Written by National Association of Women Judges|March 04, 2026|News
Tuesday, March 10 - New York City
NAWJ President Judge Pam Washington will be sharing insights on NAWJ’s programs and experiences in supporting women judges and fostering judicial diversity; exploring opportunities for collaboration or exchange between NAWJ and Kazakhstan’s emerging women judge’s network; and discussing potential ways to strengthen judicial leadership and gender equality initiatives across jurisdictions.
Judge Pam Washington, Chief Judge Yvette A. Ayala Henderson, and NAWJ Past President Judge Michelle Rick, will be honored for their work supporting women lawyers, pursuing justice, and for advancing the human rights of women and girls worldwide. In addition, all three honorees and NAWJ Board member Col. Linda Murnane will participate in a panel discussion on judicial independence and security. For further details and to register click here
Wednesday, March 11 - New York City
NAWJ Vice President of Publications Judge Victoria Willis will be speaking on the panel From Deflategate to Deepfakes: Data Discovery with Celebrities and Public Figures, and Revised Rules for Relativity.
March 11-13 – Chicago
President Elect Judge Heather Welch and Executive Director Laurie Denham will participate in the ABA Bar Leadership Institute.
March 11-14 – Berkley, CA
NAWJ is a co-sponsor of the ACAN 2026 Annual Conference. NAWJ Member and ACAN President Deborah Greenspan, will be presenting. Register at this link.
Thursday, March 19 – New York City and Virtual
This cosponsored event with the Federal Bar Association and others will be moderated by Judge Mimi Tsankov. Panelists include Col. Linda Murnane, Judge Pam Washington and Merril Hirsh. They will explore how judges, and specifically women, support access to justice and advance the rule of law through innovative means in the courthouse worldwide. Register at this link.
This co-sponsored webinar with the ABA features NAWJ Judges Marcella Holland, Jennifer Mabey, and Marian Perkins. The program will feature women judges and a lawyer with incredible journey’s of overcoming obstacles to achieve their law school successes and judicial journeys. Click here to register.