Welcome to GAWL

Onward & Upward

Welcome to The Georgia Association for Women Lawyers!  GAWL was founded in 1928 for the express purpose of being the voice for women lawyers in Georgia.  In 2008, GAWL celebrated its 80th anniversary of pioneering for women lawyers all around the State. In 2010, GAWL extends its focus to moving "Onward & Upward" through the development of a new strategic plan.  This plan will provide GAWL with specific goals and strategies to move GAWL into its next 80 years of service as the resource for the promotion of women lawyers in Georgia.

What will you do in 2010 to enhance your career as a lawyer?  Check out our calendar for ideas!  Right now, there is an opportunity waiting for you in GAWL to network with other women lawyers, to create your own referral source for business, to establish your niche in the legal community in your area, to develop the leader within you and to take the time for you. Right now:

  • LEGALLY CHIC’S FALL 2010 ETCETERA SHOW – GAWL NIGHT:  On Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Legally Chic will host a GAWL Night at the home of Gretchen Wagner (1285 Creekside Pl. SE,  Smyrna, GA  30082). Come network, socialize, and shop for all of your fall and winter clothing needs and wants! Please RSVP to Gretchen Wagner or Amy Kolczak, and feel free to view the fall collection in advance. All GAWL members who shop during this event will receive 5% off of their orders, and Legally Chic will donate 5% of everything purchased to the Ruth and Ruby Crawford Endowment for the benefit of the GAWL Foundation!
     
  • Judge Debra Halpern Bernes Scholarship Fund.  The Cobb County Bar Association has established a scholarship fund in memory of Court of Appeals Judge Debra Bernes, who died from cancer on July 20, 2010.  This Scholarship shall be awarded to a college graduate who is a resident of the State of Georgia and who desires to attend one of the public law schools in Georgia.  Click here for more information and to donate. 

  • Retreat!  Join fellow GAWL members for a weekend retreat and CLE at Chateau Elan the weekend of October 29, 2010.  Cool weather, great trails, and fantastic courses (golf and seminars, that is).  Click here for more details.

  • Non-Profit Board Opportunities: If you are interested in serving on a board, we have compiled a list of a few organizations that would love to have your help.  Check it out.  You must be logged on as a GAWL member to view this page.

  • GAWL Members on the Run - click here for current listing.

  • The Trailblazers Series is Here! Please join GAWL for Podcasts of Georgia's Trailblazers!   Hear compelling, inspiring, and sobering interviews from some of Georgia's trailblazing attorneys who are women!  Cathy Cox, Carol Hunstein, Chilton Varner, Mary Ann Sears, Daisy Floyd, and Deborah Johnson kick off this Series.

  • Donate in Honor of the Crawfords.  The Georgia Association for Women Lawyers Foundation is pleased to announce the re-naming of its Endowment in honor of two women who were true pioneers in law.  Contributions to the Ruth and Ruby Crawford Endowment will fund scholarships for law students in Georgia as well as grants to other charitable organizations throughout Georgia that support women and children. To make a donation in honor of Ruth and Ruby Crawford, please click here.

  • PRESS RELEASES:  Click here for GAWL's latest Press Releases

  • Are you wondering why you should join GAWL or be active in GAWL?  Read the ABC's of the benefits of GAWL membership and participation here! 

  • The GAWL Foundation sponsors dinner at Nicholas House the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Volunteer to bring a meal for 12 families in need with your GAWL friends.  Dinners are served at 6:30 P.M. and completed by 7:15 P.M.  If you have any questions or wish to volunteer, please contact Christina Baugh at cbaugh@fellab.com for additional details.

  • INVESTING IN A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH GAWL MAKES BOTH GOOD BUSINESS SENSE AND ADVANCES SMART BUSINESS VALUES:  Read why your firm or business should sign on as a Strategic Partner NOW!  

Along with these wonderful programs, GAWL continues to provide Neighborhood Networking Breakfasts all around Atlanta, and works with its seven fantastic Chapters, including its newest Augusta Chapter, to bring programming to our nearly 1,100 members around the State!  Through this website, you will find information not only about the NNBs and Chapters, but also our organization, history and board leadership, newsletters, and other programs on a wide variety of topics on networking, rainmaking, leadership, mentoring and work life balance.   

Keep an eye out for many more exciting programs and additions to GAWL’s website. If you have any comments or suggestions, please submit them. We appreciate any feedback our members have to offer. 

In the meantime, join us!

Pilar Prinz
GAWL President, 2010-2011