Kansas Women Attorneys Association
| Kansas Women Attorneys Association | |
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| Formation | 1994 |
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| Type | Bar Association |
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Membership
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270+ |
| Website | www.kswomenattorneys.com |
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Formerly called
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Jennie Mitchell Kellogg Circle |
The Kansas Women Attorneys Association (KWAA) is a voluntary, statewide bar organization devoted to advancing women in the legal profession through networking, service, and continued education. The organization was formally founded in 1994, and currently has over 270 members.
In 1989, the Topeka Women Attorneys Association hosted the first Kansas state meeting for female attorneys, led by Justice Marla Luckert. From 1989 to 1994, the Wichita Women Attorneys Association and Topeka Women Attorneys Association (Now Women Attorneys Association of Topeka) shared responsibility for this annual meeting.
In 1993, conference attendees determined a need for a permanent, statewide organization for female attorneys. The Jennie Mitchell Kellogg Circle (later KWAA) was formed the following year around the purposes of:
Today, KWAA continues to host the annual Lindsborg Conference, as well as encourage monthly meetings among its regional districts and their local women attorney groups.
Membership to KWAA is open to all attorneys, judges, and law students, regardless of gender. This membership allows individuals to access a discounted price to the Lindsborg conference, receive legal updates and answers to questions through the Listserv, and network with fellow attorneys. The 270+ members are formally organized into 11 location-based districts, but also have the option to join practice area groups in addition to these. Governance for the organization is run through 5 committees (Awards Committee, District Representatives, KWAA Council, Lindsborg Conference Committee, and Past Presidents Council) and 26 subcommittees. The membership year runs from August 1 to July 31 each year.
The annual KWAA conference has been held in Lindsborg, KS since 1989. Today, the conference spans three days in July and is held at Bethany College. Conference attendees have the opportunity to participate in Continuing Legal Education courses, as well as a number of networking and social activities. In past years, the conference has featured national speakers like Kathleen Sebelius, Molly Ivins, Deanell Reece Tacha, Nancy Kassebaum, Gail Collins, Wilma Mankiller, and Ellen Goodman.
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