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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!
2024 Western New York Legal Diversity Career Fair
Join us October 23 for the Western New York Legal Diversity Career Fair!
Minority Bar Association Rates Judicial Candidates
We have issued ratings on the qualifications of judicial candidates running for elected office in Western New York.
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.
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.
Practical Attorney Ethics & Grievance Committees
At Hodgson Russ LLP, we held a March 20 presentation: “Practical Attorney Ethics and What You Need to Know About Grievance Committees.” This is a one-hour ethics CLE credit.
Black History Month: Film Screening
We delved into the complexities of “848: Criminalization of America” via a panel discussion and screening at Buffao State University.
WGRZ: New President of the Minority Bar Association of Western New York
Ifeoluwa Popoola, MBAWNY president, was featured in a WGRZ news article exploring her education and professional background leading up to her presidency of the MBAWNY.
WNY News Now: Assistant DA Elected as VP of MBAWNY
WNY News Now reports that Assistant District Attorney James Harrington was elected as the Vice President of the Minority Bar Association of Western New York.
MBAWNY 2023 Judicial Ratings
We have issued ratings on the qualifications of judicial candidates running for elected office in Western New York.
Buffalo’s First Legal Diversity Career Fair
The Bar Association of Erie County, University at Buffalo School of Law, and the Minority Bar Association of WNY teamed up to launch Buffalo’s first legal diversity career fair.