SECTION UPDATE
WOMEN IN THE PROFESSION
The Atlanta Bar Association’s Women in the Profes-
sion Section is dedicated to furthering the practice
and perception of law, with a focus on issues unique
to women in the practice. Throughout the year, the
Women in the Profession Section (WIP) hosts network-
ing events during which women lawyers can interact
and develop support systems. WIP also organizes
continuing education courses, community service
opportunities, and other substantive programs. Here is
a look at some of our previous events, plus programs
we look forward to this spring:
the Power of Understanding.” The event included a
panel discussion and reception at JAMS Atlanta.
The Women in the Profession Section kicked off its
12th board year with a networking social on October
5th at Six Feet Under in West Midtown.
Later in October, WIP, in partnership with JAMS
Mediation, held its annual program on mediation-
related issues. This year’s theme was “Diversity and
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On December 12th, WIP held its holiday party at the
home of the Honorable Susan Edlein, State Court of
Fulton County, Georgia. The section, in association