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SECTION UPDATE
WOMEN IN THE PROFESSION
The Atlanta Bar Association’s Women in the Profes-
sion Section is dedicated to furthering the practice
and perception of law, with a focus on issues unique
to women in the practice. Throughout the year,
the Women in the Profession Section (WIP) hosts
networking events during which women lawyers
can interact and develop support systems. WIP also
organizes continuing education courses, commu-
nity service opportunities, and other substantive
programs. Here is a look at some of the events we
have held so far this year, plus programs to look
forward to this spring:
On January 30th, WIP hosted a luncheon CLE on
professionalism. It took place at Ri Ra in Midtown
Atlanta. Karlise Grier, Executive Director of the
Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism,
led an excellent discussion on gender, commu-
nication, and professional respect. On February
27th, WIP teamed up with our sponsor Exponent
for the CLE Presentation “The Scoop on Scooters:
Federal and State Laws, Regulations, Safety, and
Potential Bumps in the Road for Electric Scooters”
at Greenberg Traurig. The event featured a panel
of attorneys, expert witnesses, and other special
guests from the City of Atlanta and Lime Scooters.
It has been a busy board year so far, but there are
plenty more events to attend this spring! On March
26th, WIP and Atlanta Legal Aid Society’s Health
Law Unit are co-hosting the CLE presentation “Wills
and Advance Directives for Low Income Clients.”
This event, part of the Atlanta Bar Association’s
Pro Bono March Madness series, will be held at the
State Bar of Georgia. The Women in the Profession
section is also planning another networking social
in April – stay tuned for details! We will be par-
ticipating in the Susan G. Komen of Atlanta More
Than Pink fundraising walk on May 4th. Also, WIP
will honor a Woman of Achievement at our annual
awards luncheon in June. (We are accepting award
nominations through March 20th).
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To receive the latest WIP updates and event details,
you can follow us on Facebook @AtlantaBarWIP, on
Twitter @AtlantaBar using the hashtag #WIP, or on
LinkedIn at “Atlanta Bar Women in the Profession
Section.” Membership in WIP is open to all legal
professionals, in all age groups and career stages.
Our membership represents a variety of practices,
from civil to criminal, judges and government law-
yers, partners and law students. Annual dues are just
$30; visit atlantabar.org for more details.
Thank you to our sponsors Exponent, Hodgkiss
Consulting, and JAMS. If you are interested in spon-
sorship opportunities, please email WIP Chair Me-
gan Hodgkiss at [email protected].
Women in the Profession Section 2018-2019 Board
of Directors:
Megan Hodgkiss, Chair
Kimberly Charles, Immediate Past Chair
Emily Ward, Chair-Elect
Sarah White, Secretary
Laurie Rashidi-Yazd, Treasurer
Kristy Barnhart, Member at Large
Meredith Carter, Member at Large
Tawny Mack, Member at Large
Jenny Sabo, Member at Large
Sarah Siedentopf, Member at Large
Talis Trevino, Member at Large
Michelle Urbani, Member at Large
Megan Hodgkiss
WIP Chair
[email protected]