(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
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- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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
WBASNY Expresses Dismay with U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision Overturning Affirmative Action in College Admissions
New York, NY, Tuesday, July 3, 2023 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) strongly expresses its dismay over the U.S. Supreme Court’s joint decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, which struck down affirmative action as a consideration in ... Read More
WBASNY Congratulates Honorable Deborah H. Karalunas on Her Appointment as Administrative Judge for the Fifth Judicial District
New York, NY, Friday, June 30, 2023 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) proudly congratulates the Honorable Deborah H. Karalunas on her appointment as the Administrative Judge for the Fifth Judicial District. With this appointment, Judge Karalunas becomes the first female Administrative Judge for the Fifth Judicial District, marking a significant milestone in the ... Read More
WBASNY Supports Proposed Legislation That Would Provide Aftercare for Those Who Suffer From Pregnancy Loss
New York, NY, Friday, June 2, 2023 – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) supports the passage of A.1594 (Rosenthal) which would amend both Public Health Law and Mental Hygiene Law to provide additional aftercare support for individuals who have suffered a pregnancy loss. Specifically, this legislation would require the department of Health and Mental Hygiene to create a ... Read More