Washington, D.C.– The National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) announced today that it will host its Midyear Meeting and Leadership Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Harvard Law School. Highlighting the Conference will be a conversation with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan moderated by Harvard Law School Dean Martha Minow. Continue Reading
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NAWJ recently spoke at the ABA House of Delegates debate on Resolution 122 on Language Access in courts. Continue Reading
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(Newark, New Jersey) - The National Association of Women Judges swore in officers for its 2011-2012 year at its Annual Business Meeting on Saturday October 15th at Newark's venerable Don Pepe. The forward looking announcement was made nearing the end of one of the Association's most well attended conferences - Global Women's Issues. Continue Reading
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(Newark, New Jersey) - Massachusetts Juvenile Court Judge Amy L. Nechtem was sworn as President of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ), the nation's leading voice for women jurists. An active member since 2002, she served in several board officer roles and served on numerous committees throughout her years in the Association. She becomes NAWJ's 32nd President. Continue Reading
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The National Association of Women Judges will honor the Honorable Judith S. Kaye with its prestigious Joan Dempsey Klein NAWJ Honoree of the Year Award at the NAWJ Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday evening October 15, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. Continue Reading
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This year's Florence K. Murray Award will be given to Elaine Metlin. The Award is presented annually to a nominee who is not a judge, and who has, by example or otherwise, influenced women to pursue legal careers, opened doors for women attorneys, or advanced opportunities for women within the legal profession. The Award will be presented at NAWJ's Annual Awards Banquet held during its 33rd Annual Conference on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Newark Club in Newark, New Jersey. Continue Reading
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Washington, D.C., July 7, 2011 – The National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) held its Sixth Annual Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues at noon in the Cannon House Office Building to discuss important issues pertaining to women and children. Continue Reading
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Washington, D.C., January 11, 2011 – The National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) announces its 33rd Annual Conference, to be held in Newark, New Jersey, with the theme of Global Women's Issues. Conference programs over the four days will be held at the Hilton Gateway Hotel next to the Newark Penn Station, the host hotel, as well as Rutgers School of Law – Newark and Seton Hall Law School. Continue Reading
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The National Association of Women Judges has elected officers for its 2010-2011 year at its Annual Meeting in San Francisco. At the end of one of its most engaging conferences ever, San Francisco, Open Your Golden Gate, held in downtown San Francisco from October 13-17, 2010, the organization recognized its year of achievements and looked on into 2011. Continue Reading
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(San Francisco, California.) Orange County Superior Court Judge Marjorie Laird Carter has been elected President of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ), the nation's leading voice for women jurists. An active member since 1990, she has held all major offices and served on numerous committees. She becomes NAWJ's 31st President. Continue Reading
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