"On-ramp" programs help women who have been out of practice for a while get back into practice. MORE INFO
2008 NAWL Annual Luncheon
Awards Recipients
(l to r) Helaine M. Barnett, President,
Legal Services Corporation; Martha Reese,
Vice President and Assistant General Counsel,
DuPont Legal; Holly English, NAWL President
2007-2008; Virginia S. Mueller NAWL President
1985-1986; Thomas L. Sager, Senior Vice
President and General Counsel, DuPont; Prof.
Suzanne Goldberg, Columbia Law School; Prof.
Diane Batts Morrow, accepting on behalf of the
Hon. Deborah A. Batts, United States District Court,
Southern District of New York.
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November 17, 2008
NAWL Releases 2008 Survey on Retention and Promotion of Women in Law Firms
In this third annual survey of AMLAW 200 law firms, data reveal the impact of lateral moves and firm structure on women’s advancement in law firms. The survey also finds male equity partners are still out-earning women on average and the number of women in law firm leadership roles is still small.
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November 30, 2008
New Benefit for Members
NAWL Legislative Update November 2008 MORE INFO (PDF)
July 17, 2008
National Summit Report Released
The National Association of Women Lawyers released the report of its National Leadership Summit: Actions for Advancing Women Into Law Firm Leadership. To view a copy of the report, click HERE
News & Upcoming Events
January 15, 2009 - Live Webcast - 1:00 PM EST
Strategic Communication: Soft Skills-Hard to Learn and Harder to be Without
Susan Letterman White, Esq.
This program will help you learn how to communicate strategically by expanding what you see and hear in any situation and how you respond. Strategic communication is a process designed to help you obtain the outcomes that you want. You will leave the program with tools to manage your hot buttons, use empathetic listening skills, and manage your actions in ways that will maximize your chances of reaching your strategic goals.
February 5, 2009 Atlanta, GA
NAWL Mid Year for 2009 in Atlanta (PDF)LUNCHEON & CLE PROGRAMS: TWELVE Hotel & Residences
TWELVE Atlantic Station
361 17th Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30363
404.961.1212
COCKTAIL RECEPTION:
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Continuing Legal Education on Non-Traditional Career Paths for Women Lawyers
- Continuing Legal Education on the State of the Economy and its Effect on Lawyers and the legal Profession
- Conversation with a Panel of Women General Counsels
HOTEL INFORMATION:
TWELVE Hotel has provided a code for the room block for 2/4/09. The booking code is NAWG, and the website is www.twelvehotels.com . When you go online, you must select TWELVE Atlantic Station. The cut-off date has now been extended to1/16/09.
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SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
New York, New York Connect, Listen & Learn Series
Facilitated by Karen Kahn Ed.D. PCC 2:00 P.M. EST
January 14, 2009 2:00 ET
Leadership and the Sexes by Michael Gurian with Barbara Annis
Guest Author: Michael Gurian In Leadership and the Sexes, noted writer, Michael Gurian takes the concept men/women Mars/Venus to a rigorous scientific level and applies the findings to the workplace. The groundbreaking book applies brain research to the different ways women and men think, manage, conduct business, sell, negotiate, lead meetings, communicate, resolve conflicts and many other areas related to being lawyer. This very hands-on book will help listeners leverage their strengths and explain ways to work more constructively with the other gender. This discussion forwards ideas that are on the cutting edge. Men are invited and encouraged to join the call.
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For the gift that keeps on giving…
NAWL Gift Memberships Available!
By giving a gift membership to the National Association of Women Lawyers, you’ll be providing your favorite lawyer with the opportunity to build business networks, help advance the position of women lawyers, and meet like-minded contemporaries. Prices start at $45 depending on status and seniority. Simply click here to go to the gift membership page and complete the application form. A postcard will be sent to the recipient acknowledging your thoughtful gift. Please feel free to contact the NAWL office at 312-988-6729 with any questions.