Spring 2024 Judicial Candidate Survey
WBASNY offers our members the unique opportunity to have their voices heard about the candidates running for judicial office. Members are invited to complete the survey for any candidate(s) you feel comfortable rating; you may leave blanks if you feel you do not have enough information to rate a candidate or category.
The candidates we are rating are Hon. Kara A. Buscaglia and Peter P. Vasilion, Esq. for Erie County Family Court; and Erin E. Hart, Esq., Hon. Barbara Johnson-Lee, and Rashied H. McDuffie, Esq. for Buffalo City Court.
Questions? Contact Judiciary Committee Co-Chair Sharon Swift.
If you are a WBASNY WNY Member and you wish to participate, please complete the survey by Friday, May 3.
WBASNY WNY Spring 2024 Judicial Candidate Survey
Popcorn Fundraiser
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Dear WBASNY Members,
Get ready to bring the flavor and the fun! On behalf of the WBASNY Fundraising Committee, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming popcorn fundraiser drive. Through our partnership with the Doublegood Foundation, we have launched a virtual Pop-up Store where you can indulge your popcorn cravings while simultaneously supporting Doublegood's mission of aiding children with special needs.
But why participate? By supporting this fundraiser, you're not just enjoying delicious popcorn; you're also contributing to WBASNY's mission of advancing the rights and interests of women in the legal profession and in society at large. From promoting gender equality and women's empowerment to raising awareness about critical issues facing women in the legal field, your participation helps foster a more inclusive and equitable legal community.
Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $11, and Curated Collections at $31. The popcorn is delicious and award-winning, ensuring your supporters get a quality product while supporting a worthy cause.
We look forward to getting this FUNdraiser popping with your help! Together, let's make a difference and enjoy some tasty treats along the way. Hurry and shop ASAP!
Membership Survey
Dear WBASNY WNY Members,
In an effort to best serve our members, we have created a quick survey to elicit your input on the year ahead. We want to know what your thoughts and suggestions are as to programming, priorities and what we could do better as a Chapter. This survey can be completely anonymous.
Please consider taking a quick 5 minutes to complete the below survey to give us your thoughts by Monday, November 20, 2023. It will help myself and the Board as we put together a year full of beneficial programming for you, our members!
I look forward to hearing your input!
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SURVEY
Kinsey A. O'Brien
WBASNY WNY President
Spring 2023 Judicial Candidate Ratings
The Western New York Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York announces its ratings for this year’s candidates for Erie County Family Court and Buffalo City Court.
Press Release: Spring 2023 Judicial Candidate Ratings
Hygiene Product Drive
The Social Action Committee of WBASNY is embarking on a feminine hygiene product drive to benefit women in our area. Western New York is partnering with Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York for distribution. Please consider donating boxes of tampons or pads at our events or donating money through the link. We will work with event organizers to collect any physical donations received.
Note: Credit card donations will be made net of processing fees charged to WBASNY WNY. A donation can be made via check as an alternative to credit card processing: please make out checks to WBASNY. They can be dropped off at our upcoming events, or mailed to us at
P.O. Box 1012, Niagara Square Station, Buffalo, NY 14201-1012.
Nominations Committee & Board of Directors
We are currently accepting applications, or suggestions of a member, to serve on the Nominations Committee. The Committee is comprised of five WBASNY WNY Members, including the Immediate Past President, and will review and consider all applicants for our 2023-2024 Board. If you are interested in serving on the Committee, or would like to recommend a member to serve, please contact Immediate Past President Elise Cassar.
We are also accepting applications to serve on the 2023-24 Board of Directors. If you are interested, please complete and return the BOD Survey to Elise Cassar by February 28.
Annual Installation Award Honorees
On November 16, 2021, we held our Annual Installation of Officers and Directors and Awards Ceremony. Due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID, the event was not open to our general membership.
It is our honor to recognize this year’s awardees:
M. Dolores Denman Lady Justice Award to Past President Melinda Saran, Esq., Vice Dean for Social Justice Initiatives at the University at Buffalo School of Law
President’s Award, posthumously, to Professor Teresa “Teri” Miller, former SUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Diversity Officer at the University at Buffalo
Carol A. Condon Outstanding New Lawyer Award to Marissa Hill Washington, Esq., Principal Attorney at Hill Law PPLC
Congratulations!