On June 23, at the Queens County Women’s Bar Association’s (QCWBA) Annual Installation Dinner, a historic milestone was marked as Antiguan-born attorney Beverly Benjamin George officially took office as the organization’s president for the 2026–2027 term. The ceremonial swearing-in drew a diverse crowd of distinguished guests, including sitting members of the judiciary, prominent figures from New York’s legal community, elected public officials, local community leaders, as well as George’s close family and friends.
Founded nearly a century ago in 1930, QCWBA holds the distinction of being one of the oldest enduring women’s bar associations in the state of New York. For nearly 100 years, the organization has anchored its mission around four core pillars: advancing the fair and equal administration of justice across the legal system, creating pathways for the professional advancement of women in legal careers, supporting ongoing skill-building and growth for its members, and delivering public value to neighborhoods across Queens through educational outreach and community-focused service.
George, whose entire professional career has been rooted in public service and work with the New York State Unified Court System, expressed deep humility and gratitude for the opportunity to lead the historic organization. As she accepted the role of QCWBA’s 95th president, she reflected on the long, interconnected journeys that brought all members and stakeholders together to mark this moment in the association’s legacy.
“It is with profound gratitude and humility that I assume the office of the 95th President of the Queens County Women’s Bar Association,” George shared in her remarks after the swearing-in. “As we celebrate this milestone, I pause to reflect upon the many winding paths that have been drawn between us, all converging at this singular moment of our Association’s history.”
She added: “It is an extraordinary honor to serve as President of the Queens County Women’s Bar Association. I look forward to building upon the Association’s proud legacy while fostering meaningful connections among our members, supporting the next generation of attorneys, and continuing our commitment to service within the legal profession and the communities we serve.”
Beyond her work in the New York legal sphere, George is a widely recognized public figure in her home country of Antigua and Barbuda. She is a founding member of Antiguans and Barbudans for Constitutional Reform and Education (ABCRE), an educational non-profit forum that produces a weekly radio segment on Observer Radio. The program focuses on unpacking constitutional issues and expanding civic education for audiences across the twin-island nation.