Thank You To Our Installation Sponsors!

by Alexis Kimball | October 1, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Thank You To Our Judicial Reception Sponsors!

by Alexis Kimball | April 20, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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!

by CDWBA Admin | November 27, 2022 | News, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by CDWBA Admin | September 22, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

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

by CDWBA Admin | August 25, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

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

by CDWBA Admin | August 21, 2020 | News, President's Message | 0 Comments

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

by CDWBA Admin | July 8, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

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...

SPONSOR A STUDENT

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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.