Welcome to Minnesota Women Lawyers

About Us


Read the Spring 2012 Issue of With Equal Right

Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL)  is an association of more than 1,200 attorneys, judges, law students, legal employers and others who are dedicated to advancing the success of women attorneys and striving for a just society. Since 1972,  MWL has provided opportunities for members to develop as leaders, network with other attorneys and have an impact on their communities by fostering a greater satisfaction within the profession.  MWL continues to address the changing needs of women in the legal profession through initiatives that are guided by our mission and  values:

COMMUNITY: A strong community of women lawyers throughout Minnesota is essential to achieve equality in the legal profession and the administration of justice.

EQUALITY: We advocate for the full equality of women lawyers and promote initiatives that eliminate discrimination.

LEADERSHIP: We affirm the importance of developing and supporting women lawyers in leadership roles.

CELEBRATION: We celebrate the individual and collective achievements of women lawyers.

DIVERSITY: We all benefit from promoting and valuing diversity in its many forms.

LEARNING: Women lawyers face common opportunities and challenges and can learn from one another.

ENGAGEMENT: The practice of law is enriched when women lawyers fully participate in the lives of their families and communities.

Meet 2011-2012 President Carrie Daniel Russell

I am honored and excited to serve as MWL’s 2011-2012 President. From the beginning of my involvement with MWL, I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this organization. Being elected to serve as its 2011-2012 president is among my proudest moments because of the deep respect I have for this accomplished organization and for its talented members.

Read More About Carrie


Our Mission

"To advance the success of
women in the legal profession
and strive for a just society."

 

MWL News
& Upcoming Events

5/17/12: Professional Parents: Preparing for Family Photos

5/22/12: Access to Leadership Forum

5/24/12: eCourtsMN: How It May
Impact You

MWL Announces Slate of Candidates for 2012-13 Board of Directors

MWL Announces its 2012 Annual Award Recipients

The MWL Leadership Project:
A Core Development Program
for Women in the Law
 
(Application Deadline: 7/2/12)

MWL's Celebrating Success Initiative

 Special Thanks to
MWL's 2012 Partners

The MWL Compendium:
An Online Database of Resources
Related to Women in the Legal Profession

  

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Minnesota Women Lawyers
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 390B, Minneapolis, MN 55402
phone: 612/338-3205;  fax: 612/338-1507
e-mail: mwl@mwlawyers.org; website: www.mwlawyers.org

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