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Networking

Monthly networking opportunities with other lawyers who actively promote women in the legal profession and community. Our monthly socials are typically held  every month in various locations throughout Pinellas County.

Award Nominations

PFAWL routinely nominates its members for local, statewide, and national awards. By utilizing our member profile page, we are able to review your resume and nominate you for various awards.

Bar Appointments

Advocacy for PFAWL members who seek appointment to Florida Bar Committees and Judicial Nominating Commissions (JNC) with the benefit of institutional knowledge on the most effective means of supporting applicants for these statewide positions.

CLE's and Events

Free or reduced pricing on continuing legal education seminars (as well as access to FAWL’s online free CLE bank), family-friendly events, educational events, health and wellness training and events, and monthly socials.

Membership Recognition

In every PFAWL newsletter, we highlight one of our members through the “Membership Spotlight” in order to promote his or her practice and goals.  We aim to bring individualized attention to our members in order to promote and support our members.

Judicial Networking

Networking with member who sit on the bench! We have various local judges that are members of PFAWL and routinely attend our monthly socials and events.

Activism

PFAWL is active in promoting non-partisan issues as it relates to women.  PFAWL addresses issues that are common to women in the legal profession, such as gender equality, workplace harassment, parental leave, lactation rooms, etc.

Connection

Be first in the know about a new job opening, a member’s most recent accolades, or new laws. We disseminate information FAST so our members can be current and connected with today’s trends and hot-button issues.

Mentorship

 Mentorship opportunities as both a mentor and mentee. We promote engagement with other attorneys in your practice areas statewide or mentor a young attorney or law student.

FAWL and Florida Bar Access
Membership Benefits on a statewide level:

  • Recognition of member’s professional accomplishments in statewide E-Newsletter and through social media, as well as eligibility for prestigious awards
  • Leadership opportunities and development for members at the statewide level through FAWL committees and executive board
  • Publication opportunities in substantive areas of law through contribution to the FAWL journal
  • Representation on the Florida Bar Board of Governors, the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors, the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations, and the National Association of Women Lawyers
  • Connect with over 3,000 fellow members and develop a statewide referral network at FAWL signature events, such as the Annual Summit, Leadership Retreat, Mid-Year Meeting, and Lobby Days
  • Championing non-partisan issues important to women and women lawyers and providing members access to local representatives and bringing the issues to the forefront in Tallahassee through FAWL’s Lobby Days
  • Access to database of FAWL membership, free online continuing legal education library, publications, and resources for professional development

PFAWL Scholarships

Each year, PFAWL offers a scholarship to a Stetson Law School student who exemplifies and embodies PFAWL’s mission. If you’d like to learn more about applying for the scholarship or to sponsor a scholarship, please email our Awards Director at pfawlawards@gmail.com.

FAWL Awards- Pinellas County Chapter

2018 – 2019: Membership Recruitment Award (Medium Chapter)

2015 – 2016: Membership Recruitment Award (Medium Chapter)

2015 – 2016: Outstanding Members Program Award (Paddleboarding CLE)

2011 – 2012: Outstanding Chapter Award

2010 – 2011: Membership Recruitment Award (Medium Chapter)

FAWL- Leaders in the Law Award- PFAWL Recipients

2023– 2024: Christina Z. Pacheco

2022– 2023: Mercedes Buntz & Mattaniah Jahn

2021– 2022: Daniela Carrion and Shavarne Bisnaught

2020-2021: Judge Evan Freyman

2019-2020: Nicole Suzanne Bell & Amy Dilday

2018 – 2019: Adriana M. Dinis and Lauren Danielle Kerr

2017 – 2018: Ama Appiah and Christina Z. Pacheco

2016 – 2017: Elise K. Winters and Elizabeth C. Barnes

2015 – 2016: Laura Jo Lieffers, Gentry Byrnes, and Jenny Sieg

2014 – 2015: Joann Grages Burnett, Kira B. Doyle, Kathlyn M. Mackovjak

2014: Janella K. Leibovitz

2013: Hon. Irene Sullivan, Jessica Ehrlich, Marcelana Anthony & Regina Kardash

2012: Kristina Feher, Kyleen Hudson & Alexandra White

2011: Amy E. Cuykendall, Robyn M. Featherson & Brittany Maxey

2010: Jewel White Cole

PFAWL President’s Award

2021 – 2022: Kristina Feher

2018 – 2019: Meredith Gaunce

2017 – 2018: Meredith Gaunce

CHAPTER AWARDS

2021 – 2022: Rebecca Deming - Outstanding Member

2021 – 2022: Elise Winters, Robyn Featherston, Kyleen Hinkle, Jewel Whote, Brittany Maxey-Fisher - Long Serving Members

2017 – 2018: Lauren Kerr - Rising Star