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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.
Past Committee Chairs
Upcoming Program - Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Through the Looking Glass - The Social Media Revolution
LIVE PANEL & WEBCAST (FREE
EVENT)
The news cycle is now less than 24 hours. The reason: social media.
Information can be quickly and widely disseminated within minutes. What
is the impact of this acceleration of information accessibility on the
news? What are the legal issues and ramifications that have developed?
The panel will focus on the power of social media in changing how we
obtain our news and information.
Click here for program details and
registration
Annual Retreat (CWIL Members Only)
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP
575 Lexington Avenue (between 51st and 52nd)
Option to dial in will be available
RSVP to Tara Messenger at 518-487-5557 or tmessenger@nysba.org
The Annual Edith I. Spivack Symposium
Each January, the CWIL presents the Edith I. Spivack Symposium in
conjuction with the State Bar's Annual Meeting in New York City. The
program features topics of particular relevance to women attorneys.
2012 Program
CWIL Awards
Kim K. Azzarelli Wins 2011 Ruth G. Schapiro Award
Pamela Jones Harbour Wins 2012 Kay Crawford Murray
AwardLast Year's Winners
Susan B. Lindenauer Receives Ruth G. Schapiro
Award
Nancy Dillman Peck Honored Posthumously with Kay Crawford
Murray 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.
NYSBA Statement in Support of the Passage of Pay
Equity Legislation in New York
Resources
LYJ: Love Your Job
http://lyjnow.wordpress.com/events-and-workshops/
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
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