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Help us grow.  Volunteer for one of our committees. 

Expand your network  and help Women Owned Law become the go-to association for women entrepreneurs in the legal industry. Serving on a committee is one of the best ways to become involved and make an impact on the profession.  Below is a list of Women Owned Law committees with their descriptions.  If you are interested in additional information about the committee or would like to join, select the corresponding button to contact the committee chair. We are actively recruiting diverse woman entrepreneurs in the law as members of WOL, as well as to serve on the WOL Board of Directors and Advisory Board.  Please join us!

 

If you would like to join any of these committees, please email [email protected]. 

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REGIONAL STEERING COMMITTEES AND LOCAL GROUPS

Women Owned Law Regional Steering Committees and Local Groups allow our members to engage and network with their colleagues in person Connect with your peers and collaborate on issues and solutions with your nearest local group.

Each Regional Steering Committee or Local Group is led by one or two WOL Members and sets its own schedule and agenda according to the interests and needs of its members. For more information about your nearest Local Group contact the representatives below.  If you would like more information on our local groups, or are interested in starting one in your own area, email the WOL offices at [email protected].

Not a WOL member and want information about your region? Click here to be added to our email list. Be sure when completing the form that you indicate which region you would like information about.

Awards Committee


Chair - Ivy Slater

BOARD NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE


Co-Chairs - Sara Austin and Doll Lank

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TASK FORCE

The Diversity & Inclusion Task Force is responsible for reviewing WOL’s progress and efforts with regard to diversity & inclusion, and making recommendations to the Board as to initiatives that should be taken to encourage, promote and achieve diversity and inclusion within WOL. 


Chair - Paige Zandri

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee is responsible for all financial matters for the organization, including budgeting, bookkeeping and banking.  The committee shall recommend an annual budget to the Board, oversee the finances and investments of WOL, and assist the Executive Committee in its fiscal decisions.  The Finance Committee shall oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes of WOL, including an annual audit if required.


Chair - Sara Austin

MARKETING COMMITTEE


Chair - Sue Pellegrino

MEMBER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

The Membership Committee oversees the entire life-cycle of the membership process, including creating and refining the membership structure, developing and maintaining member benefits, as well as member recruitment, on-boarding, and membership enhancement.  

Chair - Sue Pellegrino

 

PARTNERSHIP AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES TASK FORCE

The Partnerships & Strategic Alliances Task Force will look at how we can better engage and collaborate with four groups, in order to support WOL’s mission, vision and strategic goals. These four groups are: 1. Corporations and other businesses; 2. Large law firms;
3. Other non-profit and professional organizations in the legal and entrepreneurial ecosystems; and 4. Other businesses in the legal community.

Chair - Cynthia Funaro Towers

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE 

Co-Chairs - Ariana J. Tadler and Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz

VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE

The Virtual Programming Committee will be responsible for the organization wide virtual networking, educational and mentoring (if applicable) activities and programming of the organization.  The Virtual Programming Committee will conceive, plan and execute organization wide virtual programs and events.  

Chair - Paige Zandri