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Happy April OCWLA Members!
I cannot believe it is already April! March flew by, but was very fun and eventful for the OCWLA. On March 22, we hosted an inspiring and informative MCLE, Breaking the Glass Ceiling, with two trailblazing speakers, the Honorable Kimberly Menninger and OC Supervisor Katrina Foley. On March 26, we held our Annual Wine Tasting event at an elegant new venue, the Park Club. This event sold out…twice! We had an amazing presentation by the wonderful Alexa Zabat-Fran, a wine expert, and networked over delicious food and wine. Last, but not least, several OCWLA members attended Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley’s Third Annual Women Making A Difference Awards on March 30, where the OCWLA was honored as the Organization of the Year! Board Member Jessica Munk was honored as Criminal Attorney of the Year and Board Member Amber Poston was honored as Public Defender of the Year! Bravo, ladies!
On April 26, the OCWLA will present our Annual Equal Pay Day: Equal Pay & Closing The Dream Gap (specialty MCLE credit offered). While Equal Pay Day for all women on average this year was March 12, Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is July 9, Latina Equal Pay Day is October 3, and Native and Indigenous Women’s Equal Pay Day is November 21 (source: https://www.aauw.org/resources/article/equal-pay-day-calendar/). We are so excited to hear from our esteemed panel, the Honorable Tania R. Vallejo, the Honorable Juliet Macaulay, and Professor Andrew Penner for an impactful look on closing the gap, for all women, in all places. We will also be partnering with the Chapman Women Lawyers Association for a Clothing Drive benefitting Laura’s House. For more information, please see the flyer below. Please bring your donations!
Our April Book Club will be held on April 29 at Mimi’s Café in Tustin. Board Member Dana Heyde will be leading the discussion on Spare by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. This will be a good one!
Please save the date for our free May Day coffee meetup, co-hosted with the OC Hispanic Bar Association on May 1 from 8:15-10:00 a.m. at the Corner Bakery in the Marketplace (Irvine side). Wear flowers or Spring attire and enjoy coffee and breakfast with colleagues and friends!
Finally, please save the date of October 17, 2024, for the OCWLA’s 48th Annual Gala at the beautiful VEA Newport Beach! We have Annual Sponsorship opportunities available that include sponsoring our Annual Gala. Please take a look at our sponsorship packet here.
Warmly,
Caroline
Announcements:
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The Collaborative Courts Foundation Pickleball Committee and The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach have confirmed that June 19, 2024 is the date for the Second Annual Pickleball Tournament. | |  |
OCWLA is a proud co-sponsor of OCAABA’s Judicial Reception, to be held on April 11 at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge. OCAABA is expecting over 30 judicial officers to be part of the program! OCWLA welcomes the opportunity to support our fellow affiliate and affinity bar associations. | | |
Elimination of Bias MCLE: Equal Pay & Closing The Dream Gap
Join OCWLA Friday April 26th for an MCLE about the challenges faced, as a woman, both on the bench and on the path to the bench, and how the United States stacks up in terms of pay equity for women.
Featuring Speakers:
Hon. Tania Vallejo
Orange County Superior Court
Hon. Juliet Macaulay
Orange County Superior Court
Professor Andrew Penner
Director of The Center for Administrative Data Analysis at UCI
Register by Tuesday, April 23rd on the OCWLA website here:
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April Book Club
An OCWLA Members-Only Club.
Dana Heyde will lead the discussion on Prince Harry Duke of Sussex's Spare on April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Mimi’s Café in Tustin.
Join us for no-host dinner and drinks!
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General MCLE: Breaking The Glass Ceiling
Thank you to everyone who attended our March MCLE and a special thanks to our speakers
Hon. Kimberly Menninger and Katrina Foley!
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Annual Wine Event
Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Wine Event with our special guest
Alexa Zabat-Fran! We hope you had a great time wine tasting!
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March Book Club
Thank you to all who attended our March Book Club! Join us in April for our discussion on Prince Harry's Spare!
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2024 Annual Sponsorships Still Available! | | |
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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. | |
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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!
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RECOGNIZING OCWLA'S MEMBERS | |
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Welcome New & Renewing Members!
Thank you & welcome Evan Clark, London Davis, Mackenzie Daw, Jessica Duffy, Deborah Einhorn, Tina Hanley, Maria Hernandez, Aisha Khawaja, Meriel Kim, Miyun ("Teri") Lim, Shira Liu, Mayya Magay, Aurora Marquez Martinez, Robert Miller, Manuela Munoz Amaya, Shannon Papazis, Serena Pelenghian, Zuleima Porron, Ariel Rey, Noell Rice, Katherene Santana, Olivia Scott, Golzar Sepehri, Niosha Shakoori, Samantha Sosa, Amanda Spencer, Danielle Struwe, Sarah Tremer, Micayla Turner, Jackie Uberin, Claudette Villicana, and Cloyie Yoon. We are thrilled that you joined OCWLA! We look forward to seeing you at the next event.
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