07/06/2026
Great leadership starts from the inside out.
At the 2026 NCWBA Women's Bar Leadership Summit, we're excited to welcome Melissa Romano, a multi-certified professional in health, healing, and social work, owner of Reclaiming Healthy, and author of the Vagus Nerve Deck: 75 Exercises to Reset Your Nervous System.
Melissa's keynote will explore how women lawyers can step into their leadership power with greater clarity and confidence by addressing the internal barriers that often hold us back. Through insights grounded in polyvagal theory, somatic therapy, and mind-body practices, she'll examine how self-doubt and imposter syndrome affect not only our own confidence, but also our leadership presence, communication, and organizational culture.
Whether you lead a bar association, a legal team, or are looking to strengthen your own leadership journey, you'll leave with practical tools to build resilience, lead with authenticity, and help your team thrive.
📚 Coming just before the Summit! Melissa's newest book, Everyday Nervous System Regulation, will be released by Penguin Random House just ahead of the event. Pre-order your copy today and bring it with you to Chicago!
📖 Pre-order here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/824700/everyday-nervous-system-regulation-by-melissa-romano-lgsw/
📅 Registration for the NCWBA Women's Bar Leadership Summit closes Wednesday, July 16! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with women bar leaders from across the country for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and leadership development.
👉 Register today: https://ncwba.org/programs/womens-bar-leadership-summit/2026-summit/