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June 2025 President's Letter

Zenell Brown Recipient of the Champion of Justice Award

Colonel (Ret) Linda Strite Murnane Assists with European Union Training

Hon. Sara Smolenski (Ret.) Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Defending the Judiciary Resources

Hon. Holly Fujie Named 2025 ABA Margaret Brent Honoree

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NAWJ is a dynamic gathering of women judges who are dedicated to preserving judicial independence to women, minorities and other historically disfavored groups while increasing the number and advancement of women judges, and providing cutting edge judicial education.

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NAWJ Webinar - Understanding and Addressing Caste Discrimination in U.S. Courts

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In the Headlines

June 2025 President's Letter

Zenell Brown Recipient of the Champion of Justice Award

Colonel (Ret) Linda Strite Murnane Assists with European Union Training

Hon. Sara Smolenski (Ret.) Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Defending the Judiciary Resources

Hon. Holly Fujie Named 2025 ABA Margaret Brent Honoree

Who We Are

NAWJ is a dynamic gathering of women judges who are dedicated to preserving judicial independence to women, minorities and other historically disfavored groups while increasing the number and advancement of women judges, and providing cutting edge judicial education.

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