The Attorneys for Children (AFC) Program invites members of the BAEC to apply for their introductory training webinar on October 17, 18, and 19 (agenda, application, and memo attached.) Applications will be accepted until October 7. AFC represent children of all ages, primarily in Family Court matters. They are compensated by New York State at …
The Erie County Bar Foundation is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 Officers and Board of Directors. Jeffrey M. Priore, Juvenile Justice Attorney at the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc., has succeeded Michael Perley as President. Kevin W. Spitler is now serving as Vice President. Penny B. Selmonsky and Tiffany R. Perry are the Foundation’s …
Jeffrey Priore Takes the Helm of the Erie County Bar Foundation as President Read More »
The Bar Association of Erie County, University at Buffalo School of Law, and the Minority Bar Association of WNY have teamed up to launch Buffalo’s first legal diversity career fair. The mission of the job fair is to help build a more diverse legal workforce in Western New York region. The career fair will be …
Buffalo’s first ever Legal Diversity Career Fair to be held on August 12 Read More »
Hon. Kevin M. Carter, Administrative Judge of the Eighth Judicial District is pleased to announce a dedication ceremony for the newly created Erie County Landlord Tenant HUB Court. The dedication ceremony will be held in-person on June 2, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Buffalo City Court, 50 Delaware Avenue on the seventh floor. Members of …
Dedication of the Erie County Landlord Tenant HUB Court Read More »
Below is a statement from Hon. Kevin M. Carter, Administrative Judge for the 8th Judicial District regarding the mass shooting that occurred on May 14, 2022.
Words fail. And yet, we try. To empathize with the victims and their families. To understand how this could happen again in our country, and to us in our “City of Good Neighbors.” To end this kind of senseless tragedy. To reverse the course of racism that has infected this country since the first ship …
A Letter from President Hugh Russ Regarding the May 14 Mass Shooting Read More »
The Bar Association of Erie County is pleased to announce this year’s slate of candidates for election. Voting opens May 23, 2022, only to eligible BAEC members. More information about the candidates and our election process can be found by clicking here. 2022 Slate of Officer & Director Candidates Vice President, President-Elect Timothy J. GraberCraig …
Bar Association Announces Candidates for the 2022-2023 Board of Directors Read More »
“The Power of Women’s Voices” Hon. Kevin M. Carter, Administrative Judge of the Eighth Judicial District and Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden, Chair of the Eighth Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee are pleased to announce that the courts of the Eighth Judicial District will celebrate Women’s History Month on March 25, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. The …
Eighth Judicial District Women’s History Month 2022 Celebration Read More »
The Bar Association of Erie County (“BAEC”) has passed a resolution in support of eliminating certain questions posed by the New York Board of Bar Examiners about an applicant’s criminal background when applying for admission to the New York State Bar. At its Board meeting on February 8, 2022, the Board voted unanimously for eliminating …
Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford announced that the Judges of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York have approved the 2022 distribution of grants totaling $30,000. The funds are distributed from the WDNY’s District Court Fund, which accumulates funds from a portion of the admission fees paid by attorneys seeking …
United States District Court for the Western District of New York Announces 2022 Grants Read More »
