(New York, NY, Thursday, May 20, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) is pleased to announce that its 2021 Convention will take place on May 21 – 22, 2021 online for the first time ever. At the Virtual Convention, WBASNY’s 2021-2022 Officers will be installed: President – Dawn Reid-Green, Esq. (Staten Island); President-Elect – Deborah G. ... Read More
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- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WBASNY Applauds Decision to Charge Atlanta Massage Parlor Gunman with Hate Crime
(New York, NY, Friday, May 14, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) applauds the decision by prosecutors this week to charge the gunman who recently killed eight people at massage establishments in Atlanta with hate crimes. Six of the victims were women of Asian-American descent employed by these establishments. They were mothers, daughters, wives, and sisters. ... Read More
WBASNY Releases Ratings for Vacancy on the New York Court of Appeals
(New York, NY, Thursday, May 13, 2021) – Joy A. Thompson, President of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”), today released WBASNY’s ratings of the seven nominees 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. Paul G. Feinman. WBASNY’s Judiciary Committee is composed ... Read More
WBASNY Stands in Solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Against Violence
(New York, NY, Wednesday, March 31, 2021) The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) condemns acts of violence and harassment against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The promise of this great nation is freedom and justice for all. Consistent with WBASNY’s 40-year-old mission of promoting fairness and equality for all, WBASNY ... Read More
WBASNY Releases Ratings for Vacancy on the New York Court of Appeals
(New York, NY, Thursday, April 23, 2021) – Joy A. Thompson, President of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”), today released WBASNY’s ratings of the seven nominees by the New York State Commission on Judicial Nominations to fill the Associate Justice seat on the New York State Court of Appeals being vacated by the Hon. Leslie Stein, who is retiring. WBASNY’s Judiciary ... Read More
WBASNY Applauds Governor Cuomo and NYS Legislature for Repealing Penal Law 240.37 Commonly Known as the “Walking While Trans” Statute
(New York, NY, Wednesday, February 10, 2021) The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) applauds Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature for repealing Penal Law 240.37, an outdated law related to loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution. WBASNY appreciates the work of the sponsors, Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Amy Paulin, as well as ... Read More