Phillips Murrah helps empower women as 2019 NAWL Sustaining Sponsor

National Association of Women Lawyers logoContinuing its dedication to diversity and inclusion, Phillips Murrah is proud to announce its inclusion as a 2019 National Association of Women Lawyers Sustaining Sponsor. Founded in 1899, NAWL’s goal is to empower women in the legal profession while cultivating a diverse membership dedicated to equality, mutual support and collective success. The organization’s mission is “to provide leadership, a collective voice, and essential resources to advance women in the legal profession and advocate for the equality of women under the law.”

NAWL’s initiatives and activities include:

  • National and regional programming focused on giving women lawyers the legal and business skills to succeed in the legal profession.
  • Increasing the percentage of women equity partners in law firms with talented high-potential women who are on the equity partner track.
  • Amicus support in the Supreme Court of the United States and in other federal courts on issues of concern to women.
  • Liaison relationships and partnerships with other professional organizations.
  • Publications of interest to women in law and opportunities for NAWL members to publish scholarly articles.

NAWL’s events and resources help bring awareness to gender-based topics and challenges within the legal profession, such as diversity scholarships, workplace equality in areas of compensation and influence, and guidance and networking opportunities for women in a variety of practice areas.

For more information, visit the NAWL website at https://www.nawl.org.