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Women in the Profession Committee

Created in 1989

Purpose

To assess the status of women in the legal profession; to identify barriers that prevent women lawyers from full participation in the work, responsibilities, and rewards of the profession; to develop educational programs and materials to address discrimination against women lawyers; and to make recommendations to the State Bar Board of Directors for action to address problems identified by the committee. Meets quarterly.

2024-2025 Projects and Objectives

• This year we plan to continue with and build upon our projects from last year including:

• Virtual CLE

• Book Club

• Promoting International Women's Day events in the State.

Free CLEs

Watch the recording of the CLE here.

 

Books

• Rough Road to Justice: The Journey of Women Lawyers in Texas

Award Opportunities

• http://txwomenlawsection.org/awards/

• https://texasbar.com/tmcp/awards

• https://tyla.org/affiliates/

• https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/diversity_pipeline/projects_initiatives/alexander_award/

• https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/diversity_initiatives/award/

• https://www.americanbar.org/groups/business_law/initiatives_awards/glass_cutter/

• https://www.austinbar.org/?pg=young-lawyers

• https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/nomination/

Department Contact

Office of Minority Affairs
(512) 427-1538
Fax: (512) 427-4439
minorityaffairs@texasbar.com

Staff Contact

Caren Cheavens
(512) 427-1735

Chair

Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235