Association for Women Attorneys: Memphis Law Chapter

Join HLSA and AWA for a special event about managing stress during law school and bar prep featuring guest speaker Alison Monahan Founder of Girl’s Guide to Law School and Co-Creator of the Law School/Bar Exam Toolbox. Stress management skills are necessary to balance overall mental health and wellness. After registering be sure to fill out the survey below to claim your free gift for attending!

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See links below to learn more about our amazing guest speaker:

https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/
https://lawschooltoolbox.com/
https://barexamtoolbox.com/?GGside

Not only is Briana your new AWA President, she is ALSO the 2020 Freshman Moot Court Competiton WINNER!!! Bri Bridgeforth is a force to be reckoned with!

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Executive Board:

President, Mrs. Briana Butler
Vice President, Ms. Sierra Knight
Professional Liaison, Ms. Ameshia Forrest
In-School Liaison, Ms. Alexxas Johnson
Secretary, Mr. Chris Hilton
Treasurer, Ms. Amber Campbell
Communications Chair, Ms. Reagan Downing

AWA Executive Board Remarks and Election Results

https://youtu.be/FWYyKvwvNOE

AWA Memphis Law Executive Board Farewells and Welcoming Remarking Greetings everyone! In the age of social distancing and virtual learning, the AWA Student Chapter decided to create a little video for you so you can say goo...

I just wanna take a moment to shout out our BOSS LADY 1L Reps!!! STRAIGHT KILLING the Freshman Competition!!! Briana Butler & Ameshia Forrest, yall are AMAZING!!!

Hello members of AWA!
I have really enjoyed my time as a member of AWA’s exec board this year. I have been to every event and meeting and have grown so much because of this very organization! I am now asking to serve as your President for the 2020-2021 year. My interest statement is on TWEN and voting will be done on tiger zone for dues paid members starting today! You must request membership to the AWA tiger zone page to vote. Thank you!!

Dean Schaffzin is ready for tonight! Are you?

Friendly reminder! FREE 1 Dual Credit CLE!!!! Hope to see you there! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th! Registration for CLE starts at 5, program starts at 6pm!!!!

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Mark your calendars!!! See you there!!!

Attn EVERYONE!!!! Be sure to come out THIS TUESDAY afternoon and join us in Wade Auditorium! We'll be discussing non-traditional legal careers in the realm of Education Law! And if you're looking for a job RIGHT NOW, the Shelby County School's Office of General Counsel needs a law clerk to work on some legislation issues!!! So bring a resume and come prepared to network!!! The Reception following the Panel Discussion will be an AMAZING opportunity to network and start preparing for Spring OCI's!!! See you all there!!!

See you all on Thursday!!!!

Greetings and Salutations everyone!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Our first AWA General Body Meeting of the year is coming up NEXT THURSDAY, August 29th at 12noon!!! Lunch will be provided! Come learn all about AWA! We will also be accepting chapter dues ($30) too!!!

Introducing: the 2019-2020 Executive Board

Voting is now open on TWEN for the 2019-2020 Executive Board under "Customized Polling"

It will be open until Sunday, April 7!

Running for exec?

Statements of interest are due today to [email protected]!!

If you are interested in running for a position on the AWA executive board for the 2019-2020 school year, don't forget that statements of interest are due to [email protected] THIS MONDAY by noon!

For examples from last year, please see the TWEN documents page.

Voting will open on TWEN on April 2 and end on April 7.

Once the election is over, there will be a transition meeting April 14th with more details to come on April 8 for those elected.

The following is the list of people who have indicated they want a graduation cord. If you would like one, please comment here.

**I apologize for any misspelled names -- this was done quickly**

Ladies first: Law Review elects historic all-female board | Cornell Chronicle For the first time in its history, the Cornell Law Review has elected a senior editorial board made up entirely of women. The board members believe theirs may be the first all-female board among the top 14 law schools the U.S.

See you tomorrow! Lunch is chicken spaghetti (one half without chicken) and a salad.

Room 127!

Association for Women Attorneys: Memphis Law Chapter updated their business hours.