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Welcome!

The Committee on Women in the Law (CWIL) invites you to browse this web page for information to help you manage your busy life, family and your daily practice of law. One of our primary goals is to assist women in the resolution of issues that constantly face women, including gender bias, pay equity, the struggle to build a career and reputation in the legal community, the challenge to find skilled child care and to juggle family issues. The quality of life issue has become increasingly important as the profession continues to grow with strong competent women who are continually performing a balancing act with life and work.

The CWIL remains committed to supporting women in the law and we welcome your input and participation on issues that are important to you and the legal profession. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact the co-chairs of the CWIL, Sharon Porcellio, at sporcellio@wardgreenberg.com, and Anna Park, at apark@zeklaw.com.

About the Committee on Women in the Law 

2012 Annual Meeting Program

Eighth Annual Edith I. Spivack Symposium

Secrets to Her Success: Trials Tribulations and Tips of Women Trial and Appellate Lawyers

“Where are the Women Litigators?” This question was recently asked by judges in the First Department and Southern District of New York. Their informal survey showed women's participation in commercial litigation at the trial and appellate level was far lower than their representation in law firms. Why does this discrepancy persist? What can women litigators do to change the numbers? The Committee on Women in the Law is pleased to offer a program spotlighting the strategies used by women lawyers for taking lead roles in trial and appellate work in both state and federal courts.  An expert in the field of ethics and professional responsibility will also examine a number of ethical issues that arise while preparing for trial, in the courtroom and handling appeals.

Co-sponsored by Baker Hostetler LLP, Davis & Gilbert LLP, Mayer Brown LLP, the Antitrust Law Section, the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, the Family Law Section, the Health Law Section, the Real Property Law Section, and the Young Lawyers Section.

View the PowerPoint presentation from the 2012 program, which was held on January 24 at the Hilton New York

CWIL Awards

Kim K. Azzarelli Wins 2011 Ruth G. Schapiro Award

Last Year's Winners

Susan B. Lindenauer Receives Ruth G. Schapiro Award

Legislative Matters

Opinions expressed are those of the Section/Committee preparing this memorandum/report and do not represent those of the New York State Bar Association unless and until they have been adopted by its House of Delegates or Executive Committee.

CWIL Opposes the Stupak Statement

Summary of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Resources

New Directions Program

Pace University Law School offers a New Directions program, which provides practical skills for attorneys returning to law practice. Learn more about the New Directions program. 

Student Mentorship Program

The National Association of Women Lawyers announced a Student Mentorship Program, which pairs experienced lawyers from its membership with law students who are eager to learn.  For more information you may contact Dr. Stacie Strong at 312-988-6186 or visit the NAWL Web site at www.nawl.org