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• Community Outreach Committee

  • When
    Wednesday, October 25, 2017
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Davis & Kuelthau, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee

  Help plan for the upcoming year. If you cannot make it in person, we will also have a conference call. Additional details will be sent via email to the Community Outreach Committee members in October. If you have any questions or would like to be added to the e-mailing list, please contact Sheila Shadman Emerson or Jacqueline Messler.
  
  

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• Moms in the Bar Discussion Group

  • When
    Wednesday, November 01, 2017
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Von Briesen & Roper, s.c., 411 E. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1000

  Funding Your Child's Education through Life Stage Planning
  
  A college education is one of the biggest investments in your child’s future and it’s never too early or too late to begin the discussion.  How can you and your child prepare for such a major financial and life decision? Join CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, Brooke Napiwocki, as she shares best practices on saving, planning and shopping for your child’s higher education. This interactive workshop will be delivered based on the life stage of the child, so parents of children of various ages will benefit (0 through 18 years). Most importantly, each life stage section of the workshop will include tools and tips on how to communicate with your child about money and share life-long financial literacy lessons. This event is free for members, and lunch will be provided.
  

  Please RSVP to Kelly Noyes.
  

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• Tax and Business Law Discussion Group

  • When
    Wednesday, November 08, 2017
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Husch Blackwell, 555 E. Wells Street

  On September 27th, 2017, the Trump Administration proposed the most ambitious tax reform bill since 1986. This bill asserts drastic changes for individual and corporate taxpayers, and there has been speculation on both sides of the political fence as to the impacts this bill could have on taxpayers. The Tax and Business Law Discussion Group will discuss the many facets of this bill and how it could potentially impact you and your clients.
  
  Please RSVP to Jackie Wilcox by November 1. The meeting is open to all AWL members. There is no charge, and lunch will be served.
  
  

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• Holiday Luncheon & Toy Drive

  • When
    Wednesday, December 06, 2017
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    The Ambassador Hotel, 2308 West Wisconsin Ave
  • Spaces left
    47

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  Make a little time for yourself and enjoy a festive three-course meal and an opportunity to visit with friends and colleagues, staff and assistants. Parking is provided by the Ambassador at no cost.

  
  Menu
  Salad, vegetarian butternut squash ravioli, and a holiday dessert. A gluten-free option is available, but you must select it in advance.
  

  Toy Drive
  Please also bring toys to donate to the Milwaukee Women’s Center, a division of Community Advocates that provides comprehensive services and treatment for women, men and children whose lives have been affected by domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, and poverty.
  
  Although the primary children clients of Milwaukee Women’s Center are between 5-10 years of age, we are looking for toys and games for children of all ages, from infants though 16 years old. Milwaukee Women’s Center will also accept used iPods and MP3 players, as well as gift cards. Please do not wrap your gifts, as the staff can better allocate the gifts if they can see what they are. However, do feel free to donate gift wrap, ribbon, and bows in lieu of (or in addition to) your toy donations.
  
  Checks made payable to Community Advocates will also be accepted.
  
  AWL members are encouraged to make this event a toy drive at your firm too. What a great way to get everyone involved in the spirit of giving!
  
  For those unable to attend to the Holiday Party but who still want to donate, please drop off your donation with Sheila Shadman Emerson at Halloin & Murdock, S.C., 839 N. Jefferson Street, Suite 503.

  IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration is limited and closes Friday, December 1st. Late reservations and walk-ins will not be accepted.
  

  
  

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• Litigation Discussion Group

  • When
    Wednesday, December 13, 2017
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Cardozo Room of the Milwaukee Bar Association, 424 E Wells St

  Public Speaking Strategies for Lawyers
  Lawyers are frequently called upon to teach CLE programs, introduce special guests, and address audiences at community events.  Want to brush up on effective strategies for public speaking? Join us for a presentation by AWL member Christina Plum, an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, who has taught a course on public speaking/oral communication since 2003.
  
  All AWL members are welcome. There is no charge. We will apply for 1.0 credit of CLE.  Please RSVP to Krista Rosolino. 
  

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• Women Judges' Night

  • When
    Tuesday, February 27, 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Milwaukee City Center, 509 W. Wisconsin Ave.

  NOTE: Save the Date!! Online registration will open soon.
  
  Women Judges’ Night is the Association for Women Lawyers' premiere annual event. For over 35 years, we have gathered to recognize the women in our profession who serve on the bench.
  
  Each year, Women Judges’ Night features a speaker who shares her unique perspective on the law and how women have changed not only the landscape of the rules and regulations, but the landscape of the practice in general. They bring with them a history of how their own career has been shaped by being a woman in the legal profession. This year's speaker will be announced soon.
  

  Sponsorships are available. Select a level and register now, or for more information contact the AWL Administrator.
  
  Gift Bag Drive
  In conjunction with Women Judges' Night, we will once again be collecting small personal care items to donate to women in area shelters. Full details are available here.
  

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