National Conference of Women's Bar Associations

10/19/2026

10/16/2026

Join NCWBA On The MIC for an inspiring conversation with Linda Garza as she shares lessons in resilience, adaptability, and leadership from her career journey from prosecutor to general counsel of a billion-dollar company. Discover how embracing pivots, navigating challenges, and stepping into new opportunities can shape a meaningful and successful legal career. REGISTER NOW: ncwba.org/events/

10/12/2026

As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day we honor the contributions of Native communities as well as continue to recognize barriers they face. To learn more about Native American women in the legal profession visit: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/women/initiatives_awards/women_of_color_research_initiative/nativewomen/

10/06/2026

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The latest issue of the NCWBA Newsletter is out now! This year has been filled with new faces, programs and travels to continue to grow the mission of NCWBA and it’s all captured in our newsletter. Visit our website to learn more.

10/05/2026

: An invigorating conversation with some of the country’s leading legal minds to discuss the allyship of men and women in the legal field! The National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations (NCWBA) co-sponsored with the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) for a session of its GOOD Guys program that welcomed past and present leadership from NCBP. WATCH IT NOW ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE!

09/24/2026

Ready to further your advocacy initiatives?

Join the WBA on October 14th for our Advocacy Fair, where we're spotlighting this year's advocacy efforts alongside a powerhouse lineup of our partner organizations working on the issues that matter most: civil rights, housing, health, voting access, and more.

Come ready to connect and leave with actionable next steps.

Learn more and register: https://wbadc.member365.com/public/event/details/688436286953545607d4d7cd86922d6862c0753a/1

09/24/2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption is moving from experimentation to embedded practice—and corporate legal departments are leading the shift.

In this mainstage session at , panelists will move beyond theory to share specific, practical use cases. They'll also address the challenges legal leaders are actively managing

Leave with a clear path to leveraging AI responsibly while driving meaningful innovation.

Register soon: https://nawl.pulse.ly/quecdrbyc0

📅 October 14–16
📍 New York, NY

Featuring:
🎤 Kate Bruce, Group General Counsel, Regulatory Compliance & Litigation, Worley
🎤 Sarrie Devore, Vice President, Employment Law, Albertsons
🎤 Jana Gaffaney, VP, Deputy General Counsel, General Mills
🎤 Christina Linsmeier, Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, DoorDash
🎤 Kate Razavi, Partner, Faegre Drinker - Moderator

09/22/2026

DID YOU SIGN UP? Happening tomorrow!

DON'T MISS OUT! Join NCWBA for an engaging program focused on intentionally developing the next leaders in your women's bar organization. Explore practical strategies for identifying leadership potential, creating meaningful opportunities for growth, and building a strong, sustainable leadership pipeline within your organization. Register at ncwba.org/events .

09/21/2026

SIGN UP FOR THIS THURSDAY! Pathways to the Bench, a Hispanic Heritage Month Panel: Four judges at four levels of the American judiciary sharing how they got there and what folks who want to follow in their footsteps need to know, hosted by Alliance for Justice, American Constitution Society, and Hispanic National Bar Association. Register at: afj.org/hispanicheritage.

09/21/2026

At Making the Right Moves 2026, we’re bringing practical tools to help military-connected legal professionals take their next step with confidence.

✨ Complimentary professional headshots
📄 Complimentary federal resume review
🤝 Networking with military-connected legal professionals
💡 Practical career programming designed with military life in mind

Whether your next move is toward a new job, a new practice area, a new jurisdiction, or a completely new direction, MRM is here to help you make it intentionally.

DC Schedule and speakers are now live! Click the link and learn more about what MRM has to offer here: https://msjdn.org/rightmoves/mrm2026/

And again, many thanks to our hosts, Saul Ewing LLP on the East Coast, and Klinedinst PC on the West! Interested in sponsoring, or have a question? Email [email protected]!