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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING LUNCHEON: NEW LOCATION!!!
The next luncheon will be on Friday, July 10, 2009, at 11:45 a.m. (doors open at 11:30 and the meeting will begin at 12:00 noon) AT THE UNIVERSITY CLUB, located at the corner of Central and Rosalind. Parking is available at no charge. Kristin Beall will give a presentation on Home Improvement 101: Doing it yourself and Tips for Dealing with Contractors. Kristin has: a Master of Arts, Communications, University of Central Florida, 1997; a Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance, Stetson University, cum laude; and is a Licensed Building Contractor, a Licensed Real-Este Salesperson, and a Certified Green Professional,National Home Builders Association. A plated lunch will be served (salad, entree, dessert) at a cost of $20 with reservations.. To RSVP Contact Treasurer-Elect Courtney Milam or email cfawl.reserve@gmail.com
UPCOMING CFAWL YLS MEETING July 9, 2009, at Noon, the CFAWL YLS will be meeting at Urban Flats in downtown to plan events for the upcoming year. Please join us if you are interested in being an active member of the CFAWL Young Lawyers planning committee, if you want to share your ideas for future events, or if you are just interested in meeting new people and having lunch (on your own)! Please email Bridget Heffernan Labutta at blabutta@addmg.com if you plan to attend so we can save you a seat. If you want to receive future emails about CFAWL YLS events, please email Bridget directly to get on the mailing list.
UPCOMING PROGRAM
On Tuesday July 28, 2009, CFAWL will be visiting the Bead Lounge (http://www.thebeadlounge.net/), located at 2912 Corrine Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803, where our members will be able to create custom jewelry in a boutique setting from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. To attend the program, members must pay a minimum of $15.00, which includes a $5.00 sitting fee and purchase of $10.00 worth of store merchandise (e.g., beads, jewelry). The $5.00 sitting fee includes all stringing supplies, crimps, and expert assistance. If members choose to purchase a minimum of $40.00 worth of store merchandise, the $5.00 sitting fee will be waived. Additionally, CFAWL will be providing beverages and munchies throughout the evening. To sign up for this program, please RSVP to CFAWL's Director of Program's, Melanie Griffin, at mgriffin@deanmead.com or 407-428-5106 on or before Thursday July 23, 2009.