New in 2025, the NAWL Impact List recognizes mid-level and senior-level lawyers who have attained a high level of professional accomplishment and have demonstrated a personal commitment to and positive impact on NAWL’s mission of advancing women in the profession or advocating for women under the law.
⭐ The 2025 NAWL Impact List: ⭐
Diane Ambler Kathleen Dillon Narko Monica Dula Pamela C. Enslen Sharon E. Jones Judy Man-Ling Lam Eileen M. Letts Peggy A. Nagae Ellen Ostrow, Ph.D., PCC, CMC Kristen Pugsley-Onsager
Nominations will open for the 2026 NAWL Impact List on July 15.
Tools to Make Sense of this Moment
Staying up on the latest news and legal happenings is challenging right now. Each week, we'll aim to share the essential resources and news related to NAWL's mission.
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Alliance for Justicebuilds the strength of progressive movements by training and educating nonprofit organizations on advocacy, while harnessing their collective power to transform our state and federal courts.
Important elections are happening across the country in 2025.Power the Pollswill help you apply to be a poll worker in your community to help your neighbors vote.
Registration is open for our 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago on July 23-24! Join our national community for a program focused on Rising Together: Strength Through Unity.
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the world's leading intergovernmental body dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women.
In the new issue of the Women Lawyers Journal, Madison R. Flareau describes NAWL’s relationship with the CSW and highlights its achievements and importance in the fight for gender equity.
Today! Tue, Mar. 25 | Virtual Join the Women's Bar Association of D.C. for their free webinar, Beyond Government: Expert Tips for Landing Your Next Legal Role. This program is meant for government attorneys considering a transition to the private sector. Learn more and register>
Fri, Mar. 28 | Salt Lake City, UT and Virtual Join the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah for their free symposium Navigating the Practical Implications of Medical Practice and Healthcare in a Post-Dobbs World. Legal experts will discuss the evolving challenges in reproductive healthcare, with insights into the shifting legal landscape. Learn more and register>
Wed, May 14 - Thu, May 15 | Washington, D.C. Participate in the Equity Action Center's Partner Accelerator Academy, a two-day, in-person leadership training that empowers women law firm associates to successfully navigate the partner review process and enter partnership with the momentum to succeed. NAWL members get a $500 discount(!), using the code NAWL. Learn more and register>
Thu, Jun. 19 - Sun, Jun. 22 | Denver, CO Join the South Asian Bar Association of North America for their 2025 annual conference, Blazing New Trails. Register before April 4th for 15% off with the code EARLY2025. Learn more and register>
Community Job Posting
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Vermont. Apply by Apr. 4>
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