named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Awards and Installation Dinner
Signature event recognizing honorees and installing new leadership, including the President’s Special Award and Doris S. Hoffman Service Award
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programs
Free educational programs for members on current legal topics and professional development
Judiciary Reception
Annual event honoring newly elected, re-elected, appointed, and elevated judges in New York County
Martha (Meg) E. Gifford Summer Program
Annual program titled "What It’s REALLY Like to Practice Law as a Woman," providing insight into the experiences of women in the legal profession
Mentoring Circles
Program that supports personal and professional development of members through structured mentoring groups
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Addressing unmet legal needs of women and childrenProvides direct support and legal resources to address the unmet legal needs of women and children, particularly through funded legal services and educational outreach.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Advocacy against discriminatory legislationIssues public statements and mobilizes members to contact congressional representatives in opposition to legislation such as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) on constitutional and equity grounds.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Eliminating gender bias in the legal systemWorks to eliminate gender bias and discrimination in the legal system and legal profession, and promotes the social and economic equality, safety, and well-being of women and children through policy engagement and institutional advocacy.
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Legal Profession Standards Advocacy 1 activity
- Evaluating judicial candidates and influencing judicial appointmentsEvaluates judicial candidates and provides input on qualifications, contributing to the integrity and fairness of the judiciary.
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funding legal fellowships for underserved populationsFunds fellowships that enable law students to provide legal services to victims of domestic violence and others in need, supporting access to justice through grantmaking.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Hosting continuing legal education (CLE) programsOrganizes and presents CLE programs on diverse legal topics, including veterinary care access and strategies for handling workers' compensation liens in personal injury cases, to support professional development of legal practitioners.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosting membership and professional networking eventsHosts membership receptions, luncheons, dinners, and professional events to connect legal professionals, expand networks, and promote engagement with committees, CLE programs, and leadership opportunities.
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
- Operating a summer program on women’s legal practice experiencesOrganizes the Martha (Meg) E. Gifford Summer Program titled 'What It’s REALLY Like to Practice Law as a Woman,' providing insight into the professional challenges and experiences of women in the legal field.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Organizing annual awards and judicial recognition eventsSponsors an annual awards dinner and hosts a reception for newly elected and appointed judges to recognize professional achievement and support integration into the judiciary.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserving organizational history through archival workConducts an archive project to collect and preserve historical materials such as photos, journals, newsletters, and minutes to maintain institutional memory.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Facilitating state-level bar association membershipProvides automatic membership in the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) upon joining NYWBA, expanding professional affiliation and network access.
- Hosting anniversary celebrations and publishing commemorative materialsHolds virtual and in-person anniversary celebrations (e.g., 80th, 85th, 90th) and publishes commemorative journals to mark organizational milestones and honor historical contributions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$45K82%
Program service revenue$8K15%
Investment income$2K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$12K
balance sheet
Total assets$97K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$97K
2 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +277.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- DIANA G BROWNE — DIRECTOR
- GAIL BADER — DIRECTOR
- GRETCHEN BEALL SCHUMAN — DIRECTOR
- HANE KIM — DIRECTOR
- HELEN WAN — DIRECTOR
- ILANA LUBIN — DIRECTOR
- JOCELYN JACOBSON — DIRECTOR, EX OFFICIO
- KAREN M MITCHELL — DIRECTOR
- MARILYN C KUNSTLER — DIRECTOR
- MARTHA E GIFFORD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Elizabeth A. Bryson Partner — Co-chair of the NYWBA’s Long-Term Planning Committee leading the archive project.
- Holland & Knight LLP Partner — Hosts the in-person event for the CLE program.
- Honorable Justice Suzanne Adams Partner — Participates as a panelist in the ARD Committee event on lien investigation and mediation strategies.
- Myra L. Freed Partner — Co-chair of the NYWBA’s Long-Term Planning Committee leading the archive project.
- Planned Parenthood Partner — Recipient of the NYWBA President’s Special Award in 2025.
- RRR Associations LLC Government — Provides executive director services and operational support to the New York Women's Bar Association.
- Safe Horizon Partner — Recipient of the NYWBA President’s Special Award in 2025.
- U.S. Representative Carolyn B. Maloney Partner — Recipient of the NYWBA President’s Special Award in 2025.
- Women's Bar Association of the State of New York Network — Automatic reciprocal membership between NYWBA and WBASNY.
- Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York Network — Automatic joint membership for NYWBA members
- Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York Partner — Collaborates with WBASNY to review and comment on proposed legislation and policy initiatives.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Legal Advocacy for Gender Equity and Anti-Discriminationmethodology: civil-rights-advocacyBy providing direct legal services and engaging in civil rights advocacy, the organization advances gender equity and combats discrimination against women and children, because legal intervention is necessary to dismantle systemic barriers and enforce constitutional protections.
- Member-Driven Professional Development and Empowermentmethodology: member-driven professional developmentBy fostering leadership engagement, continuing legal education, and member-driven committees, the organization empowers women lawyers to advance professionally, because peer-led participation builds capacity, confidence, and collective impact within the legal profession.
- Public Advocacy for Systemic Changemethodology: public_advocacyBy publicly advocating for diversity, equity, inclusion, women’s rights, and LGBTQ dignity, the organization influences cultural and policy norms, because sustained public positioning strengthens the rule of law and advances societal transformation.