The Virginia Women Attorneys Association had its Annual Meeting on June 17, 2022 in Virginia Beach and virtually. President Rachel Robinson honored past Presidents Janet Cho and Margaret Hardy for their leadership, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic. We are greatly for their continued service to the Association.
Nancy Reynolds of the Roanoke Chapter received the VWAA President's Award for her dedication, passion, and commitment to promoting women in the legal profession. Nancy was also selected to serve on the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations' Board of Directors starting August 2022.
Congratulations to our newly elected officers and the incoming Board! We will spotlight each of them at the beginning of the year.
| 2022 - 2023 OFFICERS | |
|---|---|
| President | Brett Callahan |
| President-Elect | Alison Mullins |
| Immediate Past President | Rachel Robinson |
| Treasurer | Nancy Reynolds |
| Secretary | Shemeka Hankins |
Following the Annual Meeting the VWAA hosted the panel "Professional According to Whom?" online and in-person, featuring Justice Cleo E. Powell, Judge Linda Bryant, Judge Roxie O. Holder, and Judge Tameeka Montgomery Williams. The video is also available on our website to anyone who was unable to attend that day. The slideshow and resources will also be available to viewers.
Finally, the VSB Conference of Local and Specialty Bars awarded the VWAA Prince William Chapter for its part in the JUSTice Like Me program. Multiple bar associations and court officials throughout Prince William County collaborated to provide high school students a chance to learn about the various careers in the court system.