Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association

Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association Formed in 1985, the association’s mission is to address the concerns of women lawyers as they relate The Gwen S.

Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association (GSCBWLA), formerly the National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division Dade County Chapter, was formed in 1985. The association’s mission is to address the concerns of women lawyers as they relate to the social, economic, political and moral needs of the community. Read the July 1985 Florida Bar News article on GSCBWLA’s formation. For over twenty-four years, the association has been a network of attorneys dedicated to community service and the professional development of its members. The association has placed a strong emphasis on community service through its community seminars, free neighborhood legal clinics and programs educating and empowering youth and the mentorship of law students. The association is also known for its support of its members’ growth and development within the legal profession. With this support, our members have achieved many “firsts” within Florida as lawyers within law firms, corporations, government agencies and the judiciary. In 2005, the association voted to be renamed in honor of community activist Gwendolyn Sawyer Cherry, who was the first Black female attorney to practice in Dade County and the first Black female legislator in the State of Florida. Throughout the association’s existence, it has grown and its reach has expanded. Although it began as a Dade County bar association, GSCBWLA currently represents over 350 men and women law students, lawyers and judges throughout the State of Florida.

We’re excited to introduce W**e Down Wednesday: GSCBWLA’s new monthly mixer series! 🍷✨Join us as we w**e down, unwind, m...
09/21/2026

We’re excited to introduce W**e Down Wednesday: GSCBWLA’s new monthly mixer series! 🍷✨

Join us as we w**e down, unwind, mix, and mingle in a relaxed atmosphere designed to bring our members, colleagues, and community together beyond the courtroom and the boardroom.

W**e Down Wednesday is about more than networking—it’s about creating space to strengthen relationships, build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, support one another, and continue growing the sisterhood and professional community that make GSCBWLA so special.

Come for the w**e, stay for the connections. 🥂

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Barcelona W**e Bar | Miami

Good W**e, GREAT COMPANY!

**eDownWednesday &Networking

🚨 EVENT UPDATEDue to the weather advisory and thunderstorms expected this weekend, Sickle Cell Family Wellness Day has b...
09/18/2026

🚨 EVENT UPDATE

Due to the weather advisory and thunderstorms expected this weekend, Sickle Cell Family Wellness Day has been postponed.

This is a postponement, not a goodbye!

A new date is being worked on, and we will share the rescheduled event details as soon as they’re confirmed.

Stay safe, and stay tuned for the new date!

⚖️ Join GSC Black Women Lawyers Ass'n at the Florida Black Lawyers Summit!We’re bringing together attorneys, judges, leg...
09/18/2026

⚖️ Join GSC Black Women Lawyers Ass'n at the Florida Black Lawyers Summit!

We’re bringing together attorneys, judges, legal scholars, law students, and legal leaders from across Florida for a day of learning, connection, collaboration, and community-building.

This year’s theme is:

Unity to Impact: Leading with Purpose.

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
📍 Marriott Orlando Downtown | Orlando, Florida

Co-hosted by 17 Voluntary Bar Associations, this summit is an opportunity to connect with colleagues and engage in meaningful conversations about our profession, our communities, and justice.

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

🎟️ Register today via the link in the bio or at
blacklawyerssummit.eventbrite.com

📚⚖️ Expand your probate knowledge! Join Dade Legal Aid for The ABCs of Probate Lunch & Learn—a virtual workshop designed...
09/16/2026

📚⚖️ Expand your probate knowledge! Join Dade Legal Aid for The ABCs of Probate Lunch & Learn—a virtual workshop designed to equip attorneys with the tools to excel as probate pro bono volunteers. CLE will be provided!

📅 September 17, 2026 | 🕛 12–1:30 PM | 💻 Via Zoom

🔗 Register today: tinyurl.com/mte66vya

Congratulations to the Women of Color Empowerment Institute on a successful 15th Annual Conference!This was a powerful w...
09/15/2026

Congratulations to the Women of Color Empowerment Institute on a successful 15th Annual Conference!

This was a powerful weekend filled with inspiring conversations, meaningful connections, and an impactful celebration of Purpose, Power & Progress.

We’re especially proud to celebrate our Immediate Past President, State Representative Ashley Gantt, for sharing her voice and perspective as a panelist.

Kudos to the Institute’s directors, Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Kathy Eggleston, and Michelle Austin Pamies, for continuing to create spaces that uplift and empower women of color.

Congratulations to GSCBWLA Member Annika E. Ashton!The Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association proudly congratula...
09/13/2026

Congratulations to GSCBWLA Member Annika E. Ashton!

The Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association proudly congratulates our member Annika E. Ashton on officially assuming the role of Broward County Attorney!

We are especially proud to celebrate one of our own as she steps into this extraordinary leadership role. Attorney Ashton’s achievement embodies the excellence, leadership, and commitment to public service that GSCBWLA is proud to champion.

Congratulations, Annika Ashton ….Your GSCBWLA family celebrates you and this incredible achievement! 💐⚖️✨

✨ SAVE THE DATES! ✨Go ahead and lock these dates in your calendar because you do NOT want to miss our upcoming General B...
09/09/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATES! ✨

Go ahead and lock these dates in your calendar because you do NOT want to miss our upcoming General Body Meetings! 🗓️💼

We’ve got more connection, conversation, community, and good vibes coming your way. 💫

📌 November 5, 2026
📌 March 18, 2027
📌 May 20, 2027

More details are coming soon for our March 18th & May 20th meetings, so stay tuned! 👀

Save the dates. Set the reminders. We’ll see you there! 🖤❤️⚖️

Reminiscing on a beautiful evening celebrating women in the legal profession! ⚖️✨ GSCBWLA was proud to sponsor the Browa...
09/04/2026

Reminiscing on a beautiful evening celebrating women in the legal profession! ⚖️✨ GSCBWLA was proud to sponsor the Broward County Women Lawyers Association’s Annual Installation & Scholarship Award Presentation, with our President in attendance. 💙

Join us for our August General Body Meeting featuring an important conversation on Women in Elections & Politics. ⚖️🗳️We...
08/25/2026

Join us for our August General Body Meeting featuring an important conversation on Women in Elections & Politics. ⚖️🗳️

We’re honored to welcome an incredible panel:

✨ Vanessa Joseph, Esq. — Elected City Clerk, City of North Miami
✨ Judge Miesha Darrough — Miami-Dade County Court Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit
✨ Ashley V. Gantt, Esq. — State Representative, Florida House District 109

Moderated by GSCBWLA President Domini Gibbs-Sorey, Esq.

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Black Archives Lyric Theater | Historic Overtown

Special thanks to the Southeast Overtown/Park West (SEOPW) CRA Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA for supporting this program and helping us celebrate the history, leadership, and legacy of Overtown.

Please RSVP using the link in the bio. We hope to see you there! ❤️💛

Congratulations to our Immediate Past President, Ashley Gantt! 🎉⚖️The Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association pro...
08/20/2026

Congratulations to our Immediate Past President, Ashley Gantt! 🎉⚖️

The Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association proudly congratulates Ashley Gantt on her victory in the Primary Election for State Senator! 🗳️✨

Your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to justice and service continue to inspire and uplift our community. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement with you!

From leading our Association to leading in public service — we can’t wait to see what’s next. ❤️💛

Congratulations, Senator-elect Gantt! 🎊

BlackWomenInLeadership StateSenator Congratulations

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