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The Center for Women in Law is a national resource and champion for women lawyers, generating lasting change within the legal profession.

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Impact Report

The Center for Women in Law continues to grow and evolve, striving to fulfill its mission of being a national resource and champion for women lawyers and generating lasting change in the legal profession. We’re pleased to share the Center’s 2023-2024 Impact Report, highlighting our work and programs, which are only possible with your generous support.

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Upcoming Events

Aug 26, 2025

2025 Accelerate Career Start

Accelerate 2025 is a year-long program consisting of virtual plenary sessions on a variety of topics, including the following:

Best Practices: Tips, Guidance, Advice for a Successful Career Start Wellness and Well-Being The Business of Law Firms/Firm Economics Confidence, Adaptation, Self-Awareness, Motivation, Communication Effective Communication and Presence Building Your Network; LinkedIn for Busy…

Aug 27, 2025

Back to School Reception

Come celebrate the start of a new school year with the Center for Women in Law! Everyone is welcome to attend this reception. Drinks and light appetizers will be served.

Apr 08, 2026

2026 Women’s Power Summit

Described as a “veritable Who’s Who of influential women in the legal profession,” the Women’s Power Summit™ is one of the most significant gatherings of women lawyers and their allies in the country. The invitation-only event convenes leaders at the pinnacle of their careers—powerful lawyers who can lead progress and achieve results for women within their organizations and communities. The goal is to move more…

Recent Events

Jul 25, 2025

2025 Consortium for Advancing Women Lawyers Meeting

After the NAWL Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 24th, consortium members convened for an informal dinner. The Consortium business meeting took place on Friday, July 25th at the offices of Winston & Strawn from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. From 9 am to 11 am, the meeting was in-person and…

Apr 04, 2025

2025 Award Luncheon

At the Center for Women in Law’s Award Luncheon, supporters and allies come…

Mar 11, 2025

Power Lunch with Becky Melton

The Center for Women in Law was excited to host a Power Lunch Series conversation with Becky Melton, Vice President of Legal for SolarWinds, an Austin-headquartered global IT software company. SolarWinds is publicly traded on the NYSE but recently signed an agreement to be taken private by…

Feb 12, 2025

Power Lunch with Sandra Phillips

The Center for Women in Law was excited to host a Power Lunch Series conversation with Sandra Phillips, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Integrity, Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief Legal Officer at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA).

In these roles, Phillips helps Toyota…

Latest news

Nov 01, 2024

The Center Releases 2023-2024 Impact Report

Oct 31, 2024

Jennifer Banda to Lead Center for Women in Law

AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 31, 2024) — Jennifer Banda, an experienced lawyer and advocate with deep roots in The University of Texas at Austin, will be the new Executive Director of The Center for Women in Law, effective Nov. 11.

Mar 18, 2024

Center For Women in Law Prepares For Leadership Transition & New Strategic Plan

AUSTIN, Texas (Mar.

Dec 01, 2023

Honoring the Life, Legacy of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

Nov 22, 2023

The Center Releases 2022-2023 Impact Report

Oct 20, 2023

Ginsburg Initiative: Fighting for Gender Equality in the Legal Profession

Oct 19, 2023

Accelerate: Strengthening the Pipeline in the Legal Profession

Accelerate Career Start is the Center for Women in Law’s program aimed at improving the retention of first-year lawyers and strengthening the pipeline to partnership and leadership positions as lawyers embark on their careers.

Apr 22, 2023

Center for Women in Law Press Release - April 23, 2023

CENTER FOR WOMEN IN LAW HONORS JUDGE BERNICE BOUIE DONALD WITH HORTENSE WARD COURAGEOUS LEADER AWARD Hortense Ward Courageous Leader Award Recognizes Leadership, Commitment to Gender Parity

Nov 30, 2022

2023 Hortense Ward Courageous Leader Award Honoree Announced

The HONORABLE BERNICE BOUIE DONALD ANNOUNCED AS THE 2023 HORTENSE WARD COURAGEOUS LEADER AWARDEE Hortense Ward Courageous Leader Award Recognizes Leadership, Commitment to Gender Parity

Nov 15, 2022

The Center Releases 2021-2022 Impact Report

Read the 2021-2022 Impact Report here.

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