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(4)
Allison L. Wacker
Program Chair at American Express
Allison L. Wacker is a Program Chair for the Women in Law Section and is an attorney at American Express.
Carol C. Villegas
Partner at Labaton Keller Sucharow
Carol C. Villegas is a partner at Labaton Keller Sucharow, known for securing a landmark jury verdict holding Meta Platforms liable for the unauthorized recording and commercial use of women's menstrual health data.
Kaelyn E. Gustafson
Section Chair at Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
Kaelyn E. Gustafson serves as the Section Chair for the Women in Law Section and is an attorney at Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP.
Laura Sulem
Program Chair at Thomson Reuters
Laura Sulem is a Program Chair for the Women in Law Section and serves as Senior Director, Litigation Practical Law at Thomson Reuters.
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.