Serves attorneys Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland , Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins and Yates Counties through: establishing and directing policies and issuing policy statements on issues of local significance, especially those relating to women lawyers and women generally, and bringing such issues to the attention of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York for further endorsement and action cooperating with, aiding and supporting organizations and causes which advance the status and progress of women in society encouraging education of lawyers; promoting improvement in the administration of justice conducting Continuing Legal Education sessions and monthly member lunches with speakers on pertinent topics.Offers free Health Care Proxy Assistance (by appointment) the second Tuesday of the month at the Cancer Resource Center, 612 West State Street from 4:30 to 7 pm. Appointments, 607-277-0690. Volunteer attorneys are available to answer legal questions and help complete the form.

Works to improve its members' legal education and educate the community about its services, including free legal advice and community schools facilitated by local attorneys.No organized Pro Bono program or standardized system of sliding scale fees in Tompkins County. Individuals negotiate their own rates with attorneys.

* Provides lawyer referral services and helps people find attorneys or other resources for their legal problems.