(New York, NY, Thursday, August 31, 2021) – The New York State Unified Court System is seeking comment regarding expansion of mandatory e-filing in the New York City Civil Court to include actions brought by a provider of health services specified in Insurance Law Sec. 5102(a)(1) against an insurer for failure to comply with Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Superintendent pursuant to ... Read More
WBASNY Applauds Recent Appointments of Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford, Georgia Pestana, Esq., & Hon. Carolyn Walker-Diallo
(New York, NY, Thursday, August 19, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) applauds the recent appointments of the Honorable Elizabeth A. Wolford, Georgia Pestana, and the Honorable Carolyn Walker-Diallo and congratulates them. The Honorable Elizabeth A. Wolford was named Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. Chief ... Read More
WBASNY Congratulates Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul
(New York, NY, Friday, August 13, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) congratulates Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul on becoming New York State’s 57th Governor and New York State’s first female Governor. We also recognize Andrea Stewart-Cousins as the first female and first African-American Senate Majority Leader. It is a historic moment for New York and for ... Read More
Commission on Judicial Nomination is Seeking Recommendations and Applications for Associate Judge of the State ‘s Highest Court
(New York, NY, Tuesday, July 27, 2021) – The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination (“the Commission”) today announced that it is seeking recommendations and applications of persons who may be qualified to serve as an Associate Judge of the State’s highest Court, the Court of Appeals of the State of New York. On January 1, 2022, a vacancy will exist on the Court due to Associate Judge ... Read More
Public Comment on Recertification of Justices
The Administrative Board of the Courts of the New York State Unified Court System is currently seeking comment from those in a position to evaluate the performance of Justices or Retired Justices of the Supreme Court who are seeking certification or recertification pursuant to N.Y. Const. Art VI, § 25(b) and Judiciary Law § 115. All comments will be shared with members of the Administrative ... Read More
Join Directory of Neutrals from Underrepresented Communities
The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee are committed to increasing the selection of ADR professionals from historically underrepresented communities. To promote this goal, we have collaborated with other affinity bar associations in an effort to compile a directory of association members who are ADR professionals and ... Read More