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Legal Issues Affecting Breast Cancer Patients
2020-10-07 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
JALBCA

CLE - Hope is Not a Strategy
2020-10-07 12:00 - 13:00
WBASNY Immigration Committee

Film Screening - Decade of Fire
2020-10-06 18:00 - 20:00
Bronx Chapter
THE LATINO JUDGES ASSOCIATION
and
THE BRONX WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION
invite you to join us for our virtual
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
commemorating this year’s theme: “Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace Your Future”
FILM SCREENING – “DECADE OF FIRE”
followed by a
Q & A with Film Producer and Director Vivian Vasquez-Irizarry
“Decade of Fire” chronicles the community’s struggle during the years that the South Bronx burned. After the screening, we will be joined for an open dialogue with one of the film’s producers and directors, Vivian Vasquez-Irizarry.
Please join us for what promises to be an enlightening experience and conversation!
RSVP by emailing bxwomensbar@gmail.com

Meet the Candidates
2020-10-06 17:30 - 19:00
Orange-Sullivan
Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Day Camp Pavilion

Cardio Sculpt
2020-10-05 17:30 - 18:30
Orange-Sullivan Chapter
Thomas Bull Memorial Park, by Sally’s Dream Playground

Register to Vote
2020-10-05 10:00 - 14:00
Brooklyn Chapter

CLE - Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls
2020-10-02 13:00 - 14:30

Now I'm a Teacher Too: Kids and COVID-19
2020-10-02 12:00 - 14:00
Rochester Chapter

Trauma-Informed and Compassionate Representation in DV Matters
2020-10-01 17:30 - 20:30
Suffolk Chapter

Sweet Success Reception
2020-10-01 17:30 - 18:30

Zoom Meeting with Honorable Shahabuddeen (Shah) A. Ally
2020-10-01 13:00 - 14:00
New York Chapter
NYWBA Civil Courts Committee
invites you to Zoom with a Judge featuring:
Honorable Shahabuddeen (Shah) A. Ally
Supervising Judge, New York City Civil Court, New York County
RSVP – civilcourtschairs@nywba.org

Fourth World Conference on Women
2020-10-01 09:00 - 19:00
The year 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995), which remains the most visionary and comprehensive roadmap for advancing women’s rights globally. This year also marks a five-year milestone towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and the reaffirmation of gender equality as inextricably linked to achieving sustainable development for all by 2030.
Twenty-five years after the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action, some progress toward gender equality has been made. Over the past decade, 131 countries have passed laws to support women’s equality, including to increase access to health care and good quality education, and to promote women’s political participation and representation; more countries have reached gender parity in educational enrolment; and fewer women are dying in childbirth.
Yet, progress has been too slow. Not a single country has achieved gender equality. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored society’s reliance on women both on the front lines of the response, and at home, while the pandemic’s impact is putting at risk the hard-won gains for women’s rights. Women and girls are facing disproportionate impacts with far-reaching consequences across every sphere, from health to the economy, security to social protection.
Due to the pandemic, it is estimated that in 2021, 47 million women and girls will be pushed into extreme poverty, bringing the total to 435 million. By 2021, for every 100 men aged 25 to 34 living in extreme poverty, there will be 118 women, a gap that is expected to increase to 121 women per 100 men by 2030.
WHAT: On 1 October 2020, under the theme, “Accelerating the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls,” the UN General Assembly will convene a High-Level meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. The High-Level meeting is an opportunity for Member States to demonstrate the political will and leadership to ensure the full, effective and accelerated implementation of the Platform for Action. Towards this end, world leaders are invited to present concrete actions and commitments. The meeting will consist of an opening segment, a plenary, and a closing segment.
WHEN: 1 October 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EDT
Opening segment
09:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (ET)

Volkan Bozkir, President of the General Assembly at its 75th session;
António Guterres, UN Secretary-General;
Representative of China, host country of the Fourth World Conference on Women;
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Executive Director;
Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director;
Hilary Gbedemah, Chair of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women;
Elizabeth Broderick, Chair of the Working Group of the Human Rights Council on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice;
Dubravka Šimonovic, Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights Council on violence against women, its causes and consequences;
Sascha Gabizon, civil society representative;
Ixchel Adolfo, young woman leader.

Plenary segment
10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (EDT)
Heads of State and Government and other leaders will present concrete actions and commitments to accelerate the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by 2030, including in support of the role of civil society organizations and youth.
The list of speakers can be found here.
Closing segment
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EDT)
Concluding remarks by Volkan Bozkir, President of the UN General Assembly
WHERE: The High-Level meeting will be webcast live on UN Web TV

For more information, editorial content and assets, visit:
UNGA: https://www.un.org/pga/75/event/high-level-meeting-on-the-twenty-fifth-anniversary-of-the-fourth-world-conference-on-women/
UN Women: www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/general-assembly
The high-level meeting of the General Assembly will take place in the context of the Generation Equality campaign. The Generation Equality Forum, originally scheduled to be held in Mexico City and in Paris in 2020, is now postponed to next year and is being adapted and strengthened to respond to the current context.
Join the conversation: Follow @UN_PGA and @UN_Women on Twitter and share your messages using the hashtag #GenerationEquality

Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past, Embrace Your Future
2020-09-30 18:00 - 19:00
Brooklyn Chapter

Register here

Annual Membership Event
2020-09-30 17:30 - 20:00

Bridging the Working Women Retirement Income Gap
2020-09-30 13:00 - 14:00
New York Chapter
Presenters James Licata and Rachelle Gayer are both licensed Financial Planners with Prudential Advisors. They will guide members through the differences between women’s finances and those of their male counterparts, and provide strategies to help women meet their financial goals.
Click here for more info and to RSVP.

How to Hire - and Retain - Diverse Lawyers
2020-09-29 18:00 - 19:00
Western New York
The UB Law Alumni Association in conjunction with the Bar Association of Erie County, the WNY Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association of New York, and the Minority Bar Association of WNY invite you to a virtual presentation:
HOW TO HIRE – AND RETAIN – DIVERSE LAWYERS
Featuring
Paulette Brown, the first woman of color to serve as President of the American Bar Association (2015-2016)
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (EDT)
Q&A to follow
Register here to receive your Zoom invitation
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Brown is Senior Partner and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Locke Lord LLP. She was formerly the president of the National Bar Association.
A member of the labor & employment practice group of Locke Lord, she has held a number of positions, including in-house counsel to several Fortune 500 companies and as a Municipal Court Judge in New Jersey.
For the past 30 years, Brown has engaged in the private practice of law, focusing on all facets of labor and employment and commercial litigation. She has defended employers in cases involving discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual harassment, disability, race and national origin.
Among many articles and studies, she recently co-authored the 2020 American Bar Association (ABA) study “Left Out and Left Behind: The Hurdles, Hassles, and Heartaches of Achieving Long-Term Legal Careers for Women of Color.” The study highlights specific challenges unique to the long-term legal careers of women of color because the layer of race compounds gender bias.
Her numerous accolades include recognition by The National Law Journal as one of “The 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America.” She has been listed as a Super Lawyer since its inception, and as one of the top 50 women lawyers and one of the top 100 lawyers. She has also repeatedly been named by US News as one of The Best Lawyers in America.
Brown was educated in Baltimore, where she attended segregated schools. She earned a B.A. from Howard University and a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law.

Family Friendly Apple Picking
2020-09-27 08:00 - 17:00
Orange-Sullivan Chapter
Details TBD

Board of Directors Meeting
2020-09-26 10:00 - 15:00
WBASNY

Cheers for a Cause
2020-09-24 18:30 - 19:30
Central New York Chapter

Annual Membership Reception
2020-09-24 18:00 - 19:30
New York Chapter
The New York Women’s Bar Association
invites you to the
2020 Annual Membership Reception
Meet the NYWBA Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, members and prospective members.
Join colleagues and friends, network, and discover the many benefits of NYWBA membership, including:

Free NYWBA CLE courses
Committees to enhance your knowledge of substantive areas of the law and help address important legal and social issues
Legislative and legal efforts to promote the fair and equal administration of justice and to help fight against attempts to compromise the rights of women and for equality for all persons under the law
Fun social and networking events

All registrants will receive a complimentary cloth face mask by mail.

After an introduction by NYWBA President Amanda B. Norejko, we will breakout into two special sessions (for 30 minutes each) to learn more about NYWBA Committees, as well as the New York Women’s Bar Association Foundation.
Choose from the following Breakout Rooms:
Session I – Breakout Rooms

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Children’s Rights
Civil Courts
Criminal Law
Domestic Violence
Elder Law
Employment & Equal Opportunity for Women
Federal Practice
Immigration
Working Parents

Session II – Breakout Rooms

Advance the Status of Women
Human Trafficking
International Women’s Rights
LGBT
Litigation
Matrimonial & Family Law
Reproductive Rights and Women’s Health
Solo & Small Practice
Students & New Lawyers
Trusts & Estates

Place
Via Zoom Conference. Link will be emailed 24 hours before the event.
Please make sure you enter your email address correctly.

Cost
Free

Info
Email ed@nywba.org

RSVP
RSVP by September 23 using the form below.

White Fragility: A Frank Discussion
2020-09-24 17:00 - 18:30
Western New York Chapter

Register

CLE - To Fix and Determine: Legal Fees
2020-09-24 13:00 - 14:00
Staten Island Chapter

Annual Golf Outing
2020-09-24 12:30 - 18:00 | Winding Hills Golf Course, 1847 NY-17K, Montgomery, NY, 12549, United States
Orange-Sullivan Chapter
2020 WBAOSC Annual Golf Outing

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Winding Hills Golf Course
Montgomery, NY

12:30 p.m. – Registration and Lunch
1:30 p.m. – Shotgun Start Scramble Format or
1 hour Instruction with Judge Onofry and Judge Krahulik followed by 9 holes
4:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception

Lunch, golf (18 holes or 1 hour instruction w/ 9 holes), golf cart, swag item,
beverage cart, two hour cocktail reception with open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres

$150.00/single or $500/foursome before August 31, 2020
or
Cocktail Reception Only
$50.00

Sponsorship Opportunities Available – Deadline August 31, 2020

For more information, registration form, and sponsorship opportunities,
click here.

Annual Members Reception
2020-09-23 18:30 - 19:30
Queens Chapter

CLE - What Every Attorney Should Know About Trusts and Asset Protection
2020-09-23 17:00 - 19:00
Orange-Sullivan Chapter
Free 2-credit CLE:
What Every Attorney Should Know
About Trusts and Asset Protection
By Deborah Estis, Esq. & Austin Dubois, Esq.
Thomas Bull Memorial Park, by Sally’s Dream Playground

Women, Wealth and Well-Being
2020-09-23 16:00 - 17:00
New York Chapter
NYWBA is proud to present a Financial Fitness Webinars
The NYWBA recognizes the serious economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our members. Women have suffered a proportionally greater impact on their finances, with women accounting for 55% of the 20.5 million workers who became unemployed in April, compared to a 13% unemployment rate for men. Women face a wage gap, are more likely to interrupt their careers to care for children and aging or sick relatives, and experience many additional challenges when saving for retirement. Studies have shown that women continue to fall behind in their financial confidence and education. This year, the NYWBA will host a series of webinars aimed at empowering our members with the knowledge to help them achieve financial fitness.
Women, Wealth and Well-Being
Hosted by Michael Salmon & Chris Vazquez
A timely discussion for women seeking wealth and well-being. Leading the webinar will be Jennifer Taboada. She will provide an overview of key steps to consider regardless of where you are in your life journey. Our goal is to help you get organized, get invested and move you closer to achieving your goals.
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23, 2020, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Click here for more info and to RSVP.

SheCAN! Speaker Series - Everyday a Step Forward
2020-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
Western New York Chapter

CLE - Cultural Humility and Competence - Serving Your Clients Better by Anticipating Diversity
2020-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
Del-Chen-O Chapter

Forming a Non-Profit Organization, and Obligations of Attorneys on Non-Profit Boards - Part Two
2020-09-22 12:00 - 13:00

Family Friendly Hike
2020-09-20 10:00 - 12:00
Orange-Sullivan Chapter
Winding Waters Trail, Pine Island, NY
