National Conference of Women's Bar Associations

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the NCWBA reunion in Washington, DC last week! It was truly special to see so many familiar faces and reconnect with all of you. Your presence made the event unforgettable, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we did. From the inspiring conversations to the joyful reunions, the event was a reminder of the strength and dedication of our incredible community as we continue working together to pave the way for future generations of women in the legal profession. ⚖️ Thank You for an incredible NCWBA Reunion! #NCWBAReunion #WomenInLaw #StrongerTogether #WomenInLaw #SistersInLaw #WomenLawyers #WomensBarAssociation #NCWBACommunity

🌟 Congratulations to our esteemed board members on being sworn in to the Supreme Court of the United States! 🏛️ We are incredibly proud of your dedication, hard work, and commitment to advancing the legal profession. Your achievements inspire us all, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact you’ll continue to make. Here’s to more success, leadership, and excellence! 👏🎉 🌟 Congratulations to our esteemed board members on being sworn in to the Supreme Court of the United States! 🏛️ Admitted in open court: Jeanne Marie Clavere Nikki Marie Sherwood Deborah L. Cordova Brit Merrill Tami Munsch Myra Morris Jami Cooper Teresa Beck Jennifer Matthew Crompton Admitted on written motion: Kyleen Hinkle Kimberly Bourroughs Debrow

Our thoughts are with the members of our member associations in Florida and their communities affected by Hurricane Milton. 💙 We stand alongside you through this challenging time. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can assist your organization in any way as you recover. #HurricaneMilton #CommunitySupport #StrongerTogether #WomenInLaw #Resilience #FloridaStrong

🎉 Calling all NCWBA Member Organizations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia! 🎉 Join us for a fun-filled Happy Hour on October 16th in Arlington, VA and connect with your fellow Sisters-In-Law for an evening of relaxed camaraderie and great company as we celebrate four decades of women bar leaders building bridges and breaking barriers ! ✨ 🗓️ Date: October 16, 2024 📍 Location: Fire Works Pizza, Arlington, VA 🍽️ Appetizers sponsored by Fisher Phillips 🍻 Happy Hour Specials until 7pm (Cash bar; full menu with individual checks available) For the full menu, visit: https://lnkd.in/gq76wd-m Co-hosted by: NCWBA, Northern VA Chapter Virginia Women Attorneys Association and Virginia Women Attorneys Association Loudon Chapter 🔗 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g2i5tiJb We can’t wait to see you there! 💼👩⚖️ #WomenInLaw #NCWBA #HappyHourNetworking #SistersInLaw

We are thrilled to announce that NCWBA Board Member, Jennifer Matthew Crompton, has been elected as Vice-President of The Missouri Bar! 🙌 Jennifer's dedication to the legal profession and her commitment to advancing women in law continues to inspire us all. Congratulations, Jennifer, on this well-deserved achievement! 🎉👏 📸 Left to right: Megan Elizabeth Phillips (Immediate Past President), Jennifer Matthew Crompton (Vice-President), Shelly Dryer (President), Athena Dickson (President-Elect) Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMqXwvm6 #Leadership #WomenInLaw #NCWBA #TheMissouriBar #Congratulations #BreakingBarriers

Our hearts go out to our member associations and their communities affected by Hurricane Helene. We stand in solidarity with you during this difficult time. 💙 To those impacted: Stay safe and take care of each other. Please let us know how we can assist your organization as you recover. Together, we are stronger. Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys South Carolina Women Lawyers Association North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys West Virginia Women Attorneys Virginia Women Attorneys Association Lawyers' Association for Women - Marion Griffin Chapter Florida Association for Women Lawyers #NCWBA #HurricaneHelene #CommunitySupport #StrongerTogether #WomenInLaw #Resilience

We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of the Military Spouse JD Network State Licensing Committee on ABA Resolution 602! This important resolution reaffirms support for military spouse attorneys and addresses the inequities created by differing military spouse reciprocity rules across state bars. This is a vital step toward ensuring that military spouse attorneys can continue their careers while supporting their families. We stand behind their efforts to promote fairness and equal opportunities for all legal professionals. Read the full story from Law360 here: https://lnkd.in/eKQcjK46 Explore the full resolution here: https://lnkd.in/grNM9F4Z #NCWBA #ABAResolution602 #MilitarySpouseAttorneys #EqualOpportunities #NCWBAMember #MemberNews

Join Teresa Beck (2022-2023 NCWBA President) and Tiffany deGruy in conversation with Mindful Return's CEO & Founder, Lori Mihalich-Levin, on Thursday, September 19, 12-1pm ET to discuss: ✔️Inspiring Stories and Practical Advice Her Story: The Resilient Woman Lawyer's Guide to Conquering Obstacles, features a collection of essays that share personal stories and insightful advice from women lawyers, emphasizing the sisterhood and support within the legal profession. ✔️Addressing Ongoing Challenges The book discusses the progress women lawyers have made while highlighting the persistent obstacles they face in the legal profession, providing a guide through tough times and offering strategies to overcome these barriers. ✔️ Facilitating Discussion and Personal Growth Each chapter includes discussion questions for book clubs or personal reflection, covering topics like overcoming bias, developing a career path, mentorship, and promoting diversity, making it a resource for both group settings and individual development. 🔗 Register for this free webinar today at https://lnkd.in/gFPcQpBz #HerStory #abalitigationsection #WomenLawyers #womensupportingwomen

We’re thrilled to introduce Lindsey B. W. Savage as the 2024-2025 President of the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations! Lindsey is a founding member and former director of The Military Spouse JD Network and former director of the Military Spouse Advocacy Network. While in private practice, Lindsey was repeatedly recognized for her dedication to pro-bono work by the New York and Washington State Bar Associations (with a soft spot for non-profit organizations serving the military community). Lindsey currently works at Blackstone in the Legal & Compliance department. Since joining the NCWBA Board in 2018, Lindsey has played a key role in shaping many of our signature programs and events. We are excited to see the impact of her leadership as we continue advancing the interests of women in the legal profession through education, programming, and networking. Join us in congratulating Lindsey on this exciting new chapter! #NCWBA #WomenBarLeaders #womenlawyers #militaryspouse

The NCWBA Public Service Award, first presented in 1985, recognizes projects of women’s bar associations which benefit women and children within the legal system. Congratulations to the Dorbin Women's Association at The University of Alabama School of Law, 2024 recipient of the NCWBA Public Service Award.  For more information about NCWBA's awards please visit https://lnkd.in/eWQGB2U