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Judicial Reception (Orange and Sullivan Chapter)
2025-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Lunch at the Bar (Central New York Chapter)
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00

CLE- Grief and Gavel: Navigating Personal Loss as a Legal Professional
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00
WBASNY Wellness Committee
presents
Grief and Gavel: Navigating Personal Loss as a Legal Professional
November 12, 2025
1:00 – 2:00 pm

Tracey Brant
Tracey Brant is a certified coach and professional Ombuds with deep experience guiding individuals through transition, conflict, and healing. She has worked closely with the Grief Recovery Institute and maintains a longstanding, personal passion for the ways loss shapes our lives. Her philosophy—“Loss is always in the room. Grief waits to be invited.” —frames her approach to both coaching and Ombuds work. In her presentation, Grief and Gavel: Navigating Personal Loss as a Legal Professional, she weaves together loss and “grief-relief-recovery-resilience” to open a space for conversation. Tracey’s commitment for this time is to help legal professionals understand, honor, and move through life and loss with integrity and resilience.
Kimberly Duguay, Esq. / Lisa M. Licata, Esq.
Co-Chairs, WBASNY Wellness Committee
REGISTER HERE

Key Consideration in Handling 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 Action in both State and Federal Court (Capital District Chapter)
2025-11-12 15:00 - 16:00
November 12 at 3:00 p.m. – Key Consideration in Handling 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 Action in both State and Federal Court
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CLE- Developing Leadership: Women Leaders in the Legal Profession
2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:30
WBASNY Leadership Committee and Albany Law School’s Women’s Leadership Initiative present

Developing Leadership: Women Leaders in the Legal Profession

Inspiring Perspectives of Women Judges and
Attorneys about the Path to Leadership, What it Means to be a Leader, and the Impact of Leadership

November 12, 2025

5:30 – 7:30 pm
(followed by light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments)

Albany Law School
80 New Scotland Avenue, Room 200
Albany, NY 12208

Sponsored by:

This program will address the ethical standards and obligations of lawyers in supervisory and other leadership roles, and the positive impact that leadership positions can have on law students and attorneys of all ages. The program will also include a candid discussion of each of the panelists’ path to their leadership position and the profound influence that various mentors, legal positions and bar associations have had on their careers.

Moderator: Andreanna Diliberto, Esq., Chair, WBASNY Leadership Committee

Panelists: Hon. Leslie Stein (retired Court of Appeals Judge), Hon. Lisa Fisher (Third Department Appellate Judge), Hon. Linda Blom Johnson (Rensselaer City Court Judge), Rebekah Nellis Kennedy, Esq. (WBASNY President-Elect), and Amanda Rieben, Esq. (WBASNY Vice-President)

1.0 CLE Credits
(1.0 Ethics and Professionalism)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

Cost:
Free to Members, Law Students and
Albany Law School Faculty
Non-Members – $30
Registration deadline – November 10th
WBASNY CLE Program – Leadership – Intellistack
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- From Remembrance to Action: Building Trans-Affirming Courts
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:30
From Remembrance to Action: Building Trans-Affirming Courts
Date & Time
Nov 13, 2025 12:15 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Description
Join us for a conversation on the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse people in the New York State court system. Together, we will explore: * Transgender Day of Remembrance and the courts: ensuring safety, dignity, and visibility. * Navigating the system: name/gender marker changes, privacy, and recent reforms. * Workplace inclusion: challenges, best practices, and affirming policies. * Community partnerships: supporting trans individuals through Legal Aid and advocacy groups. * Practical guidance: creating affirming environments for staff and judges. * Addressing discrimination: supporting LGBTQIA+ colleagues and promoting equity.

CLE- Lawyers and Gatekeepers: Attorney AML Responsibilities
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00
Lawyers at Gatekeepers: Attorney AML Responsibilities

November 13 2025

1:00 – 2:00 pm

In today’s financial climate, lawyers may have additional due diligence requirements under unexpected regulations such as the bank secrecy act. The program will overview a number of such situations and provide practical understanding and actionable procedures to reduce professional risk.

Vivian Rivera Drohan, Esq.
1.0 CLE Credits
(1.0 Professional Practice)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40
Webinar Registration – Zoom

CLE- Pelvic Health Across the Lifespan: What Every Woman Should Know
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00
Register Here

Native American Heritage Month (Central New York Chapter)
2025-11-14 10:00 - 14:00
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Lunch with Hon. Chambers (Brooklyn Chapter)
2025-11-17 13:00 - 14:00

CLE- Top Tips for Guardians
2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:00
November 18, 2025 1:00 pm
Top Tips for Guardians | CLE Program
Sponsored by the Guardianship Diversity Initiative and the NYWBA
Virtual
https://www.nywba.org/events/top-tips-for-guardians-cle-program/1763488800/

Celebrating Attorney Emeritus Volunteers and Host Organizations (Capital District Chapter)
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:00

Voices for Justice: Perspectives from Formerly Incarcerated Law Students and they Juvenile and Criminal Justice System
2025-11-19 08:00 - 17:00

CLE- Family Court E-Filing Training
2025-11-19 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

Incoming Hadassah Suffolk President Heidi Sorkin Installation (Suffolk Chapter)
2025-11-19 10:30 - 11:30

National Adoption Day with stories, smiles and steps forward (Orange and Sullivan Chapters)
2025-11-21 14:00 - 16:00

National Adoption Day Celebration (Orange and Sullivan Chapters)
2025-11-21 15:00 - 17:00

Board of Directors Meeting (WBASNY)
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00
Board of Directors Meeting
Albany Law School
Albany, NY

NYWBA Animal Law Committee Meeting
2025-12-01 01:00 - 14:00
December 1, 2025 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NYWBA Animal Law Committee Meeting
Zoom link will be circulated amongst the committee members in advance of the meeting.
If you have questions, please contact animallaw@nywba.org
Virtual
https://www.nywba.org/events/nywba-animal-law-committee-meeting/1764612000/

Holiday Celebration (Brooklyn Chapter)
2025-12-01 17:30 - 20:00

Judge Lisa M. Smith Book Club (Westchester Chapter)
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00

CLE- Revictimizing the Victim: The Child Sex Crimes Victims Protection Act
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00
Sex Trafficking Committee presents

Revictimizing the Victim: The Child Sex Crimes Victims Protection Act

December 1, 2025

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Survivors of human trafficking in New York and across the United States are too often criminalized for actions directly tied to their victimization. Cases such as those of Sara Kruzan, Pieper Lewis, Chrystul Kizer and Cyntoia Brown illustrate this recurring problem: child sex trafficking survivors receiving severe sentences for actions taken against their abusers. This 90-minute CLE will provide critical legal and contextual grounding for understanding why reform is necessary. The discussion will focus on proposed statutory reforms – most notably the Child Sex Crime Victims Protection Act – as well as additional legislative initiatives in New York State aimed at ensuring trafficking survivors are treated as victims rather than offenders, and at preventing trafficking through more effective protections.

Hon. Fernando Camacho

Ross Kramer, Esq.

Sara Kruzan

Yasmin Vafa

1.0 CLE Credits
(1.0 Professional Practice)
(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- A Crash Course in the CPLR
2025-12-01 18:30 - 20:30
Monday, December 1, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Name of event: A Crash Course in the CPLR CLE
Description of event: This session will review the structure of the CPLR, with a special focus on pleadings, motion practice, and their practical use and application in the courtroom. Additionally, this session will also include a research segment that will help you find the relevant rules and filing documents for your case.
How will the event be held: Virtual
Registration link: https://qcwba.org/cle-a-crash-course-in-the-cplr/

Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee Holiday Drinks (New York Chapter)
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Name of event: Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee Holiday Drinks
How will the event be held: In Person
Location of event: The King Cole, 2 East 55th Street, New York NY
Registration email: ssf@nywba.org

Annual Judicial Gala (Staten Island Chapter)
2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:00
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Name of event: Annual Judicial Gala
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: Grand Oaks Country Club, 200 Huguenot Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
Registration email: SIWBAboardofdirectors@gmail.com

Champions for Children Gala (New York Chapter)
2025-12-03 12:00 - 15:30
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Name of event: Champions for Children Gala
How will the event be held: In Person
Location of event: Bryant Park Grill, 25 West 40th Street, New York NY

Hanukkah Holiday Basket Assembly at the Brighton Food Cupboard (Rochester Chapter)
2025-12-03 14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Name of event: Hanukkah Holiday Basket Assembly at the Brighton Food Cupboard
Description of event: Join GRAWA in spreading holiday warmth and cheer! In partnership with the Women’s Philanthropy Group at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, we’re coming together to assemble Hanukkah holiday baskets for families in need. This special volunteer opportunity is a wonderful way to give back to our community and celebrate the spirit of the season. Spots are limited — only 10 volunteers can participate. Afterward, keep the celebration going and connect with colleagues at the MCBA Bench & Bar Holiday Party! We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful afternoon of service and celebration.
How will the event be held: In-Person
Location of event: Brighton Food Cupboard, Door A (Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618

2025 Holiday Party (Western New York Chapter)
2025-12-03 17:30 - 20:00
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Name of event: 2025 Holiday Party
How will the event be held: In-Person
Cost of event: Members-$30/Non Members-$40
Location of event: Wine on Hertel, 1370 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
Registration link: https://www.wbasnywny.org/event-registrations/p/tickets-holiday-party

CLE- AI in our Schools: Codes, Conduct, Consequences and Cutting Edge Issues
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:30
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Puerto Rican Heritage Month – History of Puerto Rican Lawyers and Judges in New York Lunchtime Program (New York Chapter)
2025-12-04 12:30 - 14:30
December 4, 2025 12:45 pm – 2:15 pm
New York City
Puerto Rican Heritage Month – History of Puerto Rican Lawyers and Judges in New York Lunchtime Program
Celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage
In-Person
Supreme Court Room 300, 60 Centre Street, NYC
https://www.nywba.org/events/puerto-rican-heritage-month-history-of-puerto-rican-lawyers-and-judges-in-new-york/1764870300/
