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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.
Additionally, through the amazing work and contributions from our members- PFAWL itself is regularly recognized by the Florida Association of Women Lawyers!
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.
(To receive credit for this CLE, please contact our CLE director at pfawlsocialdirector@gmail.com)
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.