New York, NY, Thursday, May 28, 2026 –The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) is pleased to announce that its 2026 Convention will take place on May 28, 2026 – May 31, 2026, at the Woodcliff Resort & Spa in Fairport, New York. At the Convention, WBASNY’s 2026-2027 Officers will be installed: President – Rebekah Nellis Kennedy, Esq. (Capital District); ... Read More
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Women belong in all places where decision are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception.
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WBASNY Expresses Dismay at SCOTUS Ruling in Louisiana v. Calais
New York, NY, Friday, May 1, 2026 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) opposes all forms of inequality. On April 29th, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Louisiana v. Calais. In a 6-3 ruling, the Court determined that a Louisiana election map which established a second majority-Black congressional district constituted an unconstitutional racial gerrymander ... Read More
WBASNY Commends Assembly’s Passage of Statewide Supervised Visitation Initiative
New York, NY, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) commends the New York State Assembly in passing A.65-B (Hevesi)/S.9498 (Mayer), legislation establishing a statewide supervised visitation initiative. The need for supervised visitation often arises in the context of family court proceedings and custody and visitation cases that involve ... Read More
WBASNY Congratulates Rachel Chazin Halperin
New York, NY, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) proudly recognizes Rachel Chazin Halperin, Esq., for being honored by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) with the distinguished W. Haywood Burns Award, celebrating her decades of unwavering commitment to civil legal services and access to justice. Named in honor of the renowned civil ... Read More
Hon. E. Danielle Jose-Decker Appointed Administrative Judge of the Third Judicial District
New York, NY, Thursday, March 26, 2026 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) proudly congratulates the Honorable E. Danielle Jose-Decker on her appointment as the Administrative Judge for the Capital Region’s Third Judicial District, encompassing Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster counties. The appointment was announced by Chief ... Read More
The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York Opposes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
New York, NY, Saturday, March 21, 2026 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) opposes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (“SAVE Act”). This Act may result in serious detrimental impacts on participation in the electoral process especially for women, those who have changed their names, the elderly and those who are disabled. The purported goals of the SAVE Act ... Read More