2025 Brent Nominations Are Open
The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession nominations for the 34th Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards are now open.
Nomination Criteria
Women in the Profession
The mission of the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession is to secure full and equal participation of women in the ABA, the profession and the justice system.
Equal Rights Amendment Is Valid and Should Be Implemented
The ERA is now more important—and more urgent—than ever before,” said Karol Corbin Walker, chair of the ABA’s Commission on Women in the Profession. -- Ms Magazine, 8/15/2024
ABA updates policy with focus on renewing ERA effort
The new ABA resolution supports two important legal principles: (1) a deadline for ratification of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution is not consistent with Article V of the Constitution, and (2) under Article V states are not permitted to rescind prior ratifications. The resolution urges support of ERA implementation by the legal community and all federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal governments.
Resolution with Report
NEW Reports
Legal Careers of Parents and Child Caregivers: Results and Best Practices from a National Study of the Legal Profession
It’s past time to flip the narrative. This essential and timely report reveals the prevalence and impact of parenting and child caregiving on legal professionals.
how and why the everyday work experiences of women lawyers with children differ from men with children.
"Excluded & Alone: Examining the Experiences of Native American Women in the Law and a Path Towards Equity"
The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession collaborated with the National Native American Bar Association on this new report.
Programs and Resources for Native American Women Attorneys
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