Professional Development Opportunities
"Professional development" might sound like corporate jargon, but at NAWL, it simply means helping our members grow, lead, and thrive in their careers. We offer skill-building webinars, intimate conferences, leadership intensives, and coaching opportunities to support your journey every step of the way.
Browse our opportunities for professional development, of all kinds and for all career stages, to find the right one for you!
Programs
The Leadership Program
Setting: Virtual
Commitment: 1.5 hours weekly for six weeks
Audience: Those who have just advanced into a leadership position or plan to soon, ready to grow alongside a small-group cohort
Purpose: Core leadership development, with an emphasis on skills that support long-term growth
Member exclusive: Yes
The (un)conference
Setting: In-person
Commitment: Three days
Audience: Senior legal leaders
Purpose: Sparking authentic conversations and deep relationship building
Member exclusive: No
The Essentials Re-imagined
Setting: Virtual
Commitment: One hour, as often as you want to participate
Audience: All career stages and practice types
Purpose: Revisiting foundational skills through a contemporary lens, often accompanied by self-guided worksheets and reflection prompts
Member exclusive: Yes
Don't know where to start?
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Other Opportunities
Coaching
The coaches on the NAWL Coaching Roster are experienced and eager to work with women lawyers. Let them help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
Committees and Affinity Groups
Our Committees and Affinity Groups give members the chance to strengthen their leadership muscles. Affinity Group members lead regular connection calls and present virtual events. Committee members organize our conferences, produce our podcasts, craft our publications, and plan regional events.
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