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The Power of Women's Voices

The Power of Women’s Voices: We Have Something to Say
Monday, March 17, 2025 | Reception 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Program 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Format: Hybrid 

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Description:
In commemoration of Women’s History Month, the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, in collaboration with the New York Women Judges Association, Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin Committee on Women in the Courts, and the New York City Bar Association, is hosting this program to honor the dynamic women who raised their voices and championed women’s rights to ensure equal justice for all.

Welcome:
Hon. Troy K. Webber, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department, and Co-Chair of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission
Hon. Llinét M. Rosado, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department, and Co-Chair of Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin Committee on Women in the Courts
Muhammad U. Faridi, President, New York City Bar Association

Remarks:
Hon. Shirley Troutman, Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, and Co-Chair of the Franklin H. Williams JudicialCommission

Presentation of Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin Video

Remarks:
Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin, Senior Counsel, Alston & Bird, LLP, Former Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, and Co-Chair  Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin Committee on Women in the Courts

Video Montage

Keynote Remarks:
Vanessa L. Gibson, Bronx Borough President

Panel Moderator:
Hon. Troy K. Webber, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department, and Co-Chair of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission 

Panel:
Hon. Elizabeth Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department  
Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department, and President of the New York Women Judges Association
Kathleen Sweet, Partner at Gibson, McAskill & Crosby LLP, and President-Elect of the New York State Bar Association
Lissett C. Ferreira, Partner, Meenan & Associates, LLC, and Vice President of the New York Women’s Bar Association 

Closing Remarks:
Hon. Shirley Troutman, Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, and Co-Chair of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission 

Sponsoring Organizations:  
Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission
New York Women Judges Association
Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin Committee on Women in the Courts
New York City Bar Association

Co-Sponsoring Organization:
New York City Bar Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Co-Sponsoring Association Committee:
Women in the Legal Profession, Linda A. Rosenthal, Chair


Where
New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

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