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Welcome to Washtenaw! The Washtenaw County Region provides a source of professional development, support, and networking for lawyers and law students living and/or working in Washtenaw County. Active since 1978, the Region's membership includes women working in firms of all sizes, corporations, education, non-profit organizations, in the judiciary, elsewhere in the judicial system, other governmental offices, and outside the traditional practice of law as well. Our members range from law students and recent graduates to some of the most influential pioneering women lawyers and leaders in Michigan.
Led by a variety of passionate, energetic, creative women lawyers, we have something for everyone regardless of the stage of your career. Please keep an eye on our calendar for activities and watch our news & updates page for posts about past and future events. Please also feel free to contact us with ideas or questions.
The Washtenaw Region is now on FACEBOOK and the page is open to everyone. Become a fan today. WLAM is on LinkedIn as well. Please join it if you are a WLAM member.
Upcoming events:
November -
Thursday, November 10, 2011 - "Social Skills Series: Seven Course Wine Tasting". Washtenaw Region continues its Social Skills Series" in partnership with the Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Last spring we brought you the "Pool Night, Suits Optional" event for brushing up on your skill at shooting pool. Now you can learn how to engage in the art of wine tasting and learn which foods go best with certain wines. Wine tasting instruction by wine consultant Linda Thomas, in conjunction with Wines for Humanity. Each attendee will be served seven courses of wines and food plates to match. Location: Zingerman's Roadhouse. Cost: $25 per person. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit SafeHouse. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. See the calendar for event and registration details.
December -
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - Annual Holiday Party @ member Nora Wright's home. 5:30 p.m. Our much loved and traditional holiday mixer with appetizers & desserts, and the bestowing of the Washtenaw Region's "Mary Foster Award". The Mary Foster Award is given annually to a member of our organization whose leadership, talent and significant contributions to women serve as a role model for women in the legal profession and for women in general. Bring a friend, judge, colleague, new lawyer or just come by yourself - - almost everyone does! Stay tuned for rsvp information.
All nominations for the Mary Foster Award should be submitted by November 23rd. For more information and to submit nominations, contact Region President Rosemary Frenza, rosemary@legacypllc.com
