Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law

Join the Outreach Committee of the Chicago Chapter of the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law to enjoy a rooftop happy hour/brief networking followed by a private movie screening of the award-winning film, “Las Abogadas: Attorneys on the Front Lines of the Migrant Crisis,” on the rooftop of the Rooftop Cinema Club in the West loop. “Las Abogadas” follows the journey of brave female attorneys who, after learning of attorneys who drove a VW bus to intercept 5,000 migrants in central Mexico to offer legal advice in 2018, traveled to and provided legal aid to thousands of migrants and refugees. The film closely follows the protagonists of the film in their legal practice throughout the refugee crises, sharing inspiring stories and footage as they and their clients react to and navigate increasingly hostile laws and policies. Please note, happy hour/brief networking will begin at 6pm, and the screening will begin around 7 pm. The film is approximately 1.5 hours. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggCZk9Sf

The Coalition invites you to attend our signature event - The Fifteen Annual Leadership Forum -on October 16, 2024. Join more than 150 women attorneys from across the Coalition to honor this year's Coalition Award winners and to be inspired by our Keynote speaker, Beverley McLachlin, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and #1 bestselling author of three novels, Full Disclosure, Denial, and Proof, and a memoir, Truth Be Told. From 2000 to 2017, McLachlin served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, becoming the first woman to hold the position and the longest-serving Chief Justice in Canadian history. She has presided over the most prominent cases in the country involving Charter challenges, same-sex marriage, and euthanasia. Beverley McLachlin’s distinctions in the field of law has opened doors for future generations, demonstrating to young women that they can achieve anything Beverley McLachlin is also a #1 bestselling author. In her memoir Truth Be Told, Beverley McLachlin offers an intimate and revealing look at her life, from her childhood in the Alberta foothills to her career on the Supreme Court, where she helped to shape the social and moral fabric of her country. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gXDqvbSm

Join the Outreach Committee of the Chicago Chapter of the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law to enjoy a rooftop happy hour/brief networking followed by a private movie screening of the award-winning film, “Las Abogadas: Attorneys on the Front Lines of the Migrant Crisis,” on the rooftop of the Rooftop Cinema Club in the West loop. “Las Abogadas” follows the journey of brave female attorneys who, after learning of attorneys who drove a VW bus to intercept 5,000 migrants in central Mexico to offer legal advice in 2018, traveled to and provided legal aid to thousands of migrants and refugees. The film closely follows the protagonists of the film in their legal practice throughout the refugee crises, sharing inspiring stories and footage as they and their clients react to and navigate increasingly hostile laws and policies. Please note, happy hour/brief networking will begin at 6pm, and the screening will begin around 7 pm. The film is approximately 1.5 hours. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gs5A4EcU

Join the New York Chapter of the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives on Sunday, September 15th at 3:00 p.m. We will be heading to the Barclays Center to see New York’s WNBA team, the New York Liberty, in their game against the Minnesota Lynx. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDCBDuxj

The Coalition recently turned 15! Please join us to celebrate this milestone anniversary at a summer networking event on Wednesday, September 25th at 5:30pm at the BEAUTIFUL Chief Clubhouse in Fulton Market. The event will feature drinks and appetizers served on the rooftop, followed by structured networking in furtherance of our 2024 theme “We Are Your Network.” We are excited to celebrate and highlight our past presidents by having them lead small group discussions. Small groups of event attendees will move around the clubhouse to discuss a variety of topics with each past president. We hope to see you soon! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gXsx_7CR

Save the date to come join the Outreach Committee of the Chicago Chapter of the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law to enjoy a rooftop happy hour/brief networking followed by a private movie screening of the award-winning film, “Las Abogadas: Attorneys on the Front Lines of the Migrant Crisis,” on the rooftop of the Rooftop Cinema Club in the West loop. “Las Abogadas” follows the journey of brave female attorneys who, after learning of attorneys who drove a VW bus to intercept 5,000 migrants in central Mexico to offer legal advice in 2018, traveled to and provided legal aid to thousands of migrants and refugees. The film closely follows the protagonists of the film in their legal practice throughout the refugee crises, sharing inspiring stories and footage as they and their clients react to and navigate increasingly hostile laws and policies. Please note, happy hour/brief networking will begin at 6pm, and the screening will begin around 7 pm. The film is approximately 1.5 hours. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gs5A4EcU

When we ask, we aim low. We ask for what we think we can reasonably get because we’re afraid to risk demanding too much and end up with nothing at all. The result? We leave money and opportunity on the table. Combining 20 years of communications expertise and a passion for auctioneering—Dia Bondi’s Ask Like an Auctioneer is a bold and radical approach to helping you ask for more and get it. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gEtTzTf2

Join the New York Chapter of the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives on Sunday, September 15th at 3:00 p.m. We will be heading to the Barclays Center to see New York’s WNBA team, the New York Liberty, in their game against the Minnesota Lynx. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDCBDuxj

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Having a dedicated mentor is essential for professional development and for bringing your career to new heights. The Diverse Associate & Allies Mentorship Program, organized by our partner Gray Mateo-Harris through the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law, fosters mentor relationships for diverse female associates with in-house counsel and law firm partners. The Fox team enjoyed hosting dinner to mark the end of the program and celebrate the bright futures ahead for the mentees.