Happy February OCWLA Members!

Our board met this past Saturday for its annual retreat, and we had a great time planning this upcoming year! We have some great MCLE programs planned as well as a wide variety of fun networking events. We will also be doing a series entitled “Women Supporting Women” focusing on intentional networking and referrals so stay tuned for details soon.

If you or your organization would like to become an OCWLA Annual Sponsor this year, we have a wide range of sponsorship opportunities available. Please check out our sponsorship packet here. The sponsorships come with great benefits and include tickets to many of our signature events, including our upcoming Annual Wine Event, which will be held on March 2nd at the Roof Bar at Old Vine Kitchen & Bar at the Camp.

Coming up this month, we have our free Galentine’s Day Coffee the morning of February 14th. Come get a free coffee and breakfast on Valentine’s Day and network with some other lawyers. I hope to see you there, or at another one of our many upcoming events!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

"Galentine's Day" Coffee with OCWLA & Mommy Esq.

Celebrate "Galentine's Day" with a free morning coffee and breakfast at the Corner Bakery Irvine/Tustin Marketplace on February 14, 2023 from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Please RSVP by February 7.

February OCWLA Book Club

An OCWLA Members-Only Club. Join us for our monthly book club! This month we will be reading Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand. Led by Heidi Plummer at 5:30pm on February 27th at Mimi's Café in Tustin!

Annual Wine Event

We are so happy to announce that OCWLA is having our annual wine event on March 2nd! Join us at The Rooftop in Old Vine Kitchen & Bar for an evening filled with wine, good food, and discounted prices for members! Bring your friends and enjoy an evening with OCWLA! We can't wait to see you there!

MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS

Super Lawyers! Share Your Story!

Congratulations to all of our members who were selected as 2023 Super Lawyers!

OUR FABULOUS JANUARY

January MCLE Luncheon: In January we had a great turnout for our ethics MCLE: Avoiding the Perils & Pitfalls of Social Media. Thank you for our wonderful panel, Camellia Imani, Carmel Imani, and Neil Pedersen, who spoke and thank you to the OCBA‘s Solo Practitioner & Small Firm Section for co-sponsoring.

GET INVOLVED

Share Your Recent Achievements: We love learning more about our members! Our Featured Member Series is a great way for members to introduce themselves to the membership and share their recent accomplishments. Nominate yourself, or another spectacular OCWLA member, today.

Let’s Celebrate Each Other!: OCWLA’s Everyday Hero Award recognizes members of our profession who have made a positive impact in the community through their hard work, generosity, and commitment to justice. At an upcoming event, the OCWLA will recognize one "Everyday Hero" and the great work they do. To nominate an Everyday Hero, fill out this form.

Utilize Our Discussion Forum: OCWLA continues to take action that will connect members in new ways. Members can access a Discussion Forum to share referrals, mentorship, and provide professional resources. Simply log in to your OCWLA account to access the Discussion Forum.

Join Us!: We would love to have you join OCWLA! Renew your membership today to become a part of this active and dynamic group! Discounted and/or complimentary membership rates are available for judges, government attorneys, attorneys with less than five years of practice, and law students.

Become A California Women Lawyers Member: Over forty years ago, OCWLA became an Affiliate Organization with California Women Lawyers, which in 1974 established itself as the only statewide women lawyers organization. The mission of both OCWLA and CWL is the advancement of women in the legal profession through collaboration and leadership. OCWLA Members can join at a discounted annual rate of $95 when they sign up for an "Affiliate" membership Join CWL as an "Affiliate Member" today!

RECOGNIZING OCWLA'S MEMBERS

Welcome New & Renewing Members!

Thank you & welcome Christina Ahn, Miriham Antonio, Michele Assayag, Judy Barrett, Anne Beehler, Shannon Cahill, Erinn De La Riva, Jessica Ewert, Samantha Geraghty, Samantha Geraghty, Triana Henderson, Courtney Hylton, Anita Inagandla, Diana Isyanova, kristine koo, Fang L, Kaity McKee, June Monroe, Natalie Najarian, Lisa Nelson, Lizbeth Ochoa, Valentina Polunina, Giselle Preciado, James Rumm, Eugene Ryang, Paulina ("Polly") Tran, Mireya Valle, Georgia Weedall, Katie Woznicki. We are thrilled that you joined OCWLA! We look forward to seeing you at the next event.