GAWL is the premiere association for women lawyers throughout Georgia. We support and promote women lawyers by providing networking opportunities, personal and professional development programs, leadership training, and community outreach. We enhance the self-defined success and satisfaction of women lawyers, using our circles of influence to achieve tangible results for our members.
What will you do in 2012 to enhance your career as a lawyer? Check out our current opportunities and programs:
2012 GAWL Foundation Scholarships: The GAWL Foundation is currently seeking qualified applicants for the GAWL Foundation Scholarships to be awarded to deserving second and third year female law students in Georgia. Deadline for application is March 1, 2012. For more information and to apply online, click here or download the application here.
Save the date for our annual GAWL Foundation Art Auction, which will be on April 14, 2012.
Welcome Douglas-Paulding Chapter of GAWL. If you would like to get involved with our newest Chapter, please contact Talia Nurse.
Dinner at Nicholas House. The GAWL Foundation sponsors dinner at Nicholas House, an organization that provides assistance to homeless families, the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 P.M. to 7:15 P.M. For more info about volunteering, contact Christina Baugh.
Interested in Getting Involved In GAWL? Go to our Board page and email the VP or Chair of the area that you'd like to join or to get more information. You're just an email away from doing great things with terrific people.
Interested in Becoming a GAWL Sponsor? Read why your firm or business should sign on as a Strategic Partner NOW! For more information on becoming a strategic partner of GAWL, contact Amanda Wick.
Kudos! GAWL is proud of its member's accomplishments and wants to recognize them. To submit a kudos for yourself or another GAWL member, please complete the Kudos Submission Form. Kudos will be posted on the GAWL website under the "News" section.
Grant Opportunities. The GAWL Foundation considers grant applicants three times each year. The remaining application deadlines for this Board year are January 27, 2012 and March 23, 2012. Click here to access the application form.
Non-Profit Board Opportunities: If you are interested in serving on a non-profit board, check it out here.
GAWL Members on the Run. Click here for current listing.
Donate to the Ruth and Ruby Crawford Endowment that funds scholarships for law students and other charitable organizations throughout Georgia. To make a donation, please click here.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and thank you for your commitment to GAWL.
Lindsay Verity
GAWL President, 2011-2012
GAWL is a proud member of the Atlanta Bar Association's Multi-Bar Leadership Council, whose purpose is to foster and improve relationships among the members of local bar associations.