The NYSBA/WBASNY Domestic Violence Initiative was formed to increase and improve the civil legal services available to victims of domestic violence. The Initiative aimed to educate attorneys about domestic violence in the hopes that more attorneys would be qualified to render pro bono services for domestic violence victims. Accordingly, The NYSBA/WBASNY Domestic Violence Initiative ... 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
Letter to Governor Cuomo to Support Lavern’s Law
October 12, 2017 Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of the State of New York State Capitol Albany, New York 12224 Dear Governor Cuomo: The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) urges you to sign A.8516/S.6800, also known as Lavern’s Law. WBASNY is the second largest bar association in the state, comprised of over 4,300 members committed to the ... Read More
Letter to Support the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”)
February 21, 2017 Senator Charles Schumer United States Senate 780 Third Avenue, Ste. 2301 New York, NY 10017 Senator Kirsten Gillibrand United States Senate 780 Third Avenue, Ste. 2601 New York, NY 10017 Re: VAWA Grants Dear Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, On behalf of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) and its over 4,400 members, I write concerning ... Read More
Letter to President Trump Regarding Immigration
February 1, 2017 President Donald Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump, The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) is deeply concerned by your recent Executive Orders (EOs) relating to immigration. These EOs compose a series of policies purportedly intended to enhance border security and interior safety, and protect ... Read More
Letter to the New York State Board of Parole Regarding Judith Clark
January 31, 2017 New York State Board of Parole Supervising Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator Bedford Hills Correctional Facility 247 Harris Road Bedford Hills, New York 10507-2400 Re: Judith Clark, DIN 83G0313 Dear Commissioners of the Board of Parole: The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) submits this letter in support of the parole release ... Read More
WBASNY Applauds Governor Cuomo’s Proposal to Codify Roe v. Wade in NY State Constitution
January 31, 2017 WBASNY Applauds Governor Cuomo’s Proposal to Codify Roe v. Wade in NY State Constitution The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) commends Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for his proposal to guarantee a woman’s right to choose in New York by codifying the protections established by Roe v. Wade into the state constitution. The move ... Read More