Recent News

Patman: Harvey proves robust public transit needed

CWIL Founder and current Chair of Houston's Metro Carrin Patman's op-ed on the need to enhance Houston's transit system to accommodate the region's growth.

SOURCE: Houston Chronicle

GC Impact Player: Toyota Motor North America GC Sandra Phillips Rogers

CWIL Founder Sandra Phillips Rogers featured in Texas Lawyer.

SOURCE: Texas Lawyer

D CEO Names 2017 Corporate Counsel Awards Finalists

CWIL Founder Sandra Phillips Rogers named as a 2017 Corporate Counsel Awards Finalist by D Magazine.

SOURCE: D Magazine

How to Be a Human Leader

CWIL Founder Sandra Phillips joined a group of successful women to "share stories of challenge and success in an American work environment that was not designed with women in mind."

SOURCE: The Atlantic

CWIL Founder Marcy Greer honored by the Federal Bar Association

CWIL Founder and Executive Committee member Marcy Greer honored for her service to the Court and the federal bar.

SOURCE: CWIL News

CWIL Founder Melanie Gray honored by University at Albany Alumni Association

CWIL Founder Melanie Gray was honored last month with the 2017 Excellence in Community Service Award by the University at Albany Alumni Association.

SOURCE: CWIL News

CWIL Founder Janiece Longoria among honorees for the 2017 Texas Law Alumni Awards

CWIL Founder Janiece Longoria will be honored as the Distinguished Alumna for Community Service alongside others at the 2017 Alumni Award Winners on October 6, 2017.

SOURCE: CWIL News

Highlights from the 2017 Women’s Power Summit™

The Women's Power Summit™ key takeaways - Advancing Women: The 7 Power Plays That Matter

SOURCE: CWIL Press Release

Center for Women in Law Convenes 2017 Women’s Power Summit™

The Center for Women in Law (CWIL) at the University of Texas Law School is convening the 2017 Women’s Power Summit™ – Power Plays That Matter at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Austin.

SOURCE: CWIL Press Release

CWIL Launches New Program for First-Year Lawyers

The Center for Women in Law (CWIL) kicked off 2017 with the launch of an innovative program that aims to bridge the gap between law school and practice for new attorneys.