Membership

Membership with the National Association of Women Lawyers is open to practicing lawyers, retired lawyers, and law students.

The Value of a NAWL Membership

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Networking

Connect with attorneys of all levels and practice areas in person and virtually at our events and through our groups.

Program & Event Discounts

Receive discounted tickets to our premier annual conferences and attend our regular virtual events for free. Plus, in 2024, attend our virtual Protecting the Vote; Protecting Democracy series - exclusive to members.

Thought Leadership

Help create the NAWL Podcast, serve on the Women Lawyers Journal Editorial Board, or assist in our research, including the NAWL Survey.

Advocacy

Participate in the work of the Advocacy Committee and Amicus Committee.

Leadership Development

Build leadership skills through our  Affinity Groups Committees, Leadership Program, and other initiatives.

Statement of Inclusion

NAWL welcomes all attorneys and law students regardless of age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, or gender identity. We recognize and celebrate the value that a vast range of backgrounds, cultures, and professional experiences brings to our community. 

Membership Types

Our membership year runs from January 1 - December 31. Dues are not prorated.

Regular
Member
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$110/year


Available to practicing and retired attorneys.

Lifetime

Member


$1,899


Available to attorneys who wish to make a one-time payment for a lifetime of membership.

View our Lifetime Members.

Judiciary or Public Service Attorney-------------


$70/year


Available to attorneys practicing in the judiciary, government, academia, or at a non-profit organization.

Solo / Small Firm / Small Legal Department Attorney


$70/year


Available to attorneys practicing in a firm or legal department with ten attorneys or fewer.

New

Attorney

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$70/year


Available to attorneys in their first through fifth years of practice.

Law

Student


Free


Available to law students enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school. See our law student membership benefits

If your employer is a NAWL Sustaining Sponsor, you are eligible for a complimentary NAWL membership!

Please join as a "Regular Member" and enter your discount code on the last registration page.

Testimonials

Heather Bell

Associate General Counsel, Intel Corporation

“I got involved with NAWL after attending the General Counsel Institute (GCI) shortly after I left my law firm to become in-house counsel. My first GCI experience was inspiring! I have been involved with NAWL ever since, and NAWL continues to provide networking, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.”

Tamela Merriweather

Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Northern Trust Corporation

“I first became involved with NAWL at the suggestion of a friend who thought its commitment to advancing women in the law and women’s rights under the law seemed very consistent with who I am. She was spot on. Through NAWL I’ve found the ability to have community with other women lawyers from all practices, locations, beliefs, and grounded in our common purpose of furthering women’s rights under the law and increasing our presence in the practice.”

Nikki Adame-Winningham

Climate & Sustainability Lead Counsel, Pfizer Inc.

“I was lucky enough to snag a seat at my firm’s Annual Meeting Awards Luncheon table years ago and after that, I was hooked! First the Annual Meeting, and then the General Counsel Institute (GCI), gave me the opportunity to feel part of something bigger, connect with incredible women attorneys throughout the country, and learn from the amazing NAWL staff. GCI in particular has pushed me to step outside my comfort zone – way outside my comfort zone – and take on leadership roles. Like my work, NAWL gives me the space to be me: a Latina attorney; I don’t have to leave behind any facet of myself.”

Lisa Atty

Partner, McGuireWoods LLP

“It’s definitely true that the more involved I become with NAWL, the more benefits I realize. The highlight of my membership has been meeting and working with other NAWL members and staff. I’ve learned from and been inspired by other members, who always bring insightful perspectives and strong voices to important topics. NAWL has not only given me the chance to strengthen ties to others in the legal profession and learn about relevant legal issues, but it has also helped me to remain motivated and connected in meaningful ways.”

Simone Wilson-Brito

Partner, McCarter & English, LLP

“NAWL is a great source of inspiration for me in my career. It is motivating to be around so many women who encounter the same issues and obstacles I do in the profession, but have found a way to shatter the glass ceiling and reach back to help others achieve the same. The women of NAWL lead by example and I am honored to be a part of an organization committed to supporting and advancing women in the legal profession.”

Alexandra Bodnar

Experienced General Counsel

“The relationships I have developed through NAWL have been invaluable -- professionally and personally. They helped advance my career from associate to partner in BigLaw and then from partner to general counsel. Through NAWL I have developed a network of impressive, smart (and often hilarious) women lawyers and friends with whom I can kick around business challenges, from whom I am always learning, and on whom I know I can rely. NAWL makes a difference for women lawyers at every stage of their career, and I am a true believer in NAWL’s mission.”

Heather Bell

Associate General Counsel, Intel Corporation

“I got involved with NAWL after attending the General Counsel Institute (GCI) shortly after I left my law firm to become in-house counsel. My first GCI experience was inspiring! I have been involved with NAWL ever since, and NAWL continues to provide networking, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.”

Tamela Merriweather

Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Northern Trust Corporation

“I first became involved with NAWL at the suggestion of a friend who thought its commitment to advancing women in the law and women’s rights under the law seemed very consistent with who I am. She was spot on. Through NAWL I’ve found the ability to have community with other women lawyers from all practices, locations, beliefs, and grounded in our common purpose of furthering women’s rights under the law and increasing our presence in the practice.”

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