Jul
31
NAWJ ISSUES STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA)
NAWJ President Honorable Tanya R. Kennedy forwarded a statement of support to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX) regarding the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Continue Reading
Written by National Association of Women Judges | News
Jul
18
NAWJ LAUNCHES #WETOO IN THE LEGAL WORKPLACE INITIATIVE AT LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS ON CAPITOL HILL
On July 18, 2018, NAWJ President, Honorable Tanya R. Kennedy, New York State Supreme Court, and Congressional Women's Caucus Co-Chairs, Congresswomen Susan Brooks and Lois Frankel, hosted an audience of 50 persons, including congresswomen, judges, attorneys and staffers in a Meeting to ensure that women can thrive in healthy work environments, free of sexual harassment and intimidation. Continue Reading
Written by National Association of Women Judges | News
Jun
28
NAWJ NEW JERSEY WELCOMES JUSTICE MAGGIE HONGYU SHEN OF THE SUPREME PEOPLE'S COURT IN BEIJING
On June 28, 2018, NAWJ New Jersey members held a welcome dinner for Justice Maggie Hongyu Shen of the Supreme People's Court in Beijing, China. Continue Reading
Written by Sue Pai Yang | News
May
19
NAWJ DISTRICT TWO HOSTS COLOR OF JUSTICE PROGRAM AT ALBANY LAW SCHOOL
On May 19, 2018, NAWJ District 2 Director, Hon. Cenceria P. Edwards, NAWJ member Hon. Helena Heath of Albany City Court, NAWJ member Hon. Juanita Bing Newton, Dean of the New York State Judicial Institute, and Pershia Wilkins, the Director of Multicultural Initiatives and Assistant Director of Admissions at Albany Law School spearheaded the first Color of Justice Program at the school. Continue Reading
Written by Helena Heath | News
Apr
26
PAVING THE WAY FOR DIVERSITY - NAWJ TEXAS PRESENTS 11TH ANNUAL COLOR OF JUSTICE PROGRAM, HONORS LONGSTANDING CHAMPION JUDGE ORLINDA NARANJO
On April 26, 2018, the National Association of Women Judges, District 11 Director and 299th District Court Judge Karen Sage, in partnership with the Travis County Women Lawyers Association (TCWLA), and the University of Texas School of Law William Wayne Justice Center for Public Law, along with several sponsoring law firms, and Jackson Walker LLP held the eleventh annual educational, informative Color of Justice Event for Austin's youth. Continue Reading
Written by Karen Sage | News
Apr
17
NAWJ SAN FRANCISCO PRESENTS ITS AWARD-WINNING COLOR OF JUSTICE PROGRAM TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SAN FRANCSICO, OAKLAND
On April 17, 2018, sixty-four high school students participated in the San Francisco Color of Justice program. Continue Reading
Written by Charlene Kiesselbach | News
Apr
17
NAWJ TRAVELS TO BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA FOR IAWJ'S 2018 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
Over 100 U.S. judges and their guests converged upon Buenos Aires, Argentina for the 14th IAWJ Biennial International Conference "Building Bridges Between Women Judges of the World". Continue Reading
Written by Lisette Shirdan-Harris | News
Apr
17
NAWJ NEW YORK CONDUCTS SPEED MENTORING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AT ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW IN QUEENS
On April 18th, one of the co-chairs of the newly formed Law School Outreach Committee, Honorable Sally E. Unger (Civil Court of the City of New York) along with Lourdes Ventura, a Partner at Ahmuty, Demers & McManus, organized a successful speed mentoring program at St. Johns University School of Law in Queens, New York. Continue Reading
Written by Sally Unger | News
Feb
06
SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SUMMER STEPHAN JOINS NAWJ
District Attorney Summer Stephan has devoted her life to protecting children and families and providing justice to the voiceless and most vulnerable. Continue Reading
Written by National Association of Women Judges | News
Feb
05
PROFILES IN LEADERSHIP: WHITE & CASE ATTORNEY NICOLE ERB SUPPORTS WOMEN, YOUNG AND OLD, LOCAL AND GLOBAL
Long time NAWJ member Nicole Erb is a partner with White & Case LLP in Washington, D.C. where she represents clients in international commercial litigation and government investigations on a wide range of matters, including United States economic sanctions and financial regulations. Continue Reading
Written by National Association of Women Judges | News
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