New York Women's Bar Association

The New York Women's Bar Association serves the New York, NY legal community by providing comprehensive professional development and advancement opportunities for women lawyers and judges. Founded in 1934 and incorporated as a bar association in 1935, the NYWBA operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women's rights and promoting equal justice through multiple channels. The organization delivers continuing legal education programs covering diverse practice areas, including animal law and guardianship matters, ensuring members stay current with evolving legal standards. As a founding chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, the NYWBA extends its influence beyond New York to state, federal, and international levels, reviewing and commenting on proposed legislation and policy initiatives affecting women and children. Committee-based work forms the backbone of the organization's operations, allowing members to engage in specialized areas while contributing to broader advocacy goals. The association also maintains a rigorous judicial evaluation program, assessing candidates to ensure a diverse and qualified judiciary. Through its newsletter, networking events, and annual awards and installation dinner, the NYWBA creates meaningful connections among legal professionals while honoring those who advance the organization's mission of equal justice and women's rights advocacy.