activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 9
- Community Service InitiativesEngages in community service, such as Maricopa Chapter members providing meals at the Ronald McDonald House at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
- Community service initiativesOrganizes community service activities, such as Maricopa Chapter members providing meals at the Ronald McDonald House at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
- Community service through chaptersMaricopa Chapter members provide meals at the Ronald McDonald House at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
- Facilitating professional networking and support for women lawyers Women's Trade Professional DevelopmentFosters professional connections and provides information and support to women lawyers in Arizona through various events, meetings, luncheons, and roundtables across multiple regions.
- Maintaining Chapter Resources and Communications Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionMaintains resources such as committee rosters with contact information for chapter chairs, archives of newsletters and articles, and distributes a weekly email with event information to members.
- Maintaining chapter resourcesMaintains a committee roster for its SOAZ Chapter and an archive of newsletters and previously published articles for its Maricopa Chapter.
- Organizing Member and Public Events Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes and hosts various events, including meetings, luncheons, roundtables, and special events, for members and the public across multiple regions in Arizona, with some events being exclusive to members.
- Organizing member and public events Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes and hosts local events for members and the public, including meetings, luncheons, roundtables, and special events across multiple regions in Arizona, with some events being exclusive to members.
- Providing information and fostering professional connections Women's Trade Professional DevelopmentProvides information and support to women lawyers in Arizona and fosters professional connections among them.
capacity building · 7
- Communicating with members Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionDistributes a weekly email with event information and maintains a mailing and email list to communicate with members and contacts, including archiving newsletters and articles for chapters.
- Monitoring and Celebrating Professional Successes Women's Trade Professional DevelopmentMonitors and celebrates the professional successes of women lawyers in Arizona.
- Monitoring and celebrating professional successes Women's Trade Professional DevelopmentMonitors and celebrates the professional successes of women lawyers in Arizona.
- Operating regional chapters Local Chapter Network OperationsOperates four regional chapters across Arizona (Maricopa, Southern Arizona, Northern Arizona, and Western Arizona) to serve members in those regions.
- Operating regional chapters Local Chapter Network OperationsOperates four regional chapters across Arizona (Maricopa, Southern Arizona, Northern Arizona, and Western Arizona) to serve members in those specific regions and manage local activities.
- Recognizing professional achievements Women's Trade Professional DevelopmentMonitors and celebrates the professional successes of women lawyers in Arizona.
- Supporting Women Lawyers through Regional Chapters Women's Trade Professional DevelopmentOperates four regional chapters across Arizona (Maricopa, Southern Arizona, Northern Arizona, and Western Arizona) to provide information, support, and foster professional connections among women lawyers in the state.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Community service engagement community_service_volunteerismStrengthens member involvement and community impact by organizing volunteer opportunities in direct service initiatives such as meal programs at family support facilities.
- Community service engagement community_service_volunteerismStrengthens member commitment and community impact by organizing volunteer opportunities such as meal programs at family support facilities.
- Decentralized Governance and Member Engagement decentralized_governance_modelThe organization utilizes a chapter-based and committee-based structure with elected leadership to manage regional operations and organize member participation, allowing for both statewide program administration and localized initiatives.
- Decentralized chapter-based governance decentralized governance modelOperates through a decentralized governance model using regional chapters with elected or appointed leadership and steering committees to manage local programs, while statewide initiatives are overseen by a central Board of Directors.
- Decentralized chapter-based governance decentralized governance modelOperates through a decentralized structure with regional chapters and steering committees to manage local programs, while statewide initiatives are overseen by a central Board of Directors, enabling responsive regional engagement and unified leadership.
- Inclusive membership model membership_based_organizationBuilds a broad legal community by defining membership inclusively to include not only women lawyers but also men, legal paraprofessionals, judges, law faculty, and law students across Arizona.
- Inclusive membership model membership_based_organizationBuilds a broad-based legal community by allowing membership to a wide range of legal professionals and students, regardless of gender, who meet defined professional or educational criteria in Arizona.
- Multi-tiered communications governance multi-tiered_communications_approvalEnsures consistency and coordination in outreach by requiring event and program communications to undergo a multi-level approval process involving chapter communications chairs and a central administrator.
- Professional Advancement and Support Network professional_support_networkThe organization supports women lawyers by promoting their success, facilitating information sharing, fostering professional networking, and recognizing their achievements.
- Professional advancement through networking and recognition professional_support_networkAdvances women lawyers by fostering professional growth via networking opportunities, information sharing, and public recognition of achievements within the legal community.
- Professional advancement through networking and recognition professional_support_networkAdvances women lawyers by fostering professional growth via networking opportunities, information sharing, and public recognition of achievements, strengthening career development and community visibility.
- Structured member engagement through events and communications event-based engagementFacilitates consistent member participation by maintaining a structured event calendar with formal registration and employing multi-channel communications, including email lists and a tiered approval process for outreach.
- Structured member engagement via events and committees event-based engagementEngages members through a formalized calendar of events and committee-based participation structures that facilitate leadership development and sustained involvement.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Annual Convention
Statewide event featuring educational sessions, awards, and networking for members across Arizona
Judicial Reception
Event recognizing and connecting with women judges and judicial candidates in Arizona
Maricopa Chapter
Regional chapter offering local events, committee participation, and networking opportunities for members in Maricopa County
Northern Arizona Chapter
Regional chapter providing programming and support for members in northern Arizona counties
Southern Arizona Chapter
Regional chapter serving members in southern Arizona with luncheons, receptions, and professional development events
Western Arizona Chapter
Regional chapter serving members in western Arizona counties with local events and networking
relationships · 11
who they work with
- AWLA Sponsors Partner — Sponsors are acknowledged in a "Thank you" graphic for supporting the organization.
- Arizona Supreme Court Partner — Membership qualification includes being licensed by the Arizona Supreme Court as a Legal Paraprofessional.
- Board of Directors Partner — Administers AWLA's operations and statewide programs
- Chapter Communications Chair Partner — Responsible for reviewing and approving event emails before submission to the AWLA Administrator.
- Erin Anding Partner — President of the Northern Arizona chapter in 2026.
- Jebbie Whiteside Partner — Treasurer and Secretary of the Northern Arizona chapter in 2026.
- Maricopa Chapter Partner — Local chapter of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association that organizes regional events and committees in Maricopa County.
- Ronald McDonald House at Phoenix Children's Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the Ronald McDonald House for meal service events.
- State Bar of Arizona Partner — Membership qualification includes being a member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona for Legal Paraprofessionals, and retired attorneys from the State Bar of Arizona are eligible for membership.
- State Board of Directors Partner — Governing body responsible for overall operations and statewide programs of AWLA
- Steering Committees Partner — Oversees local programs through four regional chapters