SECTION UPDATE
Women in the Profession Section
By Heather Miller
Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP
[email protected]
T
he Women in the Profession (WIP) Section has gotten
off to a great start this year. After the Board’s initial
planning session in August, the Section looks forward
to a busy 2014-2015 year.
WIP began by holding a Kick-Off Social at Tin Lizzy’s in
Midtown on September 16th. Over 35 members were present
and we are pleased to report that several new members joined
the Section. At the social, attendees received information
about WIP’s partnership with Atlanta Legal Aid’s Cancer Legal
Project. Information was also given about WIP’s support of
ForeverFamily, an organization which provides support for
children of incarcerated families. We are pleased to report
that many members signed up for the upcoming Cancer Legal
Training session, as well as for volunteer opportunities with
ForeverFamily.
WIP also kicked off the year by supporting the Atlanta Bar’s
Legal Runaround, by not only sponsoring the event, but
participating in the 5k held on September 13th. What a great
event for a great cause! WIP was honored to take part.
Slavery: Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation in Atlanta.
The event took place at the Dekalb Courthouse, with insightful
information and ideas offered by panelists Monica Khant, Lisa
Williams, and Nekia Hackworth. WIP plans to continue its
work with GABWA on this very important issue throughout the
year. Be on the lookout for a January event.
All upcoming events and activities can be found on our
Section’s page on the Atlanta Bar website. Also, please
“like” us on Facebook and find us on LinkedIn at Atlanta Bar
Association’s Women in the Profession Section.
A few event reminders: October 14th JAMS Mediation Panel
Discussion, “Women in Mediation, Why Gender Matters”;
October 17th Celebrating Service Luncheon; October 28th
Cancer Legal Project Training at the Georgia Bar; October
28th Volunteer night with ForeverFamily.
As always, a very big thank you to our sponsors- JAMS,
Esquire Deposition Solutions, R & D Strategic Solutions,
Baker Donelson, and Jackson L ewis.
In early October, WIP was also a proud co-sponsor and
supporter of GABWA’s panel discussion on Modern Day
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The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association
October 2014
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