News
July 27, 2010 - CFAWL Co-Sponsors Back Pack Project Benefit
The Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar Association, the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and the Legal Marketing Association co-hosted 75 attendees at a happy hour at Urban Flats in Downtown Orlando. The event raised $1,050.00 to benefit the Back Pack Project, which provides school supplies to children at Rock Lake Elementary who would not otherwise have the resources needed for a successful school year.
July 9, 2010 - CFAWL Receives 2010 Outstanding Chapter Award
The Florida Association for Women Lawyers recognized CFAWL as its 2010 Outstanding Chapter. The award was announced at FAWL's Annual Reception on June 24, 2010.
This Award is presented annually to the FAWL Chapter that has: (1) created new programs, events or services and/or expanded on traditional programs, events or services that further FAWL’s mission; (2) provided programs, events or services that encourage and assist members to become leaders in the profession and in the community; (3) sought and gained exposure and recognition in both the legal community and the community as a whole; (4) successfully recruited and retained members; and (5) consistently participated in the state FAWL organization by paying dues in a timely manner, has an active chapter representative, attended meetings and functions, encouraged volunteers for committees and offices, worked well with other Local Chapters, and assisted with FAWL projects. The Award is selected by FAWL's Board of Directors, which includes representatives from chapters around the state of Florida.
As the award recipient, CFAWL received a five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash prize from FAWL.
July 9, 2010 - Congratulations to CFAWL's Leaders in the Law
5 CFAWL members have been awarded FAWL’s 2010 “Leaders in Law Award”:
- Judge Karen Jennemann
- Mary Ann Morgan
- Heather Rodriguez
- Mary Ann Etzler
- Melanie Griffin
In June 2010, FAWL announced its inaugural group of outstanding women lawyers from around the state. A total of 24 women lawyers received this award. FAWL Chapters nominated women who have made significant impacts in their communities. The recognition is intended to promote women who are not necessarily at the pinnacle of their career, but rather women who have made meaningful contributions in their communities through their legal service or volunteer activities and who have provided a positive role model for FAWL members.
This Award is presented to women in the local community who are licensed to practice law (lawyers, judges, mediators, etc.) who have: (1) earned the respect of others professionally, (2) been involved in activities for the betterment of their local community, (3) exemplified the qualities of a positive role model, and (4) advanced the cause of women in the community.