2012 Influential Women of Virginia Awards

Congratulations to our members who are among the 2012 Influential Women of Virginia. The honor is extended to individuals who are making notable contributions to their chosen professions, their communities and society at large. Our distinguished members are:

Kate Reese
Reese Law Office, Fairfax

Dorothy M. Isaacs
Surovell, Isaacs, Petersen & Levy PLC, Fairfax

Julia B. Judkins
Bancroft, McGavin, Horvath & Judkins, Fairfax

Sharon E. Nelson
Sensei Enterprises Inc., Fairfax

Welcome All of Our New Members

Joined since our September 23rd-24th Conference

Wendy Alexander
Erin Boyd Ashwell
Carteia Vaniece Basnight
Carole H. Capsalis
Taylor Chapman

Darice M. Collins
Laura E. Collins
Joanne Dekker
Christin Eberst
Kate Fitzgerald
Lindsay M Jefferies

Alex Levay
Laura Golden Liff
Christine M. Newton
Sarah Louppe Petcher
Cynthia Radomsky
Kristen L. Reeves

Kara Rowe
Betty Bogese Russo
Amanda E. Shaw
Ann-Lewise Shaw
John W. White

"This is really the most interesting thread [of discussion on a topic pertaining to women in the workplace] that I have seen in a long time. Thanks for sharing and making us think. Very thoughtful conversation."

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Our Mission

The mission of the VWAA is to assist women attorneys in developing their professional practice and in achieving their potential, to bring about changes in the law and to affect public policy for the benefit of the women of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The VWAA was formed in 1981 to advance the interests of women attorneys in Virginia, to encourage their mutual improvement and social interaction, and to promote the interests of women under law. The VWAA remains the only statewide bar association dedicated to the needs of women attorneys in Virginia as professionals and as women.

News

The NPBA Foundation has established a scholarship in honor of Elizabeth Barrett Fitzwater for second year law students who intend to practice law in the public service/public interest sector in South Hampton Roads. The first scholarship will be in the amount of $1,000.00. Initial funding for this scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from one of Ms. Fitzwater's law school classmates. The Foundation is reaching out to all Virginia law schools, as well as others in the region, to solicit applicants for this scholarship. However, you may be aware of law students, whether at Virginia law schools or not, who may have an interest in this scholarship, and we ask that you pass this information along to them. Please visit the NPBA website for additional information and a copy of the scholarship application.

Elizabeth Barrett Fitzwater

Many of you knew Elizabeth Fitzwater, a talented attorney who demonstrated outstanding civic service, community leadership and dedication to the legal profession. She earned her undergraduate degree from James Madison University, her M.B.A. from Old Dominion University, and her J.D. from George Mason School of Law. In 1998, Elizabeth became an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Portsmouth. In 2007, she joined the Norfolk Division of the United States Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. As a Special Assistant United States Attorney, Elizabeth successfully prosecuted violent crime, drug and firearm offenses. Elizabeth also served as President of the Portsmouth Bar Association and was an elder of her church. Her passing as a result of a traffic accident at the young age of 43 was a loss not only for her family, but also for the entire community.

The VWAA, Northern Virginia Chapter, has created two Facebook pages to assist our members with chapter awareness. We have a Group page entitled, NVWAA, and an individual page entitled, Northern Virginia Women Attorneys Association. Find out more about how to access these pages.

There has been an interest expressed in developing a Danville/Southside Region Chapter; all interested parties please contact Kate Reese.

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Loudoun Chapter

JUNE 21, 2012

CHKD RunWalk for the Kids
You do not need to be a member of the VWAA to join the VWAA team. You can participate in an 8K Run (4.97 miles) or a 2-mile Walk to benefit CHKD.
Start and finish at Town Point Park in Downtown Norfolk

Northern Virginia Chapter

MAY 17, 2012

Networking Luncheon
Guest Speaker: The Honorable Jane Marum Roush
1:00 - 2:00 pm
4th Floor of the Junior Assembly Room
Fairfax Courthouse
Fairfax, VA

More information and to register

JUNE 21, 2012

Annual Potluck Dinner and Election
in recognition of The Honorable Leslie M. Alden's
upcoming retirement from the 19th Judicial Circuit Court
6:30 - 8:30 pm
The Honorable Kimberly J. Daniel's Home
Fairfax, VA

Featured charity is Dress for Success - Professional Clothing and Accessories Drive
(Please bring an professional clothing and accessories you can donate like costume jewelry, belts, shoes, and bags to this Potluck to support this wonderful cause.

Prince William Chapter

MAY 31, 2012

General Meeting
4:30 pm

JUNE 28, 2012

Annual Meeting and Picnic
Place: Joan Boardman's house

Please visit our Chapter pages for additional event information and join the Listserv for regular news updates.