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NYWBA Annual Luncheon

MAY 21, 1949 - Original Photo Gift of the Family of the Hon. Frieda Levin Lorber More »

NYWBA & WBASNY 2015

Past Presidents and Representatives at NYWBA 80th Anniversary Gala More »

NYWBA Summer Program 2018

NYWBA Annual Dinner 2018

Welcome to the New York Women's Bar Association!

I am honored to serve the NYWBA as its president. I hope you will join us as we strive to improve the status of women, educate lawyers, and support professional development and advancement.

~ Virginia A. LoPreto

Click here for the President's Message from the latest NYWBA Newsletter.

Press Releases

July 26, 2019: WBASNY Opposes Racist Treatment of Diverse Congresswomen http://icont.ac/4kN9Y via @WBASNY

June 5, 2019: June is Pride Month and this year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. The NYWBA’s LGBT Committee is proudly hosting a meeting with Dr. Jillian Weiss on June 18. Dr. Weiss is a leader on LGBTQ issues and will be discussing recent cases involving the rights of transgender students. Click here for more info.

Member Resources

We value your membership and hope you will take advantage of the many benefits and opportunities offered by the Association. We look forward to your participation and attendance at our programs and events. Be sure to check our online calendar regularly. If you are not yet a member, click here to join or renew today.

NYWBA Foundation

The NYWBA Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to eliminate gender bias and discrimination from the legal system and profession; to promote social and economic equality, safety, and well-being of women and children; and to address the unmet legal needs of women and children.