Queens County Bar Association

📅 QCBA October 2026 Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for another busy month at the Queens County Bar Association!

• October 1 – LGBTQ+ Committee Meeting
• October 8 – CLE: Immigration Court Practice Tips for the New Age
• October 8 – Young Lawyers Happy Hour
• October 12 – Columbus Day / Italian Heritage Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day — Office Closed
• October 15 – CLE: Fashioning Effective Asylum Claims in Immigration Court
• October 21 – CLE: Landlord & Tenant Update
• October 26 – CLE: Bridging Language, Embracing Identity: Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusion in the Courts
• October 28 – Immigration Committee Meet & Greet

Today, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the courage of our first responders, and the countless acts of bravery and sacrifice that followed.

Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

QCBA was delighted to join St. John’s University School of Law for their Fall Fest during 1L Orientation! ⚖️🍂

It was a wonderful opportunity to welcome incoming law students, connect with the next generation of legal professionals, and share the many resources, programs, and opportunities available through the Queens County Bar Association.

Wishing all of the incoming 1Ls a successful year ahead! 📚✨

🤍Forever remembered, forever missed. Honoring the life and legacy of Mark Weliky, a cherished friend, colleague, and the heart and soul of QVLP. 🕊️

Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence! ⚖️✨

We proudly celebrate the Queens County Bar Association’s 150th Anniversary—a century and a half of serving the legal profession, advancing justice, and strengthening our community. Here’s to honoring our rich history while looking ahead to the future.

Happy 150th Anniversary, QCBA! 💙🧡

🇺🇸Happy 4th of July from the Queens County Bar Association!🎇

Thank you to everyone who attended the Surrogate’s Court Program on the role of the Guardian Ad Litem. It was an informative and engaging discussion highlighting the important work Guardians Ad Litem perform in protecting the interests of individuals involved in Surrogate’s Court proceedings.
A special thank you to Surrogate Johnson and our panelists for sharing their knowledge and expertise, and to all who helped make this program a success.

🌈⚖️ Join us in celebrating Pride, inclusion, and community at Queens Pride: For All of Us!

The Queens County Bar Association is proud to support this special event honoring LGBTQ+ Pride within the court community. Featuring distinguished speakers, a special musical performance by TRANScend, and an opportunity to come together in recognition of diversity, equality, and belonging, this program highlights the importance of fostering an inclusive legal profession and justice system for all.

📅 Monday, June 29, 2026
🕧 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Queens County Civil Court, Courtroom 101
89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435

✨ Featuring:
⚖️ Hon. Anthony Cannataro
⚖️ Hon. Shahabuddeen Ally
🎤 Master of Ceremonies: Hon. Michael Goldman
🎶 Special Musical Performance by TRANScend

Lunch will be served, and all are welcome!

🏳️‍🌈 Together, we celebrate the strength that comes from diversity and reaffirm our commitment to equal justice for all.

Congratulations to Hon. Holder and Hon. Muñoz on being honored at this year’s Catholic Lawyers Guild Dinner. Your dedication to the law, the judiciary, and our community is truly commendable.
Wishing the newly installed Board a successful year ahead as they continue the Guild’s important mission of faith, fellowship, and service.