About DWLA
Who We Are
The Dallas Women Lawyers Association is a non-profit organization uniting for the mutual benefit of women attorneys and to elevate the standing of women in the legal profession.
From these early meetings emerged the Dallas Women Lawyers Association (DWLA). By 1980, DWLA was meeting for regular monthly luncheons at the Belo Mansion. In 1984, DWLA incorporated as a non-profit organization, and included in its purposes uniting for the mutual benefit of women attorneys and elevating the standing of women in the legal profession.
Our History
The History of DWLA made its debut at the 50th Anniversary Reception of the Dallas Women Lawyers Association at the Old Red Courthouse and Museum on March 27th, 2019.
DWLA 50th Anniversary
Anniversary History Video
The video History of DWLA included many past Presidents, Raggio Award Recipients and Board Members.
Anniversary Reception
Revisit the 50th Anniversary Reception celebration, March 27, 2019 at Old Red Museum and Courthouse.
History of Presidents and Raggio Winners
Past Presidents
| 2025 | Chelsea Hilliard |
| 2024 | Stephanie Almeter |
| 2023 | Alison Ashmore |
| 2022 | Marisa O’Sullivan |
| 2021 | Jennifer A. King |
| 2020 | Stephanie Culpepper |
| 2019 | Sarah Rogers |
| 2018 | Stephanie Osteen |
| 2017 | Dena DeNooyer Stroh |
| 2016 | Angela Zambrano |
| 2015 | Nicole Knox |
| 2014 | Alyson Blatney |
| 2013 | Michelle Hartmann |
| 2012 | Christy Jump |
| 2011 | Krisi Kastl |
| 2010 | Susan Steger |
| 2009 | Linda Szuhy Ressetar |
| 2008 | Kathryn Veech |
| 2007 | Mariah B. Quiroz |
| 2006 | Rachel E. Montes |
| 2005 | T. Sloan Rawlins |
| 2004 | Karen McCloud |
| 2003 | Laura Benitez Geisler |
| 2002 | Misty Ventura |
| 2001 | Norma Shirk |
| 2000 | Christina Melton Crain |
| 1999 | Nikki Carmody James |
| 1998 | Cynthia Figueroa |
| 1997 | Cate Kneeland |
| 1996 | Barbara Lombrano-Williamson |
| 1995 | Nancye Bethurem |
| 1994 | Irene Jackson |
| 1993 | Tresi Moore (Freemyer) Weeks |
| 1992 | Carol A. Wilson |
| 1991 | Kelly Robbins Harrington |
| 1990 | Camille R. McLeod |
| 1989 | Christina E. Mancuso |
| 1988 | Elise Galler Gold |
| 1987 | Louise Hytken |
| 1986 | Adrienne Leonard |
| 1985 | Therese Ruffing |
Past Raggio Recipients
| 2025 | Honorable Rhonda F. Hunter |
| 2024 | Honorable Robbie Partida-Kipness |
| 2023 | Liz Fraley |
| 2022 | Honorable Dennise Garcia |
| 2021 | Honorable Irma Ramirez |
| 2020 | Hilda Galvan |
| 2019 | Charla Aldous |
| 2018 | Mary Emma Karam |
| 2017 | Sarah Saldaña |
| 2016 | Lisa Blue Baron |
| 2015 | Michael K. Hurst |
| 2014 | Sally Crawford |
| 2013 | Honorable Jane J. Boyle |
| 2012 | Michele Wong Krause |
| 2011 | Patricia Montes |
| 2010 | Honorable Nikki DeShazo |
| 2009 | Yvette Ostolaza |
| 2008 | Mary Alice McLarty |
| 2007 | Honorable Karen Gren Johnson |
| 2006 | Kathleen Wu |
| 2005 | J. Lee Baldwin |
| 2004 | Honorable Catharina Haynes |
| 2003 | Kim Askew |
| 2002 | Christina Melton Crain |
| 2001 | Maureen Armour |
| 2000 | Honorable Carolyn Wright |
| 1999 | Nina Cortell |
| 1998 | Honorable Elizabeth Lang-Miers |
| 1997 | Honorable Linda Thomas |
| 1996 | Harriet E. Miers |
| 1995 | Adelfa B. Callejo |
| 1994 | Jo Ann Peters |
| 1993 | Annette Stewart |
| 1992 | Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn |
Elevate With DWLA
Become a Member
Membership with DWLA is open to both women and men in law, government employees and the judiciary.
Get Involved
DWLA offers a variety of programs and social activities to the legal community and professional women.
Partner With DWLA
Elevate your brand while empowering women in law. Discover sponsorship opportunities with DWLA.
Career Opportunities
Promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession – Find talent or find the next step in your career.