(New York, NY, Wednesday, January, 26, 2023) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) commends the Legislature on the second passage of the New York State Equal Rights Amendment (“ERA”), A.1283/S.108-A, sponsored by Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright and Senator Liz Krueger. WBASNY has unwaveringly supported adding further protections for sex, sexual orientation, and ... 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 Congratulates Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford for being chosen as the recipient of the 2022 Ruth G. Schapiro Memorial Award
New York, NY, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) is proud to announce that its nominee and member, the Hon. Elizabeth Wolford, Chief Judge, Western District of New York has been chosen as the recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s (“NYSBA”) 2022 Ruth G. Schapiro Memorial Award! WBASNY extends a hearty congratulations to Judge ... Read More
WBASNY Releases Ratings for Vacancy of the Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals and the State of New York
(New York, NY, Friday, December 7, 2022) – Deborah G. Rosenthal, President of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”), released WBASNY’s ratings of the seven candidates nominated by the New York State Commission on Judicial Nominations to fill the vacancy of Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals and the State of New York created by the resignation of the Hon. ... Read More
Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York Announces Legislative Priorities
(New York, NY, Friday, December 2, 2022) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) announces the following legislative priorities for the 2022-2023 year: Increasing the Hourly Rate of Assigned Counsel: WBASNY’s commitment to the fair and equal administration of justice includes increasing the long overdue wage increase to assigned counsel, who frequently represent ... Read More
WBSANY Statement Congratulating Governor Kathy Hochul on Her Historic Victory
(New York, NY, Tuesday, November 15, 2022) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) congratulates Governor Kathy Hochul on her election to a full four-year term and for making history in being the first woman elected to become New York’s Governor. In her first year in office, Governor Hochul has been a leader on issues important to WBASNY’s membership including aiding ... Read More
President Rosenthal Testifies at the Commission to Reimagine the Future of NY Courts Public Hearing
Commission to Reimagine the Future of NY Courts Public Hearing on Pandemic Practices New York City Bar Association 42 W. 44th Street New York, NY 10036 Hearing Date: October 31, 2022 Testimony by: Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York Presented by: Deborah G. Rosenthal, President Good morning. Thank you for the opportunity to testify before this Commission today. Thank you to the ... Read More