Holiday Party (Queens Chapter)
2025-12-11 17:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Thursday, December 11, 2025 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Name of event: Holiday Party
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: 249 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/HP122025–

CLE-Family Court E-Filing Training
2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:00
WHAT: Family Court E-Filing Training. The Family Courts of the 9th JD will be transitioning to e-Filing for certain cases in Fall 2025. OCA is providing training. NYSCEF Resource Center staff will guide you through the fundamentals of Family Court E-Filing, review court rules and provide helpful tips to file successfully.
WHEN: August 20, September 10, October 22, November 19, December 17, 2025 from 10 am – 12 pm
WHERE: Virtual via Microsoft Teams, pre-registration required HERE
COST: Free, and attorneys can receive 2 free CLE credits

Bar Holiday Reception (Central New York Chapter)
2025-12-17 17:00 - 19:00
Come early for the lighting of the Menorah, join us in celebrating retiring Judge Merrell, and donate to the Diaper Bank and be eligible to win a door prize… REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

A Fireside Chat with Hon. Jeffrey Sunshine J.S.C (New York Chapter)
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:30
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Name of event: A Fireside Chat with Hon. Jeffrey Sunshine J.S.C
Description of event: Join us for an engaging evening with Hon. Jeffrey Sunshine, moderated by Hon. Ariel D. Chesler, JSC and Aimee L. Richter, as we explore new and exciting developments in the courts and the law for the upcoming year. This will be an excellent opportunity to hear firsthand updates from the bench and to ask questions that have been on your mind.
How will the event be held: In Person
Location of event: LACWKRR Offices, 99 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York NY 10016
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3I34kcNSlHWbUudl0i6vV2ms1zNkMYLZtVsKLEKwhUMkMEQ/viewform

Book Club Committee (Western New York Chapter)
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00
Book Club Committee
December 18, 2025
12N – 1:0 PM
The Salty Chef
111 Genesee Street, #103
Buffalo, NY 14203

Holiday Party (Rockland Chapter)
2025-12-18 17:30 - 20:00
RSVP: You can register HERE

Annual Holiday Party (Orange and Sullivan Chapter)
2025-12-19 18:00 - 21:00

Guardianship Open House (New York Chapter)
2026-01-05 11:30 - 14:00
January 5, 2026, 11:30am-2:oopm
Guardianship Open House
All guardianship attorneys who practice in NY County, NY County court examiners, Guardianship Diversity Initiative members, and NYWBA Elder Law Committee members are cordially invited to meet and chat with the NY County Guardianship Bench and Bar!
In-Person
60 Centre Street, Room 540, New York, NY 10007
Guardianship Open House Sponsored by NY Guardianship Judges

Lunch with a Judge (Brooklyn Chapter)
2026-01-07 12:30 - 14:00
RSVP

NYWBA Solo and Small Firm Practice Lunch and Learn: Stop Prosecuting Yourself
2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00
January 8, 2026, 1:00pm
NYWBA Solo and Small Firm Practice Lunch and Learn: Stop Prosecuting Yourself
Stop Prosecuting Yourself: How Women Lawyers in Solo & Small Firm Practice Can Lead, Decide, and Think With More Clarity and Less Self-Judgment.
featuring Renee Pardo, Esq., of Renee Pardo Coaching.
Virtual
NYWBA Solo and Small Firm Practice Lunch and Learn: Stop Prosecuting Yourself

CLE- Immigration Committee Presents a Pro Bono Training Series
2026-01-09 13:00 - 14:00
January 9, 2026 1:00 pm
NYWBA Webinar: Immigration Committee Presents a Pro Bono Training Series | CLE Program
Trauma informed lawyering & our ethical obligations.
Virtual
NYWBA Webinar: Immigration Committee Presents a Pro Bono Training Series | CLE Program

NYWBA Join us for a Phone-A-Thon!
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00
January 12, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
NYWBA Join us for a Phone-A-Thon!
Come together for an evening of purpose, connection, and community impact. We’ll gather in person, enjoy light refreshments, and team up to make renewal calls to members of our organization.
Let’s support our mission, strengthen our membership, and have a great time doing it!
In-Person
805 Third Avenue, Suite 2030, New York, NY
Join us for a Phone-A-Thon!

CLE- Receiving and Living Through the Settelement
2026-01-13 17:30 - 20:30

Officers Zoom Meeting (WBASNY)
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00
Officers Zoom Meeting
Virutal

WBASNY Ladies Who Lunch Hour
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:30
WBASNY Wellness Committee
cordially invites you to the
Ladies Who Lunch Hour
January 14, 2026
1:00 – 2:15 pm
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
Join us to learn about current research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and how to incorporate these recommendations into building a plan for healthy aging.

Thera Blasio
Program Manager
Alzheimer’s Association’s Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter
Thera Blasio joined the Chapter in 2019 following a career working in residential communities including Assisted Living for older adults. Currently, Thera’s role focuses on building relationships and providing education in Monroe County. Her goals are to provide awareness and education to special constituencies such as professional caregivers, employers and working caregivers, and deaf and hard of hearing members of our community.
Kimberly Duguay, Esq. / Lisa M. Licata, Esq.
Co-Chairs, WBASNY Wellness Committee
REGISTER HERE

Book Club (Orange and Sullivan Chapter)
2026-01-14 19:30 - 20:30

Start the Year with Direction Not Resolution Beyond the Business Card (Suffolk Chapter)
2026-01-16 13:00 - 14:00
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86132669858?pwd=[REDACTED]

18th Annual Judicial Reception (Rockland Chapter)
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-01-24 10:00 - 15:00
Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual

Family Fun Day (Orange and Sullivan Chapters)
2026-01-24 15:00 - 17:00

NYWBA Animal Law Committee Meeting
2026-01-26 13:00 - 14:00
January 26, 2026 1:00 pm
NYWBA Animal Law Committee Meeting
Zoom link will be circulated amongst the committee members in advance of the meeting.
Virtual
NYWBA Animal Law Committee Meeting

CLE- Trauma Bonding and Its Impact on the Court System and Families
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
Domestic Violence Committee and the Suffolk and Westchester Chapters present

Trauma Bonding and
Its Impact on the Court
System and Families

January 28, 2026

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Trauma bonding is an emotional attachment that can form in abusive relationships. Research highlights the strong association between trauma bonding, criminal behavior and recidivism. This Program highlights Trauma Bonding’s Impact on families and the legal system.

Robert I. Goldman, Psy.D., J.D.

Hon. Caren Loguercio

Amanda Roberts, Esq.
1.0 CLE Credits
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)
Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
REGISTER HERE
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.​
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.

CLE-Evidence Series
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00

Judiciary Night (Brooklyn Chapter)
2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:30

CLE- Real Cases or Hallucinations? Generative AI in Legal Practice: Insights and Updates
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00

A Chapter Mixer!! (Capital District and Adirondack Chapters)
2026-01-30 18:30 - 19:30
JAN 30th at 6:30 pm:

A Chapter Mixer!!
The Capital District & Adirondack chapters of WBASNY will be co-hosting an event at the Clifton Park Bunker.
Sign ups and more details soon. Please mark your calendars now.

Yoga with Friends (Rockland Chapter)
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00
You are invited to join the Rockland County Women’s Bar Association for an evening focused on unwinding and relaxing on a yoga mat with good friends!
Mats, blocks and supportive props will be provided.
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: District Yoga
13 S. Broadway
Nyack, New York 10960
Cost: $20.00, Light snack and water will be provided; Click HERE to pay
RSVP: By February 2 via this link

NYWBA Elder Law and Disabilities Committee Lunch and Learn
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00
February 10, 2026 1:00 pm
NYWBA Elder Law and Disabilities Committee Lunch and Learn
Bring your questions for City Council Member Crystal Hudson, who in February 2025 introduced a resolution to call upon the State Legislature to introduce and pass legislation to create a statewide public guardianship system.
Virtual
REGISTER HERE

CLE- Evidence Series
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00

NYWBA Solo and Small Firm Practice Lunch and Learn: All Things Real Estate in NY
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00
February 12, 2026 1:00 pm
NYWBA Solo and Small Firm Practice Lunch and Learn: All Things Real Estate in NY
All Things Real Estate in NY
The Speakers will be Leslie Hirsch and Howard Morrell, Esq. from Christie’s International Real Estate in NY
Virtual
NYWBA Solo and Small Firm Committee
https://www.nywba.org/events/nywba-solo-and-small-firm-practice-lunch-and-learn-all-things-real-estate-in-ny/1770919200/
