Welcome to The Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia

When I moved to Washington, DC almost 13 years ago, The Women's Bar Association was one of the first organizations with which I became involved. It is difficult to convey the importance the WBA has had for me both personally and professionally. It has provided mentoring, networking, leadership, and speaking opportunities.

I am very excited and honored to serve as President of this wonderful organization and plan to further our mission, which is:

Maintaining the honor and integrity of the profession; promoting the administration of justice; advancing and protecting the interests of women lawyers; promoting their mutual improvement; and encouraging a spirit of friendship among our members.

In the 2013-2014 bar year, we will focus on civility, including helping others. This can be done through many avenues such as mentoring, volunteering, and giving back. Throughout my involvement with the WBA, I have seen countless examples of such civility and have been very fortunate to have been the recipient of much help from other members. Our organization really does live by its mission in that we help advance and protect other women lawyers, promote their improvement, and encourage friendship.

I hope that you will all help me promote civility by helping others and will be conscious of these principles when you are in a position to demonstrate them and give back to our community.

In practicing civility and helping others, everyone wins. Some of my fondest memories stem from this. Giving to others brings me great joy and I end up getting more in return then what I gave. Anne Frank said: "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." And, according to Dr. Seuss, "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."

Since this wonderful organization was founded in 1917, the WBA has helped to champion and advance women lawyers. Our programming helps give members tools to thrive. Many of our members, both current and past, have been trailblazers in creating paths for the rest of us to succeed. I am very proud to be part of this amazing organization and hope you will join me and the WBA in continuing to help advance women in the legal profession.

Jessica E. Adler
2013-2014 President

Maintaining the honor and integrity of the profession; promoting the administration of justice; advancing and protecting the interests of women lawyers; promoting their mutual improvement; and encouraging a spirit of friendship.

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WBA Announces 2013 Election Results
Thank you to everyone who voted in the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia election. Click here to see the 2013 election winners!

Get Involved with our Committees and Forums
Maximize your WBA membership by getting involved with a Committee or Forum. Applications for those interested in serving as a co-chair or on a committee are accepted on an ongoing basis. Click here for an application.

WBA Foundation Annual Report
The WBA Foundation 2011-2012 Annual Report is available online. Click here to read.

Kaplan Providing Scholarship for Bar Review Course
The Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia is pleased to announce that Kaplan has generously provided a scholarship for their Bar Review Course. The scholarship will be given at an upcoming event. The Womens' Bar Association is committed to fostering the promotion and retention of women in the profession of law, and is excited to be able to work with Kaplan to provide this wonderful resource to a young lawyer.  If you have any questions about Kaplan Bar Review, please email amit.schlesinger@kaplan.com or go to kaplanbarreview.com.