Welcome

 

CFAWL is a professional organization devoted to actively promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession and expanding the leadership role of its members in the community at large.  To achieve these goals, CFAWL will further the common interests of its members and encourage camaraderie and learning among its members.  CFAWL will promote women's opportunities and rights, uphold the highest standards of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession, promote reform in the law and facilitate the administration of justice.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: 

HOLIDAYS IN JANUARY HAPPY HOUR: The Third Annual Holidays in January Happy Hour will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Urban Flats in downtown Orlando (located at 183 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801).  Tickets are $15.00 in advance (before January 17), or $20.00 at the door.  Attendees will be treated to UNLIMITED wine, beer and appetizers, and all event proceeds will benefit Arnold Palmer Pediatric Oncology Wing, United Cerebral Palsy and The Boys and Girls Club.  Holidays in January is sponsored by CFAWL, the Orange County Young Lawyers Section, and the Hispanic Bar Association to provide gifts and necessities to children who did not receive anything during the traditional holiday season.  Remember, this event is not limited lawyers, so please spread the word to all of your friends and colleagues.  Please RSVP for this event by Wednesday, January 18, to CFAWL Holidays in January Chair Natalia Scott at natalia_scott@yahoo.com.  You can also purchase advance tickets from Natalia.  We hope you can join your fellow members at this event to have a great time while supporting a very worthy cause!

GIRLS NIGHT OUT AT THE DESERT LADY: Wednesday, February 15, 2012.  More details to come!

 

FUTURE LUNCHEONS:


All 2011-2012 CFAWL luncheons will be held at the Citrus Club (located at 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1800, Orlando, Florida 32801).  Registration begins at 11:45 a.m., and the luncheon program begins promptly at noon.  Please RSVP to RSVP@cfawl.org no later than noon the Wednesday before the luncheon to ensure sufficient seating.  The cost of the luncheon is $20.00 for the judiciary and CFAWL members who RSVP timely, and $25 for all guests and CFAWL members who do not timely RSVP (please note the change in cost for non-CFAWL members who are not members of the judiciary).  Please note that denim can be worn at the Citrus Club, so do not let office jeans days keep you away!

  • January 6, 2012.   CFAWL is hosting a Networking Luncheon.  Luncheon check-in begins at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon program begins promptly at noon.  During the program portion of this luncheon, CFAWL is hosting roundtable networking discussions.  The discussion at each table will be led by a senior CFAWL member and give luncheon attendees the opportunity to share tips, discuss work-life balance, get to know fellow attendees in a Table for Eight type setting, and more.  Don't miss this rare treat to have additional luncheon time to catch up with and really learn from and about your CFAWL friends.

  • February 10, 2012.  "Outrageous Trust," by Roy W. Reid, APR, CPRC.  Earn Clients… Reduce Risk… Retain Great Employees…Build a Sustainable Brand.  These are benefits and outcomes of an intentional and strategic focus on trust. Trust is the cornerstone of fulfilling, productive and profitable relationships.  Don’t settle for “average” or even “great” when it comes to a living resource like trust…BE OUTRAGEOUS. Relationships are the means through which we accomplish anything and those who master the art of earning, building, cultivating, repairing and restoring trust in their relationships have a significant advantage in the marketplace and in life. Roy W. Reid, APR, CPRC brings more than 20 years of working with business leaders, Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, business owners, and public officials to the stage as he presents his unique, dynamic, and effective program, Outrageous Trust. He will share through presentation, anecdotes and exercises, proven and tested methods for getting better results by building better relationships through Outrageous Trust.

  • March 9, 2012

  • April 13, 2012

  • May 11, 2012 

         

 

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS:  

  • January 4, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
  • February 1, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
  • March 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
  • April 4, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
  • May 2, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
  • May 30, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

FUTURE SPECIAL EVENTS:

Mentoring Luncheons:

  • January 24, 2012 - Climbing the Ladder:  Steps to Making Partner
  • March/April 2012 (Date TBD) - Moving On:  What other career options are available to a JD?

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY (December 7, 2011): CFAWL will host its annual holiday party at Dubsdread from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  CFAWL members and their guests will be treated to savory h'orderves, champagne, chocolates, holiday carolers and a surprise guest!  For more information and to RSVP, contact CFAWL's President, Melanie Griffin, atmgrifffin@deanmead.com. 

ANNUAL JUDICIAL RECEPTION (March 15, 2012): CFAWL's annual Judicial Reception will be held the evening of Thursday, March 15, 2012, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Courtyard at Lake Lucerne (located at 211 North Lucerne Circle, Orlando, FL 32801-3721).  The event is free to all CFAWL members and members of the judiciary.  Please RSVP your attendance by Thursday, March 8, to Judicial Reception Chair Suzanne Meehle at suzanne@meehle.com.  Please also contact Suzanne if you or your firm is interested in sponsorship information.

SPRING FASHION SOIREE (April 12, 2012): CFAWL is hosting its second event of the 2011-2012 year benefitting A Place for Children and its inaugural scholarship program, a runway fashion show at Neiman Marcus.  For more information and to RSVP, contact Committee Chair Conti Moore at cmoore@hawmlaw.com.