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Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys (GRAWA)

GRAWA's mission is the advancement of the status of women in society & the legal profession and the promotion of fair & equal administration of justice.
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GRAWA membership comes with many great benefits, including the opportunity to:

~ Network with Colleagues,
~ Participate in Community Service Projects,
~ Serve on a Committee that Piques your Interest, Supports Area of Practice, or Stage in Profession,
~ Earn Continuing Legal Education Credits at Reduced Prices,
~ Become or Find a Mentor for Professional and Personal Growth and Support,
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Learn a New Skill or Hobby,
~ Have a Voice in Legislative Reform, and of course,
~ Meet Wonderful People! To join, visit http://www.grawa.org/grawa_join.htm.

13/11/2024

Thank you to our GRAWA community for coming out to our fireside chat and reception to hear from and celebrate the Hon. Meredith A. V***a. To Judge V***a, we so appreciate your openness and time - it was a privilege to have you join us!

Many thanks, too, to Tiffany H. Lee for moderating the engaging conversation, as well as Counsel Press Inc. and Robert Brucato for sponsoring the evening.

What a wonderful turnout including so many of GRAWA's past presidents joining current president, Wende Knapp (see the first picture).

11/11/2024

On this Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to all service members and their families, including those in our GRAWA community, for the incredible sacrifices they have made for our country. We honor the courage and commitment of those who have served and continue to serve, as well as the strength and resilience of the families who support them.

Thank you for your dedication and service.

In Monroe County, we also have the ability to do more for our veterans. Attorneys may sign-up using the link below to become a volunteer in the Veterans Clinic. This is an opportunity to directly impact and deliver an essential service to veterans within our community by providing your pro-bono hours to help serve their needs.

Veterans Clinic Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48A8AB2AA3F5C25-52794717-veterans #/

You can also sign up to volunteer your time on a variety of other matters that can be found using the link below:
https://forms.gle/AJe4Kbo1sF9BHKMN8

To all in our GRAWA community, thank you for your support as we continue to Rise Together!

08/11/2024

On 11/19 GRAWA will be having our annual holiday shopping event! This year we have 7 different shops to explore, so come ready to fill your bags 🛍️ This event is NOT limited to GRAWA members so bring a friend and let’s go shopping!

30/10/2024

We would like to thank each of the candidates who attended our Judicial Candidate Luncheon last week. Each candidate took the time to answer questions drafted by those in the room. This Q&A opportunity, provided by GRAWA, allowed for members of the public and members of our community to have their voices heard. We thank everyone who took the time to attend the event and hope you found it as valuable as we did!

21/10/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to the Emeritae group launch! We had a wonderful turnoutw and an amazing time reconnecting. We’re looking forward to our next meeting and hope you’ll join us!

03/10/2024

It was great seeing so many new and familiar faces at last week's GRAWA New Member and Annual Membership Renewal Reception! We had an evening filled with great conversation. networking, and celebration. We hope you'll join us for the next one!

11/09/2024

Event reminder: The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is hosting their annual dinner tomorrow September 12th!

This event is sponsored by the Monroe County Bar Association and the Bar Association of Erie County, we hope you’ll join them for a memorable night.

30/08/2024

A Message From our President:

As much as I am sad to see summer go, I am excited about the pending start of fall and the upcoming season change. I always notice a sense of energy at this time of the year, and that includes some exciting ways to engage with GRAWA over the coming months.

A few key dates to put on your calendar:
September 6: 12 - 1:30 p.m.: Part 2 of the free CLE series provided by the 7th JD Gender Fairness Committee in collaboration with the Susan B. Anthony Center. The topic is: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Where the Science and Courts Meet. GRAWA is supporting this virtual event (see flyer below).

September 7: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.: The Women's Foundation of the Genesee Valley's 30th Anniversary Celebration Gala. GRAWA members receive a discounted ticket price for supporting this event.

September 25: 12 - 2 p.m.: Keynote and panel featuring Hon. Joseph A. Zayas - in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is in-person or virtual and is provided by the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission and the 7th Judicial District’s Hispanic Heritage Month and Embracing Our Community Committees, as well as in partnership with GRAWA.

September 26: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: GRAWA’s New Member and Annual Membership Renewal Reception at Flight Wine Bar. The event is in-person.

We have much more planned for October, November, and December, so stay tuned for more information and details.

Before we close out this month of August (and hopefully head off to a long Labor Day weekend), I wanted to take a moment to recognize the GRAWA members and supporters recently named to the Daily Record’s 2024 Power 50 Law list. Congratulations!!! And that leads me to a request that I have for all members - the only way we Rise Together is to get more comfortable celebrating our own accomplishments and nominating outstanding colleagues, peers, or other GRAWA members to celebrate theirs. Do you know someone who has a new job or who was recently promoted? Let us know. Have you considered nominating someone or yourself (yes, yourself!) for any recent or upcoming awards? If not, when we circulate a request to nominate individuals for upcoming awards, please don't hesitate to throw their (or your) hat in the ring! We have an outstanding Nominations Committee that is always looking to nominate and highlight our amazing members!

Thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s continue to Rise Together.

17/08/2024

A Joint Statement from Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys, Rochester Black Bar Association, and Monroe County Bar Association:

The Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys (GRAWA), the Rochester Black Bar Association (RBBA), and the Monroe County Bar Association (MCBA) congratulate Hon. Meredith V***a who was sworn in on Monday, August 5, as a United States District Judge for the Western District of New York. Judge V***a is the first woman of color and the first Asian American to be a judge for New York’s Western District.

In February, prior to the selection process, GRAWA, RBBA, and the MCBA sent a joint letter to Senator Charles Schumer urging him to make a recommendation for this judicial vacancy that enhances the diversity of the federal bench, and Judge V***a’s does just that.

Judge V***a’s confirmation is a historic moment and underscores the importance of creating a diverse bench in the Western District of New York and throughout the federal court system. We look forward to working with Senator Schumer’s office towards continuing the goal of a well-qualified, diverse judiciary that reflects the community that it serves.

24/07/2024

A Message From our President:

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the annual Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈

04/07/2024

Happy 4th of July! If you’re not already, please consider liking our page and following us on Instagram and LinkedIn so you can stay up to date on upcoming events!

02/07/2024

A Message from our President:

27/06/2024

Free CLE tomorrow! GRAWA is supporting the upcoming 7th Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee and the Susan B. Anthony Center free CLE on Friday, June 28, 2024. You may attend in-person or virtually (via the Teams link below). If you're seeking CLE credit, please RSVP below.

Link: https://redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=WDEEMPPPRHKJCTMN

20/06/2024

A Message from our President - please check your email for the full message and/or sign up to become a member to stay in the know! Thank you to everyone who came out to former GRAWA President Josie Wilson’s home to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday, this summer's Diversity Clerks, and the GRACE scholarship!

13/06/2024

A Message from our President:

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Today is the last day to purchase your tickets for GRAWA’s Annual Installation & Awards Dinner on May 21, 2024! Please join us as we celebrate our annual award winners, our fantastic 2024-2025 Board of Directors, and our amazing next President, Wende Knapp! Links to purchase tickets or a table or below. Individual tickets- https://grawa.memberclicks.net/installation-ticket-cc Tables- https://grawa.memberclicks.net/installation-8-table-cc