Archives for December 2023

New York, NY, Monday December 18, 2024 – As an organization committed to advancing the status of women in society at large and holding United Nations NGO status with the U.N.’s Department of Public Information, and Special Consultative status in association with the U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) condemns the rape ... Read More

Position Statement A.6698 (Weinstein)/S.6636 (Hoylman-Sigal) Support New York, NY – December 18, 2023 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) supports A.6698/S.6636, which would amend the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, (EPTL) Section 5-4.3 to increase the categories of individuals whose death entitles their next-of-kin damages in wrongful death actions.  More ... Read More

(New York, NY, Monday, December 4, 2023) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) expresses its deepest condolences and joins the nation in mourning the passing of the trailblazing and esteemed Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Justice O’Connor’s profound impact on the legal profession and her ... Read More

(New York, NY, Monday, December 4, 2023) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) has adopted its Legislative Priorities for the 2024 Legislative Session. Our list of priorities includes important issues identified during past legislative sessions and that align with WBASNY’s mission statement. Our priorities will serve as a roadmap for the year ahead but will by no means ... Read More