Welcome to the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys!

My name is Leah Cintineo and I am honored to be named the 44th President of GRAWA.

This year, GRAWA will turn our focus to attorney mental health and wellness initiatives. Law is a challenging profession. Stress levels are high. The pressure is on to get good outcomes for your clients. Loneliness is a hidden occupational risk for attorneys. Despite being surrounded by clients and colleagues, and having more ways than ever to communicate, many lawyers feel profoundly lonely and disconnected. Lawyers have constant interaction- but without meaningful connection.

Heavy caseloads, billable hour pressure, relentless deadlines, and the solitary nature of legal work all contribute to this problem. We work in a competitive culture that discourages vulnerability. We are already in a profession marked by elevated rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and burnout.

Attorneys need connection. Attorneys need community. Attorneys need to be able to speak with others who are going through similar situations. We need to have friends and colleagues who “get it.” Being a member of GRAWA allows local women attorneys to share this common experience.

Come as You Are.

Everyone is going through stressors in their lives, whether at work or in our personal lives. Whatever stage in life you are at, whatever your life stressors, there is a place for you here at GRAWA.

Come for support. Come to make friends and connect with lawyers going through what you are going through. There is a perception that we all need to be perfect and pretend that everything is great. When we admit that things are stressful, or that we may be in a season where we are in survival mode - that is when we can receive the support from our community that we need.

Come as you are. We are all doing our best each day. It is in community that we can lift each other up as the amazing organization that we are.

Leah Cintineo
44th President, GRAWA
Partner, Underberg & Kessler LLP

The Benefits of Membership

GRAWA is a dynamic organization full of members in all practice areas and all levels of experience. Our members develop personal and professional relationships, providing support for one another every step of the way. GRAWA has a large number of committees, both substantive and social, that guarantee there is an opportunity to get involved for everyone.

Ready to Join or Renew?

GRAWA Membership Application

Membership Period

June 1 – May 31

What GRAWA Offers You:

Develop and grow a professional network
Participate in community service projects
Serve on or lead one of our many committees
Earn CLE credits at reduced prices (or present a CLE!)
Find or be a mentor
Advocate for legislative and policy reform
Enjoy additional discounts and special offers through WBASNY

Membership in GRAWA also includes membership in WBASNY (Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York), which is made up of 20 statewide chapters. Additional benefits are available through WBASNY, including discounts and special offers. Insurance products, travel discounts, hotel/motel discounts, WBASNY credit cards, and free membership in affinity marketing programs are just some of the many benefits offered to WBASNY members. Click here to view the complete list of WBASNY Member Benefits.

2026-2027 Membership Types & Rates

Membership Type	Annual Rate
Sustaining Member	$200
Admitted to Any State Bar (6+ Years)	$125
Friend of GRAWA (Non-Attorney)	$115
Admitted to Any State Bar (1–5 Years)	$100
Graduate Awaiting Admission / Admitted < 1 Year	$75
Retired (Certified by OCA)	$75
Government Employees (OCA, State, County, Federal)	$60
Law Student	$0

2026 Annual Sponsors

Sponsors partner with GRAWA to better us professionally, personally, and in our community. We are grateful for our partnership with GRAWA's 2026 Sponsors: