• FROM OUR PRESIDENT

    Over the last three years that I have been an officer of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers, I have learned a great number of lessons. The one lesson that stands out the most for me is that "great achievements are not accomplished alone". Our organization has thrived for the past thirty years, not because the work of a few, but because of the hard work of our entire membership and non-members who support us. Because of our united efforts, we have and continue to improve our association and its value to our members each year.

     

    To put into perspective just how far we have come, consider Myra Bradwell. In 1869, Myra Bradwell was denied admission to the Illinois bar because “the paramount destiny and mission of women are to fulfill the noble and benign offices of wife and mother” (Bradwell v. Illinois, 83 U.S. 130 at 141 (1873)). More than a full century later, in the early 1980s when our organization was founded, women comprised less than 15% of all attorneys in the United States. Nowadays, more than 50% of first year law school admissions are women, yet female attorneys still hold only a fraction of available partnerships and judicial appointments.

     

    Our past mentors have laid the groundwork and it is now our generation's responsibility to become the leaders that they knew we could be. The Officers and Board of Directors of D.A.W.L. work tirelessly to ensure that our organization is in the forefront of our legal community. Whether it is your choice to be a leader in our organization or in a different aspect of your life, I encourage you to join our membership so we can help you reach your goals. The ultimate success that we can help you achieve will be a legacy of our organization and that is how we can continue to accomplish great achievements together.

     

    Deborah A. Carder

    28th President of D.A.W.L.

     

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  • JOIN US AT OUR ANNUAL KENTUCKY DERBY CHARITY EVENT

    May 5th at Arlington Race Track, 12 pm to 5 pm

     

    Tickets will be at Will Call at the Grandstand Pavillion (north east entrance) under the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers (same as last year). Racing sheets will be provided in the room. Once in the ractrack, take the escallators up to the Miller Lite Party Deck where there will be a registration table for the event. Open bar starts at 12:30 pm. Food will be served from 1 - 3 pm and snacks brought out at 4 pm. Raflle drawing will be between 3 and 4 pm. The Kentucky Derby typically races at 5 pm.  There is no dress code.  Everyone receives 1 raffle ticket with their entrance fee. Additional raffle tickets are $5 a piece or 5 for $20. To be eligible for the Grand Prize, you will need to purchase a Grand Prize raffle ticket for $20 (you will also receive 4 additional raffle tickets to use for other prizes). Winner need not be present, but has to attend the Derby in order to partcipate.

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    SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

     

    Trifecta Event Sponsors 

    Moore-DiGiovanni (sponsoring the Mint Juleps)

    Online Video Concepts (sponsoring the Bloody Marys)

    Schiller DuCanto & Fleck

    Family Solutions, Inc.

     

    Exacta Event Sponsors 

    Sean McCumber

    Honorable Beth Sexton

    Kim Davis

    Anderson & Associates

    Jennifer Seaholm

     

    Grand Prize Raffle Sponsor

    Anonymous Donor through Schiller DuCanto & Fleck

    3 night/4 day Cancun Vacation (accomodations only) at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Resort 

     

    Raffle Sponsors
    Gould Pakter & Associates:  4 Cubs/Pirates tickets for September 17th

    DLA Architects:  4 Sox/Tigers tickets, parking pass and access to stadium club for September 13

    Warrior Fighting Sport & Fitness:  10 free boxing classes, gloves, wraps and more

    Wendy Musielak:  Coach Tote and Wristlett

    Kristen Nevdal:  Gourmet Wine Basket

    The Ivy:  $100 Gift Certificate

    Jim Mulyk:  Five course meal with wine for 4 guests at the Waterleaf during Fall 2012

    D.A.W.L.:  Keurig One Cup Platnum Brewing System and $100 gift certificate for coffee/tea

    Sharon Mulyk, as President of the DCBA:  $50 gift certificate to DOMO 77

    Anderson & Associates:  $50 gift certificate to Coopers Hawk, plus a bottle of their wine

    Yoga by Degrees:  One month unlimited pass

    The Resnick Group:  Apple TV

    Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella:  Nora Fleming Gift Basket 

     

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