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
networking events during which women lawyers
can interact and develop support systems. WIP also
organizes continuing education courses, commu-
nity service opportunities, and other substantive
programs. Here is a look at some of our previous
events, plus programs we to look forward to in 2019:
The Women in the Profession Sections kicked off
its (lucky!) 13th board year with a networking social
on October 23rd at Bulla Gastrobar in Midtown.
Also in October, WIP, in partnership with JAMS
Mediation, held its annual program on mediation-
related issues. This year’s theme was “Resolving
Gender Discrimination & Harassment Claims in the
#MeToo Era.” Board member Meredith Carter spoke
on the panel. On November 7th, WIP collaborated
with the Atlanta Bar Association’s Corporate Coun-
sel Section for the CLE and networking event “Hot
Topics in Employment Law for In-House Counsel.”
The Women in the Profession Section also partici-
pated in the Run For Justice 5K on November 10th;
proceeds from that event benefitted Atlanta Legal
Aid Society.
WIP is off to a strong start, but there are plenty more
events to attend this winter and spring! On Decem-
ber 19th, WIP will hold its annual holiday party
at the home of the Honorable Susan Edlein, State
Court of Georgia. On January 30th, WIP is hosting a
luncheon CLE on professionalism. Guests will hear
from Karlise Grier of the Chief Justice’s Commis-
sion on Professionalism. Attendees are eligible for
one hour of professionalism continuing education
credit. (Stay tuned for more details). In February,
WIP is teaming up with our sponsor Exponent for
the CLE presentation “The Scoop on Scooters:
Federal and State Laws, Regulations, Safety, and
Potential Bumps in the Road for Electric Scooters.”
The event, which will feature a panel of attorneys,
expert witnesses, and other special guests, will take
place on February 27th at Greenberg Traurig – fol-
lowed by a networking happy hour. (Be on the look-
out for more details and for the event registration).
Looking further into the 2018-2019 board year,
WIP and the Atlanta Legal Aid Society’s Health Law
Unit will also be organizing a wills training as part
of the Atlanta Bar’s Pro Bono March Madness. We
also plan to participate in the Susan G. Komen of
Atlanta More Than Pink fundraising walk in May,
and as always, we will honor a Woman of Achieve-
ment at our annual awards luncheon in June.
To receive the latest WIP updates and event details,
you can follow us on Facebook @AtlantaBarWIP, on
Twitter @AtlantaBar using the hashtag #WIP, or on
LinkedIn at “Atlanta Bar Women in the Profession
Section.” Membership in WIP is open to all legal
professionals, in all age groups and career stages.
Our membership represents a variety of practices,
from civil to criminal, judges and government law-
yers, partners and law students. Annual dues are just
$30; visit atlantabar.org for more details.
Thank you to our sponsors Exponent, Hodgkiss
Consulting, and JAMS. If you are interested in
sponsorship opportunities for the 2018-2019 board
year, please email WIP Chair Megan Hodgkiss at
[email protected].
Women in the Profession Section 2018-2019 Board
of Directors:
Megan Hodgkiss, Chair
Kimberly Charles, Immediate Past Chair
Emily Ward, Chair-Elect
Sarah White, Secretary
Laurie Rashidi-Yazd, Treasurer
Kristy Barnhart, Member at Large
Meredith Carter, Member at Large
Tawny Mack, Member at Large
Jenny Sabo, Member at Large
Sarah Siedentopf, Member at Large
Talis Trevino, Member at Large
Michelle Urbani, Member at Large
Megan Hodgkiss
WIP Chair
[email protected]
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