Thinking About The Next Step? A Workshop for Women Lawyers Contemplating a Change

Are you an attorney thinking about the next step in your career? Possibly changing jobs within the law or embarking on a new career or path? Are you unhappy in your current position but feel stuck, uncertain or unclear about your options?  If so, this workshop is for you.

On Sunday, October 25th, LYJ (Love Your Job), Love Your Life is hosting a 1-day workshop, co-led by Jennifer Bird and Suzanne Grossman, for women attorneys who are contemplating a change.

Lost and Found: A Practical Look at Orphan Works

On Tuesday, October 20th, from 6-8pm, the Art Law Committee and the Copyright and Literary Property Law Committees of the New York City Bar Association, in conjunction with Columbia Law School’s Kernochan Center for Law, Media and the Arts, will present Lost and Found: A Practical Look at Orphan Works.

In order to provide a resource for corporations to find highly qualified prospective women board directors, Catalyst and the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section created the DirectWomen Board Institute, a program that serves as the centerpiece of the DirectWomen

HONORING
Marcia Greenberger
Founder & Co-President
National Women's Law Center

ARABELLA BABB MANSFIELD AWARD
General Mills Legal Department
Roderick Palmore, General Counsel

NAWL PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Holly Fujie
President of the State Bar of California

M. ASHLEY DICKERSON DIVERSITY AWARD
LexisNexis

NAWL PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
Sarretta C. McDonough
Nicole M. Liechty

VIRGINIA S. MUELLER OUTSTANDING MEMBER AWARDS

Human Trafficking Laws: An Analysis of Current Laws

You are cordially invited to a Meet-the-Designers Charity Fashion Event and Sample Sale sponsored by the Women's Network on Wednesday July 9th, with a percentage of the proceeds to benefit Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS).

There will be a complimentary chocolate and wine tasting from 6:30 to 7 pm, featuring Martha Clara Vineyards and Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar.

Try on and purchase directly from the designers including DRU New York, Lola Haze, and Yumi Kim!

To reserve your place, rsvp by July 3rd to tchang@whitecase.com.

Plan to join the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations for the annual NCWBA Summit: The Creation, Retention and Promotion Of Women Leaders.

Featuring Trailblazer Award Recipient and Speech by Geraldine Ferraro and presentation of the National Foundation for Women’s Bar Association Public Service and Outstanding Member Program Awards.

Events include:

Panelists will discuss the ways in which attorneys can position themselves to be selected to serve on corporate boards: what tools you need; how board members are selected; and what resources are available to assist you in identifying membership opportunities. A networking reception will follow.

For more information, click here.

The National Association of Women Lawyers will host its Annual Awards Luncheon on July 16, 2008 at 12 PM at the historic Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The Annual Luncheon celebrates NAWL's achievements and honors the recipients of the NAWL awards.

Register at:  http://rrdevents.novamedia.co.uk

The Women In Law Empowerment Forum is holding part two of their networking series- “Asking for the Business”. Speakers will include: Sharon Bowen, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP; Shelley C. Chapman, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP; Patricia Skigen, American International Group, Inc.; Heidi J. Sorvino, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; Elizabeth Anne “Betiayn” Tursi, Tursi Law Marketing Management

hosted by Women In Law Empowerment Forum

WORKING MOTHERS: WHO'S OPTING OUT?
Tuesday, October 16, 7 p.m., $8 admission
The New School, New York City

6:30pm (reception), 7:30pm (game).   All NYC lady lawyers, law students and friends are invited to attend an exclusive pregame networking reception to benefit Sanctuary for Families, a Manhattan-based provider of legal and social services to domestic violence survivors.

Ever wanted to play like the pros (for a day) with the players and coaches of the NY Liberty? NY lady lawyers, law students, and friends of all ages (18+) and abilities are encouraged to attend. Admission includes the Fantasy Camp and a ticket to Women in the Law Night. Space is limited. For more information and to register, click here.