Recent News

Center for Women in Law Announces Relaunch, Expansion of Accelerate Career Start Program

Center’s Popular First-Year Associates Program Expands to Multi-Year Initiative Supporting Early Career Women Lawyers

How to Build a Book of Business and Generate a Referral System with Diane Darling

The Center for Women in Law is partnering with Diane Darling in a four-part course aimed at solo and small firm practicioners.

The Center Releases 2020-21 Impact Report

The 2020-21 Impact Report showcases many of the Center’s programs and events over the past year. The Center is grateful for the generous support of its donors and constituents.

The Center's Strategic Plan

After more than a decade of success built on the commitment of its Founders and Power Circle Members, we developed a plan to guide the Center’s future.

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Center for Women in Law honors the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg was a pioneer and trailblazer for women's rights and gender equality.

Congratulations to our Leaders Circle member Arleas Upton Kea ‘82

Congratulations to our Leaders Circle member Arleas Upton Kea ‘82 for being honored with the UT Austin Texas Exes Distinguished Alumnus Award for her service to the University and professional career.

Women of Color Study Released

The Center for Women in Law and The NALP Foundation have produced a first-of-its-kind report detailing the disparities between the educational and social experiences of women of color in law schools.

Webinar: Building a Better Legal Profession-Diversity, Inclusion, Technology, and the Teams of Tomorrow

The Center for Women in Law and Take The Lead assembled a panel of experts on a webinar to discuss recent trends in the legal profession.

Statement from CWIL

At this painful and difficult time for our nation, we are grappling with the meaning and promise of justice and equality for all.

Patricia Diaz Dennis Announced as Hortense Ward Courageous Leader Awardee

Patricia Diaz Dennis is the 2020 recipient of the Hortense Ward Courageous Leader Award. Diaz Dennis will receive the award on April 23, 2021 at the CWIL Award Luncheon in Austin.