The New York State Supreme Court Commercial Division: 30 Years of Empowering Women
Justices Andrea Masley and Elizabeth Emerson (L-R above), who have played a critical role in the success of the Commercial Division, reflect on their respective paths to the Commercial Division bench and the value that the court brings to New…
U.S. Attorney Trini Ross Challenges Women in Law To Embrace Diversity and Mentorship
The New York State Bar Association honored the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York Trini Ross for her commitment to mentoring and promoting female attorneys in the legal profession. "There is an explosion of women in leadership…
Demand for Female Attorneys in Arab Countries Growing Exponentially
“It is our duty to strengthen the role of women in the legal profession, promoting equal opportunities and working to prevent and combat discrimination,” Fatima Mertad, Milan Bar Association, one of the sponsors of a program on Arabic Women in…
President-Elect Kathleen Sweet Focuses on Retaining and Attracting New Members
President-Elect Kathleen Sweet is focusing on supporting the New York State Bar Association's new president and developing a framework for the association’s future success. “I initially want to support Domenick Napoletano and his presidency while down the road my focus…
What the Equal Rights Amendment Will Mean in New York
On Nov. 5, 2024, New York voters will be asked to decide whether New York amends its constitution to include an equal rights amendment. Below is a discussion of the amendment and its path to the ballot as well as…
‘Titan of Justice’ Judge Edwina Richardson Honored By New York State Bar Association's Women in Law Section
The New York State Bar Association honored New York State’s Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Edwina Richardson with its Ruth G. Schapiro Award during its House of Delegates at the association's Annual Meeting in New York City on Friday Jan. 20.…
Distinguished Female Attorneys Presented With Scheindlin Award and Kaye Scholarships
Left to Right: Hon. Shira Scheindlin, Tracee E. Davis, Hon. Andrea Masley and Commercial & Federal Litigation Section Chair Anne Sekel. Tracee Davis, partner at Seyfarth Shaw, was recently honored with the Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin Award for Excellence in…
Women Attorneys Invited to Participate in Innovative Mental Health Program
The New York State Bar Association’s Lawyer Assistance Program is premiering a new and innovative program that helps women attorneys in all aspects of their lives -- mind, body and spirit. “All Rise: Well-Being for Lawyers" is a five-session program…
NYSBA President Sherry Levin Wallach Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
New York State Bar Association President Sherry Levin Wallach was honored with the Huntington Her Hero Lifetime Achievement Award Wednesday night during the 4th Annual International Law Conference on the Status of Women. The award recognizes women in law and…
Understanding Bias and Strategies to Interrupt Bias
New York State Bar Association President-Elect Dick Lewis told 300 people attending a program on implicit bias that unconscious stereotypes plague all of us and "we need to be aware of it." He pointed out that these beliefs can impact…
