Capture the inspiration and fellowship of these five esteemed women lawyers as they share their stories on Sunday, August 10, 2025, 3:00 - 5:30 pm ET at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.
Margaret Brent Awards Ceremony & Reception
Please join us in supporting this extraordinary group of women. All proceeds will support the projects of the Commission on Women in the Profession so it can continue to produce educational materials that benefit women lawyers and the profession. Your support helps develop goodwill and demonstrates your strong commitment to women and diversity. Sponsorship opportunities are available until June 30, 2025.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Join us on Sunday, August 10, 3-5:30 p.m. ET at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, in conjunction with the ABA Annual Meeting, to honor five outstanding women lawyers who have achieved professional excellence and paved the way for other women in the legal profession.
I agree with the ABA and leading legal constitutional scholars that the Equal Rights Amendment has become part of our Constitution. January 17, 2025
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
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
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.
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
Created in 1987, the Commission catalyzes change to help women lawyers surmount the barriers they still confront through numerous informative and cutting-edge initiatives.
CWP Projects and Initiatives
The 2025 Bar Year Commission on Women in the Profession is comprised of twelve commissioners, nine special advisors, and five fellows appointed by the ABA President.
Past Chairs
Meet the staff, peruse the Liaison Newsletter, and more.
Liaison Newsletter
Get a fresh, innovative angle on the issues that are important and relevant to women in the legal profession by subscribing to Perspectives, the magazine for and about women lawyers. ABA women members can receive Perspectives in an electronic format at no additional cost.
Learn - MoreThe Commission on Women in the Profession appreciates your donations to continue our valuable work. When you give to the Fund for Justice and Education, you can designate the Commission as your preferred recipient group. We thank you in advance!
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