New York, NY, Thursday, January 29, 2026 – WBASNY is deeply troubled by the recent events in Minneapolis and cities around the country. Actions taken during ICE protests have raised serious concerns about the fair and equal administration of justice. Among the core values that WBASNY holds dear are our collective beliefs in justice for all, due process, human dignity, civil rights and liberties. ... Read More
Archives for January 2026
WBASNY Supports Passage of Medical Aid in Dying Act, Championing Individual Choice and Autonomy
New York, NY, Friday, January 23, 2026 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”), extends deep gratitude to Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, former Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and all members of the New York State Legislature for their dedication and support of A.136/S.138, the Medical Aid in Dying Act, and looks forward to Governor Hochul’s signature. WBASNY has advocated ... Read More
WBASNY Congratulates Judicial Appointments
New York, NY, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”), congratulates the following members on their respective judicial appointments. Justice Lisa Ottley, as an Additional Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Second Department. Hon. Lisa S. Ottley was appointed in 2023 as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Term of the ... Read More
WBASNY Applauds Several Proposals in Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Address
New York, NY, Monday, January 19, 2026 –The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) was pleased to learn about a number of the proposals outlined in Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Address. As an organization, WBASNY has a long and honored role in advocating for the betterment of all women and children throughout New York. Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State ... Read More
Legislation Supported by WBASNY Signed Into Law
New York, NY, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – As the New York State 2026 Legislative Session begins, the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) thanks the Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul for their leadership in passing and signing into law important legislation that WBASNY supports. The legislation A.1502 (Rosenthal)/S.1548 (Fernandez) amends the General Business Law to ... Read More