When we began this historic battle by introducing an equal rights amendment to the New York Constitution, we stood on the shoulders of the women suffragists and civil rights leaders of many generations passed. This proposed amendment is an inclusive equal rights amendment to prohibit discrimination by the government based on a person’s ethnicity, national … Continued

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was first introduced 100 years ago when advocates for the rights of women sought an explicit constitutional guarantee of equality in the United States Constitution. This November, New Yorkers get to decide whether to adopt an updated, more inclusive, version of the ERA as a New York State constitutional amendment.1 Some … Continued

The New York State Bar Association’s Women in Law Section (WILS) hosts a popular book club series where we invite attorney authors of fascinating books to attend our virtual book club meeting, discuss their work, and answer questions from the audience. The books we covered in the fall of 2023 were Ice Queen, our first young adult … Continued

Ed Note: This article originally appeared at NYSBA.ORG. When I was asked to write an essay for this special Juneteenth issue I was honored and immediately thought how very fortunate I am to have found a career that has brought me professional fulfilment. New York Upbringing I was raised by a strong hard working single … Continued

For years, advocates for the 9/11 community1 have had to tell women battling uterine cancer that there was no help for them. These women were exposed to the same carcinogenic toxins as everyone else who lived, worked, and studied in Lower Manhattan, and if they had developed any other cancer, they would have been eligible for … Continued

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, health care attorney Erica S. Youngerman from Katten Muchin Rosenman spoke with Jennifer Feldman, an attorney and two-time breast cancer survivor. Jennifer resides in Kensington, Maryland with her husband Jay, their daughter Sadie, and their dog. Jennifer is a volunteer for Sharsheret and Alpha Epsilon Phi. She holds a bachelor … Continued

In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, health care attorney Erica S. Youngerman from Katten Muchin Rosenman sat down with Allison H. West DePersia, M.D., a medical oncologist specializing in cancer risk assessment, to talk screenings. Q: Please tell us a little about yourself and your background. Dr. DePersia: I completed my medical degree at … Continued

As women, we face unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to managing our finances. Managing our financial health is a vital aspect of overall well-being and plays a crucial role in empowering women to lead fulfilling lives. In this article, we explore the significance of financial health, offering practical advice and guidance to help … Continued

After Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization made abortion unavailable in many states, an increasing number of patients have turned to the drugs mifepristone and misoprostol for medication abortions. But mifepristone is facing a challenge to its long-standing Food and Drug Administration approval. At a virtual webinar sponsored by the Women in Law Section, panelists discussed the … Continued

Women on the Move is an annual continuing legal education program spearheaded by the Women in Law Section that provides practical professional information and advice to women lawyers. This year’s event, entitled “Navigating the Path to Your Success,” was hosted virtually on October 18, 2023, and was followed by a virtual networking session. The program … Continued