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
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
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
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
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..
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
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
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
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
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
The Bar Association held its Annual Meeting on June 6, 2024. Past President Jaime Thomas was recognized for his service to the Bar Association by newly elected President Anne Coonrad. The 2024-2025 Officers and Executive Committee as follows: President: Anne L. Coonrad 1st Vice President:
