ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:

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.   

Find more information and register on the event website.

 

Register here.

BWLANC General Body Meeting & Elections

November 6, 2025


Time and location TBA

Please save the date for BWLNC's upcoming Fall General Body Meeting on November 6, 2025.  This meeting will include the election of the 2025-2026 board members and a vote on proposed amendments to the BWLNC Bylaws.

This is a pivotal event for our organization and we encourage all members to participate in choosing our leadership for the coming year.  Join us to connect with fellow members, receive updates on upcoming initatives and events, and help shape our association's future.

Time and Location to be announced ASAP.

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CWL Annual Dinner 

November 8, 2025
5:00 p.m.

California Club, Los Angeles

Join CWL at the historic California Club in Los Angeles for an inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and impact. This special fundraising event will feature:

  • A silent auction

  • Special guest speakers, including Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State

  • Presentation of CWL’s annual awards and Foundation scholarship

  • The swearing-in of the 2026 Board of Directors by Justice Carol D. Codrington, 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 2


Early Bird Special pricing ends August 31 – secure your spot now!.  

More info here.

2025 Bay Area MCLE Conference

November 12–13, 2025

Online

Here's what the 2025 Bay Area MCLE Conference will offer:

Join us for the two-day 2025 Bay Area MCLE Conference with a wide array of provocative MCLE programs that fulfill Specialty (Civility in the Legal Profession, Legal Ethics, Implicit Bias, Prevention and Detection Competence, Wellness Competence, Technology in the Practice of Law), Legal Specialty (Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law) and General MCLE credits. Attend all or just a few of the offerings for one flat fee. The MCLE Committee has selected current topics and issues challenging our legal profession and community.

2025 Keynote Speakers:

  • Day 1 (Tuesday, Nov 12th): Leah Litman

Leah is and the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast. She is also, the author of the NYT Best-Seller LAWLESS: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, & Bad Vibes.

  • Day 2 (Wednesday, Nov 20th): John Keker, Robert Van Nest & Eliot Peters

John has built a reputation as one of the country's top trial lawyers. Five decades of jury trials establish him as the lawyer clients turn to for their most important and high-profile litigation problems. The National Law Journal named him as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in the United States.”

More info here.
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