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NAWL's Mid-Year Meeting
Dallas, TX
February 24-25, 2010

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This year's Mid-Year was a huge success. Over 200 individuals joined us in honoring Dell Inc.'s Legal Department and Chief Justice Carolyn Wright. The Welcome Cocktail Reception and the Young Lawyers Reception were dynamic networking opportunities as well.

The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) is the leading national voluntary organization devoted to the interests of women lawyers and women's rights. Founded over 100 years ago, NAWL has historically served as an educational forum and an active voice for the concerns of women in the legal profession .

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By becoming an Annual Sponsor of NAWL, you will become recognized as a supporter of equality and diversity within the legal profession. Not only will you be fostering the development of your women lawyers, you will also be providing support for substantive programs and valuable research to advance the profession in its entirety.

As an Annual Sponsor of NAWL, you provide support to help NAWL meet the needs of our growing membership by providing relevant resources, programming and a network of legal professionals who support and advance the interests of women in and under the law and, in so doing, supports and advances the social, political and professional empowerment of women.

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June 23, 2010

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS FINDS SOLICITOR GENERAL ELENA KAGAN TO BE "WELL-QUALIFIED" FOR THE POSITION OF ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT

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July 6, 2010

TESTIMONY OF PATRICIA LEE REFO ON THE NOMINATION OF SOLICITOR GENERAL ELENA KAGAN AS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE ON THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

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News & Upcoming Events

August 5, 2010
Duane Morris LLP
One Market Plaza, Spear Tower,
Suite 2200
San Francisco, CA

Join NAWL Bay Area Members for a MCLE Presentation and Networking Event

In conjunction with the ABA Annual Conference in San Francisco, you are cordially invited to join the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) for a member MCLE Presentation and Mixer sponsored by the NAWL Bay Area Members. Enjoy beautiful, sweeping San Francisco Bay and Bay Bridge views, while also enjoying an enlightening seminar led by communications coach Judy Grant, followed by a NAWL mixer with wine and hors d'oeuvres.

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August 10, 2010
“Let’s Talk about Business Development”
with Karen Kahn

Get ready for a fun conversation. This will be a rousing, open conversation with Karen Kahn to getyou ready for a successful post-Labor Day business development time. Please come with questions,ideas and the intent to converse openly with colleagues.

Save the Date for NAWL’s 6th Annual General Counsel Institute

November 4-5, 2010

Westin New York at Times Square

New York, NY

6th Annual General Counsel Institute

Managing through Change: The New Normal

A conference designed for experienced and motivated women in-house counsel seeking to build top tier professional and management skills

NAWL invites you to join over 200 dynamic general counsel and senior in-house counsel from around the country at the Sixth Annual General Counsel Institute

• Get the most up to date information available from leading experts

• Network in a collegial and open environment

• Participate in frank discussions on what it takes to succeed in-house

• Attend CLE workshops on leading edge topics

Here’s what last year’s attendees said about this premier event for in-house women counsel:

• “I left the conference energized, affirmed and inspired.”

• “Networking, support, knowledge, new perspectives – exceeded my expectations.”

• “The conference provided the continued development of connections and the exchange of ideas, expertise, and perspective.”

• “Great practical tips and info”