GWAC

GWAC GWAC is the Greater Washington Area Chapter of the National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division

GWAC is a network of African American women attorneys dedicated to the professional development of its members. We are committed to improving the quality of life in the Greater Washington Area through a variety of activities, including educational programs and community service projects.

You are cordially invited to the 2026–2027 GWAC Officer Installation Ceremony ✨Join us on June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM in th...
06/17/2026

You are cordially invited to the 2026–2027 GWAC Officer Installation Ceremony ✨

Join us on June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Ceremonial Courtroom at the District of Columbia Court of Appeals as we install the new GWAC officers.

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We’re proud to support our very own Charlyn Stanberry in her campaign for National Bar Association President-Elect.Charl...
06/16/2026

We’re proud to support our very own Charlyn Stanberry in her campaign for National Bar Association President-Elect.

Charlyn has been more than a GWAC member—she’s a trusted confidant, mentor, and leader in the legal community. Her wisdom, generosity, and commitment to lifting others have made a lasting impact on countless emerging leaders.

We’re excited to celebrate her continued leadership and all she brings to the profession.

We encourage you to join us in supporting Charlyn this NBA election season.

What does it mean to build a career on your own terms?Join us for I Did It My Way: Crafting Your Own Career—an intimate ...
06/15/2026

What does it mean to build a career on your own terms?

Join us for I Did It My Way: Crafting Your Own Career—an intimate dinner conversation with Dr. Tracey Jackson, a legal professional whose career spans law, academia, authorship, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership.

We’ll explore career pivots, leadership, and what becomes possible when you step off the expected path and define success for yourself.

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Flashback Friday! 📸Celebrating a special evening at our Judicial Reception, where we honored judges and welcomed remarks...
06/12/2026

Flashback Friday! 📸

Celebrating a special evening at our Judicial Reception, where we honored judges and welcomed remarks from Chief Judge Lee of the District of Columbia Superior Court. We are grateful for the opportunity to recognize the dedication and service of our judiciary.

✨ GWAC Bar Year-End Toast ✨The bar year is coming to a close, and it’s time to celebrate all we’ve accomplished together...
06/11/2026

✨ GWAC Bar Year-End Toast ✨

The bar year is coming to a close, and it’s time to celebrate all we’ve accomplished together! 💜

Join us for an afternoon of learning, sisterhood, and celebration as we conclude our GWAC Sisterhood Secrets Financial Series with our final session, Diversification, presented by Investment Banker David Hobbs.

Then, raise a glass as we toast to a year filled with connection, service, growth, financial empowerment, and unforgettable memories. From community impact to signature events, this year has been made special by the dedication and engagement of our incredible members.

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026 🕝 2:30 PM📍 Founding Farmers – Foggy Bottom📍 1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC

Come learn, celebrate, and toast to an amazing year with your GWAC sistas! 🥂💜✨

What does it mean to build a career on your own terms?Join us for “I Did It My Way: Crafting Your Own Career”, an intima...
06/09/2026

What does it mean to build a career on your own terms?

Join us for “I Did It My Way: Crafting Your Own Career”, an intimate dinner conversation with Tracey Jackson, Ph.D, Esq. a distinguished legal professional whose career has spanned law, academia, authorship, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership.

From earning a PhD and practicing law to becoming a professor, company director, author, and entrepreneur, our guest speaker has continually redefined what a successful legal career can look like.

Over dinner, we’ll explore career transitions, leadership, lifelong learning, and the opportunities that emerge when you are willing to forge your own path.

Seats are limited!

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GWAC Bar - End of year Toast🎉 The end of the bar year is almost here—let’s celebrate! 🥂The end of the bar year is almost...
06/08/2026

GWAC Bar - End of year Toast

🎉 The end of the bar year is almost here—let’s celebrate! 🥂

The end of the bar year is almost here, and it’s time to celebrate!

Join us as we toast to an incredible year of sisterhood, service, growth, and achievement. Together, we have built meaningful connections, given back through community service, expanded our financial knowledge through the GWACSisterhood Secrets Financial Series, and hosted memorable signature events. Most importantly, we have been strengthened by the support, dedication, and engagement of our amazing members.

Before we raise a glass, we will conclude our Sisterhood Secrets series with our final session, Diversification, presented by Investment Banker David Hobbs, an avid supporter of GWAC throughout the year. This informative session will provide valuable insights into building and maintaining a well-balanced financial future.

Afterward, we’ll celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together and toast to a successful bar year.

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕝 2:30 PM
📍 Founding Farmers – Foggy Bottom
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC

Come learn, celebrate, and raise a glass with your GWAC sistas as we wrap up an unforgettable year! 💜✨

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We’ve had the opportunity of having an impactful and diverse year of financial programming through GWAC’s Sisterhood Sec...
06/08/2026

We’ve had the opportunity of having an impactful and diverse year of financial programming through GWAC’s Sisterhood Secrets series. While we’ve explored strategies to build and grow wealth, it’s just as important to understand how to protect it—and avoid becoming targets of fraud.

Join us and Financial Advisor Leslie Funderburk-Rush on June 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Windows Lounge at UDC Undergraduate Campus (4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW).

Come learn not only how to build wealth—but how to keep it.

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It’s the final week of Food From the Bar 2026! In total, the campaign has raised $330,000 in support of our neighbors in...
06/03/2026

It’s the final week of Food From the Bar 2026! In total, the campaign has raised $330,000 in support of our neighbors in need. That’s over 650,000 meals.

Although GWAC has contributed to the campaign, we are still short of meeting out goal of $500. There’s still time to make a big impact! All donations must be in by June 5th to count towards the competition.

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Washington D.C., DC
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