The Rensselaer County Bar Association is dedicated to its mission of serving members of the bench, bar and community of Rensselaer County, New York.
Welcome
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
- Lillian May
- Samantha K. Sharp
- Lindsay K. Hooper
- James A. Muscato II
- Robert A. Panasci
- Hon. Mae A. D’Agostino
- Hon. Matthew J. Turner
- Peter Coffey
- Hon. Noel Mendez
- Julie Niciolo
- Alishah E. Bhimani
- Olivia H. Kim
- Gregory D. Cholakis
- Anastasia G. Cholakis
- Joanne P. Monagan
- Malcolm A. McPherson
- Kathryn S. Dell
- Michael Allain
- Natanelle Germain
- Kenneth R. Bruno
- Henry R. Bauer
- Joel E. Abelove
- Paul M. Macari
- Steven Sharp
- Joseph M. Ahearn
Law Student Members
- Brian Gitman
- Jeshua A. Galusha
- Connor J. Wright
- Max Zelikovsky
- Claire Hayes
Recognizing our 50 Year Members
Executive Board
2025-26 Executive Board
Latest News
On October 15, 2025, the Bar Association held the 2025 Jones Award Dinner to raise funds to restore historic portraits and return them to the walls of the Rensselaer County Courthouse. The event began at the Rensselaer County Courthouse with a celebration of the newly Read More …
The New York State Court system is seeking volunteer arbitrators for the Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Arbitration Program. Here is a link for information about an upcoming free virtual training (CLE credits are available). If you have any questions about the training or serving as a Read More …
The Rensselaer County Bar Association is holding a bench and bar photo project for an updated composite to be displayed at the Rensselaer County Courthouse. We hope all members of the Rensselaer County Bench and Bar will join us in this special project. Please see Read More …
The Bar Association held its Annual Meeting on June 12, 2025. The election of the 2025-2026 Officers and Executive Committee took place. Past President Anne L. Coonrad was recognized for her service to the Bar Association by newly elected President Tara Kersey. The Bar Association Read More …
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 …