September 21, 2019 The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) calls for federal authorities to immediately end the inhumane and illegal treatment of children and provide access by attorneys, journalists and lawmakers as well as oversight to facilities operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). WBASNY urges Congress to pass a supplemental ... 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 is Proud to See Historic Progress Being Made Toward Social Justice
August 30, 2019 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 is particularly proud the State of New York is witnessing historic progress being made toward social justice, including by the passage of a law by Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday (A.5318/S.2356). This legislation allows ... Read More
WBASNY Celebrates Legislation Enhancing Workplace Harassment Protections
August 16, 2019 As WBASNY advances its mission to ensure women are protected from harassment and sexual assault, we celebrate and thank Governor Cuomo for signing legislation that advances women’s rights and continues to fulfill New York’s obligation to fight for gender equity. The legislation signed this week strengthens protections for victims of sexual harassment in the workplace ... Read More
NYS Education Department Seeks Special Education Impartial Hearing Officer Candidates
The New York State Education Department is canvassing for Special Education Impartial Hearing Officer candidates to serve the New York City region. An impartial hearing officer presides over a due process case requested by either a parent or school district on matters relating to the identification, evaluation or educational placement of a student with a disability, or the provision of a ... Read More
WBASNY Applauds Signing of Legislation Expanding Protections For Survivors of Domestic Violence
August 10, 2019 WBASNY applauds Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today for signing three pieces of legislation expanding protections for victims of abuse and domestic violence. These measures broaden the definition of the crime of domestic violence to include forms of economic abuse such as identity theft, grand larceny and coercion (S.2625/A.5608); give victims the choice to vote by mail-in ballot, even ... Read More
WBASNY Applauds Governor Cuomo for Signing Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act
May 20, 2019 The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) applauds Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for signing the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (S.1077/ A.3974), a bill that codifies more meaningful sentence reductions for domestic abuse survivors in the criminal justice system and a key initiative in the Governor’s 2019 Women’s Justice ... Read More