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Farewell Letter from 2024 President Ifeoluwa Popoola
“My time serving you as president of this prestigious organization is now coming to an end, but I am heartened that the memories we made together in 2024 will last a lifetime,” says 2024 president Ifeoluwa Popoola. Read on to find out why she says 2024 was a success.
December Holiday Gathering: Meet the New Executive Board
You’re invited to our holiday gathering on December 19, 2024. Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres — all while meeting the new executive board of the Minority Bar Association of Western New York!
University at Buffalo News: MBAWNY Member Justice Ogden to Receive High Honor
Minority Bar Association of Western New York member Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden will receive the 2025 Edwin F. Jaeckle Award — the highest honor the University at Buffalo School of Law and the University at Buffalo Law Alumni Association can bestow.
Buffalo Business First: Power 100 Business Leaders of Color
A number of MBAWNY members were named on the Power 100 Business Leaders of Color list by Buffalo Business First!
Surrogate’s Court Guardian Ad Litem Training 2024
Attending attorneys can gain all the information needed to qualify as a Guardian Ad Litem in Surrogate’s Court (and other courts) proceedings. Expand your knowledge about Part 36 of the NYCRR, the required forms, and the appointment process. In addition, you will be instructed as to your obligations as a Guardian Ad Litem in various types of proceedings. Also, you can gain 5.5 CLE credits!
Recap: Legal Diversity Career Fair
On October 23, 2024, students and lawyers joined us at the Western New York Legal Diversity Career Fair, which was held on the University at Buffalo’s North Campus. The fair was meant to help foster a more diverse and inclusive legal workforce.
2024 Western New York Legal Diversity Career Fair
Join us October 23 for the Western New York Legal Diversity Career Fair!
The Buffalo News: Rodriguez-Dabney to Join Cannabis Control Board
The Buffalo News reported that Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown's former chief of staff, MBAWNY member Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney, has been named to the state Office of Cannabis Management Cannabis Control Board.
Results of the 2024 School Drive
In partnership with the Salvation Army, we helped hold a successful School Supply Drive!
Minority Bar Association Rates Judicial Candidates
We have issued ratings on the qualifications of judicial candidates running for elected office in Western New York.
Ceremony for Hon. Craig Dexter Hannah
We held a reception in honor of the Hon. Craig Dexter Hannah to celebrate his elevation to the New York State Appellate Division Fourth Department as an associate judge.
Celebrating the Hon. Craig Dexter Hannah
We’re holding a reception in honor of the Hon. Craig Dexter Hannah to celebrate his elevation to the New York State Appellate Division Fourth Department as an associate judge.
The Buffalo Criterion: Judge Craig Hannah Receives Award
The Buffalo Criterion reported that Judge Craig Hannah was honored with a 2024 award from the Legal and Business Professionals of Erie County.
MBAWNY Participates in 2024 Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival
June 15 and 16, 2024: It’s an honor to participate in the Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival.
Minority Bar Association of WNY Rates 2024 Judicial Candidates
We’ve completed our spring 2024 judicial ratings of candidates for Buffalo City Court and the New York State Supreme Court.
Volunteers Needed for our Juneteenth Celebration!
Will you join us at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on June 15-16, 2024?
Call for Donations: 2024 School Drive
The Minority Bar Association of Western New York, in partnership with the Salvation Army, is holding a School Supply Drive. Help children succeed in school by donating cash or school items.
Buffalo News: Brittany Jones Sworn in to Village of Kenmore Board
The Buffalo News has reported on the diversification of governing boards in Buffalo’s suburbs. Two MBAWNY members — Brittany Jones and Justice E. Jeannette Ogden — are featured in the article.
2024 Annual Awards Dinner
Our 2024 Awards Dinner was a success! Thank you to all attendees for making it a memorable evening of awards, celebration, dancing, music, dining and poetry.
Educating Communities of Color: Cancer Awareness Event
In spring of 2024, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, we had the honor of co-presenting an event: “Educating Communities of Color Through Cancer Awareness,” which was a panel discussion to help increase knowledge about cancer, as well as topics centered around cancer.