Celebrating Women's History Month!

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the remarkable achievements, contributions, and resilience of women throughout history, including those within the legal profession. In recognition of Women’s History Month, we are planning some wonderful events to honor the significant role women have played in shaping the legal landscape and to empower and inspire our fellow women lawyers. We invite you to join us in commemorating this special month!

We hope you will join us for the following events:

March 22: MCLE luncheon: Breaking the Glass Ceiling with distinguished speakers and OCWLA supporters, the Honorable Kimberly Menninger and Supervisor Katrina Foley at the Avenue of the Arts Hotel (11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.). Details and registration are below.

March 25: Book Club led by Lori Cheyne of Aptus Court Reporting: The Daughter of Auschwitz by Malcolm Brabant and Tova Friedman at Mimi’s Café in Tustin (5:30-6:30 p.m.). Register at the link below.

March 26: We are so excited to host our signature Annual Wine Event at an elegant new venue, the Park Club in Costa Mesa from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We are also thrilled to partner with the amazing Alexa Zabat-Fran, Wine Scholar, who will guide us through our tasting of four exquisite wines! We will have an opportunity drawing and gifts for the first 30 guests to arrive. The member price is just $55, which includes all tastings and delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres. Join the OCWLA and save $35 off the non-member price. Space is limited, so please sign up below today!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

General MCLE: Breaking The Glass Ceiling

Join OCWLA Friday March 22nd for an MCLE about navigating politics, campaign finance compliance, and governance as Women Lawyers.

Featuring Speakers:

Kimberly Menninger

Orange County Superior Court

Katrina Foley

Member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors

Annual Wine Event!

Save the date for our Annual Wine Event Tuesday, March 26, 2024! Keep an eye out for some special guests to be announced!

March Book Club

An OCWLA Members-Only Club.

Lori Cheyne will lead the discussion on Malcom Brabant and Tova Friedman's The Daughter of Auschwitz on March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Mimi’s Café in Tustin.

Join us for no-host dinner and drinks!

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Galentine's Day Coffee with OCWLA & Mommy Esq.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Galentine's Day Coffee meet up with Mommy Esq. We hope you had a wonderful Galentine's Day!

February Book Club

Thank you to everyone who participated in our book swap and R. Hillary Willett for leading our February Book Club! Join us in March for our discussion on Malcom Brabant and Tova Friedman's The Daughter of Auschwitz!

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2024 Annual Sponsorships Still Available!

You can advance women in the legal profession, raise awareness of discrimination and bias, and support charitable organizations by becoming an Annual Sponsor of OCWLA.

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.

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 Craig Arthur, Maria Delgado Cerna, Cheryhan Elrawi, Rajpreet Gill, Christy Hsu, Swati Paul, and Melanie Wu. We are thrilled that you joined OCWLA! We look forward to seeing you at the next event.

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