RCBA Wins 2018 Bar Leaders Innovation Award
On January 11, 2019, at the New York State Bar Association’s House of Delegates Meeting, the Rensselaer County Bar Association was awarded the 2018 Bar Leaders Innovation Award for small bar associations.
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Annual Judges Dinner 2019
On February 7, 2019, the Bar Association held its Annual Judges Dinner, a long standing tradition where local members of the judiciary are recognized.
Happy New Year!
2019 Membership Dues are now due Here is the 2019 Dues Notice and a Letter from President Jessica B. Mocerine.
Bar Association Holiday Food Drive and Volunteer Night
The Bar Association is holding a holiday food drive now through Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Seventh Annual Jones Award Dinner
On Thursday, October 18, 2018 the Seventh Annual Jones Award Dinner to benefit the Courthouse Artwork Restoration Committee of the Rensselaer County Bar Association was held.
Rensselaer County Bar Association to Honor Two Long Time Attorneys
The Rensselaer County Bar Association will honor two long time Troy attorneys, Elliott F. Marinstein and Donald J. Shanley, with this year’s Jones Award at a dinner to be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Franklin Plaza in Troy.
2018 Annual Meeting of the Association
Please join us for the Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Franklin Terrace. The Bar Association will elect new officers and honor the following 50 year members: William C. Johnston, Esq. William P. McGovern III, Esq. Thomas J. O’Connor, Esq. Terence E. Shanley,
Law Day 2018
On May 1, 2018, the Rensselaer County Bar Association celebrated Law Day with a full day of events. In the morning the annual Law Day Ceremony was held at the Rensselaer County Courthouse. Rensselaer County Court Judge Jennifer Sober gave a speech on the Law
Free Online Training Sessions for E-Filing in Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court
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Implementation of Mandatory E-Filing in Warren County and Washington County Supreme Courts
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2018 Rensselaer County Mock Trial Tournament
This year Rensselaer County had five area high schools competing: Catholic Central High School, Columbia High School, The Doane Stuart School, Emma Willard School and La Salle Institute. Co-Coordinators Olivia Karis-Nix, Esq., and Jessica B. Mocerine, Esq., wish to express their gratitude to those who
2018 Judges Dinner
On February 15, 2018, the Bar Association held its annual Judges Dinner and honored Judge Jennifer G. Sober, newly elected Rensselaer County Court Judge. Cheryl Coleman, Esq., introduced and spoke on behalf of Judge Sober. RCBA President Olivia Karis-Nix welcomed attendees to the dinner and