ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:

Oakland Law Day of Action

May 1, 12 p.m.

Ronald V. Dellums Federal Courthouse

Our Justice System is Under Threat

The principles of judicial independence and the independence of the legal profession are facing unprecedented challenges across the country. Attacks on judges for unpopular rulings, political pressure on legal professionals, and a growing distrust of the legal system threaten the very foundation of fairness and equal justice.

Join us May 1st to support the rule of law and have your voice heard.

Learn more here.

NAWL 2025 Annual Meeting

July 23-24

Hilton Chicago,
Chicago, IL

Join the National Association of Women Lawyers ("NAWL") and its national network for community-building, educational sessions, and awards celebrations.

Through professional development sessions, creative networking opportunities, and substantive panels, we'll focus on our theme of Rising Together: Strength Through Unity.

Keynote Speakers/Award Recipients:

Janai Nelson
President and Director-Counsel, at NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.
2025 NAWL M. Ashley Dickerson Diversity Award Recipient

Sen. Tammy Duckworth
U.S. Senator for Illinois
2025 NAWL Public Service Award Recipient

Leah Litman, Melissa Murray, and Kate A. Shaw
Hosts of Crooked Media’s Strict Scrutiny Podcast
2024 NAWL Arabella Babb Mansfield Award Recipients

Find more information and register on the event website.

Register here.

NAWL 2025 General Counsel Institute (GCI)

October 15-17, 2025

InterContinental New York Barclay,
New York, NY

The General Counsel Institute (“GCI”) is a multi-day program of networking, education, and inspiration designed for senior in-house women counsel. Sessions with the general counsel of major corporations and other inspirational speakers foster frank, collegial discussions about career advancement. Workshops on key topics with leading experts provide opportunities to refine skills.

With in-house counsel comprising over 70% of the audience, GCI creates a unique environment to connect with other women counsel, share the highs and lows of in-house life, and build legal and leadership skills.