October 2026 President’s Letter
It has been one of the great honors of my professional life to serve as President of the National Association of Women Judges. I fell in love with NAWJ more […]
September 2026 President’s Letter
Finishing the Year with Purpose Dear NAWJ Family, September has a way of arriving at full speed. Schools are back in session. Court calendars are filling. Committees are moving. Families […]
Remembering Drucilla Ramey
Former Executive Director and longtime NAWJ Member Drucilla ‘Dru’ Ramey passed away in early August 2026. Click here to read a detailed in memoriam from the ABA
Profile Documentary of Judge Emily Vasquez
NAWJ Member Judge (Ret.) Emily Vasquez was selected for a profile documentary through a project with U.C. Berkeley, PBS and The Spencer Group and the film is scheduled to premiere […]
Book Launch for Former NAWJ District 4 Director Claudia Barber
BOOK LAUNCH: A Journey of Sacrifice and Determination Former NAWJ District 4 Director Claudia Barber, has co-authored a children’s book entitled “A Journey of Sacrifice and Determination.” This children’s book […]
Hon. Amanda Heath Sworn In as President of NCJFCJ
NAWJ Member Judge Amanda N. Heath was sworn in as president of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) during their annual conference last month. Click here […]
NAWJ Past President Hon. Amy Nechtem Launches Podcast
NAWJ Past President and former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Juvenile Court Department recently launched By Her Honor, a podcast anchored in the conviction that every child has an inherent […]
Zenell Brown Gives TedX Talk
Zenell Brown, NAWJ Michigan State Chair, recently spoke at a TedX in Pontiac, MI. You can watch her TedX talk here.
Judge Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor Recognized by Bronx Bar Association
Judge Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor was recognized by the Bronx Bar Association with the Judicial Excellence Award on May 14th, 2026. The event was held at the Bronx Marina Del Rey.
Judge Jane Reynolds Historical Election Victory in Virginia
On January 21, 2026, Judge Jane Reynolds was elected as the first African American woman Circuit Court Judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This circuit […]