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

For anyone outside the legal profession who is interested in attending the Annual Meeting, we offer sponsorship opportunities. See the Sponsorship section above or email nawl@nawl.org to learn more.

Membership with the National Association of Women Lawyers is open to practicing lawyers, retired lawyers, and law students. Learn more about membership and become a member here. We'd love to have you!

Yes, we expect the Annual Meeting to be approved for 5-7 CLE credit hours.

NAWL will apply for pre-approved credit in Illinois (with reciprocal credit in California, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey), Texas, and Washington. Additional CLE provider applications may be submitted based on attendee location. Make sure you include the states where you want credit on your registration form.

Speaker attendance is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.

Questions? Email Ola.

We know attending can come with financial hurdles. We want you to be able to make the most of your Annual Meeting experience.

We offer scholarship assistance to a limited number of attorneys, law students, and unemployed attorneys who wish to attend but are not able to due to cost considerations. The financial assistance covers the registration fee for the events on July 21 - 22, 2027.

To apply, write a short essay demonstrating the reasons why you are an appropriate candidate to receive scholarship funds, including how the conference will benefit you and information regarding your financial need.

Applicants should send materials to NAWL's Program Director, Chelsea Robinson at crobinson@nawl.org. Applications are due by Friday, June 18, 2027.

Please be aware of scammers claiming to represent NAWL or the Annual Meeting and offering to help book hotel rooms at the Hilton Chicago. 

They may say the room block is almost full, offer a lower rate, or claim there is a problem with your hotel reservation. These individuals and companies are not affiliated with NAWL.

NAWL will not contact you directly to ask for your credit card information, send you a hotel contract, or pressure you to book through a third party. 

Do not click links, sign documents, or share payment information with anyone who contacts you directly about Annual Meeting hotel reservations. 

Please report any suspicious calls or emails to nawl@nawl.org. 

Yes. NAWL programs are designed to evoke the spirit of community, curiosity, and consideration. Attendees and speakers are invited to join our programs with an open mind and a willingness to learn.

NAWL program participants have agreed to:

• Be respectful of fellow attendees' boundaries.
• Thoughtfully and openly communicate with others and be considerate of a diversity of viewpoints and opinions.
• Approach difficult conversations with grace and empathy.
• Avoid soliciting services or products.

If you experienced or witnessed any behavior you feel violated this code of conduct, fill out this form to anonymously report the incident, or email Chelsea Robinson, NAWL's Program Director, at crobinson@nawl.org.

Please send cancellation requests to nawl@nawl.org by Monday, July 19, 2027. Full refunds will be honored on or before this date.

Please include your dietary needs information during online registration. If you have already registered and did not include this information, please email us at nawl@nawl.org with your request at least two weeks before the conference.

The typical attire is business, but there is no dress code for this program.