Welcome

The Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association (JWLA) was founded in 1982 to provide support and networking for women lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida. JWLA membership is open to all attorneys, male or female, in Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding counties.

JWLA reaches out to the community by supporting Hubbard House, the local women's shelter. In addition, JWLA has established a mentoring program in conjunction with the Florida Coastal School of Law and promotes legal scholarship. JWLA also hosts the Annual Judicial Reception, an event at which the judges of local state, federal and administrative benches are recognized for their contribution to the legal community.

 

JWLA's membership benefits include:

• Florida Association For Women Lawyers (FAWL) membership
• Free CLEs
• Great networking opportunities
• 2 Free receptions (Opening Reception & Holiday Party)
• Your contact information listed on JWLA.org referral hub

For a schedule of luncheons and events, visit the events page.

For more information about FAWL membership visit the FAWL events calendar, benefits and free on-line CLE's page.

 

Join JWLA

Membership is open to all attorneys, male or female, in Jacksonville or surrounding counties. Visit our membership page for more details and membership benefits.

Individual Membership Application

Option 1 - Pay as you go for luncheons and events
Option 2 - All Inclusive one time payment

Affiliate Membership Application

 

Upcoming Events Come out for our next networking event.	Judicial Reception Date: June 6, 2013 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: The River Club More info | Tickets
2013 Judicial Reception The Jacksonville Womens Lawyers Association would like to ask your support as a sponsor for our annual Judicial Reception. This tradition honors local, state and federal judges and their judicial assistants. This year's theme, "The Fresh New Face of Justice", recognizes the hard work and dedication the judges, Magistrates, and hearing officers put in before becoming part of the bench. For more information or to become a sponsor please visit our Announcement page. 2013 Judicial Reception Brochure and registration form.

Special E-Blast from FAWL

Members only free on-line CLE. Click to view more.

How to become a client whisperer. Click to view more.

"Women in the Courtroom" - Trial Skills for women lawyers. Click to view more.

The Florida Bar President, Gwynne Young, and President-Elect Eugene Pettis are committed to increasing gender diversity within The Florida Bar Committees and Sections. Click to view more.

Don't Miss the National Association of Women Lawyers' 2013 Mid-Year Meeting...Click to view more.

Congratulations Kate Mesic

Congratulations to Kate Mesic, who was awarded the winner of the Women in Business Award's 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Congratulations Stephanie Harriett

Congratulations to Stephanie Harriet for her nomination to the slate of officers for the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

JWLA Receives President's Award

JWLA received the President's Award at the 14th Annual Robert J. Beckham Equal Justice Awards organized by the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid. Stephanie accepted the award on behalf of all JWLA members.

Also, congratulations goes out to Susannah Collins who was awarded the 2012 Pro Bono Service Award.

Robert J. Beckham Equal Justice Awards Program