NAWJ SHINES AT GALA RECEPTION

On March 6, the National Association of Women Judges hosted a Gala Reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC, honoring retired Associate Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor with its first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. The more than 500 guests in attendance included 14 NAWJ Board members who traveled from as far as Alaska and California, and 100 NAWJ members who were perfect ambassadors. NAWJ President Judge Vanessa Ruiz and Executive Director Dru Ramey spoke eloquently as they introduced the organization to attendees, to many for the first time. Honored guests included Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who both shared their thoughts on Justice O'Connor's distinguished career. Judge Brenda Stith Loftin, NAWJ President-Elect, traveled from Missouri to present the first Sandra Day O'Connor Scholarship to a very happy recipient, University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law student Candice Owens. The event was covered by C-Span, CNN, NBC, FOX, The Washington Post and the Legal Times. Read the Washington Post story here. Read Judge Ruiz’s Remarks.

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