Charlotte Women's Bar (CWB)


 
The Charlotte Women's Bar (CWB) is the Charlotte Chapter of the NCAWA.  The CWB was formed in 2004 to provide its membership a unique and personally supportive professional network.  The CWB is dedicated to promoting the interests of women attorneys in the Charlotte area.  Our objective is to help our members through education, networking, community involvement, mentoring opportunities and the chance to just have fun with peers. 
 

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 29th 

Join your fellow Charlotte Women’s Bar members for lunch on Wednesday, February 29th at Bonterra (1829 Cleveland Ave.).  Katie Tyler, LEED® AP BD+C and CEO of Tyler 2 Construction, will give her perspective on expectations in the business world, why some rules should be broken, and how her unexpected choices have influenced her success.

Katie Tyler presents: “If I had followed all the rules, I wouldn’t be here.” 

Lunch will begin promptly at noon and the presentation will conclude by 1:30.  On-site parking is available.  
Register by February 20:

$15.00 / CWB members    $25.00 / non-CWB members

Please send a business card and check made payable to CWB to: CWB, c/o Lauren Lewis, Horack Talley, 301 S. College Street, Suite 2600, Charlotte, NC  28202   

Thursday, March 22nd

Mark your calendar for March 22 at 4:00 p.m. as the Charlotte Women's Bar partners with the Mecklenburg County Bar to participate in the Centennial CLE Lecture Series.  A stellar panel of accomplished females will present a History of Women in Law in Mecklenburg County (it promises not to be your average history lecture!).  Plan to participate in this Centennial celebration of the Mecklenburg County Bar at the Levine Museum of the New South.  Further details to follow.  
 

Mission Statement

Our mission is to advance and encourage women's participation in the legal profession by offering programs designed to meet the unique professional and personal needs of women attorneys.

 

Benefits of Membership

One of the goals of the Charlotte Women's Bar is to increase the meaningful interaction between women attorneys in Charlotte in order to provide opportunities for networking and business development, while also building lasting friendships and creating a supportive environment to discuss day-to-day issues that women attorneys face.  We would love to have you as part of our organization. 
 
Here is a brief listing of some of the benefits of being a member of  the NCAWA and CWB: 
  • CWB is a network of talented attorneys providing professional support, client referrals, friendship and a sense of shared accomplishment you will not find in any other North Carolina bar organization. Each Spring, the NCAWA distributes an annual directory, listing members and their area(s) of practice. Many members and other professionals use this directory for client referrals outside their geographic or practice area.
  • Additionally, the NCAWA hosts an annual conference each year in the fall permitting each member the opportunity to network and develop relationships across the state, as well as providing an opportunity to participate in CLE seminars.
  • CWB's lunch meetings have dynamic speakers/topics. Previous topics have included : (i) advice from local women business leaders, (ii) women in politics, (iii) dynamics/image consulting and (iv) women in the public sector.
  • Attend CWB social events throughout the year. CWB hosts several networking opportunities throughout the year.
  • CWB offers many opportunities for service work in a positive, collegial setting. A sample of CWB service work includes the upcoming Habitat for Humanity Women Build Project, mentorship with students at the Charlotte Law School, Humane Society holiday gift wrap, and Easter Basket preparation for those in need.

 CWB 2012 Board of Directors

President:  Meg Maloney
Vice President:  Heidi Royal 
Treasurer:  Kendra Thornton
Secretary:  Julie Seidenstein
Programs Co-Chairs:  Lauren Vaughn and Deb Dilman
Communications Co-Chairs:  Renee Miller and Heidi Royal
Membership Co-Chairs:  Mindy Vervais and Julie Seidenstein
Sponsorship Co-Chairs:  Sarah Robinson and Kendra Thornton
Community Service Co-Chairs:  Angela Perry and Kristen Shearin
Nominations Co-Chairs:  Janeen Miller-Hogue and Danica Little
NCAWA Liaison:  Caitlin Carson
At-Large Members:  Mindy Staley and Danica Little 
 
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