(New York, NY, Thursday, August 19, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) applauds the recent appointments of the Honorable Elizabeth A. Wolford, Georgia Pestana, and the Honorable Carolyn Walker-Diallo and congratulates them. The Honorable Elizabeth A. Wolford was named Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. Chief ... 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 Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul
(New York, NY, Friday, August 13, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) congratulates Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul on becoming New York State’s 57th Governor and New York State’s first female Governor. We also recognize Andrea Stewart-Cousins as the first female and first African-American Senate Majority Leader. It is a historic moment for New York and for ... Read More
Commission on Judicial Nomination is Seeking Recommendations and Applications for Associate Judge of the State ‘s Highest Court
(New York, NY, Tuesday, July 27, 2021) – The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination (“the Commission”) today announced that it is seeking recommendations and applications of persons who may be qualified to serve as an Associate Judge of the State’s highest Court, the Court of Appeals of the State of New York. On January 1, 2022, a vacancy will exist on the Court due to Associate Judge ... Read More
Public Comment on Recertification of Justices
The Administrative Board of the Courts of the New York State Unified Court System is currently seeking comment from those in a position to evaluate the performance of Justices or Retired Justices of the Supreme Court who are seeking certification or recertification pursuant to N.Y. Const. Art VI, § 25(b) and Judiciary Law § 115. All comments will be shared with members of the Administrative ... Read More
Join Directory of Neutrals from Underrepresented Communities
The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee are committed to increasing the selection of ADR professionals from historically underrepresented communities. To promote this goal, we have collaborated with other affinity bar associations in an effort to compile a directory of association members who are ADR professionals and ... Read More
Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York Applauds the Nominations Hon. Madeline Singas, District Attorney and Hon. Anthony Cannataro
(New York, NY, Tuesday, June 1, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) applauds Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s nominations of Hon. Madeline Singas, District Attorney-Nassau County, and Hon. Anthony Cannataro to fill the vacancies in the New York State Court of Appeals. WBASNY acknowledges the record of District Attorney Madeline Singas and thanks her for decades of ... Read More