(New York, NY, Wednesday, February 10, 2021) The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) applauds Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature for repealing Penal Law 240.37, an outdated law related to loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution. WBASNY appreciates the work of the sponsors, Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Amy Paulin, as well as ... Read More
WBASNY Opposes Decision to Reject Applications for Certification of 46 Supreme Court Justices
(New York, NY, Monday, November 23, 2020 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) is committed to “the fair and equal administration of justice,” as articulated in our 40-year-old mission. WBASNY opposes the decision of the administrative board of judges to reject the applications for certification of 46 Supreme Court justices, because the loss of these experienced justices ... Read More
WBASNY Congratulates Judge Deborah A. Kaplan for Appointment as NYS Justice Task Force Co-Chair
(New York, NY, Friday 15, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) congratulates the Hon. Deborah A. Kaplan on being appointed Co-Chair of the New York State Justice Task Force. Judge Kaplan is a past president of WBASNY, and since 2018, she has served as Administrative Judge of New York County Supreme Court’s Civil Term, overseeing one of the busiest courts in the ... Read More
WBASNY Applauds Governor for Domestic Violence Initiatives in State of the State Address
(New York, NY, January 12, 2021) – The members of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) applauds Governor Andrew Cuomo’s attention to combatting domestic and gender-based violence. The State of the State message delivered by Governor Cuomo on January 11, 2021 includes a series of initiatives that he will advance to address these troubling issues. During the COVID-19 ... Read More
WBASNY Denounces Attack on Capitol and Urges Accountability and Smooth Transition to Power for Biden and Harris
(New York, NY, January 8, 2021) – The members of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) are stunned and saddened by the shameful and reckless attack on our nation’s Capitol on January 6, 2021. We condemn attempts to subvert the rule of law and the will of the people by incitement to or participation in an insurrection to undermine the foundations of our ... Read More
WBASNY Resolves to Honor Justice Ginsburg’s Legacy by Advancing Her Values
(New York, NY, Friday, September 18, 2020) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) is devasted by the news of the passing of the Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87. But we are not defeated. The news about our Esteemed Supreme Court Justice and Beloved Champion of Women’s Rights and Equality and Justice for All comes at the most difficult and inopportune time. We ... Read More