NYWBA Annual Luncheon, May 21, 1949
NYWBA Judicial Reception, Feb. 25, 2020
NYWBA Judicial Reception, March 3, 2022
NYWBA 2023 Annual Dinner, the inaugural recipient of the Amanda B. Norejko Award
Elder Law and Diversity Meditation Event on June 20, 2023
WBASNY Convention, June 2, 2023
Book Launch Party, April 17, 2023
FamilyKind Gala, May 9, 2023
Joint Bar Reception for Chief Administrative Judge Zayas
Ceremonial passing of the NYWBA gavel
President’s Message
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.
~ Sabrina E. Morrissey CLICK HERE to read the President's Message from the most recent newsletter.
Honoring Amanda B. Norejko
The New York Women’s Bar Association is extremely sad to announce the passing of Amanda B. Norejko, Past President, Board Member and Committee Co-Chair. Amanda was a graduate of Bowdoin College and NYU Law School, where she was the Managing Editor of the International Journal of Comparative Law. She worked at Sanctuary for Families from 2004 to 2018. When she left, she was the Director of the Matrimonial and Economic Justice Project. At her death, Amanda was a Family Court Support Magistrate and had worked in that role for 5 years. She chaired the New York County Family Court Gender Fairness Committee and was a member of the Equal Justice in the Courts Committee.
Amanda was bright beyond measure, patient, direct, thoughtful and self-effacing. She embodied the best traits of a lawyer and a human being.
In her work with the NYWBA, Amanda undertook many roles, including President for a two-year term. She shepherded the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic. Amanda was a long-time board member and Committee Co-Chair.
At the 2023 Women’s Bar Association of New York Convention, Amanda was presented with the Marilyn R. Menge Award, bestowed upon an outstanding member who has made valuable and significant contributions to her chapter or the statewide organization. At the NYWBA 2023 Annual Dinner, Amanda was the inaugural recipient of the Amanda B. Norejko Award.
She was also a Board Member for 7 years at the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a Senior Policy Advisor for 14 years at the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women. She worked tirelessly to better the lives of women and children.
Amanda was a friend and mentor. She inspired all of us to do more. We are better for having known her. We wish her peace and rest.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband and family during this most difficult time.
