New Book by Orly Lobel: The Equality Machine: Harnessing Digital Technology for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future
Orly Lobel’s latest publication will be released on October 18. Here’s her description: I am excited to share with you the news about my book The Equality Machine: Harnessing Digital Technology for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future (PublicAffairs 2022). The Equality Machine is a cautiously optimistic response to the current “techlash” and fears of AI, […]
NCBP 21st Century Lawyers Program–Women Bar Leaders Forum
For those who could not attend the April 6 program of the National Conference of Bar Presidents “21st Century Lawyers: Women Bar Leaders Forum,” you may now click here to view a recording of the program. To learn more about the program and the speakers, including our own NCWBA president, Shiloh Theberge, click here.
WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING — Ushers in New Leadership
BOSTON, MA– March 22, 2021 – The Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) held a Virtual Annual Meeting on March 16, 2021 and introduced its new leadership. The WBA is pleased to welcome Heather Gamache as the organization’s incoming President. Heather is a director in the litigation department at Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster. Prior […]
Reconnecting for Excellence: Annual Women’s Bar Leadership Summit, August 4-5
Our annual Women’s Bar Leadership Summit will be held in Chicago August 4 and 5, 2022. The theme for this year’s Summit is “Reconnecting for Excellence” and our programming is designed to motivate women in leadership positions and connect them to the tools necessary for success! Keynoting the event is Helen Wan, Attorney, DEI Consultant, […]
NCWBA Statement Denouncing Attack on U.S. Capitol
The National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations (“NCWBA”) strongly denounces the armed assault on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 7, 2021, during the Constitutionally-mandated process by which the United States Congress counts the votes of the States’ representatives to the Electoral College and certifies the election of the President-Elect and Vice President-Elect for the next term. […]
The NCWBA Introduces Its 2020-2021 Board
Black Lives Matter — NCWBA Statement
June 15, 2020 To the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations Community: The recent violent deaths of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and other Black Americans, as well as the Central Park birdwatching incident involving Christian Cooper have highlighted that systemic, pervasive racism still exists in America. The NCWBA writes today to […]
NCWBA Welcomes New Executive Director, Christina Simpson
We are pleased to welcome our new executive director, Christina Simpson! Christina is admitted to practice in New York and Massachusetts. Her current legal practice emphasizes small business and branding. She is an active member of the Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts, where she co-chairs the Women of Color Committee. She is a graduate of […]
NCWBA Seeks Executive Director
Long-time executive director Diane Rynerson will be retiring in 2019 which means we are now eager to identify the next executive director who will help us to grow and strengthen the organization in years to come. The position is part-time, with flexible hours. Applications are currently being reviewed.
NCWBA Publishes Diversity Rules Toolkit
The ABA adopted a model antidiscrimination rule in August 2016, but many states have yet bring antidiscrimination provisions into their own professional rules. NCWBA just launched a new toolkit designed to assist states in exploring the new model rule by providing quick access to key information, summarizing arguments for and against the rule, and providing a […]