Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association

The Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association is a professional networking organization serving attorneys and judges across the Poughkeepsie, NY region and surrounding counties. As a chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY), the organization provides comprehensive educational programming, including continuing legal education (CLE) credits, designed to advance professional development and expertise among legal professionals. Members benefit from structured networking opportunities and community engagement events that foster meaningful professional relationships throughout Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam, Columbia, and Greene Counties. The association maintains an active directory listing service, enabling members to gain visibility within the legal community. Beyond individual professional growth, the Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association organizes regular events and educational initiatives that address critical legal issues impacting women, families, and society. The organization has demonstrated sustained commitment to legislative advocacy and policy development in areas including domestic violence law, marital dissolution equity, custody decision-making, sexual violence prevention, and employment discrimination. Members gain access to an involved community of practicing attorneys and judicial officers who share professional interests and collaborative goals. By joining the Mid-Hudson chapter based in Poughkeepsie, NY, legal professionals connect with a network dedicated to both personal advancement and meaningful systemic change. The association's programming reflects a strategic focus on combining professional development with substantive engagement on issues that shape the legal landscape for women and families throughout the region.