The Annual Meeting for the Women in Law Section opened on January 18, 2022 with a compelling panel on “Fostering Women as Leaders.” The panel was targeted at both leaders and aspiring leaders. A panel of dynamic, accomplished women provided an opportunity to learn from their experiences on how to hone the skills necessary to … Continued
Fifty years ago, on June 23, 1972, the landmark Title IX law took effect, prohibiting sex-based discrimination in any school or other educational program that receives funding from the federal government. In honor of this anniversary, the current edition of WILS Connect features articles examining Title IX from a variety of angles, including Title IX’s sexual harassment … Continued
Exiting a marriage can be an overwhelming experience. On April 8, 2022, the Women in the Law Section (WILS) hosted a virtual program featuring divorce lawyer Morghan Richardson and financial planner Niraj Chhabra, who discussed the many challenges that women in particular may face while going through a divorce. The event was co- sponsored by … Continued
Improving diversity in arbitration panels is a worthy goal, not only for its own sake but for the benefit of the parties and the legal community. That was the important message relayed in a recent webinar by an esteemed panel of women trailblazers in international arbitration. NYSBA’s International Section and WILS presented the webinar, “Debunking … Continued
In May 2022, the FBI New York Citizens Alumni Academy (FBINYCAAA) honored Deborah Kaye with its Citizens Alumni Academy Award for Volunteering. Kaye, co-chair of WILS Champions Committee and a member of WILS’ Executive Committee, is a graduate of the FBI’s Citizens Academy, which FBINYCAA offers once a year in the New York Field Office. … Continued
The 2022 Annual WILS Meeting ethics presentation was titled “Changing Lanes—Ethical Blind Spots” and designed to address the great resignation and the vast increase in the number of attorneys changing firms. With so many professional conduct rules to consider when navigating the change from one firm to another, or to government, or in-house, or when … Continued
On Feb. 10, 2022, the Women in Law Section hosted a book club meeting entitled, “Finding Self-Worth and Empowerment in African-American History.” In celebration of Black History Month, we were delighted to welcome two extremely accomplished and successful women of color as presenters at the meeting. Author Deidra Moore-Janvier discussed her book, From Me To You: … Continued
Women in Law Section Chair Sheryl B. Galler presented the 2022 Kay Crawford Murray Memorial Award to Katherin M. Crossling during the Section’s 18th Annual Edith I. Spivack Symposium on January 18, 2022. Crossling was recognized for her commitment to diversity in the legal profession and dedication to advancing the professional development of women attorneys … Continued