Finger Lakes Women's Bar Association

The Finger Lakes Women's Bar Association (FLWBA) serves the legal community and broader society across nine counties in the Ithaca, NY region, including Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates. As one of 20 chapters of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, FLWBA is dedicated to advancing women in the legal profession while advocating for women and children throughout the state. The organization welcomes both male and female members and provides valuable professional development opportunities, including the annual Wine Law CLE and monthly membership luncheons designed to foster networking and continuing legal education. FLWBA establishes and directs policies on issues of local significance, particularly those affecting women lawyers and families, while working to bring these matters to WBASNY for broader endorsement and action. The association cooperates with and supports organizations that advance women's status in society, promotes improvement in the administration of justice, and encourages ongoing legal education. Through active participation in WBASNY committees and initiatives, FLWBA members contribute to discussions on statewide, national, and international legal issues affecting women and children. Founded in 2006, FLWBA has grown into a small but influential chapter that meaningfully shapes policy conversations within the larger state organization, demonstrating the significant impact a dedicated regional legal association can have on advancing justice and professional opportunity.