Our Mission is to provide leadership, a collective voice, and essential resources to advance women in the legal profession and advocate for the equality of women under the law.


Since 1899, NAWL has been empowering women in the legal profession, cultivating a diverse membership dedicated to equality, mutual support, and collective success.

Who We Are
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Join Us in Palm Springs!

New in 2025, join us on March 5-7 for an intimate retreat for leaders in the legal profession looking to hone their skills and network with peers.

2025 (un)conference

The New Issue is Here!

In this Women Lawyers Journal issue, we explore how NAWL members have fought for gender equity for over 125 years.



Learn how our history inspires the path forward. 

Read the Latest Issue
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Get Involved

Become a Member

Fostering a community dedicated to equality, mutual support, and collective success.

Membership

Attend an Event

Designed to further legal education and support professional development.

Events

Support Our Work

Demonstrate your organization's support of equity for the over 400,000 women lawyers in the United States.

Sponsorship

Find the Perfect Fit

Giving employers and job-seeking legal professionals a better place to meet.

Career Center

Upcoming Virtual Events

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Events Calendar

NAWL by the Numbers

126 years


of fighting for equity under the law.

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Advocacy
Women Lawyers Journal

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in continuous production since

1911

500,000+


women lawyers in the U.S. whose interests we represent.


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Affinity Groups
Research

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tracking DEI in the legal profession for

2 decades

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