WWBA May 2023 Newsletter

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WWBA Member News and May Events Ninth Judicial District Gender Fairness Awards Ceremony from page 6 thoughts and perceptions about this topic in a persuasive manner. Sure enough, the winners presented well-articulated perspectives and clear points of view, and the views expressed in the essays varied. Briefly, and generally, some suggested that the elimination of gender pronouns altogether could lead to a dystopian society in which everyone is seen as the same. By contrast, the use of expanded categories of gender pronouns could be critical to self-expression and self-identity, and society should be receptive to recognizing people by their unique expression. Another view suggested that the use of expanded categories of gender pronouns could be likened to political correctness, and that a better way to achieve equality and to promote the role of women in society would be by promoting access to education and positions of leadership. The winners received cash prizes and certificates from the Ninth Judicial District and local officials. The WWBA and other bar associations contributed funds in support of the awards, and congratulates the Award Recipients as follows: Freshman/Sophomore Category: ❑ 1st Place – Mollie Aisner (Grade 9), New Rochelle High School ❑ 2nd Place – Maya Wichman (Grade 10), John Jay High School Junior/Senior Category: ❑ 1st Place – Sydnie Ampofo (Grade 11), Nyack High School ❑ 2nd Place – Hinda Goldstein (Grade 11), Fox Lane High School. ◗ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Award Recipients Pictured with Elected Officials and Judges, including (l to r) Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah; the Honorable Anne E. Minihan, Administrative Judge, Ninth Judicial District; the Honorable Karen T. Beltran, Yonkers City Court Judge; the Honorable Helen M. Blackwood, Westchester County Court Judge; the Honorable James L. Hyer, Supreme Court Justice; and the Honorable Charles D. Wood, Supreme Court Justice Mollie Aisner, New Rochelle High School, won first place in the Freshman/Sophomore Category Jamie O’Connell Wealth Director 701 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604 T 914 299 3050 F 955 498 2839 jamie.o’connell@bnymellon.com www.bnymellonwealth.com WWBA FOUNDATION SILVER ANNIVERSARY Thank You to our Mocktail Silver Anniversary Sponsors at the celebration of the WWBA Foundation Mocktail Silver Anniversary. There is still time to contribute. Page 8 Westchester Women’s Bar Association News
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ President’s Message from page 3 Article 81 guardianship compliance procedures; alternate dispute resolution; factual, legal, and forensic issues in custody, access, and PINS proceedings involving trans and LGBQ children and adolescents; pet custody when representing domestic violence survivors; the emerging legal cannabis industry in New York; ethical issues when attorneys are fiduciaries; a family/ matrimonial law overview featuring diverse perspective from current practitioners; mediation; NFTs; sexual harassment law; commercial leasing; and implicit bias. We also featured programs on prioritizing your health and wellness while thriving in the law and the power of mentorship and sponsorship. As I often tell people (and truly mean when I say it!), the WWBA has something to offer for everyone and offer we did! Of note too, in response to current issues of the day, we recently formed a Reproductive Health Rights Committee. This year we also celebrated our alliances with leaders from numerous other bar associations including the Westchester County Bar Association, White Plains Bar Association, Yonkers Bar Association, Hudson Valley Hispanic Bar Association, Westchester Black Bar Association, and Justice Brandeis Law Society. I am grateful for the WWBA to have connected with these leaders and communities, as we are assuredly stronger working together. We also took part in meaningful opportunities to give back to our commu- nity. Our mentorship program continued to thrive. In October for domestic violence awareness month, we donated to local domestic violence agencies including Legal Services of the Hudson Valley and Hope’s Door. In support of breast cancer awareness, we joined Team ORBACH and Friends at the Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk at Manhattanville College. In November, we participated in a Thanksgiving turkey donation project for Hillside Food Outreach which delivered 150 pounds worth of turkey to Hillside’s clients who are elderly, sick, or homebound. During the holiday season, along with the Westchester County Bar Association, we participated in a winter coat drive, which saw more than 300 coats, scarves, hats, and gloves donated to Lifting Up Westchester, the Grasslands Homeless Shelter, and other local charities. Our annual holiday party continued the tradition of collecting donations for underprivileged youth as well as non-perishable foods for those in need. We participated in the annual Read Across America Day Celebration at the Eugenio Maria de Hostos MicroSociety School in Yonkers, NY; an event the WWBA has participated in since 2007. In support of women’s health, we collected feminine hygiene products, new or gently used maternity clothing, and monetary donations for use by the Grasslands Homeless Shelter and the clients it serves. We celebrated annual Law Day/ Take Your Children to Work Day with an interactive presentation at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in White Plains, NY. We also had fun along the way, too! Our ever-popular book club continued to meet and this year formed the inaugural Discussion Club, an open, non-judgmental forum for discussing issues of the day. Our wellness committee hosted several events including a family friendly applepicking event, pre-Thanksgiving walk around Rockland Lake, and “Yoga for Lawyers.” In celebration of International Women’s Day, we held a paint night and just this May we attended a Broadway show. None of this would be possible without the strength and support of our members. I am amazed by the unique perspective each one of you brings and have learned so much from you. I thank you all for enriching my life and am grateful to the WWBA for bringing us together. A special thank you to my outgoing officers and directors and to our Executive Director, Elisabeth Campos. I am grateful to be passing the torch to our incredibly capable and hardworking new President, Amanda K. Rieben. Thank you all for entrusting me with the leadership of the WWBA this past year. It has been a true honor and privilege to serve you, and I could not be more proud to be a part of this organization. ◗ The Westchester Women’s Bar Association requests the pleasure of your company at its ANNUAL DINNER INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Our Distinguished Keynote Speaker HONORABLE ANNE E. MINIHAN ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE, NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club, Mamaroneck, New York Cocktails 5:30 P.M. Dinner 7:00 P.M. Westchester Women’s Bar Association News Page 9
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