Membership - Join Here
We are ...
- a Professional Organization of attorneys who live and work in Central New York
- a Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York ("WBASNY")
- an influential voice on legislative initiatives, judicial nominations, and public policy
- dedicated to promoting justice for all, regardless of sex, in the study, practice, and application of the law
Our members ...
- include partners and associates of all size firms, sole practitioners, law professors, elected and appointed officials, public employees, and in-house counsel
- are rapidly increasing in number, strengthening the voice and influence of the organization
- practice in diverse areas of the law
- participate in a wide variety of committees and programs
We provide ...
- the benefit of being part of a State-wide organization of more than 3,500 attorneys
- judicial screening procedures and active involvement in the Central New York judicial process
- an opportunity for professional and social networking
- mentoring opportunities for law students and newly admitted attorneys
- a series of seminars, lectures, and educational events concerning vital and timely legal issues
- pro bono opportunities
| 2025-2026 Dues Schedule | Amount |
| Sustaining Member - Includes FREE admission to the Judicial Reception if received by September 8 | $175 |
| Admitted Attorney (admitted more than five years) | $125 |
| Judiciary | $125 |
| Newly Admitted Attorney (admitted five years or less) | $90 |
| Retired (certified by OCA), government, legal services/public interest, solo practitioners | $90 |
| Secondary - Member of another WBASNY Chapter (non-voting) | $30 |
| Law Student or Awaiting Admission (non-voting) | FREE |
2025-26 Membership Registration will open June 1! Our membership year is June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026.
We are accepting online or paper applications/payments. All registration options include membership in WBASNY (the Women's Bar of the State of New York). Check out WBASNY member benefits here.
Online - through the WBASNY website (select Central chapter)
Paper application - print and mail directly to CNYWBA, PO Box 408, Syracuse, NY 13201
If you have any questions, please email cnywba@gmail.com.