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Women in the Courts Taskforce offers Breakfast at the Bar Networking Event

Join in for a morning cuppa on July 13th! The Women in the Courts Taskforce in partnership with the OCBA and the Central New York Women’s Bar Association offers this fun networking meet-up at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 13th at Salt City Coffee and Bar at Syracuse’s newest cool spot, Salt City Market, 484 S. Salina Street.

June 2021 Bar Reporter

In this issue read up on initiatives stemming from the Fifth Judicial Courts on an exciting Virtual Access Program. Read about Henry F. Sobota a labor attorney in our Member Spotlight feature, and so much more!

A Call to Action: Advancing Equal Justice in New York Courts

From Deputy Chief Administrative Judge the Hon. Edwina G. Mendelson and the New York State Unified Court System Office for Justice Initiatives:

CLE | Pointers for Practice in Post-COVID Litigation a 5-Part Series

LITIGATORS TAKE NOTE This 5-Part CLE Series is made for YOU! Every Wednesday in June take a lunchtime course to freshen up what you need to know from Motions to Discovery to that all-important Advice from the Bench. Sign up today!

May 2021 Bar Reporter

In this month’s issue of the Bar Reporter catch the Member Spotlight featuring Reta Raymond and read Bryn Lovejoy-Grinnell’s article on the two prostitution bills the NYS Legislature is considering, plus so much more!

5th Judicial District Job Postings

New Job Postings within the 5th Judicial District have become available, including two Support Magistrate positions. Hurry applications are due by May 27, 2021.

Race & Social Justice in CNY: Meet Anthony Ray Hinton April 29th – Join Us!

Become part of the conversation concerning race relations in our society. Join us April 29th for this enlightening ZOOM call when we meet former Death Row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton and hear his story toward freedom and redemption.

CLE | Forensic Meteorology & The Law: High-Impact Flooding Events

Rescheduled for Fall 2021, this CLE webinar and learn how, when, and why you need a meteorological expert witness to bolster your case and ready it for trial. Weather and climate meet that law. YES! Register today.

March/April 2021 Bar Reporter

The March/April 2021 Bar Reporter brims with content: Articles include Ghosting for Success by Bryn Lovejoy-Grinnell, the Practice Page plus Newsmakers, job opps, and more! Read it now!

CLE | Valuing Women’s Work

This webinar is for you if you’ve wondered why society doesn’t VALUE the work women do in the home — particularly if they also contribute to the home budget by working outside of the house. Sign up for this really cool CLE. Do it!