Association for Women Lawyers upcoming events

AWL Coffee Meetup (Friday, May 01, 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Stop in anytime! Buy your own coffee or tea, unwind from the week, and enjoy a casual Friday morning connecting with fellow AWL members. It’s a great chance to relax, chat with colleagues, and maybe even discover a new favorite drink.

This free event is open to all AWL members, including student members. We hope to see you there!

Moms in the Bar Hangout (Tuesday, May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Moms in the Bar is taking over the Little Village Play Café! Join us after work to unwind and connect—while your kids burn off energy and have a blast. It’s the rare happy hour where everyone wins. $25 per adult, kids play free, food and drink is available for purchase. The event capacity is limited to 45 adults and 25 children, so register early to secure your spot!

Lawyering Lessons from the Writings of Justice Shirley Abrahamson (Wednesday, May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Lawyering Lessons from the Writings of
Justice Shirley Abrahamson

Featuring University of Wisconsin
Dean Emeritus Margaret Raymond

Register Here

One ethics CLE hour to be applied for

In this one-hour ethics CLE program, Dean Raymond will examine lawyering lessons found in writings of the late Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson. In opinions and other writings, Justice Abrahamson discussed practices and principles of lawyering and expressed views regarding lawyer discipline and the professional regulation of lawyers. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ethical standards, principles of professional responsibility, and exemplary legal practice.

Margaret Raymond is a member of the law faculty at UW-Madison and teaches Professional Responsibilities and Insurance Law courses. Professor Raymond's current scholarship focuses on the professional responsibility of lawyers. She is the co-author of a Professional Responsibility casebook, The Law and Ethics of Law Practice (with Hughes, 3d ed. 2023). She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company (WILMIC) and a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

Proceeds from this event benefit the AWL Foundation’s Shirley S. Abrahamson scholarship fund.

AWL Coffee Meetup (Friday, June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:45:00 GMT

This free event is open to all AWL members, including student members. We hope to see you there!

Learning to Love Discovery -- a Litigation Discussion Group CLE (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Please join us for a continuing education session on “Learning to Love Discovery,” featuring Attorneys Jennifer L. Williams, of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, and Molly Schmidt, of Molly M. Schmidt, LLC.

Attorneys Williams and Schmidt have a broad range of professional experience in the civil and criminal courts. Join fellow practitioners for an informative and engaging session involving best practices and practical application to real-life scenarios.

This presentation is appropriate for lawyers from a variety of practice areas. Law students are welcome. CLE credit will be applied for. Please contact Hannah Jahn with any questions.