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The Greater Rochester (NY) Association for Women Attorneys promotes, supports and encourages the advancement of women attorneys in their careers.
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To promote, support and encourage the advancement of women attorneys in their careers

CONTACT US

GRAWA

279 Castlebar Road

Rochester, NY 14610

585 615 0134

Email: info@grawa.org

www.grawa.org


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CURRENT INFORMATION

President's Message

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GRAWA: Improve representation of women in law -August2010

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SAVE THE DATES!

"On The Road" Series

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GRAWA presents its inaugural "On The Road" Series - a three part series of panel discussions on how to become a judge, a partner, and/or an elected official.  Panelists will share their experiences and provide invaluable insights and tips.

 

1) The Road To A Judgeship

The panel will include the following GRAWA Members:

> Hon. Patricia Gallaher

> Hon. Joan Kohout

> Hon. Karen Morris

> Hon. Thomas VanStrydonck

Information Flier - Part 1

Date:

Wed., August 25

Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location:

Rosey's

350 E. Main Street

Rochester, NY  14614

Cost:

$25 GRAWA & NYSBA TICL Members

$35 Non-Members

RSVP: info@grawa.org

Please mail payments to:

GRAWA

279 Castlebar Road

Rochester, NY  14610

 

2) The Road To Nonjudicial Elected Positions (Legislators, School Board Members, County Clerk, District Attorney)

Date: Wed., September 29
Time: 12:15-1:45pm
Location:

TBD

RSVP:

info@grawa.org

 

3) The Road To Partnership

Date: Thurs., November 11
Time: 5:30-7:15pm
Location:

TBD

RSVP:

info@grawa.org

 

GRAWA's New Member Reception -- September 15, 2010

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Everyone is invited to GRAWA's New Member Reception!

 

Date: Wed., September 15
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location:

Nixon Peabody LLP

1300 Clinton Square

14th Floor

RSVP:

info@grawa.org

Please join us in our tradition of welcoming our new members at the 2010 New Member Reception.  Get to know new colleagues and reconnect with friends over tasty hors d'oeuvres and a glass of wine. 

Thank you to Nixon Peabody, LLP for hosting this event.  If you park in the Clinton Square garage, please bring your parking stub to the 13th floor for validation.

New Member Reception Flier

 

YWCA Empowering Women Luncheon -- October 5, 2010

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Save the Date!

 

Date: Tues., October 5
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm
Location:

Rochester Convention Center

RSVP:

Julie Cook

julie.cook@wegmans.com

Cost: $50

 

The YWCA will be having its fourth annual Empowering Women Luncheon on October 5th from 12:00 to 1:30pm at the Riverside Convention Center.  The speaker this year will be Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle and Half-Broke Horses.  Last year, GRAWA members attended and filled a table of ten.  We have a table reserved for interested GRAWA members again this year.  Tickets are $50.  For more information, please email Julie Cook.

 

GRAWA's Judicial Candidates Luncheon -- October 15, 2010

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Please join us for an opportunity to meet the 2010 judicial candidates, educate yourself on their respective positions, ask questions, and make your concerns known.

 

Date: Fri., October 15
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Location:

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

Cost:

$50 Members

$55 Non-Members

$500 Table of Ten

RSVP:

info@grawa.org

by Fri., October 8

Please mail payments to:

Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys

279 Castlebar Road

Rochester, NY  14610

Judicial Candidates Luncheon Flier

 

People's Pottery Wine and Cheese Event -- December 8, 2010

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Save the Date!

 

Date: Wed., December 8
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Location:

People's Pottery

Monroe Ave., Pittsford

Please join fellow GRAWA members for wine and cheese at People's Pottery for some good conversation and a unique holiday shopping experience.  People's Pottery will donate 10% of the evening's proceeds to help support GRAWA and its programs.

 

 

 

OTHER INFORMATION

YWCA Seeking to Fill Board of Directors Position

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YWCA is seeking to fill a position on its Board of Directors.  The Board is comprised solely of women from the greater Rochester area.   The link to the nomination form is provided below.

2010 YWCA Nomination Form

 

Department of Justice Solicitation Announcement for Private Counsel

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Department of Justice Solicitation Announcement for Private Counsel interested in entering into contracts with the Department to collect delinquent Federal debts in the Northern District of New York (Syracuse).  If you have any questions regarding the RFP please call Melissa Kerns, Contracting Officer at 202-514-1957. 

Department of Justice Solicitation Link

 

Rochester Legal Diversity Clerkship Program

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The Rochester Legal Diversity Clerkship Program is co-sponsored by the MCBA (through its Diversity Committee), the Rochester Black Bar Association (RBBA), and GRAWA.  This program seeks to increase diversity int he legal profession in the Rochester area by attracting qualified first-year law students from historically under-represented groups within the legal profession, including racial and ethnic minorities, to work inpaid positions with Rochester area law firms and other legal employers.  For more information click on the following links.

Overview of RLDC Program

RLDC Application

 

Mentoring Opportunity

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The GRAWA Diversity Committee and School Without Walls have partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester in a mentoring partnership that matches high school students who hope to become lawyers with GRAWA mentors who act as positive role models and provide experiences to enable students to achieve their academic and career goals.  Mentors are expected to meet in person with their students twice a month and communicate with them by telephone and/or email twice a month.  If you are interested or would like more information please contact Tiffany Lee at TLTilee@aol.com or call 585-766-7817.

 

New York Parent Education and Awareness Program (PEAP)

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The New York State Parent Education and Awareness Program (PEAP) is an initiative of Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye, and Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, and Chaired by the Hon. Evelyn Frazee, a Supreme Court Justice of Rochester.  Parent education is offered by certified providers to help separating or divorcing parents better understand the effects of their breakup on their children and to give them information and ideas about how to make the new family situation easier and more livable for themselves and their children.  There are currently 51 certified providers with a presence in all 62 Counties in New York State.  Please check the website at http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/ for a list of certified providers.  The Programs are certified through our Office, and can then accept orders or referrals from the Family Courts or the Supreme Court matrimonial parts.  Parents can self refer, lawyers can refer parents and agencies can refer them too. Please help spread the word.

PEAP Brochure

 

GRAWA GoodSearch Reminder

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Please do not forget to go through the GoodSearch site when shopping online.  GRAWA receives a percentage of the purchase price, plus extra coupons!  Information Flier

Click on GoodSearch web site link below ...Select GRAWA as your Cause...Shop... and GoodSearch Donates!  www.goodsearch.com

 

Printer Cartridge Recycling Program

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The current recycling program GRAWA participates in was suspended due to vendor issues.  We have enrolled in a new program and are currently waiting new supplies.  If you have current recycling bags, please discard them.  A notice will be sent when the new supplies are available.  Thank you for your support of GRAWA through this program.

 

Pro Bono Attorneys Needed

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VLSP is in need of pro bono attorneys for a variety of family law cases.  Interested volunteers should contact Mary Beth Conway at 585-295-5707 or mconway@wmylc.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
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GRAWA 2010-2011

Sustaining Members

Sara Stout Ashcraft, Esq.
Kathleen B. Benesh, Esq.
Betsy D. Brugg, Esq.
Catherine M. Callery, Esq.
Dana Campbell , Esq.
Denine K. Carr, Esq.
June Castellano, Esq.
Diane M. Cecero, Esq.
Bethany Centrone, Esq.
Catherine Cerulli , Esq.
Jill M. Cicero, Esq.
Suzanne L. Cognata, Esq.
Elaine K. Cole, Esq.
Mary V. Fisher, Esq.
Gregory Franklin, Esq.
Hon. Evelyn Frazee
Sheila A. Gaddis, Esq.
Laurie A. Giordano, Esq.
Heidi Schult Gregory, Esq.
Cynthia J. Hirschberg, Esq.
Jane B. Hopfinger, Esq.
LaMarr J. Jackson, Esq.
Nora A. Jones, Esq.
Greta K. Kolcon, Esq.
Mary Jo S. Korona, Esq.
Susan Schultz Laluk, Esq.
Kathryn K. Lee, Esq.
Tiffany Lee, Esq.
Hon. Patricia D. Marks
Debra A. Martin, Esq.
Carol McKenna, Esq.
Valerie Milonas , Esq.
Hon. Karen L. Morris
Carolyn G. Nussbaum, Esq.
Shannon O'Keefe, Esq.
Audrey Patrone Peartree, Esq.
Anita Pelletier, Esq.
Jacqueline Phipps Polito, Esq.
Linda Prestegaard , Esq.
Susan S. Robfogel, Esq.
Karen Schaefer , Esq.
Kathleen Dunivin Schmitt, Esq.
Kari A. Smoker, Esq.
Sharon P. Stiller, Esq.
Sue S. Tebor, Esq.
Helen P. Wiley, Esq.
Elizabeth A. Wolford, Esq.
Melanie S. Wolk, Esq.
Hon. Ellen M. Yacknin

Thanks for your support!

 

GRAWA 2010-2011

New Members

Carly DiRisio Brown, Esq.
Michelle Romance Crain, Esq.
Ashley Edwards, Esq.
Ardeth L. Houde, Esq.
Letty Laskowski , Esq.
Emina Poricanin, Esq.
Janet Somes, Esq.
Angela M. Stockbridge, Esq.

Welcome to GRAWA!

     
 

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