Margaret Brent Awards - 8/5/12

Noon - 2:00 p.m. in Chicago

Honorees

• The Honorable Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chief Justice of California, Supreme Court of California, San Francisco, CA
• Marcia Devins Greenberger, Co-President, National Women's Law Center, Washington, DC

• Joan M. Hall, Retired Partner, Jenner & Block LLP, Chicago, IL
• Arlinda Locklear, Attorney, Arlinda Locklear Law Office, Washington, DC
• Amy W. Schulman, Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Pfizer, President of Pfizer Nutrition, New York, NY

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Women in Law Leadership (WILL) Academy

December 6 & 7, 2012

Changing the Rules:  It's about Time

The Palace Hotel - San Francisco, California

More info .. registration now open

New - now also available as EBook!

The Road to Independence:  101 Women's Journeys to Starting Their Own Law Firms

View the table of contents and read the introduction

Perspectives 

The Quarterly Magazine for and about Women Lawyers

Just Released -
2012 Goal III Report

The 2012 Goal III Report is now available.  This report offers a statistical overview of women's participation in leadership positions throughout the various entities of the ABA.

ABA Passes Resolution Aiding Military Spouse Attorneys

On Feb. 6, the ABA House of Delegates adopted the Commission's resolution urging bar admission authorities to adopt rules to accommodate the unique issues confronting military spouse attorneys. 

First Lady, Panetta Unveil Effort to Aid Spouse Employment

When First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden unveiled a new report aimimg to remove employment barriers for military spouses, they praised the ABA for passing policy that encourages state affiliates to make licensing accommodations for the group.

• View the resolution/report and video of presentation to House
• View clip of Obama's ABA mention
• View entire speech /  Read text
• ABANow report
• Download report, Supporting our Military Families: Best Practices for Streamlining Occupational Licensing Across State Lines
• Nat Gov Assoc video & text