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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2022-2023 Executive Board
Latest News
Please see the attached public notice from United States District Court Northern District of New York for a request for comment on the reappointment of United States Magistrate Daniel J. Stewart. Read More …
Wishing all of you a happy and prosperous New Year! 2023 Membership Dues are now due. Here is the 2023 Dues Notice and a Letter from President Linda Johnson.
On October 13, 2022, 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 Kevin Read More …
On September 27, 2022, members gathered for the annual Fall Harvest Social to welcome new members to the association. Members enjoyed the beautiful setting of Stable Gate Winery in Schodack and the collegial camaraderie.
On June 16, 2022 the RCBA held its Annual Meeting. The 2022-2023 Officers and Executive Board were elected. Past President Jennifer C. Shatz was recognized for her service to the Bar Association by newly elected President Linda Johnson. The Bar Association also recognized three attorneys Read More …
Please be advised that the 2022 Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2022 Open Bar at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Franklin Terrace 126 Campbell Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 Members $75 Non-Members $85, see invitation. Pursuant to the Bylaws Read More …
On May 2, 2022, the Bar Association celebrated Law Day. This years theme was Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change. Supreme Court Justice Laura Jordan spoke on the topic at the morning ceremony. The Bar Association also honored its High Read More …