social media, and cyber security.

Anna S. M. McCarthy, Esq.

Stacey E. Trien, Esq.

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

Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
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Financial Empowerment for Women in Law (Queens Chapter)
2025-03-18 18:00 - 19:00
Financial Empowerment for Women in Law

The Judge Lisa M. Smith Book Club (Westchester Chapter)
2025-03-18 18:00 - 19:00

CLE- “Protections for Non-Citizen DV and Sexual Assault Survivors – Understanding How the Trump Executive Orders Impact Your Clients”
2025-03-18 17:30 - 18:30
“Protections for Non-Citizen DV and Sexual Assault Survivors – Understanding How the Trump Executive Orders Impact Your Clients”
WBASNY
March 18, 2025 at 5:30pm
This presentation will provide an overview of the legal options available for non-citizen survivors of domestic violence and trafficking and how the current political administrations recent orders and policy changes will impact survivors. Information will also be provided about best practices for safety planning in light of increased detention and deportation efforts.
FREE – Virtual
Registration Email – Susanlpollet@gmail.com by March 10, 2025

CLE- Raising the Bar- Increase Your Firm's Online Presence; Increase Your Business
2025-03-18 13:00 - 14:00
Raising the Bar

A Continuing Legal Education Series for Professional Growth

What is your dream job? What do you yearn to do professionally? Run your own business? Rise to the top of your firm? Try important, serious cases or write appeals to the Court of Appeals? Become a judge or a legislator?

These CLE programs cover important skills that will positively impact your current position and career pursuits, and help you achieve your dreams.

Learn to negotiate on your own behalf for better assignments, salary, and position. How do you develop business? Brand yourself? Use social media? Am I putting my best foot forward when I speak, or can I be more direct, persuasive, clear?

Join us to obtain the tools you need to propel your professional life ahead.

Increase Your Firm’s Online Presence; Increase Your Business

March 18, 2025

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Pounding the pavement, shaking hands, and meet-ups aren’t generating the business you had hoped for. Prospective clients are checking out lawyers online and making their decisions from profiles and ads. How do you capture those clients? How do you portray yourself and write your copy so that you too can attract those clients—without misrepresenting yourself. This presentation will give you the information you need to start working on your brand and your online presence so that you too can effectively compete for online business.
Speaker

Ashley Robinson
Moderator

Michele S. Mirman, Esq.
1.0 CLE Credits
(1.0 Practice Management)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

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

NYWBA Programs & Events Committee In-Person Meeting
2025-03-17 18:00 - 19:30
NYWBA Programs & Events Committee
In-person meeting
Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP
601 Lexington Avenue (between 53rd & 54th Streets)
A valid government ID is required for admission to the building.
RSVP by March 14 to events@nywba.org
