The Women in Law Section Annual Meeting 2026 is a comprehensive program organized by the New York State Bar Association's Women in Law Section. Scheduled for January 15-16, 2026, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City, this event aims to provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of legal rights and protections across various aspects of life in New York.
The program, titled "Knowing Our Rights: Protections Across Life in New York," will cover key topics such as workplace rights under the Equal Rights Amendment and New York law, with a focus on issues related to pregnancy, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, and mental health. Expert-led sessions will present real-world scenarios to help participants recognize and address potential violations.
In addition to the educational sessions, the event will feature a luncheon and the presentation of the Kay Crawford Murray Award on January 15, as well as the Ruth G. Schapiro Memorial Award Reception on January 16. These gatherings offer valuable networking opportunities and celebrate contributions to the legal profession.
This meeting is designed for a broad range of practitioners, including advocates, legal professionals, and anyone interested in understanding and advocating for rights and protections in New York. Attendees will gain practical tools to advise clients, advocate effectively, and access legal or community support.
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Speakers(3)
Allison L. Wacker
Program Chair at American Express
Allison L. Wacker is a Program Chair for the Women in Law Section's Annual Meeting and serves as in-house counsel at American Express in New York, NY.
Kaelyn E. Gustafson
Chair, Women in Law Section at Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
Kaelyn E. Gustafson is the Chair of the Women in Law Section at the New York State Bar Association and a partner at Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP in New York, NY.
Laura Sulem
Program Chair at Thomson Reuters
Laura Sulem serves as a Program Chair for the Women in Law Section's Annual Meeting and is a Senior Director at Thomson Reuters in New York, NY.
Event Details
- Date
- January 15-16, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- New York Hilton Midtown
- Pricing
- $250 - $395
- Audience
- Legal professionals, advocates, and individuals interested in New York legal rights and protections.
- CLE Credits
- 6.0 MCLE Credits: 2.0 in Areas of Professional Practice, 1.5 in Ethics, 1.5 in Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias, 1.0 in Law Practice Management.