The Rensselaer County Bar Association is dedicated to its mission of serving members of the bench, bar and community of Rensselaer County, New York.
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The Rensselaer County Bar Association is dedicated to its mission of serving members of the bench, bar and community of Rensselaer County, New York.
Please explore this website to find information on our organization, quarterly newsletters, happenings in the legal community, and information on how to join our organization.
The association is attempting to modernize our membership mailing list and to incorporate a master email list so that we may send out timely notices to our members. If you have not received a dues notice or contact update form, please contact us by email at info@renscobar.org to add your name to our new list.
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Welcoming New Members
- Nadia Ui Mhuimhneachain, Esq.
- Olli S. Baker, Esq.
- Meaghan T. Feenan, Esq.
- Alexandra L. Galus, Esq.
- Eric O’Bryan, Esq.
- Hon. Emmalynn S. Blake
- Aaron F. Carbone, Esq.
- Joseph M. O’Bryan , Esq.
- Ian L. Crimmins, Esq.
- Margaret Gilmartin, Esq.
- John J. Lynch, Esq.
- Hon. Mae A. D’Agostino
- Hon. Matthew J. Turner
- Peter Coffey
Law Student Members
- Jeshua A. Galusha
Recognizing our 50 Year Members
Executive Board
2024-25 Officers and Executive Committee.
Latest News
The Rensselaer County Bar Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Franklin Terrace. Please see the attached invite with details and payment information. We hope you can join us! Open bar at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.. Read More …
2025-2026 Slate of Officers: President–Tara A. Kersey 1st Vice President–Peter R. Kehoe 2nd Vice President–Jennifer M. Yetto 3rd Vice President–Lisa M. Buccini Treasurer–Joseph M. O’Bryan Secretary–Hon. Emmalynn S. Blake 2025-2026 Executive Committee At Large Members: Anne L. Coonrad Linda B. Johnson Jennifer C. Shatz Richard Read More …
Please join the Bar Association to celebrate Law Day 2025 on May 1, 2025. This year’s theme is “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One”. 9:30 a.m. — SUPREME COURT LAW DAY CEREMONIES RENSSELAER COUNTY COURTHOUSE Presentation of the High School Mock Trial Competition Awards Read More …
On February 27, 2025, the Bar Association held its annual Judges Dinner a long-standing tradition where local members of the judiciary are recognized. This year the Bar Association honored recently retired United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of New York Christian F. Hummel Read More …
Please join the Bar Association for the Annual Judges Dinner on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Honoring Hon. Christian F. Hummel Magistrate, Northern District of New York and Hon. Matthew J. Turner Rensselaer County Family Court Judge For more information, please see our Calendar Event.
On October 10, 2024, the Bar Association in conjunction with the Courthouse Artwork Restoration Committee held the annual Jones Dinner to raise funds to restore historic portraits and pictures and return them to the walls of the Rensselaer County Courthouse. This year’s honorees were the Read More …
The Courthouse Artwork Restoration Committee invites you to join the Honorary Committee for this year’s Jones Award Dinner on October 10, 2024. This year’s honorees are the Hon. Henry F. Zwack and Stacy Pomeroy Draper. Please see the attached letter for information on becoming a Read More …