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Breakfast at the Bar (Central New York Chapter)
2025-02-11 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)

Power of the Purse (Brooklyn Chapter)
2025-02-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-06 17:30 - 19:00

2025 Edwin F. Jaeckle Award to Hon. E Jeanette Ogden (Western New York Chapter)
2025-02-06 18:00 - 21:00
The University at Buffalo School of Law and the UB Law Alumni Association invite you to attend the presentation of our
2025 Edwin F. Jaeckle Award to
Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden ’83
Associate Justice, NYS Supreme Court
Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Cocktail Hour: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Dinner and Program: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Statler Buffalo, Terrace Room, 107 Delaware Ave., Buffalo [View Map]
Valet Parking Service is available as of 5:30 p.m. at the Delaware Entrance to the Statler.
Register online to attend by Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Jaeckle Award is the highest honor bestowed by the law school and its Law Alumni Association. [Read more about this year’s distinguished honoree]
Questions? Contact the Alumni Office at law-alumni@buffalo.edu or call 716-645-2107.

CLE- The Hybrid Professional: Enhancing Communication and Networking Skills
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:00
Mentorship and New Lawyers Committees presents

The Hybrid Professional: Enhancing Communication
and Networking Skills

February 6, 2025

6:00 – 7:00 pm

This program is designed to help participants enhance their communication and networking skills in today’s hybrid work environment. Attendees will gain practical tools to develop effective communication techniques and foster meaningful connections, empowering them to advance their careers in this dynamic era.

Giulia R. Marino, Esq.

Denisse S. Mira, Esq.
1.0 CLE Credits
(1.0 Professional Practice)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

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

Mixer Co-Hosted By NYACP & WWBA (Westchester Chapter)
2025-02-06 17:30 - 19:30
Mixer Co-Hosted By NYACP & WWBA

2025 Author Visit: A Conversation with Professor Heidi K. Brown (Capital District Chapter)
2025-02-06 17:30 - 19:00
2025 Author Visit: A Conversation with
Professor Heidi K. Brown

Thursday, February 6, 2025
5:30 p.m.
(reception and book signing to follow)
Albany Law School – DAMC
80 New Scotland Ave. Albany, NY 12208

Join us for a presentation by Professor Heidi K. Brown, Associate Dean for Upper Level Writing at New York Law School, followed by a meet and greet reception. Her talk will focus on her new book, The Flourishing Lawyer: A Multi-Dimensional Approach to Performance and Well-Being, which discusses wellness and mental health in the legal profession.
Books are available to purchase through the registration form and a book signing will follow the lecture.

Register Here!

CLE- Credit Type: Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection (Ethics)
2025-02-06 12:00 - 13:00
February 6, 2025 | 12pm – 1pm

Credit Type: Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection (Ethics)
$20 per participant |1 CLE credit

This is a hybrid CLE with an online option.
Physical location: Albany Law School, Room 425 (Matthew Bender Classroom)

Light refreshments and lunch will be served.

Register above or at: https://albanycountybar.org/?pg=events

CLE- Ethics Update 2025: Hot Topics in Ethics and Professionalism
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Name of event: CLE Program – Ethics Update 2025: Hot Topics in Ethics and Professionalism
Description of event: Using issues ripped from the headlines in the areas of ethics and professionalism, the discussion will present an overview of the relevant NY Rules of Conduct, case precedent and/or bar association options.
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: Legal Aid Society of Westchester, 150 Grand Street, White Plains, New York 10601
Cost of event: $40
Registration link: https://wwbany.org/event-5785241

Galentine's Day Sip and Shop (Western New York Chapter)
2025-02-05 17:00 - 19:30
RSVP by January 31, 2025
contact@wbasnywny.org

Farewell Event for Trini E. Ross (Western New York Chapter)
2025-02-05 17:00 - 18:00

African Americans and Labor: Soundtrack of the Labor Movement (Queens Chapter)
2025-02-05 12:30 - 14:00

NYC Amicus Certus Event (Del-Chen-O Chapter)
2025-02-04 18:00 - 20:00

Mentoring Circle Kick-Off Event (New York Chapter)
2025-02-04 17:30 - 18:30
Mentoring Circle Kick-Off Event
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 5:30 PM ET, on Zoom
To join, email mentoring@nywba.org

Working Parents Committee Meeting (Western New York Chapter)
2025-02-04 12:00 - 13:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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