Local Bar Associations
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of South Florida (APABA) is a non-profit, voluntary bar association of attorneys in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties dedicated to serving as a resource to Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) attorneys in South Florida. APABA works to eliminate discrimination and prejudice against APIA attorneys, provides impactful programming to meet the needs of the South Florida APIA community, and offers career and academic counseling services to APIA law students. APABA’s mission is to promote the common interests of APIA attorneys who are members of The Florida Bar and practice law in South Florida.
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Tampa Bay (“APABA-TB”) is a voluntary bar association of legal professionals who serve the Greater Tampa Bay area, and membership is open to all. APABA-TB supports and promotes its members through its many networking and social activities, as well as its solid referral network. APABA-TB is an affiliate member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (“NAPABA”) which represents over 50,000 attorneys, judges, and law students across the country and in Canada.
Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association (BCWLA) is comprised of a diverse group of lawyers and judges. While BCWLA members vary in experience, areas of practice, gender, age, and ethnicity, we share the common vision that a successful legal community thrives on the commitment of its lawyers and judges to the legal and civic community.
Broward County Hispanic Bar Association (BCHBA) was founded in 1989, a time when diversity in the legal field was practically unheard of. Over the years, BCHBA leaders paved the way for this generation to have opportunities that were never available to them. To date, the organization continues to be a prominent voice to the Hispanic and Latino/a population and push for progress. Its aim is to promote diversity, cross-cultural appreciation and equality in the legal profession.
Founded in 2004, CFGALLA is a regional Voluntary Bar Association of The Florida Bar. CFGALLA is a qualified 501(c)(6) non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code. It is the objective of CFGALLA to establish and maintain an integrated group to support, assist, and encourage gay and lesbian attorneys, legal professionals, and law students, and provide support and resources to the community at large on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered issues.
The Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers (CFAWL) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the advancement and recognition of its members by expanding leadership and volunteer opportunities within the Central Florida community.
CCWBA encourages the study of law and the contributions of women within the legal profession and judiciary, promotes improvement of the administration of justice and judicial standards, and works to improve the ongoing relations among members of the Bar, judiciary and public.
To actively promote gender equality and the leadership roles of FAWL’s members in the legal profession, judiciary and community at large. To achieve these goals, FAWL will uphold the highest standard of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession, promote reform in law, and facilitate administration of justice.
We provide our members with continuing legal education, mentorship, networking opportunities, pro bono and community service opportunities, and social events that promote our connection to each other and our well-being. HAWL's mission is to be a diverse, inclusive organization dedicated to promoting gender equality in the legal profession & under the law.
To strive to foster a community of legal professionals with the highest standard of integrity and honor, promote the equal administration of justice, and encourage diversity in the legal system
The Florida Hispanic Bar Association was founded in 2019 and was created to organize under a statewide umbrella the local Hispanic bar associations in Florida to support, promote, and elevate the success of Hispanic lawyers, law students and judges in business and leadership; and to promote diversity and inclusion on the bench and in the practice of law. Currently, there are over 6,340 attorneys, who are members of the Florida Bar and who identify as Hispanic/Latinx. Our goal is to bring them together and provide them with tools to support their careers and successes. While the covid pandemic may have delayed our original launching, we are a vibrant and committed collective of attorneys and legal professionals united to uplift Hispanics and work together for a more diverse and inclusive profession, whether in law firms, government positions, public interest organizations, and/or the judiciary.
Established in 1984, the Sarasota Chapter of the Florida Association For Women Lawyers seeks to provide regular meetings on topics of educational interest; to promote networking opportunities among our members, the bench, the local bar and our community; to establish a referral base; and to encourage cooperation, support, and friendships among attorneys. Membership is open to all lawyers, male and female, as well as to law students.
Our mission is to actively promote gender equality and the leadership roles of our members in the legal profession, judiciary and community at large.
The Lee County Association for Women Lawyers (LCAWL) actively promotes and supports the advancement of women within the Lee County legal community. LCAWL promotes women’s opportunities and rights by enhancing the visibility of women in the legal profession, the local and state judiciary, and in the Lee County community at large, by creating and maintaining supportive networks among women in the legal and business professions.
We stand as a beacon of advocacy and support within the legal community, tirelessly working to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a nonprofit organization, our core mission is to dismantle barriers and create a more inclusive environment where Hispanics can thrive in various legal and leadership roles.
The Gay and Lesbian Lawyers Association of South Florida (GALLA) is a group under the Greater Miami LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) and a voluntary professional association for lawyers, law students, paralegals and other members of the legal profession providing a visible community presence within the South Florida legal community. Members are comprised of Chamber Attorneys, Legal Professionals, Judges and law school students and meet monthly (lunch, cocktail reception or at a law firm) to exchange ideas, present topics useful to the trade and, network to generate new business leads.
MDFAWL is a voluntary bar association dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession, expanding leadership opportunities available to its members, and advocating in support of women’s rights. The organization is committed to building a diverse and inclusive membership and strives to provide its members with equal opportunities to participate. MDFAWL welcomes legal professionals of all genders, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
FAWL'S goals are to further common legal and social interest of women, and promote the highest standards of professional ethics and culture in the law school community. FAWL maintains a bulletin board to keep the school informed of all upcoming events sponsored by the Nova Southeastern University Chapter of FAWL as well as the Broward County, West Palm Beach, and Miami Chapters of FAWL.
OFAWL is dedicated to the development of professional relationships and promoting leadership roles of women lawyers!
To actively promote gender equality and the leadership roles of FAWL’s members in the legal profession, judiciary, and community at large. To achieve these goals, FAWL will uphold the highest standard of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession, promote reform in law, and facilitate administration of justice.
PFAWL is devoted to actively promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession and furthering the common interests of its members by encouraging camaraderie and learning. PFAWL is committed to issues concerning our legal community, especially to challenges women encounter within it. PFAWL seeks to promote women’s opportunities and rights by enhancing the visibility of women within the legal profession and within communities by creating and maintaining supportive networks among women in the legal and other professions.
Among our many objectives is the desire to increase awareness of and promote a stronger commitment to the civil and political rights and responsibilities of Puerto Ricans as U.S. citizens and residents of Florida. We plan to achieve this, in part by partnering with other organizations and by cultivating and maintaining strong and lasting relationships that will open the channels of communication, promote the exchange of ideas and embark in common ventures.
To actively promote gender equality and the leadership roles of FAWL’s members in the legal profession, judiciary and community at large. To achieve these goals, FAWL will uphold the highest standard of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession, promote reform in law, and facilitate administration of justice.
The South Palm Beach County Chapter of FAWL was founded in 2003. Our mission is to advance the professional status of women lawyers, to promote the rights of women generally, to enhance the visibility of women within the legal profession and within their communities, and to create and maintain supportive networks among women in the legal and other professions.
The mission of the St. Johns Association for Women Lawyers (“St. JAWL”) is to actively promote and recognize the leadership roles of its members in the legal profession, judiciary, and community at large.
The South Asian Bar Association of Florida (SABA Florida) is an organization dedicated to advancing the professional development of South Asian American lawyers and law students throughout the State of Florida. As part of its mission, SABA Florida strives to provide its members with educational opportunities, resources to expand and enhance professional relationships, a platform for community outreach, and a forum to share information and discuss issues relevant to the South Asian community. Through events and member activity, SABA Florida serves as a bridge between the Florida Bar and the State’s growing South Asian community. SABA Florida is an active branch of the South Asian Bar Association of North America.
Since its inception in 1980, TWL has been – and remains – dedicated to promoting the status of women in the legal community and the community at large as well as to creating, improving, and maintaining supportive networks between members in the legal profession through mutual cooperation, respect, and good friendship. Open to all members of The Florida Bar, as well as law students and affiliate members, TWL consists of members from all levels of the judicial, legal, political, and business community.
For over twenty years, VFAWL has served as the voice of women in the legal profession in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Our members are community leaders, members of the judiciary, Bar leaders, and more. We are also mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends.
Women Lawyers of Pasco (WLP) is the Pasco County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL). Like FAWL, our Mission is to "actively promote gender equality and the leadership roles of FAWL’s members in the legal profession, judiciary and community at large." To achieve these goals, we vow to uphold the highest standard of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession, promote reform in law, and facilitate administration of justice.