(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
WBASNY News
Women belong in all places where decision are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception.
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WBASNY Announces Its Legislative Priorities
(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
WBASNY Urges the U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Fifth Circuit Decision in U.S. v Rahimi
(New York, NY, Wednesday, November 10, 2023) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) urges the United States Supreme Court’s reversal of the recent decision by the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the U.S. v. Rahimi case. Oral arguments, presented on November 7, 2023, have far-reaching implications as they center around the critical issue of individuals ... Read More
WBASNY Denounces Hamas’ Recent Terrorist Attacks
(New York, NY, Wednesday, October 18, 2023) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, (“WBASNY”) denounces Hamas’ recent terrorist attacks. October 7, 2023, will forever be regarded as the day that Hamas terrorists, with unleashed savagery launched a premeditated attack against several boarder communities in Israel that many regard as being unprecedented in magnitude. From that day ... Read More
WBASNY Applauds Governor Hochul’s Recent Ten Appointments to the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division
(New York, NY, Monday, July 31, 2023) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for her recent ten appointments to the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division. WBASNY commends the Governor for her commitment to diversifying and strengthening the judiciary, and for recognizing the importance of appointing ... Read More
WBASNY Reaffirms its Continuing Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Employment and Hiring Practices
(New York, NY, Friday, July 28, 2023) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) reaffirms its steadfast commitment to promoting equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) in all aspects of employment and hiring practices. The recent joint decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina ... Read More