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The FAWL Monthly E-Newsletter
February 2020
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Message From Your FAWL Leadership Team
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Good Morning FAWL Members,
I am Mariane Dorris, the 2019-2020 Journal Editor. The FAWL Journal is published biannually and distributed to the membership at the direction of the Board of Directors. The FAWL Fall/Winter 2019 Journal focused on “Equality Under the Law” and explored several aspects of equal justice, including paternity leave, the death penalty, the immigration system, discrimination and access to health care. The articles were primarily authored by FAWL members, edited by FAWL members and distributed to over 3,000 FAWL members! Being a part of the Journal Committee provides a great opportunity to work with other FAWL members across the state, research and author articles on topical legal issues impacting our community, as well as make a lasting impact on our profession.
The FAWL Spring/Summer 2020 Journal will focus on “Celebrating Suffrage.” The Journal plans to address the Florida Amendment 4, the 2020 Census, the Equal Rights Amendment, the Political Gender Gap, and the Suffragists. The Journal hopes to highlight the various aspects of our 100 years of suffrage and where the next century might lead us.
Hopefully you have all enjoyed the FAWL Journal and will consider volunteering in 2020-2021.
Best regards,
Mariane Dorris, Journal Editor
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Lobby Days 2020 - January 29-31
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FAWL Members enjoyed successful Lobby Days in Tallahassee this month!! We met with legislators and our Florida Bar Board of Governors at the Legislative Reception; enjoyed informative CLEs on Launching Campaigns; Lobbying, and the Legislative Processes; met with representatives to promote bills regarding adoption benefit expansion for veterans, human trafficking legislation, legislation to allow for foster children to receive a transition period prior to reunification after the extended absence of a parent, support for the Equal Rights Amendment to the Federal Constitution, and midwife regulation proposals; enjoyed the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society Dinner where the passionate, Pulitzer Prize winning author, Gilbert King gave the keynote address; and joined the Tallahassee Chapter for a joint luncheon and discussion on campaign strategies. Thank you to our Lobby Days sponsors
Persson, Cohen & Mooney, P.A. and
Sterns Weaver Miller for their continued support and to our Legislative Director, Regina Ann Kardash and her committee for planning such a wonderful week!
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Congratulations to our FAWL Leaders honored by the Florida Supreme Court at the Florida Pro Bono Service Awards
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Congratulations to our FAWL members and The
Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers-MDFAWL honored during the Florida Pro Bono Service Awards by the Florida Supreme Court!! MDFAWL received the Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Award and President, Elisa D’Amici delivered powerful remarks on behalf of her Chapter.
Kristina Feher, of the 6th Circuit, received the Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award and CFAWL’s Mary Ann Etzler received the Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award!!
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Celebrating Our Accomplishments & Connections!
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The event was held on November 7, 2019 at Casa Feliz. Chairs, Fay Olga Pappas and Mallory Widgren did such a phenomenal job that the event was over capacity with
CFAWL
members and many distinguished Judiciary guests.
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Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Lagoa and CFAWL FAWL Representative Heather Meglino
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CFAWL President Jamie Billotte Moses, Supreme Court Justice Barbara Lagoa, Judicial Reception Chairs Mallory Widgren and Fay Olga Pappas.
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Martin County FAWL held its
a Holiday Mixer on December 3rd at Cafe Martier in Stuart, which was also "Giving Tuesday." Members collected gift cards for Molly’s House,
a non-profit organization that provides temporary, affordable accommodations for adult and children patients and their family who are receiving medical care in the Treasure Coast.
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PFAWL celebrating year end in style!
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Congrats
to Sarah Hodges and FAWL for winning the "Best Written Grant" for our lactation room initiative at the 2020 Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Affiliate Outreach Conference! FAWL members attended in full force (and full 80s attire) and the YLD awarded FAWL a grant to continue making a difference!
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Welcome FAWL's new Executive Director, Kari Hicks
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Please help welcome FAWL's new Executive Director, Kari Hicks!!!
Kari has spent the last 15 years working in government affairs throughout Florida. Her lobbying career has given her the opportunity to work on intriguing issues and make important changes to state law that improve the lives of every Floridian. She feels strongly about advocating for issues important to women and children and is eager to represent women in the workplace.
In addition to her extensive experience with politics and legislative policy, Kari has a talent for event planning and design. She holds an event planning certification, opened her own event business and will now bring those abilities to FAWL.
Kari has a Masters Degree from Florida State University and is a dedicated Seminole fan. She lives in Orlando with her supportive husband Will and their two beautiful, busy toddlers. Her family is a continual reminder of why she works hard and aims high.
We're all looking forward to working with Kari!!
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FAWL letters of interest to serve on the Executive Committee for the 2020-2021 Term are Due February 15, 2020
- Letters of interest, should lists the positions you are interested in and describe your relevant experience and be sent to President-Elect Kimberly Hosley at [email protected]. For a list of the positions on the Executive Committee, please visit https://www.fawl.org/leadership.
Cyberstalking and the Law Webinar - February 20, 2020 from 12-1
- Joint us as Tama Caldarone, Esq., with The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, discusses the law surrounding cyberstalking.
- Register Here!
Cannabis Law Webinar - February 25, 2020 from 12-1
- Join us as Sally Peebles delves into the emerging world of Cannabis Law.
- Register Here!
Immigration Options for Women Webinar - March 18, 2020 from 12-1
- Join us as William Gerstein, Esq., Board Certified Immigration and Nationality Attorney, along with Macarena Santos, Esq., and Tatiana Navarro Millet, Esq., discuss immigration options for women per the Violence Against Women Act.
- Register Here!
Annual Summit - April 23-25, 2020
Annual Awards and Installation Ceremony
Florida Bar Annual Convention - June 17-20, 2020
- Host Hotel: Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
- Agenda and Registration TBA
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Thank You to Our FAWL Annual Sponsors!
DIAMOND LEVEL
PLATINUM LEVEL
GOLD LEVEL
SILVER LEVEL
Your support is critical to FAWL's accomplishment of its mission.
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Please send your news and direct press inquiries to Public Relations Director Tiffany Love McElheran and Executive Director Kari Hicks at
[email protected]
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