NAWJ Elects New Officers and Board Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 22, 2026 NEW ORLEANS, LA – The National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) is pleased to announce the election of its 2026–2027 officers and Executive Board. The […]
Hon Barbara Madsen Receives Outstanding Judge APEX Award
Hon. Barbara Madsen is recognized for a distinguished career marked by intellectual rigor, clarity in the law, and unwavering dedication to meaningful access to justice by receiving the Outstanding Judge […]
Hon. Anna Blackburne-Rigsby Recognized by The Washingtonian
Hon. Anna Blackburne-Rigsby was named by The Washingtonian as one of the Most Powerful Women in Washington 2026.
Col. Linda Murnane Receives American Judges Association Award
At the American Judges Association Awards Lunch in Nashville, TN, Col. Linda Murnane was named the AJA 2026 Judge Libby Hines Domestic Violence Award recipient. The Judge Libby Hines Domestic Violence […]
Hon. Tonia Cutchin Earns Her Master of Laws
NAWJ District 5 Director Hon. Tonia Cutchin earned her Master of Laws (LLM) with Commendation in International Legal Studies from Nottingham Law School, located in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom.
Hon. Helen Adams Elected President of FMJA
United States Magistrate Judge Hon. Helen Adams was elected as President of the Federal Magistrate Judges Association in July of 2026. In this role, she will lead the FMJA through […]
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 […]