WBASNY News

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

March 22, 2019 Position Statement -2019 Governor Cuomo’s Budget Proposal to March 22, 2019 NY State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget Proposal The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) appreciates the Governor’s objective to address the numerous challenges women face in our society.  As an organization comprising 4,400 attorneys and ... Read More

The State of Our Judiciary 2019 The State of Our Judiciary 2019 – Excellence Initiative ... Read More

March 1, 2019, New York, NY The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York’s (“WBASNY”) is proud to announce that barely two months into the new legislative session so many of the issues included in WBASNY’s current legislative priorities have either been enacted into law or are moving through the legislative process. WBASNY President Greta Kolcon, Esq., ... Read More

The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State New York State Capitol Building Albany, New York 12224 Re:  Biennial Attorney Registration Fee in Public Protection and General Government Budget — S.1505/A.2005; Part DD Dear Governor Cuomo: This letter is sent on behalf of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”), the second largest ... Read More

Celebrate International Women’s Day March 11, 2019 • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm A Student-Moderated Program followed by a Reception Welcome Mimi Tsankov, Adjunct Professor Chair, National Association of Immigration Judges, Gender and Equality Committee Women in the Federal Bar Maria Vathis, National President, Federal Bar Association Women in the Judiciary: A U.S. Perspective Hon. Tanya R. ... Read More