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💫 ABWA is proud to announce our illustrious panelists for our Annual Associates Dinner!! 💫

Join us on October 8, 2026 at 6 pm at the American Arbitration Association in New York City!!

This event is FREE and open to all to catch some gems on how to make "Power Moves" in the legal arena!!

Get your tickets NOW at ABWA's Annual Associates' Dinner | Association Of Black https://share.google/5q8zIJfVoCpHGJGOw

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Early bird tickets, tables, and journal ads are now LIVE for ABWA'S 2027 Ruth Whitehead Whaley Scholarship Luncheon!!!

This year's Luncheon will take place at the beautiful Bryant Park Grille in Midtown Manhattan, and over the next few months, we will share our honorees and all we have in store!!

In addition to "Dream the Impossible," our theme is "Invest in Our Future." We hope you will join us on April 24!! 🥂💫✨️

Get tickets now at https://www.abwany.org/events-1/abwa-2027-ruth-whitehead-whaley-scholarship-luncheon

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🏁 The road to the 2027 Association of Black Women Attorneys Ruth Whitehead Whaley Luncheon begins on September 1

✨️Invest in our sisterhood. Invest in our legacy. Invest in our future. ✨

🎟 Tickets go on sale September 1

Early Bird: $325
Regular: $350

📍 Bryant Park Grill
📅 Saturday, April 24, 2027
🕛 12:00 Noon

Come celebrate the power of Black women in law while helping uplift future leaders.

💫 Honoring legacy. Empowering futures. Lifting as we rise. 💫

#ABWANYC #LiftingAsWeRise #InvestInOurLegacy #RuthWhiteheadWhaleyLuncheon #DreamTheImpossible

Congratulations to our ABWA Sisters! ✨⚖️

The Association of Black Women Attorneys proudly congratulates Sherbune Paul, Esq. and Danielle Jones, Esq. on their appointments to the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary.

Their appointments reflect years of leadership, service, and excellence within the legal profession and our organization. Together, they embody ABWA's mission of “Lifting As We Rise” by opening doors, mentoring future leaders, and helping shape a more equitable justice system for all New Yorkers.

We also commend @nycmayor Mayor Zohran Mamdani for assembling one of the most diverse and accomplished advisory committees in the City's history. Diverse perspectives strengthen our judiciary and reinforce public confidence in our courts.

Please join us in congratulating Sherbune and Danielle on this well-deserved honor! 👏🏾💐

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Relive all the memories from last week's Summer Soiree at Sea!!! 📸

Hit the link in our bio to view all photos or visit https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zjSavR2dzordpoCp-QkwZ5ZHeRIc3upw

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When ABWA takes over!!! 🥂💫

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The ABWA Board who made it happen 😎

A day of sisterhood and fellowship ❤️

The ABWA Board thanks everyone who joined us for our Summer Soiree at Sea!! A good time was had, and we hope everyone enjoys the rest of their summer!!! 💫🥂

Professional pics will be posted soon. 😎

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible #SummerSoireeAtSea

Last chance to get tickets to ABWA'S Summer Soiree at Sea!! Next Saturday, July 25, we set sail from World's Fair Marina in Queens!!! The forecast is saying 82 degrees 😎

Let's show out in ALL WHITE!! ⚪️
Boarding begins at 11:00 am
Free Parking
DJ Ali on the set
Full Lunch with appetizers and dessert
Open Bar
Great vybz!!!

Get your tickets NOW at https://www.abwany.org/events-1/abwa-summer-soiree-at-sea

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Ticket sales close on Friday, July 17 at 5:00 pm!! Get Tickets at https://www.abwany.org/events-1/abwa-summer-soiree-at-sea

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This summer in NYC has been unmatched!! Let's keep momentum going as ABWA sets sail with its Summer Soiree at Sea on July 25!! 🎉💫

World's Fair Marina
11:00 am
Free Parking
Full Lunch with Open Bar
DJ Ali on the set
All White Attire Required

Ticket sales close on Friday, July 17 at 5:00 pm!!

Get Tickets at https://www.abwany.org/events-1/abwa-summer-soiree-at-sea

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Less than 3 weeks to go until ABWA sets sail on the water!!! 🎉💫

Have you gotten your ticket yet?? Have you picked out your all white outfit yet???

Don't miss out on the fun!! Get tickets NOW at https://www.abwany.org/events-1/abwa-summer-soiree-at-sea

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible #SummerSoireeAtSea

July 25 at 11:00 am ABWA sets sail from World's Fair Marina in Queens!! 🥂💫

All White Attire Required ⚪️
Open Bar, Full Lunch, Dessert
DJ
Free parking

Get your tickets NOW at https://www.abwany.org/events-1/abwa-summer-soiree-at-sea

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One month to go until ABWA sets sail for its Summer Soiree at Sea 💫🥂

Join on July 25, 2026 at Worlds Fair Marina in Queens, NY for lunch, open bar, and dancing while we sail with NYC as our backdrop!!

All are welcome. Free parking at the marina!! All White Attire Required ⚪️

Get Tickets Now at https://www.abwany.org/events-1/abwa-summer-soiree-at-sea

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Today we honor Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and progress. #ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible #juneteenth

The DJ has been booked 🎶 and the photographer is ready to capture all of the fun moments 📸

Have you gotten your all white outfit yet?? Better yet, have you secured your tickets??

Don't miss out on ABWA'S Summer Soiree at Sea where we will mix, mingle, and fellowship under the sun!! 🥂💫

Get Tickets at https://www.abwany.org/events-1/abwa-summer-soiree-at-sea

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The Knicks are 1 game away from winning the NBA Finals, and ABWA is celebrating the summer on a yacht!!! Summer 2026 in NYC is looking like its going to be a movie!! 🗽

Don't miss out as ABWA mingles on the water on July 25, 2026!!

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The sun is officially here to stay, and what better way to enjoy it than networking, dancing, and having a good time with ABWA!! 💫🥂

All are welcome so bring your partners, homegirls, and friends, and let's sip under the sun!! Open bar, appetizers, lunch, dessert, and a DJ to set the party off right!!

📆 July 25, 2026
📍 World Fair Marina, Queens (Free parking)
⏱️ 11:00 am
⚪️ All White Attire Required ☝🏾

Get Tickets Now at ABWA Summer Soiree at Sea | Association Of Black https://share.google/6fd1TMz2Ktcifq1qr

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ABWA congratulates Past President & 2026 ABWA Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Taa Grays, who TODAY will be installed as the first Black Woman to serve as the President of the New York State Bar Association!!!

We thank Taa for continuing to inspire, break barriers, and most importantly, lift as we rise!! 💫🥂

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💫 Save The Date 💫

ABWA's Ruth Whitehead Whaley Luncheon 🥂

📆 Saturday, April 24, 2027 at 12 noon
📍Bryant Park Grille
🏷 Tickets go on sale on September 1

#ABWANYC #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible #RuthWhiteheadWhaleyLuncheon #SaveTheDate

Enjoy a summer day at sea with ABWA!! Open Bar with appetizers, full lunch, dessert, and a DJ!!

All are welcome!!! 🥂💫🎉

July 25 at 11 am leaving from World's Fair Marina in Queens!! Ample free parking available 🚘

Get Tickets Now at ABWA Summer Soiree at Sea | Association Of Black https://share.google/2Egc5IfbZOGuVawpd

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✨ Set sail for an unforgettable summer experience! ✨

Join the Association of Black Women Attorneys for our Summer Soirée at Sea — an elegant all-white yacht affair filled with networking, music, beautiful views, and purpose. ⚓🤍

This special evening is more than a celebration. it’s a fundraiser supporting the continued mission, programs, and impact of the Association of Black Women Attorneys.

📅 July 25, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
🤍 All White Attire Required
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Come ready to connect, celebrate, and make waves for a great cause. 🌊✨

#SummerSoireeAtSea #ABWA #AssociationOfBlackWomenAttorneys #AllWhiteAffair #NetworkingForACause

ABWA was happy to support the Metropolitan Black Bar Association's 42nd Anniversary Scholarship Gala!! Congratulations on another year of #UpliftingLegacy

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ABWA makes the news 😎

Special thanks to ABWA’s 50th Anniversary Gala Mistress of Ceremonies, NY-1’s Cheryl Wills 💜

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It was an honor to recognize Thank God It's Natural Founder and Harvard Law Grad, Christ-Tia Donaldson, Esq. with the Posthumous Honoree Award at ABWA'S 50th Anniversary Gala. Many thanks to Thank God It's Natural for its support and sponsorship of our gift bags!! 💜

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One of the many ways ABWA honored our past presidents at ABWA'S 50th Anniversary Gala 💜

📽 by @forrealdisney

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On Sunday, October 18 at 9:00 am, ABWA will be walking in the name of greater breast cancer research at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park!!! 💞🎗

Donate and/or join ABWA's team and walk with us athttps://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=112418&pg=team&team_id=2862387

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible #BreastCancerAwareness

Thank you to the B-Side Band for rocking the house and keeping everyone two stepping!! 💫🥂

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Thank you to our INCREDIBLE law student volunteers for their help and hardwork!! We appreciate you!!

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Thank you to the AMAZING Cheryl Wills who served as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the 50th Anniversary Gala 🙏💫💜

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Salute to 50 years of ABWA leadership from 1976 to date 🙏💫💜

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