MDFAWL - Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers

The Government and Non-Profit Attorneys’ Liaison Committee Presents: LUNCH & TELL, with The Honorable Mavel Ruiz. This free luncheon series was created to provide an intimate and safe space to share experiences and offer mentorship and insight with and for government, non-profit, and public sector attorneys. When? FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024, 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Where? Dade County Courthouse, 73 West Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130, Room 412, Space is limited. Members and future members welcome. RSVP at mdfawl.org/events

Each year, the MDFAWL - Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers presents its awards to deserving women and men who show a commitment to the professional advancement of female lawyers and the promotion of women’s rights. This year, partner Jerry Hamilton was recognized for the work he has done to advance gender equality in the legal profession. The formal recognition was bestowed at the MDFAWL’s GOOD (Guys Overcoming Obstacles to Diversity) reception on October 24 in Coral Gables. It’s another honor for Jerry and we are immensely proud of his unwavering commitment to equality in the practice of law. #TrialLawyers #HMBLaw #HMBTrials

MDFAWL MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🔦 Meet Brendalyn Edwards! Brendalyn has been a member of MDFAWL for over a decade and highly values the mentorship and networking opportunities MDFAWL provides. Brendalyn views networking as a way of finding a community. Brendalyn’s tip for women in the legal profession? “Know your worth and don’t be shy about it.”

🌟 If It's Not Litigation, What is It? - A Panel Discussion at FIU Law 🌟 Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Florida International University School of Law to share my experiences as a non-litigation attorney. Here are some key points from my talk: 📅 Discussed a day in the life as a non-litigation attorney, including my daily routine and challenges.  ⚖️ Highlighted the process of negotiations—a lot of work takes place before contract formulation even begins.  📝 Offered practical advice to the law students, emphasizing the importance of avoiding the pitfalls of comparing yourself to others! I hope my experiences can guide future legal professionals. Feel free to connect if you have any questions! Thanks Sunny Toreihi, Demitrianna Grekos, Florida International University - College of Law, and MDFAWL - Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers for the invitation!

Yesterday was a pretty special day. Margot Moss was in DC being honored as a finalist for the NLJ's winning litigators. And MDFAWL - Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers honored me with its Good Guy award. What a touching honor. My partner Lauren Field Krasnoff gave a beautiful introduction. Below is a clip. I am so proud of and grateful for our little firm, Markus/Moss. Five of our seven lawyers are powerhouse women.

Please join us for breakfast and a presentation by Alicia Nuche on setting and achieving financial goals. Alicia Nuche is passionate about empowering women with the tools and education to successfully manage their finances. As a CPA and financial expert who has worked at a Big 4 accounting firm and led finance teams across multiple organizations, Alicia has over 15 years of experience in corporate and personal finance. We are excited to hear her tips and strategies for financial success! RSVP at mdfawl.org/events

THURSDAY IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER! Check out the new mentorship initiative we are rolling out this year: Mentorship Matchmaking. We will be pairing newer attorneys with more experienced attorneys and hosting our first luncheon on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at Bilzin Sumberg. Please RSVP at mdfawl.org/events and fill out the mentorship questionnaire form, so we can find your perfect mentor match. See you there! 🤍

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🔦 Get to know MDFAWL Member Sarah Clasby Engel, who is a mediator and arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. She loves the complexity, moving parts and creative solutions she finds in order to settle class actions as a mediator. Her advice for women in the legal profession? “Learn from others, but always strive to be authentically yourself.” See what else Sarah has to say at mdfawl.org/blog

Such a wonderful evening at Zucca for MDFAWL’s Table for Eight! It was a night filled with delicious food, meaningful conversations about life, law, and everything in between. Grateful to have connected with such inspiring women who continue to raise the bar in our legal community!

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🔦 Meet Tammi Calarco, Esquire! Tammi handles real estate and commercial litigation, with a high volume of commercial and residential landlord-tenant law. She’s been a member of MDFAWL since 2016, taking advantage of the opportunity to network with attorneys, judges and vendors in the legal community. She also appreciates MDFAWL’s membership program and the bond MDFAWL members have. Learn more about Tammi at mdfawl.org/blog