Upcoming Events
April 16, 2027
At the Center for Women in Law’s Award Luncheon, supporters come together to celebrate the Center’s mission to generate lasting change within the legal profession. Through the Hortense…
October 27, 2026
Event Series: Accelerate Career Start
Accelerate 2026 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…
October 16, 2026
Event Series: Institute for Law and Leadership
The Center for Women in Law is hosting the Institute for Law and Leadership on Friday, October 16th, from 9 AM to 6 PM. We are excited to partner with the Women's Law Caucus for this event. All Texas Law students are invited to attend.Agenda includes- Welcome keynote with Justice Debra Lehrmann - Navigating Crucial Conversations in the Legal Profession- A…
September 30, 2026
Event Series: Susan Blount Power Lunch Series
The Center will host a conversation with Cisselon Nichols Hurd, Senior Legal Counsel for Shell USA, Inc (ret.). Join us to hear career insights and leadership lessons from a nationally respected environmental litigator whose career includes two Fortune 500 companies, is a former federal prosecutor and a legal leader in mentorship and community service. Lunch will be provided.
Cisselon Nichols Hurd’s…
Past Events
September 09, 2026
August 26, 2026
July 24, 2026
April 08, 2026
March 11, 2026
February 20, 2026
October 23, 2025
October 15, 2025
October 01, 2025
September 17, 2025
Programs
Accelerate Career Start
The goal of Accelerate Career Start is to improve the retention of first-year lawyers and strengthen the pipeline to partnership and leadership positions. This comprehensive program, developed and implemented by the Center,…
Ascend
Launched in March 2022, Ascend is an inclusive training program with a curriculum geared towards established lawyers looking to further their careers.
Coffee with the Court
Coffee with the Court is a prestigious program established in 2022. Thanks to a generous endowed donation, this event returns in 2026 as the Chief Justice Marilyn Aboussie Coffee with the Court. …
Ex Libris Series
Launched in 2020, the Center’s Ex Libris Series brings the page to life, inviting notable authors, with a focus on those in the legal profession, to discuss their books with students, Center supporters, and the public.
Ginsburg Initiative
The Center for Women in Law launched the Ginsburg Initiative in 2021 to honor the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Marty Ginsburg.
Institute for Law and Leadership
The Center for Women in Law's Institute for Law and Leadership was developed with the intent to offer guidance to Texas Law students as they are discovering the law (1L), seeking jobs (2L), and preparing for the beginning of…
Pathways Series
The Pathways Series empowers students to learn more about and engage with different legal careers and professionals.
Perspectives Series
The Center's Perspectives Series hosts panel discussions with relevant professionals and experts on timely issues facing the legal profession working towards a just society.
Susan Blount Power Lunch Series
The Center for Women in Law, through the Susan Blount Power Lunch Series, seeks to provide students with role models and mentors by exposing them to prominent lawyers and other public figures from a wide range of career paths.…
The Consortium for Advancing Women Lawyers
The Consortium for Advancing Women Lawyers provides the platform to bring thought leaders together.