All Highlights
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!
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!
Results of the 2024 School Drive
In partnership with the Salvation Army, we helped hold a successful School Supply Drive!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 explored the complexities of “848: Criminalization of America” via a panel discussion and screening at Buffao State University.
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.