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.
In 1968, a group of female attorneys in Dallas began to meet regularly to prepare programs and activities for the ABA Convention to be held in Dallas in 1969. After their success at the ABA Convention, the group continued to meet informally for mutual support. Founding members include Louise Raggio, Judge Sarah T. Hughes and Joann Peters.
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 profession.
DWLA 50th Anniversary History Video Preview
We will be debuting a full DWLA History Video to celebrate DWLA’s 50th Anniversary in 2019. Until then, here’s a preview clip!
Upcoming Events
News
2019 Leadership Class – Now Accepting Applications
Applications for DWLA’s 2019 Leadership Class are now available. The deadline for submission is
Nominations for 2019 Awards Reception
Nominations for the 2019 Awards Reception are now open! Deadline for nominations is April
2019 Bar Study Scholarship Applications
2019 Bar Study Scholarship Applications are now available for download and must be received
DWLA Foundation Raffle
The Dallas Women Lawyers Association Foundation is raffling off ONE BIG THING at the
2018 Leadership Class Service Project
2018 Leadership Class – “Women Elevating Women: Landlord – Tenant Issues.”
The 2018 Leadership Class
2018 Awards Reception Sponsorship Opportunities
Dallas Women Lawyers Association 2018 Awards Reception Sponsorship Opportunities. For more information or to
50th Anniversary Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
