National Association of Women Judges | National Association of Women Judges

I joined NAWJ because of its strong commitment to the rule of law and equal access to justice, which have always been important issues in my life, and because of NAWJ's mission to promote a more diverse judiciary.

Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby - NAWJ President 2013-2014

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NAWJ Webinar: Microaggressions in Court

NAWJ Webinar - Legislative Update: Status of LGBTQ Rights Due to Recent State Laws Across the U.S.; Welcoming LGBTQ+ People in Our Courthouses

NAWJ Webinar: Improving the Courts' Responses to Neurodiverse Persons

2023 NAWJ Annual Conference

In the Headlines

NAWJ 2023-2024 Call for Board Nominations

June 2023 President's Letter

Hon. Kathy J. King Honored by SUNY at Buffalo School of Law

JAMS Foundation Supporting Afghan Women Judges and NAWJ/NJC Course

Hon. Julie Gafkay Receives Judicial Appointment

May 2023 President's Letter

Who We Are

NAWJ is a dynamic gathering of women judges who are dedicated to preserving judicial independence to women, minorities and other historically disfavored groups while increasing the number and advancement of women judges, and providing cutting edge judicial education.

Discover the various community outreach programs developed and organized by our members.

Education & Program Outreach

Learn about the latest news & accomplishments across our 14 districts.

NAWJ Districts

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