Mentoring Luncheon: 
Chamber Chat with Women of the Federal Bench
Friday, September 8
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Federal Building, 100 South Clinton Street
7th Floor Jury Room

Judicial Reception 
Thursday, September 28
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Upstairs at the Dino

WBASNY Board of Directors Meeting
Saturday, November 18
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our entire membership is welcome to come and participate! 
Events
CNYWBA Events
Fall Mentoring Luncheon: 

Chamber Chat with Women of the Federal Bench

Hosted by

Hon. Rosemary S. Pooler
US Circuit Court Judge, US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Hon. Brenda K. Sannes
US District Court Judge, District Court, Northern District of New York

Hon. Margaret Cangilos-Ruiz
US Chief Bankruptcy Judge, Northern District of New York

Hon. Thérèse Wiley Dancks
US Magistrate Judge, District Court, Northern District of New York

Friday, September 8 
12:00 - 1:30 pm - program starts at 12:15 pm

Please allow for 10 minutes to get through security. 
Bring court-issued ID, student ID or other photo ID

7th Floor Jury Room, Federal Building
entrance on Franklin Street

Lunch will be provided. 
Free for members; $10 for non-members

Sponsored by



Register by Tuesday, September 5


Sponsors

Platinum
Lynn Law Firm LLC

Gold
Williams & Rudderow, PLLC
Hancock Estabrook, LLP
Melvin & Melvin, PLLC
Parsons & Associates, Inc.
Porter Nordby Howe LLP
DeFrancisco & DeFrancisco, LLP 
Mackenzie Hughes LLP
Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Bond

Silver
Sugarman Law Firm LLP
Barclay Damon, LLP

Bronze
Avalon Document Services

Save the Date! 
More information will follow.

WBASNY Board of Directors Meeting

Our entire membership is welcome to come and participate! 

Saturday, November 18
10:00 am -  3:00 pm
Syracuse University Law School

announcements
CNYWBA Announcements
Member Directory

Did you know that you can view our members in a member list on our website? Reach out to your fellow members to connect and refer business. Please visit  www.cnywba.org/members .


Member

It's time to renew your

CNYWBA membership!

 

Please take a moment to renew your Central New York Women's Bar Association (CNYWBA) membership for the 2017-2018 membership year with this application and become part of a group of esteemed attorneys and judges who advance our mission: to promote justice for all, regardless of sex; to advance the social, economic and legal status of women through the law; to expand opportunities for women and to raise the level of competence and integrity in the legal profession. 

 

You can pay online HERE.

Member Benefits: Did you know that as a member of the Central New York Women's Bar Association, you are automatically a member of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York? Check out the WBASNY benefits available to you and your firm, such as discounts on shipping, car rentals, and pet insurance here!

Award Nominations
Please consider nominating a member of the Central New York Women's Bar Association for a statewide or national award. If you know a worthy candidate, please contact us. We would love to help nominate our members for awards! 

Other Events and Announcements



Please join us!

The Office of Career Services invites you to the Syracuse University College of Law Fall Kick-Off Networking Reception as we welcome the new members of our J.D. and LL.M. classes. This reception is an excellent way to connect with our students along with local practitioners.
The event is co-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association and supported by the Onondaga County Bar Association, the CNY Women's Bar Association, the William Herbert Johnson Bar Association, and Q-Law.
The College of Law Office of the Dean, Office of Student Affairs, Office of International Programs, and the Office of Advancement and External Affairs also support this event.

EVENT DETAILS

Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.

Business attire is required.

MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2017

5:30 - 8 P.M.         Reception and Networking

LOCATION

Levy Atrium, Dineen Hall
RSVP by Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Questions?

Contact the Office of Career Services, 315-443-1941 or [email protected]

Register or learn more here.
JobOpportunities
Job Opportunities



Senior Trial Counsel, Civil Rights Bureau - New York City 
The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a dedicated and experienced trial attorney to serve in the Civil Rights Bureau in the New York City office as a senior trial counsel. The Bureau enforces laws protecting New Yorkers from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, military status, source of income, or disability. Using federal, state, and local laws, the Bureau investigates and prosecutes alleged patterns of unlawful discrimination in a variety of settings, including employment, housing, education, police and social services, credit and banking, and places of public accommodation. 
Website

Executive Director, Bar Association of Erie County
The Bar Association of Erie County ("Association") is seeking a new Executive Director. Serving the needs of legal professionals throughout the Buffalo NY area, the Association strives to provide innovative programming that attracts and retains members, provide high quality continuing legal education, and advancing the legal profession. A full description can be accessed at www.BAEC.org.
Position details - deadline September 22, 2017

Immigration Supervising Attorney, VLP, Batavia
The Immigration Program of the Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) is seeking a full time Supervising Attorney for our Batavia, NY office to supervise our work under the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP) contract at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, and some WNY county jails which hold immigrant women. 
The ideal candidates will have at least three years' experience in immigration removal proceedings, have some supervisory experience, and want a career in litigation defending low-income immigrants detained at the Batavia Federal Detention Facility who are subject to removal for a variety of reasons including criminal convictions, unlawful entry and visa overstays. This position will be filled fairly quickly so please apply ASAP. 
For information on VLP, see  www.ecbavlp.com.

Immigration Staff Attorneys - VLP, Batavia
We are seeking to fill several full-time positions based in the Batavia, NY office of the Immigration Program of the Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) to handle our work under the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP) contract at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, and some WNY county jails which hold immigrant women. There is an immediate need. Please apply ASAP.
For information on VLP, see www.ecbavlp.com.

Executive Deputy Attorney General - New York City
The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an outstanding, experienced attorney to lead the Division of Criminal Justice as its Executive Deputy Attorney General (EDAG).   
Job Postings   - New York State Office of the Attorney General
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