The PITCH

Thank you for your interest in participating in The Pitch, the nationally recognized business development program brought to you by the Dallas Women Lawyers Association! The Pitch is designed to help women lawyers gain valuable business development experience, arming more women with the tools necessary to develop business and succeed in their legal careers. Women lawyers selected to participate in The Pitch are expected to attend a 2.5-hour educational program to be held remotely on April 7, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. and then an in-person program to be held at the Arts District Mansion on April 14, 2025 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. During the in-person program, participants will practice their elevator speech, complete a mock pitch, and navigate a professional happy hour all with real-time feedback from in-house counsel. Participants will also have an opportunity to attend an informal lunch and learn at the Arts District Mansion on April 1, 2025 from 12:00-1:00 p.m., during which they can meet each other and ask questions of the organizers about The Pitch.

Application DEADLINE EXTENDED TO Monday, March 3, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Please note that your managing partner/supervising attorney must confirm your participation, and you must click a box below indicating that s/he has approved of your participation. If selected to participate in The Pitch, you will be notified by email on or before March 7, 2025.

Thanks to the following companies who are committed to participate in The Pitch.

AT&T | Boeing | City of Arlington | Coamerica

The PITCH Application

Application Deadline – Monday, March 3, 2025

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Name*

First Last

Employer*

Email*

Preferred Phone Number*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Year Licensed to Practice Law:*

Texas Bar Number:*

DWLA member? (membership required)*

Area(s) of Practice:*

How did you hear about The Pitch?*

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL STATEMENT*

Attach a one-page statement that includes the following information. Describe any experience you have developing business, including a description of any written materials you have prepared to be submitted to in-house counsel to obtain business and any pitches you have participated in. Having participated in a pitch is not necessary to be accepted to participate in The Pitch, but if you have participated in any pitches, please describe your role without divulging any confidential or privileged information. Also describe why you are interested in participating in The Pitch, including what you hope to gain from the experience.

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

RESUME*

Attach a one-page resume. You should include information related to your practice and the types of clients you represent and any bar association, business/professional, law school, or civic activities in which you have participated. Also list any awards or special recognitions you have received.

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

PHOTO UPLOAD*

Please upload a high resolution photo that will be used for promotion if you are selected for the program.

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Name*

First Last