Honoring Legacy, Inspiring the Future: The Karen DeCrow Panel 2026

You’re invited to join us for an evening of meaningful conversation and celebration as we explore the enduring legacy of Karen DeCrow L’72 and the vital role of mentorship in advancing women in the legal profession. This year’s panel brings together inspiring voices to discuss how generational support and mentorship continue to shape opportunities for women lawyers – honoring the trailblazing work of Karen DeCrow L’72 while looking toward the future she helped build.

Join us for the 2026 Karen Decrow event, with an image of Karen on the right-hand panel.

Event Details

📅 Wednesday, March 4, 2026

🕕 5:00 p.m. panel, networking reception to follow 

📍 Dineen Hall, Syracuse University College of Law

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2026 Panelists

Janet Callahan, Partner at Hancock Estabrook
Hon. Bernadette Clark L’89, Supreme Court Justice 
Hon. Thérèse Wiley Dancks L’91, U.S. Magistrate Judge 
Catherine Gale G’78, L’78, Partner at Gale, Gale & Hunt LLC
Hon. Deborah Karalunas L’82, 5JD Administrative Judge 

Thank you to our event sponsors

The Onondaga County Bar Association, the Northern District of NY Federal Court Bar Association, the Fifth Judicial District NYS Unified Court System, and the Central NY Women’s Bar Association.

Five logos for the College of Law, Onondaga County Bar Association, CNY WBA, NDNY