Thank You To Our Judicial Reception Sponsors!

We were able to host our Judicial Reception for the first time in years! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces. To those of you who were new to the event, it was great to meet you! We would like to thank all the Court of Appeals, Third Department, Appellate,...

Cape Cod Beach Vacation Raffle!

Enter to win a WEEK vacation at this two-story cozy beachfront condo on Cape Cod! This residence is perfect if you are looking to relax and take in the beautiful views of the bay.  The raffle drawing will take place at our annual Judicial Reception event in March...

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg – 1933-2020

The Capital District Women's Bar Association joins the nation in mourning the passing of the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsberg, aka "Notorious RBG," a fierce advocate for gender equality, Justice Ginsberg was a trailblazer, a role model and icon. Justice Ginsberg, the...

Introducing the e-Mentorship Program

Mentors are important for attorneys in any stage of their career- and for newly admitted attorneys and student members, they are even more so.  The CDWBA e-Mentorship Program will be focused on creating professional relationships with CDWBA attorneys who can...

President’s Message – Fall Membership Drive

Is it fall yet?!  It sure is in my house, evidenced by the Modern Harvest & Pumpkin Chai candles burning regularly.  This fall brings a new season with a new normal, as well as a new CDWBA year filled with new virtual programs and...

Presidents Message

Dear Members,   Hello everyone. I wanted to introduce myself as the new president of the Capital District Women’s Bar Association’s for the year of 2020-21! I have been a part of this organization for many years now and have served in many positions...

2022 Ratings for Candidates for State Supreme Court in the

Third Judicial District and Fourth Judicial District,

Schenectady City Court and Troy City Court

The Capital District Women’s Bar Association’s Committee on the Judiciary is tasked with evaluating and rating candidates for judicial office throughout the Capital Region. The Committee’s articulated objective is elevating the quality of the judiciary by approving for election to judicial office only those individuals who have demonstrated excellence in judicial criteria, including integrity, experience, professional competence, independence, judgment, temperament and intellect. The Committee’s work is in furtherance of CDWBA’s Mission of promoting the fair and impartial administration of justice and educating the general public about the legal system.

FINAL RATINGS OF THE CDWBA COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY FOR THE 2022 ELECTION

The following candidate for election to State Supreme Court in the Third Judicial District was rated by the Committee as APPROVED. The APPROVED rating is available for candidates who possess the necessary criteria and qualifications for the office which the candidate seeks.

Sharon Graff

Downloads

2022-2023 Committee Rules and Procedures

2022-2023 General lnformation

2022-2023 Judiciary Committee Members

2022-2023 CDWBA Judicial Candidate Questionnaire

 

WELCOME TO cdwba

Welcome to the website for the Capital District Women's Bar Association (CDWBA), a Chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York. Founded in 1978, the CDWBA is more than 350 members strong. Private practitioners, judges, government attorneys, court officials, in-house counsel, and law students are welcome.  Friends of the Association include non-attorneys in law-related professions, including paralegals.

Upcoming Events

FALL MEMBERSHIP MIXER

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

Join us for light refreshments and good company. This event is free to members but please help us collect items for Equinox by bringing a donation in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Find a list of needed donation items at here. $25 headshots will be offered with local photographer Michael Tamburri. Register here.