Join Us May 8, 2025: Annual Awards Dinner

You’re invited: The 2025 Awards Dinner of the Minority Bar Association of Western New York will be held May 8, 2025 at The Foundry!

We’re hoping you’ll join us for an evening of distinguished celebration, heartfelt recognition and esteemed camaraderie — set amidst an ambiance of elegance and refinement. For this year’s event, the theme is: “Adapt, Learn, Connect: Triumph through Adversity via Education and Outreach.”

We are proud to announce the honorees:

🌟 Keynote Speaker: Trini E. Ross, CFE, Former United States Attorney

🌟 Future Legal Scholars: To be announced live at the event

🌟 Emerging Legal Excellence Awards: ADA Mattie Davis; Katherine McCarley, Esq.

🌟 Outstanding Member Award: Kristen Elmore-Garcia, Esq.

🌟 Community Service Awards: Heart, Love & Soul; Marnetta Malcolm

🌟 Excellence in Promoting Diversity Award: Michael Keane, Erie County District Attorney

🌟 Judicial Excellence Awards: Hon. Susan Eagan (U-Can Diversion Program); Hon. Shannon Heneghan (U-Can Diversion Program)

🌟 Honorable Samuel L. Green Lifetime Achievement Award: Hon. Lisa Bloch Rodwin, Erie County Family Court Judge, Retired

We hope you’ll consider supporting the MBAWNY by buying an ad in our event program (to be presented in a special innovative format this year!) or by purchasing a sponsorship. Also, we are pleased to offer discounted tickets to MBAWNY members!