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.”

Partner, Merchant & Gould P.C.

“I have been a NAWL member for a couple years and have enjoyed every opportunity I've had to meet with and get to know other members. Despite being a large, national organization, there is a real sense of community among NAWL members, and I always leave NAWL meetings reinvigorated and ready to meet any challenge life throws my way.”

Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

"Electing to become a Lifetime Member of NAWL was a purposeful commitment to remain anchored in a community that has sculpted the arc of my professional life. NAWL has been a source of transformative enrichment – nurturing authentic connections, inspiring mentorship, and unlocking pathways to leadership – that have each left an indelible mark on my career."

Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

"I remember seeing emails here and there about this national women lawyers group. I thought it’d be nice to explore it more one day. So, one day I did, and I haven’t looked back. My way of diving in was headfirst into the moms’ group, where we’re safe to be vulnerable and share about our lives, where we learn, where we encourage. Need a play-by-play on how to outsource laundry? Boom, “gotcha covered.” Wonder if anyone else has mommy-in-law blunders? You’re in good company. And so on, and so on. The point here is less about the moms’ group (join us – we’re cool!) and more about “good company.” Wherever you decide to plant your feet, you’re sure to find company, and it’ll surely be good company."

Partner, Edlin Gallager Huie + Blum

"When I became a member of NAWL, it was so much more than joining a professional organization. I was welcomed into a community of exceptionally talented, committed, and inspirational women. I look up to my fellow members, have partnered with them on substantive and thought leadership programs, have sent them business referrals and received the same in return, and many of them are now my friends. 

This is a community that uplifts, amplifies, and harmonizes individual voices to support collective action for equality and the advancement of women in the law. You are welcome here too. We cannot wait to meet you and introduce you to this vibrant community!"

Vice President Legal and Chief Ethics & Integrity Executive, DIRECTV

"I felt so welcomed and included from minute one! I’ve participated in other women lawyer groups and this one just feels different. Not only is it welcoming, but the programming is top notch. I wish I’d joined earlier in my career!"

Principal Attorney Indigent Defense Services Office, Oakland County, Michigan Government

"Although I found NAWL later in my career, I have benefitted from the programs and professional development opportunities it provides. I have also made some wonderful friends and professional contacts that would have been unavailable to me outside of NAWL. Being a lifetime member ensures my life-long access to NAWL and everything it offers. It also allows me to invest in the organization so that future lawyers can have these advantages too."

Founder & CEO, JD Advising, Inc.

"I have found NAWL to be an invaluable resource, offering me not only professional connections but also lasting friendships. Through my involvement, I've had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, share my experiences, and grow both personally and professionally. Participating in this organization has been a truly enriching experience."

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

Chief Legal & People Officer, ThirdLove

“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.”

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.”

SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Armed Forces Benefit Association/5Star Life Insurance Co.

"I chose to join NAWL because I wanted to be a part of a community where I could network and exchange ideas with attorneys who have, in many instances, experiences that mirror my own within corporate America. Additionally, I believe NAWL is an organization that allows and encourages you to get involved and have a voice, not just pay your dues for headcount purposes. That means something to me."