Congrats to CNYWBA member Georgia Crinnin, Esq., who was named a 2025 VLP Pro Bono Champion!

Congrats to CNYWBA Board member Keyashia Willis, Esq., who received an Empire State Counsel recognition for her outstanding contribution in performing 50 or more hours of free legal services to low-income individuals!

The WBASNY Domestic Violence Committee Presents the 2025 Norejko Schwaeber Amazon Gift Drive

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and CNYWBA is proud to participate in WBASNY's fourth annual Norejko-Schwaeber Gift Drive to support domestic violence organizations and the domestic violence survivors they serve across New York State. The drive honors the legacy of Amanda Norejko and Lois Schwaeber—two passionate advocates who dedicated their lives to supporting survivors.

From now through the holiday season, we invite our members to purchase gifts from the wish lists of domestic violence organizations across New York State - including two in Onondaga County. Donation details are available by following this link:

🔗 WBASNY Gift Drive Info

Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we hope you’ll join us again in bringing hope, healing, and safety to many in need.

With gratitude,

Lisa Noroian, Esq. President,

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

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Please join a WBASNY Committee!

WBASNY is seeking representatives from chapters across New York State (CNYWBA is a chapter of WBASNY!) for the following committees, which meet virtually:

• Solo and Small Firms Committee
• Children's Rights
• Fundraising
• Long Range Planning
• International Women's Rights
• Social Action Committee

A full list of WBASNY committees can be found here. Some are more active than others! All active CNYWBA members are welcome to join WBASNY committees. Please reach out to cnywba@gmail.com for more information!

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WBASNY speaks on behalf of CNYWBA

• Upholding the Principles of Fair and Impartial Justice
• Honoring Constitution Day and the Significance of the Protections of the U.S. Constitution
• WBASNY’s Testimony on Access to Civil Legal Services
• WBASNY Expresses Dismay at SCOTUS's Emergency Docket Ruling in National Institutes of Health v. American Public Health Association
• WBASNY Congratulates Judicial Appointments
• Legislative Update
• New York State Legislature Passes Legislation Supported by WBASNY
• WBASNY Strongly Supports Equal Access and Safety Within New York State Courthouses
• WBASNY Stands Against Government Actions That Threaten the Independence of Our Judicial System and Intimidate Law Firms
• WBASNY Denounces the Decision to Remove Recognition of Transgender Women and Men from the Stonewall National Monument Website
• WBASNY Supports the Constitution of the United States and the Rule of Law
• WBASNY Supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• WBASNY Commends Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature for Actions to Protect Reproductive Rights

Proposed rule changes - requests for public comments