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
The Women in Law Section (WILS) continued its popular virtual book club series in 2023. We once again invited attorney authors of fascinating books to attend our virtual book club meeting, discuss their work, and answer questions from the audience. We also featured our first non-attorney author! The works covered in the first half of … Continued
On January 19, 2023, the Women in Law Section (WILS) hosted the 19th Annual Edith I. Spivack Symposium at the New York Hilton Midtown, which also served as WILS’ 2023 Annual Meeting. This was the first in-person Annual Meeting since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. The symposium’s theme was “The Perpetual … Continued
Kim Wolf Price is the new chair of NYSBA’s Women in Law Section. She started her term as WILS chair on June 1, 2023. She has been an active member of NYSBA since 2003 and a member of WILS and its predecessor CWIL since 2014. She also is a member of NYSBA’s Committee on Diversity, … Continued