(New York, NY, Wednesday, November 26, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY“) has adopted the following Legislative Priorities for 2021- 2022: Legislation related to Collateral Consequences of COVID 19, including but not limited to gender, health, housing and labor New York State Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Human Trafficking Reproductive Rights Access ... 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 Releases Ratings for Vacancy on the New York Court of Appeals
(New York, NY, Wednesday, November 10, 2021) – Dawn Reid-Green, 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 Associate Justice seat on the New York State Court of Appeals vacated by the Hon. Eugene M. Fahey. WBASNY’s Judiciary/Courts ... Read More
WBASNY Thanks Governor Kathy Hochul for Reappointing Hon. Ellen Gesmer, Hon. David Friedman, Hon. Sheri S. Roman, and Hon. Joseph J. Maltese to the Appellate Division
(New York, NY, Wednesday, October 27, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) thanks Governor Kathy Hochul for reappointing Hon. Ellen Gesmer and Hon. David Friedman to the Appellate Division, First Department; and Hon. Sheri S. Roman and Hon. Joseph J. Maltese to the Appellate Division, Second Department. The Justices were among forty-six (46) Judges over age ... Read More
WBASNY Celebrates the Dedication of the Betty Weinberg Ellerin Children’s Center
(New York, NY, Monday, October 25, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) is proud that its founding member and director will be honored when the Children’s Center, located at 111 Centre Street Courthouse, is named after her on October 26, 2021. The Betty Weinberg Ellerin Children’s Center will provide parents and caregivers appearing in the New York City ... Read More
WBASNY Congratulates Hon. Deborah A. Kaplan on Her Appointment as Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the New York City Courts
(New York, NY, Thursday, October 7, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) congratulates WBASNY Past President, the Honorable Deborah A. Kaplan, on being appointed as Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the New York City Courts. In her new position, Judge Kaplan will oversee the day-to-day operations and management of the trial courts of the five boroughs of New ... Read More
WBASNY Commends the End of Childhood Marriage in the State of New York
(New York, NY, Wednesday, September 8, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) is committed to protecting and advancing the rights of women and children. WBASNY supports all initiatives, both locally and internationally that protect the sanctity of childhood and seek to end childhood marriage. WBASNY commends Senator Julia Salazar, Assemblyman Phil Ramos and all ... Read More