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SUMMARY:Bar to Bench: Inside the Courts and the Path to the Judiciary\, Presented by WBADC
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia \nCo-sponsored by: National Association of Women Judges \nRegister Here \nDate and Location: \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026\n5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. \nThe George Washington University Law School\n2000 H Street NW\nWashington\, District of Columbia\nUnited States\n20052 \nAbout: \nWhat is it like to serve on the bench today—and what does it take to get there? \nJoin a distinguished panel of women judges for a candid conversation about the judiciary\, the opportunities and challenges that come with judicial service\, the paths that lead to the bench\, and the role lawyers can play in supporting our courts. \nPanelists will share their perspectives on the judiciary today\, including the evolving demands facing courts and judges\, changes in the legal profession affecting their work\, the importance of diverse perspectives and backgrounds on the bench\, and the current challenges facing the judiciary. They will also discuss their own journeys\, demystify the judicial selection process\, and offer practical insights for lawyers interested in pursuing a judgeship at any stage of their careers. \nWhether you are interested in learning more about our courts today and the future of our judiciary\, or considering the bench\, this program offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from judges about their experiences. \nFollowing the program\, continue the conversation at a networking reception with the judges and fellow attendees\, featuring hors d’oeuvres and beverages. \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nHon. Anna Blackburne-Rigsby\, Chief Judge\, District of Columbia Court of Appeals\nHon. Deborah Israel\, Associate Judge\, Superior Court of the District of Columbia\nHon. Jennifer Choe-Groves\, U.S. Court of International Trade\nModerator: Hon. Anita Josey-Herring\, (Ret.)\, Chief Judge\, Superior Court of the District of Columbia (moderator)\n\nRegister Here \nEvent Cost:\nMembers $35\nNon-members $45\nStudent Members $25\nBronze Sponsor*: $250 (Includes 2 event tickets\, recognition at event\, name & link on promotional emails\, and event webpage)\nSilver Sponsor*: $500 (Includes 4 event tickets\, recognition at event\, name & link on promotional emails and event webpage)\nGold Sponsor*: $1\,000 (Includes 8 event tickets\, recognition at event\, logo & link on promotional emails and event webpage)
URL:https://www.nawj.org/event/bar-to-bench-inside-the-courts-and-the-path-to-the-judiciary-presented-by-wbadc/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:NAWJ Webinar - Inclusive Courts\, Stronger Justice Systems: Global Perspectives from Women Judges and Judicial Leaders
DESCRIPTION:This webinar brings together women judicial leaders from across the United States and the Asia‑Pacific region to explore how inclusive courts strengthen justice systems by ensuring representative leadership in our court systems. Panelists will discuss the current landscape challenging the representative leadership in the judiciary\, global rule‑of‑law challenges\, and the ways diverse courts enhance public trust\, fairness\, and institutional resilience. \nREGISTER HERE\nFeaturing distinguished national and international voices: \n \nJustice Cynthia Baldwin\, Justice (Ret.)\, Pennsylvania Supreme Court \nPaulette Brown\, Esq.\, Past President\, American Bar Association\, Past President National Bar Association\, Former New Jersey Municipal Court Judge \nAssociate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh\, Supreme Court of the Philippines\, President Elect\, International Association of Women Judges \nJudge Sara Smolenski (Ret.)\, Kent County District Court\, Michigan (Moderator) \n  \nCo‑Sponsored by the ABA Standing Committee on Diversity in the Judiciary and the Illinois Judges Association
URL:https://www.nawj.org/event/nawj-webinar-inclusive-courts-stronger-justice-systems-global-perspectives-from-women-judges-and-judicial-leaders/
CATEGORIES:NAWJ Events,NAWJ Webinars
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