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TWL & Professional Women's Exchange (WE) Network
Spa Night

Monday, November 13, 2017
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Soleil 7 Salon and Spa (formerly So Pure)
1410 Market Street  
http://www.sopuresalon.com/location.php  

Space is limited - just 15 spots!

Email Gigi Rollini at grollini@lawfla.com to sign up.  

Soleil 7 was the winner of Tallahassee’s 2017 Top Salon, and this event will be 2 hours of pure pampering heaven! Compliments of our fellow WE Network members at Soleil 7, our package for the evening will consist of massage, express facials, hand and foot therapy, makeup services and more, while enjoying wine and cheese. It just doesn’t get any better than that!  

The cost to attend is only $35 per attendee, which helps the WE Network enhance its funding for future WE Network cross-professional networking and charitable activities. 

Every member of TWL is automatically a member of the WE Network. 

If you have not yet set up your profile page on the WE Network custom website, please do so at www.we-network.org  

See you at the spa!

November Meeting with Florida Bar President-Elect, Michelle Suskauer  

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 beginning at 6 p.m.
Capital City Country Club 1601 Golf Terrace Dr.

$30 for members; $35 non-members  

Note that this program has been approved for one hour of general CLE credit.  

  The Florida Bar’s leadership is working to ensure a level playing field for all members and is always mindful of affording an equal opportunity to be part of the fabric of Bar leadership. President-elect Suskauer will share information with members of Tallahassee Women Lawyers about the ways the Bar is addressing gender bias in the legal profession. She will also share her leadership experience and encourage TWL members to become involved in Bar governance.

35th Annual Judicial Reception  

Tuesday, October 24, 2017
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Florida's Historic Capitol
400 S. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL

$30 for members; $35 non-members  

The Judicial Reception is held each Fall to honor the members of our local judiciary for their service and commitment to the legal profession. Ticket includes admission, open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and fellowship with many in the Tallahassee legal community.  

  Sponsorships from businesses like yours ensure the success and longevity of this annual event. 

For further information concerning sponsorship opportunities, please email twljrdevelopment@gmail.com.

TWL welcomes Dean Erin O'Hara O'Connor to present:   "Women Leaders: Reflections from an Avoider"  

Dean Erin O'Hara O'Connor is a noted scholar in conflict of laws, arbitration and the law market. Prior to becoming Dean of the Florida State University College of Law in 2016, Dean O'Connor taught at Vanderbilt Law School, where she served as director of the Law and Human Behavior program from 2007 to 2010, associate dean for academic affairs from 2008 to 2010, and director of graduate studies for the Ph.D. Program in Law and Economics from 2011 to 2016.  

Dean O'Connor received her juris doctor, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. Upon graduating from law school, she clerked for Chief Judge Dolores K. Sloviter, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Dean O'Connor began her career in academia at the University of Chicago Law School and has taught at several other schools, including Clemson University, George Mason University, Georgetown University and Northwestern University.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017  
Capital City Country Club
1601 Golf Terrace Drive
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$25 for TWL Members
$30 for non-members

Please RSVP to twlrsvp@gmail.com by March 6, 2017   

TWL's Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award   

TWL is accepting nominations for its inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award! 

Through this award, TWL desires to shine a light on good practices in our community and to inspire others to replicate successful initiatives.   

The Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award seeks to recognize individuals, businesses, government entities, and professional associations who display leadership in fostering diversity in the workplace, or within the community, and to highlight contributions that advance the cause of justice and equality.

This award is not limited to legal organizations or lawyers, and TWL is hoping for a diverse range of nominees from the community. 

Nominations will be accepted until February 27, 2017.   

Click on the links to find the award description and the nomination form.  Please contact Hannah Monroe at twl.awards.chair@gmail.com with nominations or questions.   

TWL's 33rd Annual Judicial Reception  

Every Fall, Tallahassee's legal community gathers to honor members of the local judiciary for their service. This year, the 33rd Annual Judicial Reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Florida's Historic Capitol.

October will be here before you know it - so save the date! And look for a detailed article about the event in the upcoming Fall 2015 Newsletter.  

Purchase tickets here:

https://squareup.com/market/tallahassee-women-lawyers/twl-judicial-reception  

For information concerning sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dana Brooks at (850) 224-3310 or dana@tallahasseepersonalinjury.com. 

Purchase sponsorships here:

https://squareup.com/market/tallahassee-women-lawyers/twl-judicial-reception-sponsorship

JOIN TWL AT ITS SEPTEMBER 9, 2015,
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING  

ARE YOU MAXIMIZING FINANCIAL STRATEGIES TO SECURE THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL FUTURE OF YOUR FIRM OR YOUR RETIREMENT?             

John Kraniou, J.D., with Waddell & Reed, Inc., and John McGuire, AIF, with Securian, will speak about the pros and cons of various financial strategies that attorneys can utilize to secure the financial future of their practices as well as their retirements.   

Capital City Country Club
1601 Golf Terrace Drive
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner: $25 for TWL members; $30 for non-TWL members

https://squareup.com/market/tallahassee-women-lawyers-inc/twl-september-meeting

Please RSVP by September 8, 2015, at twlrsvp@gmail.com.  

TWL THANKS JOHN KRANIOU, J.D., FOR SPONSORING THIS MEETING              

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact TWL's meeting coordinator at twlrsvp@gmail.com.

Jazz for Justice is a premier Jazz & Blues event in Tallahassee, Florida benefitting Legal Services of North Florida (LSNF). LSNF provides no-cost civil legal services and representation to low-income families and individuals who cannot afford legal representation. This year Jazz for Justice is Sunday, April 19th on Adams Street in downtown Tallahassee from 4:00pm - 7:00pm and will feature numerous musical acts including Latin Attitude, Randall "Big Daddy," Webster & Red Hot Java, Brett Wellman & The Stone, Cold Blues Band, Mavis Waters, Daddy 'B and Dayve Stewart.  For more information or to become a sponsor visit: www.jazzforjustice.org.

Tallahassee Women Lawyers
cordially invites you to the annual Holiday Luncheon 
Jingle, jingle! Come and mingle!
Please join us as we celebrate the season with food and fun!  

Featuring a Dessert Contest and
Non-Profit Organization Showcase, including: 
Heart Gallery
Oasis Center for Women and Girls
LeMoyne
TMH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The Innocence Project  

December 10, 2014, at 11:30 a.m.  
First District Court of Appeal  

Please RSVP by December 3 to twlrsvp@gmail.com.  
If you would like to compete in the dessert contest, please specify what dessert you will be entering into the competition when you RSVP.

November 12th from 6-8pm at Capitol City Country Club our meeting topic will focus on military veteran legal issues (more details to follow).  There will be CLE for this meeting. 

For details, dinner pricing or to reserve your seat, contact TWLrsvp@gmail.com.

Spa Night at So Pure Salon & Spa
October 21, 2014
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Entry donation of $25.00 will get each attendee a 2-hour smorgasboard of mini-spa services while enjoying wine and cheese! 

Spaces are limited to 25 people, so please email Gigi Rollini at grollini@lawfla.com right away to reserve your spot!

To volunteer to assist with the event, contact:
Gigi Rollini at grollini@lawfla.com.

TWL's 32nd Annual Judicial Reception          
Thursday, October 9, 2014
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Florida's Historic Capitol

Advance Tickets - Available Now!
$25 (TWL members) / $30 (non-members)
These may be purchased in-person at TWL's September meeting or online. (An online service fee of $1 will be added). Please keep the receipt e-mailed to you as this will constitute your ticket for admission to the reception.  

Tickets will be available for purchase at the event for
$30 (TWL members) / $35 (non-members).    

Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available!
Sponsorships from businesses like yours are what ensure
the success and longevity of this event.

For further information concerning sponsorship opportunities, please contact Diane DeWolf at (850) 414-3818.  

We are looking forward to celebrating thirty-two years of this great event and hope you will be able to share with us in it.        

October 5th at 4pm is the Refuge House 5K Run/Walk and TWL will have a team.  See Facebook or the TWL website for further details!

WE Network and Tallahassee Women Lawyers will host
an exciting evening with the women
of Club 25 (Tallahassee's 25 Women to Know),
on
Thursday, September 28, 2014,
from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm,
at the Paisley Café Garden Patio 
in Midtown, Tallahassee.

We will be joining forces to celebrate our members who were recently elected or re-elected to public office in our community. We hope you will join us!

Please RSVP by Friday, September 12
to twlrsvp@gmail.com

If you are interested in volunteering to assist with this event, please contact Gigi Rollini at grollini@lawfla.com.

Please Join Tallahassee Women Lawyers for "Human Trafficking: A Strategic Plan for Florida" 

Terry Coonan, Executive Director of Florida State University Center for the Advancement of Human Rights, graduated from the University of Notre Dame, subsequently working in Chile and Central America with torture victims and the families of the disappeared. After studying law at the University of Cincinnati, he was selected for the Justice Department Honors Program, and served for several years advising U.S. judges on immigration and refugee law. He went on to litigate asylum and torture victim protection cases throughout the country. He has also worked with the UN Sub-Commission for Human Rights in Geneva and the UN High Commission for Refugees in Washington, D.C. He has published widely on topics ranging from human rights and immigration law to human trafficking.  

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 6:00-8:00pm Capital City Country Club 1601 Golf Terrace Drive, Tallahassee  

Please RSVP by September 3rd by sending an email toTWLrsvp@gmail.com   

TWL Members/Students $20.00     Non-Members $25.00  

You may purchase tickets at the door or online by visiting: http://mkt.com/tallahassee-women-lawyers/twl-september-general-meeting   

For more information, please visit the TWL website, www.mytwl.org or contact Jessica Leigh, TWL President, at TallahasseeWomenLawyers@gmail.com.

Jazz for Justice has become one of the premiere events in Tallahassee, Florida. Now in its 17th year, Jazz for Justice has raised over $430,000 to enable Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. to continue our work. As domestic violence victims, children, the elderly and families in our community face unexpected economic strife we are seeing an increased need for our services. The commitment of sponsors, donors and partners to providing hope and justice for all will go a long way towards helping our neighbors. Performers: Randall “Big Daddy” Webster & Red Hot Java, Mark Russell, Jazz Violinist, Richie Summa, Hip First, Daddy “B.” Silent Auction (from area businesses & more): •Outdoor Advertising •Music Lessons •Gift Baskets •Jewelry •Furniture •Area Trips and Getaways Tickets: General admission tickets are $20/person, and $25 at the door (children under 12 are free). For more information go to http://jazzforjustice.org/. Visa/MC/Amex/Discover accepted. Patron Tickets: Are $100 and include two VIP tickets and a champagne reception from 3 to 4 pm. Patrons will also enjoy public recognition and sponsorship of a LSNF client family’s admission to Jazz for Justice. For more information go to , Visa/MC/Amex/Discover accepted. Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing no-cost civil legal representation to domestic violence victims, children, the elderly, oil spill victims, families in danger of losing their homes and poverty level clients over sixteen north Florida counties from five offices. You can be a Sponsor of Jazz for Justice 2014! Contact Mary Dekle today at (850) 701-3313 or mary@lsnf.org.

Join us for a screening of the eye-opening documentary, "Call and Response," followed by a panel discussion on human trafficking with community leaders:

• U.S. Attorney Pam Marsh, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida
• Giselle Rodriguez, State Outreach Coordinator  for the Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking
• Secretary Wansley Walters, Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Justice
• Meg Baldwin, Director of the Refuge House
• Professor Terry Coonan, Head of FSU’s Department for the Advancement of Human Rights
• Kimberly Grabert, Department of Children and Families
• Wendi Adelson, Author of This Is Our Story.

SCHEDULE:

Movie Premier: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the IMAX theater in the Challenger Learning Center.

Roundtable: 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Challenger Learning Center. 

FREE TO ATTEND.

There will be free ice cream for attendees. Lunch available for purchase at movie counter in the Center.

This seminar began as an idea by one of our local high school students, and has turned into a full-scale community event.  Inspiring! 

Parking at Kleman Plaza.

RSVP/Questions: tastingfreedomnow@gmail.com

TALLAHASSEE WOMEN LAWYERS' 31ST ANNUAL JUDICIAL RECEPTION

WHEN: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Florida's Historic Capitol, Capitol Building Complex (facing Apalachee Parkway's intersection with North Monroe)

Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres, and Dessert Provided.

TICKET PRICES:
TWL Members: $25.00 (advanced purchase) / $30.00 (at the door)
Non-TWL Members: $30.00 (advanced purchase) / $35.00 (at the door)

All members of the Judiciary (including past members) receive complimentary admission.

Please send check made payable to Tallahassee Women Lawyers to:
Tallahassee Women Lawyers
Elizabeth D. Barron, JR Development Chair
123 S. Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301  

For Sponsorship Information, go to: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1101369207896-159/JR+Sponsorship+Form+2013.pdf

 Join TWL for a Member to Member Meet Up

1.        Meet TWL's Past Presidents.

2.        Meet Florida's Agency General Counsels.

3.        Let other members know what you do. We’ll put it on the TWL website for all to see.

4.        Join a TWL Committee.

5.        Invite a new member; reclaim an old member.

September 11, 2013
Drop by Capital City Country Club  
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Heavy Hors Dourves  $10
Cash Bar

Please join us to support and welcome TWL's new Officers and Board of Directors!

Dinner is $25 per person.

If you will attend, please RSVP to twlrsvp@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!

On Tuesday, January 24, 2012, TWL will host Part I of its award-winning Women's Empowerment Series with a dinner program entitled:

Attendees enjoyed a Wine & Cheese Social while receiving free 10-minute mini-spa treatments at So Pure Salon & Spa, a premier woman-owned local business located at 1410 Market Street in Tallahassee.

Attendees not only relaxed, but also helped raise funds for this year's WE Network Working Women project, focused on local women transitioning into or returning to the workforce.

Many thanks to WE Network Member Saria Anosh, Owner of So Pure Salon & Spa!

Attendees enjoyed delicious food, great conversation and raffle items from local women-owned businesses, with proceeds supporting this year's WE Network community service project focused on local women transitioning into or returning to the workforce.

Those registering for the WE Network at www.we-network.org will be included in this year's WE Network Directory of professional services, to be distributed later this year. Don't miss out on this free cross-professional marketing opportunity!

Our Host Committee specially thanks you for your interest in the WE Network and your attendance at our May 19 Social at The Wine Loft!

The Honorable Nina Ashenafi-Richardson
Leon County Judge, Second Judicial Circuit
Past President, Tallahassee Women Lawyers
Past President, Tallahassee Bar Association

Catherine Chapman
Attorney, Guilday, Tucker, Schwartz & Simpson
President-Elect, ECHO Board of Directors
Judicial Reception, Tallahassee Women Lawyers

Jennifer Sullivan Davis
Attorney, Guilday, Tucker, Schwartz & Simpson
President-Elect, Tallahassee Women Lawyers

Barbara Fletcher
Realtor/Broker, Fletcher & Company Realty
Past President, Tallahassee Women's Council of Realtors

Winifred Acosta Nesmith
Assistant U.S. Attorney
Vice President of Programs, National Black Prosecutors Association
Charitables & Community Service Chair, Tallahassee Women Lawyers

Saria Anosh
Tallahassee Business Owner
So Pure Salon & Spa

Aubrey Posey
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Public Relations Director, Tallahassee Women Lawyers

Gigi Rollini
Attorney, Holland & Knight LLP
President, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Immediate Past President, Tallahassee Women Lawyers

Twyla Sketchley
Attorney, The Sketchley Law Firm P.A.
President, Tallahassee Women Lawyers

Jessica Slatten
Attorney, Rayboun Mulligan
Newsletter Director, Tallahassee Women Lawyers

The Honorable Stephanie Williams Ray
Chair, Florida Public Employees Relations Commission
Mentoring Director, Tallahassee Women Lawyers

Elizabeth "Bib" Willis
Attorney, Solo Practitioner
Legislative Director, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Former Division Director, Florida Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation