Affinity Groups

In lieu of a chapter system, our Affinity Groups serve as platforms for fostering connections within NAWL's expansive membership. They are a great entry point for new members, providing smaller, more personalized circles for building a sense of community. 


Our Affinity Groups offer: 


  • Support for members across practice areas, career stages, life transitions, and identities. 


  • Inclusive and welcoming spaces for all NAWL members to come as they are. 


  • Accommodating environments for those with varying time constraints. 


  • Leadership development and speaking opportunities. 


  • A place to enrich your professional network and find camaraderie in our diverse community. 



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Testimonials

Lisa Atty

Partner, McGuireWoods LLP

“It’s definitely true that the more involved I become with NAWL, the more benefits I realize. The highlight of my membership has been meeting and working with other NAWL members and staff. I’ve learned from and been inspired by other members, who always bring insightful perspectives and strong voices to important topics. NAWL has not only given me the chance to strengthen ties to others in the legal profession and learn about relevant legal issues, but it has also helped me to remain motivated and connected in meaningful ways.”

Sharena Smith

Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney LLP

"NAWL is a great organization that has allowed me to expand my network across industry groups, including real estate, through affinity group meetings and conferences. I have also been able to expand my knowledge on current events and the impact of changes in law by attending such affinity group meetings. I would recommend this great organization to other women attorneys who want to expand their network and while expanding their expertise." 

Heather Howell Wright

Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

"Participating in NAWL Affinity Groups has allowed me to make connections with attorneys throughout the country. As a member of the Financial Services Affinity Group and the Insurance Affinity Groups, where I also served as a co-chair, I have made friends and referral sources, and as I mature in my career, I am now able to serve as a mentor to more junior attorneys. In addition, I try to attend as many of the NAWL webinars as possible where I always obtain great information and am also able to earn CLE credit."

Kira Mineroff

Partner, DLA Piper US

"Through NAWL’s Financial Services Affinity Group, I have been part of robust discussions on current developments and have had the benefit of hearing the perspectives of different market participants. I have also been able to attend, help organize, and moderate panel discussions, which has been a great way for me both to learn and to expand my network."

Alecs Dragus

Senior Data Privacy Consultant, Ernst & Young LLP

“I joined NAWL in my second year of law school when I was right on the cusp of deciding the next step in my legal career. NAWL offered me a fantastic opportunity to connect with legal practitioners within a variety of different practice areas, such as the Fashion Law Affinity group. This group exposed me to a group of mentors who advised me through insightful discussions on the latest legal issues in the field. The group welcomed me in, provided guidance, and advice. Now, as an attorney, I continue to support NAWL and mentor the next generation of attorneys.”

Lisa Atty

Partner, McGuireWoods LLP

“It’s definitely true that the more involved I become with NAWL, the more benefits I realize. The highlight of my membership has been meeting and working with other NAWL members and staff. I’ve learned from and been inspired by other members, who always bring insightful perspectives and strong voices to important topics. NAWL has not only given me the chance to strengthen ties to others in the legal profession and learn about relevant legal issues, but it has also helped me to remain motivated and connected in meaningful ways.”

Sharena Smith

Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney LLP

"NAWL is a great organization that has allowed me to expand my network across industry groups, including real estate, through affinity group meetings and conferences. I have also been able to expand my knowledge on current events and the impact of changes in law by attending such affinity group meetings. I would recommend this great organization to other women attorneys who want to expand their network and while expanding their expertise." 

Interested in starting an Affinity Group? Email us!