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:

Sunday, September 12, 2010.  CFAWL will be holding  a Tea at the Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes from 2-4 pm.  Come enjoy tea as only the Ritz can do it, complete with finger sandwiches, tea breads, pastries, fresh baked scones and Devonshire cream.  Due to the nature of this event, attendance is limited, so get your reservation in early!   Cost is $30 per person, payable to CFAWL, and RSVP's must be received no later than September 1, 2010, in order to give our hosts time to prepare for this special event.  Note to our members:  In the event an attendee is unable to make the event after sending an RSVP, that member will be responsible for the cost of their attendance.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010.  Chocolate night at Farris and Foster's in Baldwin Park.  Details forthcoming.

FUTURE LUNCHEONS:

Cost is $20 per person if you RSVP to RSVP@cfawl.org by noon on Wednesday before the luncheon.  Walk-ins and late reservations are $25 at the door.

  • September 3, 2010 - Doug Gaskins, Principal Partner of Business Appraisal Group. Mr. Gaskins graduated from the University of Georgia with a Business Administration degree in Accounting. He is a certified business appraiser and was designated Accredited Senior Appraiser in Business Evaluation. Mr. Gaskins has experience in shareholder issues, marital dissolution, buy/sell agreements, business exit strategies, selling businesses, buying businesses, synergistic buyer valuations, gift and estate taxes, and discounting note values for income deductions. Mr. Gaskins plans to speak on ethics issues pending Florida Bar CLE approval. Alternatively, he will speak on “How Attorney’s Discredit Their Own Experts.”
  • October 8, 2010 
  • November 5, 2010
  • December 3, 2010
  • January 7, 2011
  • February 4, 2011
  • March 4, 2011 
  • April 1, 2011 
  • May 6, 2011 
  • June 10, 2011 (tentative; pending OCBA retreat)

 

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS:

  • August 30, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. 
  • October 4, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. 
  • November 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. 
  • November 29, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.  
  • January 3, 2011 at at 5:00 p.m.   
  • January 31, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. 
  • February 28, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.  
  • March 28, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
  • May 2, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. 
  • June 6, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS:

  • October 14, 2010 - New Member Reception

  • November 2, 2010 - Community Outreach Fair, Shakespeare Center

  • December 8, 2010 - CFAWL Holiday Party

  • February 16, 2011 - Professional Women's Exchange, Crowne Plaza Downtown Orlando