section update
Women in the Profession Section Update
By Laura C. Zschach
Bodker Ramsey Andrews
Winograd Wildstein
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t has been an amazing year for Women in the Profession.
As the Bar year comes to an end and I reflect on the events
and programs that WIP has provided to its members,
I am honored to have had the opportunity to lead such
extraordinary women over the past year and half.
Judge Susan Edlein’s home, where we encouraged our
attendees to bring grocery store gift cards that were donated
to patients assisted by the Cancer Legal Project. WIP was
pleased to provide $715 in grocery store gift cards for these
patients.
WIP has provided many opportunities to our members for
networking, education and giving back to the community.
January was a busy month because we co-hosted the annual
Leader Within program with Georgia Association for Women
Lawyers (GAWL), and we also co-hosted a Wine Tasting
Event with the Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Section at the
accounting firm of Habif Arogeti and Wynne. These events
provided opportunities for our members to network with other
sections and attorneys in a wide variety of practice areas.
We began this Bar year in June by honoring Jessica
J. Harper of Bodker Ramsey Andrews Winograd and
Wildstein, PC with the Outstanding Woman in the Profession
Achievement Award. All attending enjoyed the humor and
wisdom provided by our honoree. Ms. Harper reminded all
of us of the great honor we have in being attorneys. She
encouraged us to take that honor seriously and use it for
the benefit of others.
In August, WIP hosted its annual Participation Social at Loca
Luna. This proved to be a wonderful time of networking and
fun. In September, we hosted a table for the Atlanta 2-Day
Walk for Breast Cancer. We handed out candy and stickers,
and we cheered for the walkers as they passed our table.
This was a very inspiring community service event, and all of
the walkers seemed to really appreciate the encouragement.
In October, we continued with our annual pro bono training
for Atlanta Legal Aid’s Cancer Legal Project. This is one of
the highlights of our year and a program that I am so proud
to endorse. WIP trains attorneys to provide intake sessions
at Grady Hospital and DeKalb Medical Center for cancer
patients. At these intake sessions, we evaluate the legal
needs of patients and assist in providing legal services to
those qualifying.
In November, WIP hosted a Speed Networking Breakfast
with the Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers Section of the
Atlanta Bar. This event was a new event for WIP, but very
productive and fun for all the participants. It provided a
unique opportunity for quick and efficient networking. This
was followed in December by our annual Holiday Party at
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We concluded the year with a Heart Program at Jackson
Lewis, LLP in February, wherein our speaker encouraged
women to be mindful of their heart. She reminded us that
heart attacks and strokes can occur anytime, anywhere
and at any age. We all left with the desire to incorporate
salads and running a few miles into our daily routine! In
April, our program focused on networking effectively. In this
program, our panelists provided practical techniques on how
to maximize our networking efforts.
Additionally, WIP has co