California Women Lawyers

06/24/2026

🎉 Calling all Los Angeles CWL Members! Join us in celebrating the newest members of our legal community! ⚖️

We are thrilled to partner with our affiliate, the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA), and fellow partner organizations for a special Swearing-In Ceremony honoring our recent bar passers! 🎓

We are incredibly honored to have the oath administered by the Honorable Rupa Goswami of the Los Angeles Superior Court. Come show your support and welcome the future of our profession.

📅 Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Pasadena Courthouse (300 E Walnut St., 6th floor, Pasadena, CA 91101)

Space is limited, so please secure your spot today!

👉 RSVP here: www.wlala.org/events

You are cordially invited to attend a special Swearing-In Ceremony honoring our recent bar passers, to be administered by the Honorable Rupa Goswami of the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Thursday, June 25, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pasadena Courthouse
300 E Walnut St., 6th floor
Pasadena, CA 91101

RSVP at www.wlala.org/events

06/23/2026

🌟 CWL Lifetime Membership Drive: Invest in Your Future & Get Rewarded! 🌟

From now until July 31, 2026, when you step up as a CWL Lifetime Member, you’ll receive a FREE $100 Gift Card! 🎁

You can choose to treat yourself with a Giftly or Spafinder card, or pay it forward by donating your gift card to the CWL Foundation for their silent auction.

Already paid your 2026 dues? We’ve got you covered! You can apply that exact amount directly toward the cost of your lifetime membership during this special promotional window.

Why become a Lifetime Member?
Being a CWL member empowers you, elevates our profession, and advances gender equity across California. Your lifetime commitment secures:

⚖️ Meaningful Advocacy: Champion policies that protect women's rights and promote equality.

📈 Professional Growth: Access mentorship, leadership training, and career resources tailored to women attorneys.

👩‍⚖️ Judicial Evaluations: Help ensure a fair, diverse, and highly qualified judiciary.

🤝 Networking & Leadership: Connect with inspiring professionals while shaping the future of our organization.

🌟 Full Benefits for Life: No more annual dues, plus exclusive event access, recognition, and discount pricing!

Ready to add your voice to ours?

THRIVE NOW and JOIN CWL TODAY! 👇
🔗 https://cwl.org/Join_Now

06/22/2026

Huge congratulations to our affiliate, the Orange County Women Lawyers Association (), on hosting such a fantastic Summer Membership Mixer! 🥂✨

It was absolutely wonderful to connect with so many incredible members, build new relationships, and continue strengthening our amazing community of women in law.

We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and participation, and we look forward to seeing our CWL members at future OCWLA events! 🤝⚖️

06/15/2026

🌟 Join the CWL DEBI Committee for a special Juneteenth fireside chat!

We are proud to present "Juneteenth 2026: A Fireside Chat on History, Progress & the Law."

This free, virtual event features an in-depth conversation with Judge John A. Houston, Senior U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California. From his service in the U.S. Army JAG Corps to his decades on the federal bench, Judge Houston brings an invaluable perspective on the intersection of history and the legal system.

Guiding the discussion is our Emcee and Interviewer, Yahairah Aristy—a trailblazing San Diego Deputy Public Defender, past CWL affiliate governor, and award-winning champion for diversity and mentorship in the legal community.

Don't miss this powerful conversation on progress, history, and the law!

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PT
💻 Location: Via Zoom (Session will be recorded)
🎟️ Cost: FREE to attend

🔗 Register here: https://cwl.org/event-6716567

06/11/2026

The results are in! 🗳️🎉 CWL congratulates Past President Jodi Cleesattle on her successful campaign for a seat as a Superior Court Judge in San Diego County. ⚖️👏👩‍⚖️

https://www.jodiforjudge.com/ Jodi Cleesattle for Judge

06/02/2026

🌟 The June 2026 edition of the CWL Newsletter is here! 🌟

As we move into summer, CWL President Judge Patanisha E. Davis Pierson invites us to reflect on the values that unite us: justice, service, and inclusion.

In this month's issue, you'll find:
✨ Details on our special Virtual Juneteenth Celebration featuring Judge John A. Houston
🏳️‍🌈 A celebration of Pride Month & the LGBTQ+ legal community
💼 Spotlights on CWL President-Elect Michelle Philo and Treasurer Camille Granville
💳 Exciting news: The launch of our CWL Lifetime Membership Drive (with a special $100 gift card offer!)
📅 Upcoming affiliate events, CLE webinars, and scholarships.

Stay connected and informed with your CWL community. Read the full newsletter here:
👉https://conta.cc/3PFtwhx

06/01/2026

🎉 Become a CWL Lifetime Member & Get Rewarded! 🎉

Starting TODAY through July 31, 2026, when you sign up as a CWL Lifetime Member, you’ll receive a FREE $100 Gift Card! 💳✨

We want to give you a gift that fits your lifestyle. When you join, you get to choose one of the following:
🛍️ A $100 Giftly gift card (versatile and easy to use!)
🧖‍♀️ A $100 Spafinder gift card (treat yourself!)
🤝 Donate your $100 gift card to the CWL Foundation for our silent auction
❌ Kindly decline the gift card

💡 Already paid your 2026 dues? No problem! During this special promotional period, your 2026 payment can be applied directly toward the cost of your Lifetime Membership!

Ready to make your membership last a lifetime? Click the link below to join! 👇
https://cwl.org/Join_Now

05/27/2026

Join our friends at Lawyers Club of San Diego for their Annual Dinner on June 11! 🥂 They will be honoring Jessie O'Malley with the C. Hugh Friedman New Lawyer Award for her outstanding commitment to community service and gender equality.

📖 Read more about Jessie: https://lnkd.in/g-hK3YMQ
🎟️ Purchase Annual Dinner tickets: https://lnkd.in/g3G9C9MA

Join us on June 11 at the Lawyers Club Annual Dinner. Today's featured award recipient is Jessie O'Malley, who will receive the C. Hugh Friedman New Lawyer Award. Professor Friedman's excellence in the practice of law and his deep commitment to community service and gender equality have set high standards for our junior attorney members. In 2018, her first year at the University of San Diego School of Law, Jessie joined Lawyers Club and the school’s Women’s Law Caucus. She was immediately active in the organization, volunteering in the Law Student Outreach Committee. Jessie served as the 1L representative, community chair, and vice president of the Women’s Law Caucus, which earned the Student Organization of the Year Award in 2021. Read more about Jessie here: https://lnkd.in/g-hK3YMQ and purchase your Annual Dinner tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g3G9C9MA

See you on June 11!

05/21/2026

Join Orange County Women Lawyers Association on June 17!

☀️ OCWLA’s Summer Membership Mixer is almost here! Join us for a relaxed evening of great conversations, new connections, and summer fun with fellow members of the legal community. Meet the OCWLA Foundation Board and celebrate community, collaboration, and networking with us! ✨

05/12/2026

Calling all SoCal legal professionals! 📢

Join California Women Lawyers for Kindred Counsel, a premier mixer featuring ACC Southern California and Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc.

🤝 Build relationships.
✨ Foster community.
🏙️ Enjoy the view.

📅 May 28, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 2029 Century Park E, Los Angeles

See you there! ⚖️ Register: https://blackwomenlawyersla.member365.com/public/event/details/322a7164703f09002b7fec343f9976757db2da9f/1