Events
Our commitment to change is reflected in our schedule of events.
Let's Celebrate! The NWYBA Foundation Kicks-off its 30th Anniversary
Monday, March 3, 2024 at 6pm
Located at The Cornell Club. 6 East 44th Street, New York, NY 10017.
Featuring door prizes, refreshments, and special speakers!
Ticket prices: Free for “30 Club” members. $150 for retirees, court, government, solo practitioners, and not-for-profit lawyers. $250 for others.
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Previous Events
Holiday Refreshments and Shopping with Pave the Way Jewelry
Please support the New York Women’s Bar Association Foundation by joining us for an evening of holiday refreshments and shopping with Pave The Way!
The NYWBA Foundation has long supported the advancement of women’s equality. Support our mission with jewelry that empowers you to be an effective changemaker.
Suffs on Broadway
On November 12, 2024, the NYWBA Foundation hosted an event to see Suffs, a Tony Award-winning musical that brings to life the story of the 19th Amendment, ensuring the right to vote for women. The NYWBA Foundation has long supported the advancement of women’s equality.
Author Discussion
On September 19, 2024, the NYWBA Foundation hosted authors Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer, to discuss their book, The Fall of Roe – The Rise of A New America, with moderator Julie Suk, the Hon. Deborah A. Batts Distinguished Research Scholar and Professor of Law at Fordham Law School. They gave us deeply researched insight into the events leading up to the fall of Roe v. Wade. Many thanks to Boies Schiller for providing the refreshments and the lovely space.
New York Women’s Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Awards and Installation Dinner
The NYWBA Foundation was proud to participate in the New York Women’s Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Awards and Installation Dinner, on June 11, 2024. We thank Sabrina E. Morrissey for her service as Association President from 2023 to 2024, and Foundation Board Member, ex officio. We welcome President Jocelyn L. Jacobson to the Foundation Board!
Tour Of Women's Work
The NYWBA Foundation was proud to participate in the New York Women’s Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Awards and Installation Dinner, on June 11, 2024. We thank Sabrina E. Morrissey for her service as Association President from 2023 to 2024, and Foundation Board Member, ex officio. We welcome President Jocelyn L. Jacobson to the Foundation Board!
Author Discussion
On Thursday, November 30, 2023, the NYWBA Foundation hosted Felice Ekelman, a partner at Jackson Lewis P.C., and her co-author Julie Kantor, Ph.D, Psychologist and Consultant, who discussed their book: Thrive with a Hybrid Workplace: Step-By-Step Guidance From the Experts, at a fundraiser for the Foundation. Our President, Laurie Berke-Weiss, moderated the discussion that followed the presentation. Refreshments were provided by our host, Jackson Lewis P.C., to whom we extend many thanks.
New York Women’s Bar Association’s 2023 Annual Awards and Installation Dinner
The New York Women’s Bar Association 2023 Annual Awards and Installation Dinner on June 12, 2023 featured a Silent Auction to benefit the NYWBA Foundation. A terrific time was had by all.
Voting Rights – What Now, and What Is Ahead for 2024?
On March 23, 2023, the NYWBA Foundation hosted a virtual discussion with Sara Carter, Voting Rights Fellow from the Brennan Center for Justice on the current state of voting rights and looking forward for 2024.
From Lawyer to Author to Netflix: A Conversation with Helen Wan, Author of the Best-Selling Novel The Partner Track
The NYWBA Foundation’s Board Member and Author Helen Wan spoke on January 12, 2023, Helen was interviewed by David Lat, a fellow lawyer and author. She gave us an inside view on how she went from practicing attorney to author to her involvement in the Netflix show based on her novel. Many thanks to Boies Schiller for providing the food and wine and the lovely space.
Champion of Justice Award Presentation
The NYWBA Foundation was honored to be the recipient of the Champion of Justice Award from the Feerick Center at Fordham University School of Law. The presentation was held on Monday October 24, 2022.
Book Review
On May 3, 2022, the NYWBA Foundation shared an inspiring evening discussion with Shannon Prince, author of Tactics for Racial Justice: Building an Antiracist Organization and Community.
Art tours
Our Spring 2022 art tours were stimulating and fun, with informed tour guides to guide us. We visited with:
- National Museum of Women in the Arts — Saturday, March 20. We explored the National Museum of Women in the Arts with Docent Mary Walter. During this interactive, docent-led talk, participants had the opportunity to look closely at and discuss artworks from the museum’s collection.
- Davis Museum at Wellesley College — Saturday, April 17. During this virtual tour of the Davis Museum at Wellesley College, Senior Curator Dr. Amanda Gilvin discussed artworks by, for, and about women who were leaders, from multiple centuries and continents. An interesting presentation about how women in various cultures lead.
- The Frick Collection — Thursday, May 13. During this tour of The Frick Collection, educator Isabelle Fernandez guided us on a walkthrough of the museum’s 360-degree Virtual Tour, supplemented with high-resolution images of masterpieces in the collection.
