Due to COVID-19 OCBA is offering, for a limited time, reduced membership rates for both new and current members: 

FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY: IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN A MEMBER FOR THE PRIOR 3 YEARS, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN AT THE DISCOUNTED RATE LISTED BELOW BY AUGUST 1, 2020 AND YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL BE GOOD FROM NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 2021.

FOR ALL CURRENT MEMBERS: THE 2021 MEMBERSHIP RATE WILL BE REDUCED AS FOLLOWS FOR ALL MEMBERS THAT PAY THEIR DUES BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2020.

New Reduced Rates for 2021

• If you have been a member of the NYS Bar practicing for 10 years or less, your new rate for 2021 is $50.00
• If you have been a member of the NYS Bar practicing for more than ten (10) years, the new rate for 2021 is $100.00
• If you are a practicing member aged 75(+) years, there is no charge. Please return the completed form marked no charge.

For any member that has not paid dues for this year (2020) – you are not eligible for the reduced rate for this year or the extended membership.  You are eligible to rejoin by December 15, 2020 for the 2021 membership year at the below rates.

 Benefits of OCBA Membership

• ListServ – A quick way to share information with colleagues in the legal community
• Composite Photos – Celebrating 110 years – Fall 2020
• Referral List – Assisting your practice with business generation
• Reduced rates for events – Golf/Clambake Outing, Annual Dinner in 2021
• 5^th Thursday Happy Hour Get-Togethers – Free of charge for members
• 5 CLE classes in August, 2020 – Free for members:
  • August 12^th – 1 hour class on “Diversity & Inclusion” – instructor, Prof. Michael Fox
  • August 13^th – 1 hour class on “Remote Depositions” – instructor, Robert Genis, Esq.
  • August 18^th – 2 – 1 hour classes “Bond Reform” and 730.10 – instructor, Hon. Craig S. Brown
  • August 20^th – 1 hour class on “Jury Selection” – instructor, Michael Feldman, Esq.

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