Announcements
Joint Bar Association Statement FY 2025 New York State Executive Budget and Proposed New York State Judicial Security Act Assembly Bill A7600
The Puerto Rican Bar Association, along with other esteemed bar associations, supports the passage of the New York State Judicial Security Act (Assembly Bill A7600) as part of the FY 2025 Executive Budget. This act aims to enhance the safety and security of judges,...
CLE – Mental Health and Our Courts: A Cross-Disciplinary Exchange on Ensuring Dignity, Maximizing Autonomy and Enhancing Access
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ANNUAL FLOR DE MAGA AWARDS DINNER
Save the Date: Flor de Maga Award Dinner! Join us for a night of celebration as we honor legal professionals who embody leadership, resilience, and mentorship in their fields. Event Details: 📅 Date: April 18, 2024 🕒 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 📍 Location: The View at...
Black History Month – Statement Honoring Arturo Alfonso Schomburg
In Honor of Black History Month the Puerto Rican Bar Association Celebrates the Life of Afro-Borinqueño Arturo Alfonso Schomburg (January 24, 1874 - June 10, 1938) Arturo Alfonso Schomburg described himself as Afro-Borinqueño. He was an activist, writer, educator, and...
2024 PRBA Scholarship Fund Gala
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Chief Administrative Judge Zayas Announces Appointment of Hon. Elena Goldberg-Velazquez to Appellate Term, Second Department’s 9th and 10th Districts
THE PUERTO RICAN BAR ASSOCIATION PROUDLY CONGRATULATES ITS PAST PRESIDENT, THE HONORABLE ELENA GOLDBERG-VELAZQUEZ, ON HER APPOINTMENT TO THE APPELLATE TERM On February 5, 2024, Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas announced the appointment of Hon. Elena...
Chief Administrative Judge Zayas Announces the Release of Engaging “Careers in the Courts” Videos
New, Informative Video Series Is an Outgrowth of the New York State Court System’s Community Outreach and Civic Engagement Efforts NEW YORK–To better acquaint New Yorkers and others with the wide range of court career opportunities available across the State–with the...
PRBA Co-Sponsoring CLE with the Latino Judges Association – NOTICE: Event will be rescheduled.
The PRBA is proud to Co-Sponsor "A Discussion on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College". Please mark your calendars.
Columbus Citizens Foundation Is Offering Italian Classes
Italian classes are back at the Columbus Citizens Foundation beginning on January 29, 2024. Dear Columbian Lawyers, Italian classes are back at the Columbus Citizens Foundation beginning on January 29, 2024. Link to register:...
“We are all well aware of the many responsibilities and challenges these positions entail and we are eager to get to work. In the end, we may not achieve everything we wish to accomplish, but, expect that with every PRBA member’s help, we will write another chapter in the long tradition of excellence of the PRBA.”
— This, we believe is our responsibility, and right, as Puerto Rican lawyers and members of the Puerto Rican Bar Association.