The WWBA is now offering solo practitioners, firms and organizations the opportunity to advertise their employment openings on the WWBA website and in the WWBA Weekly Update emails, which are sent weekly to approximately 2000 individuals, including WWBA members and contacts.
The rates are as follows:
For WWBA members wishing to advertise an employment opportunity: $75 for the first month of advertising, and $50 for each succeeding month.
For non-WWBA members: $100 the first month, and $75, each succeeding month.
After registering, please send the employment advertisement to executivedirector@wwbany.org for acceptance. Once the advertisement is accepted, it will be placed on our website and Weekly Update emails for the period of one month. Please note that if you elect to post an advertisement through the WWBA, your advertisement must comply with all Federal and State employment laws, as well as the New York Rules of Professional Conduct uc Responsibility (RPC) with regard to your ethical and professional obligations.
Your monthly advertisement subscription will expire one month from the date the advertisement is posted. If you wish to extend the time the advertisement is placed, you must re-register using the "Renewal" ticket option.
If you have any questions, please contact executivedirector@wwbany.org.
REGISTRATION IS MANAGED BY THE WCBA. REGISTER HERE: https://www.wcbany.org/?pg=events&eid=278362&evAction=regV2
9th JD Access to Justice Immigrant Rights & Services Sub-Committee Professional Conference: Session 2 of 5
Immigration Remedies for Noncitizen Trafficking Survivors
Expert speakers will provide in-depth insights into the legal intricacies surrounding human trafficking, exploring the processes and requirements for obtaining U and T visa certifications for survivors and addressing the mental health needs of trafficking survivors.
Moderator: Hon. Lissette G. Fernández, Peekskill City Court
Speakers:
Amy Marques, Esq., Senior Immigration Attorney, My Sisters’ Place, Inc.
Amanda Mills, LMSW, Senior Anti-Trafficking Program Manager at My Sisters' Place, Inc.
Kimberly Bodden, Bilingual Anti-Trafficking Case Manager, My Sister’s Place
Skarlly Guerrero, IMPACT Clinician, My Sisters’ Place, Inc.
Michelle Bethencourt-Garcia, Westchester County Department of Social Services
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to All
Format: Webinar via Zoom (A link to register with Zoom will be provided in your confirmation email. You must pre-register on Zoom to receive the event link.)
CLE Credits: 1 Professional Practice, 0.5 Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias
REGISTRATION IS MANAGED BY THE WCBA. REGISTER HERE: https://www.wcbany.org/?pg=events&eid=278363&evAction=regV2
9th JD Access to Justice Immigrant Rights & Services Sub-Committee Professional Conference: Session 3 of 5
Human Trafficking from the Judicial Perspective
This program will provide an overview of the New York State court system’s response to court involved youth and human trafficking. Along with tools for legal professionals and courts to use in identifying and responding to this complex problem.
Moderator: Hon. Lissette G. Fernández
Hon. Fernando M. Camacho, Acting Justice, Supreme Court, Suffolk County, New York
Date: October 2, 2024
REGISTER HERE: https://www.pace.edu/event/knowledge-power-voting-forum
REGISTRATION IS MANAGED BY THE WCBA. REGISTER HERE: https://www.wcbany.org/?pg=events&eid=278364&evAction=regV2
9th JD Access to Justice Immigrant Rights & Services Sub-Committee Professional Conference: Session 4 of 5
Limited Scope Asylum, Assistance for Asylum Seekers
An introduction to pro se assistance to asylum seekers: regulations governing limited scope representation, clinic models to prepare asylum application, and opportunities for pro bono volunteers
Speakers: TBA
Date: October 9, 2024
REGISTRATION IS MANAGED BY THE WCBA. REGISTER HERE: https://www.wcbany.org/?pg=events&eid=278365&evAction=regV2
9th JD Access to Justice Immigrant Rights & Services Sub-Committee Professional Conference: Session 5 of 5
Justice for Immigrant Children: Overview of Seeking SIJS Findings in Family Court
Learn how abused, abandoned and/or neglected children can legally remain in the US through the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). The program will provide an introduction to the multiple participants to these proceedings, the history of this special immigration status, and the cultural background and ethical considerations experienced in these cases.
Jonathan Campozano, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney, Neighbors Link Community Law Practice
Liane Aronchick, Esq. Managing Attorney, Catholic Charities Community Services, Archdiocese of New York
Date: October 16, 2024
PO Box 926, Hartsdale, NY 10530 Phone: (914) 505-6045executivedirector@wwbany.org
