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Women in the Profession
The Women in Profession ( WIP ) Section has already had some great programs this year and has scheduled even more throughout June . We appreciate the work of our officers and the committee chairs .
In February 2022 , WIP had an online goal-setting workshop given by Senior Corporate Counsel Angela Han ( HealthPro Heritage ). Han is not only a lawyer ; she is a life coach . She helps lawyers by transforming blind spots into strengths . Han is also the host of the “ Fit to Practice ” podcast , where she interviews lawyers on what it means to be fit to practice . Judge Ashley Drake ( Magistrate Court of Fulton County ), on the Program Committee , was responsible for inviting Han to speak .
On March 30 , WIP sponsored the Women ’ s History Month CLE program , titled , “ The Role of Professionalism in Advancing Legal Career Options for Women in Georgia , including the Evolution of Legal Career Options for Women ,” with Judge Drake as one of the speakers .
From April 11th - 14th the Women in Profession members gathered with other members for small gatherings for Breakfast or Lunch at various locations in metro Atlanta . WIP is also sponsoring a Dress for Success Clothing Drive , planned by Michelle Urbani-Wallace , who oversees Community Service .
In May 2022 , WIP , Dispute Resolution and ACYL will sponsor a one-hour CLE on marketing and branding event with a cocktail reception at Nelson Mullins . Talis Trevino ( Holland & Knight LLP ) and Alisha Wyatt-Bullman ( Office of General Counsel , SSA ) will oversee this special event .
In June 2022 , there will be the Women of Achievement luncheon on June 15 , 2022 , which is the highlight of the year . Nominations for the Woman of Achievement Award will soon be accepted . Requirements include being 1 ) A member of the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association in good standing , 2 ) Significant contributions in furthering the interests of women in the profession , 3 ) Involvement in activities that assist women in the metropolitan Atlanta community , 4 ) Involvement in professional organizations which assist in promoting and empowering women in the profession , and 5 ) Significant professional achievements .
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JACQUELINE H . SAYLOR The Saylor Law Firm LLP jsaylor @ saylorlaw . com
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