Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association

05/25/2026

Don’t forget to RSVP now for the Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association Installation Dinner on June 9th!

05/02/2026

We are thrilled to share the Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association’s Save the Date Information for our Annual Installation Dinner on June 9th, 2026 - see details below. RSVP NOW to [email protected] to confirm your seat and obtain your ticket purchase and/or sponsorship information! We look forward to celebrating with you!

04/12/2026

Our Annual Meeting is Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:30 PM! If you are a member, please join us via Zoom to vote on the WBASNY and MHWBA slates!

Need a Zoom link?
Please contact Kerri Yamash*ta at 845.282.3996.

03/13/2026

Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association proudly hosted the Chapter's Inaugural Women in Law Program today in conjunction with Women's Bar Association of the State of NY in coordination with the Office of Court Administration, the City of Poughkeepsie and the Poughkeepsie City Court. The Women in Law Program introduced local high school students to the varied and vast careers available in the legal field with panelists including esteemed Judges, including the Honorable Yvonne Flowers (Mayor of the City of Poughkeepsie), the Honorable Jessica Segal (Dutchess County Court Judge) and the Honorable Rebecca Mensch (Beacon City Court Judge), Margaret Walker, Esq. (Dutchess County Public Defender), Rebecca Valk, Esq. (Corporation Counsel for the City of Poughkeepsie), Nicole Paoli (Deputy Chief Clerk of the Poughkeepsie City Court), Jasmine Graham (Court Clerk, City of Poughkeepsie Court), Elizabeth Diaz (Court Interpreter, City of Poughkeepsie Court), Nicole Wayman (Court Officer, Ninth Judicial District), Danielle Erica Strauch, Esq. (Partner, Van DeWater & Van DeWater, LLP), Andrea Gellen, Esq. (Founding Attorney, Gellen Law, PC), Chianti Lewis, Esq. (Staff Attorney, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley), and Jolitta Gholson (Paralegal, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley).

Students attended a tour of the courthouse with the Poughkeepsie City Court Judges and members of MHWBA, Honorable Frank M. Mora and Honorable Scott L. Volkman, learning the in's and out's of the courtroom with a networking lunch to conclude the event. With an incredible turnout of approximately sixty (60) students, the Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association was proud and honored to host such an event for our local youth and community.

A tremendous thank you to the Women's Bar Association of the State of NY Social Action Committee and to our very own Joanna Longcore (Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Poughkeepsie) who planned, coordinated and brought this event and astounding experience into fruition!

01/23/2026

Please join us on January 29th for a CLE!

12/09/2025

MHWBA’s Annual Holiday Event at 1915 Wine Cellar was spectacular! Thank you to all of our colleagues, judiciary, and Women's Bar Association of the State of NY’s President Lisa Noroian for joining us this evening! Happy holiday season to all! Proud to support with our raffle baskets!

11/26/2025

Please join us for our MHWBA Holiday Party!

When: December 8, 2025, 5:30-8:00 PM

Where: 1915 Wine Cellar in Poughkeepsie

Annual MHWBA Holiday Event

Join us in person for the Annual MHWBA Holiday Event – fun, food, and festive vibes all around!

09/26/2025

Wonderful Evening with our Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association members and Judiciary at our Annual Bench Meets Bar membership kickoff event!

07/20/2025

The MHWBA leadership was pleased to join the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York Leadership Training this weekend in Tarrytown, New York!

06/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Installation Dinner!

We are especially grateful to the Honorable Madeline Singas of the New York Court of Appeals who was our keynote speaker, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado who was our special guest,, and our longtime member, the Honorable Christi Acker who swore in our new board members!

Please feel free to share your photos from the event in the comments!