Arizona Women Lawyers Association

A W L A M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t

Arizona Women Lawyers Association promotes and encourages the success of women lawyers by providing members with information and support, by fostering connections among women lawyers, and by monitoring and celebrating the successes of members and women lawyers at large in our community.

CONGRATULATIONS!

PAIGE A. MARTIN

The 2007 AWLA Conference was a tremendous success that was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

Best Wishes for 2007 - 2008 as you assume the role as the next State President of AWLA!

AWLA thanks all of the Sponsors who supported this Event!

BECOME A MEMBER!

Members shall consist of any person who has paid dues for this Association and who (1) has been licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction and is not currently under suspension or disbarment; (2) is a Justice of the Peace currently in good standing and sitting in any Arizona Justice Court; (3) is a Judge currently in good standing and sitting in any Tribal Court in Arizona; (4) is a Dean or faculty member of any law school located in Arizona; or (5) is a student at, or a graduate of, an ABA accredited law school.

WE RESPECT OUR MEMBER'S PRIVACY.

Our membership directory and committee lists are only available to members when they log on to the web site. This helps protect members from unwanted spam and solicitation calls. If you have questions about this policy, please contact Executive Administrator Joanne Itri-Arleo or President Paige Martin.

SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER

Southern Arizona Monthly luncheon

May 19, 2008

“Nuts and Bolts of Bad Faith” – Join us for the May luncheon, when John Tully will speak to us about bad faith in the insurance law context, including how to identify a claim, issues in litigation and the current state of the law in this area.

REGISTRATION CLOSES MIDNIGHT, MAY 13th.

To register for this luncheon, CLICK HERE:

Southern Arizona Monthly Luncheon - 5/19/2008

Our Monthly Luncheons are held at The Historic Manning House!

MARICOPA CHAPTER

Maricopa Chapter Monthly Luncheon
Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Arizona State Bar Incoming President Ed Novak will join AWLA for the May 28, 2008 Luncheon, with special invitations to:

Arizona Asian-American Bar Association
Arizona Black Bar
Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee
Committee on Disabilities and the Law
Arizona Minority Bar Association
Black Women Lawyers Association
Native American Bar Association of Arizona
NBA Arizona Diversity Pipeline Program, Inc.

Ed will highlight issues he plans to address as the new president of the Arizona State Bar for the 2008-2009 term, including:

Permanent funding for legal aid
Expanding diversity efforts to include those with disabilities
Low cost malpractice insurance coupled with mandatory malpractice insurance
Lower gas prices
Having more fun while billing less!

Ed is a lawyer in Phoenix whose work includes white collar criminal defense, government investigations, and related commercial litigation. Ed was the co-chair of the Professionalism Task Force of the State Bar and was a member of the Ethical Rules Review Group which revamped the ethical rules in 2003.

To Register for this Luncheon, Click Here: Maricopa Monthly Luncheon with Ed Novak - 5/28/2008

All of our luncheons are hosted at the Arizona Club. You can read more about our luncheons in the Event section of our website.

NORTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER

Our Northern Arizona continues to add new members and is a growing Chapter of AWLA. If you live near the Prescott area and are looking to network with the women and men who are part of our organization, join us at our next monthly luncheon!

Next Monthly Luncheon

MAY 17, 2008

Mexican Food Fiesta

Timber Ridge Clubhouse

Prescott, AZ

Send your inquires to membership@awla-state.org for further information.

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Don't forget to visit the NEWS section for updated events, lectures and information in your area!

You can read more about it and find out where to buy Lauren Stiller Rikleen's book, "Ending the Gauntlet: Removing Barriers to Women's Success in the Law," at the Bowditch Institute for Women’s Success.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 12:30 PM EST, Lauren Stiller Rikleen's in collaboration with JD Bliss, will be presenting a CLE-accredited webinar entitled: The Top 5 Attorney Retention Strategies. Attendees may participate remotely from the comfort of their own office or a conference room via a webex connection.To register for this webinar CLICK HERE:

http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=153502

In recognition of AWLA

Chief Justice Ruth V. McGregor and Vice Chief Justice Rebecca White Berch

issued a ceremonial order acknowleding our efforts, accomplishments and future plans.

Ceremonial Order Issued by Supreme Court (1)

Ceremonial Order Issued by Supreme Court (2)

Go Red For Women – join the fight against the No. 1 killer of women, heart disease.

http://www.goredforwomen.org

May Calendar Highlights

May 1st: International Worker's Day/Law Day

May 11th: Mother's Day/ National Women's Health Week

May14th: Frontiero v. Richardson, 1973

May 17th: Brown v. Board of Education. 1954/Armed Forces Day

May 25th: Fair Minimum Wage Act, 2007

May 26th: Memorial Day

You can still renew by mail!

If you would like to renew you membership by mail you can download your chapter form and mail it to the address below with your check.

Cochise Cochise Membership Form

Maricopa Maricopa Membership Form

Northern Arizona Northern Arizona Membership Form

Southern Arizona Southern Arizona Membership Form

Do you want to advertise a Job on our Website?

If you are interested in posting a job here just download this form, fill it out and email it back. It is that simple and it's FREE! ADVERTISING A POSITION ON THE AWLA WEBSITE

For more information about our organization and how to become an AWLA member please email:

membership@awla-state.org

If for some reason you have a problem with the above email address you can send your inquiry to our backup address at: AWLA.execadmin@gmail.com

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A W L A
Arizona Women Lawyers Association
P.O. Box 676
Gilbert, AZ 85299

Telephone: (602) 218-5273

membership@awla-state.org