The Women's Bar Association of Maryland
Recent News
Statement On Proposed Legislation Affecting Voting Right
Statement On Legislation Affecting Voting Rights In May 2025, the WBA published its Statement on Federal Executive Orders Impacting Women https://wbamd.org/statement-on-federal-executive-orders-impacting-women/. We are called again to address proposed legislation which will disproportionately impact the rights of women and underrepresented citizens with respect to their right to vote. The Women’s Bar
Women’s Bar Association of Maryland Strategic Plan
The Executive Board has adopted the 2026–2028 Strategic Plan to advance the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland’s mission of empowering women in the practice of law by strengthening organizational sustainability, enhancing chapter engagement, and supporting the next generation of women lawyers. This plan will guide future leaders in sustaining meaningful,
WBA Slate of Officers for the 2026-2027 Year
Pursuant to our Bylaws, the WBA formed a committee to nominate officers for the 2026–2027 bar year. The Nominating Committee has moved the nomination of the following persons for the 2026-2027 year as follows: Erica I. LeMonPresident-Elect Tracy MillerVice-President Kerri CohenTreasurer Kiernan WatersSecretary As provided for in our Bylaws, President-Elect, Kristina Badalian, will become the
WBA 2026 Annual Meeting
Please join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting on April 10, 2026 and April 11, 2026 at St. Michael’s Harbour Inn, Marina & Spa. Our Friday program will include our Welcome Reception Honoring Our Past Presidents and a Dinner Program with Keynote Speaker, Traci Feit Love, Founder and Executive Director,
Upcoming Events
Harford County Chapter Executive Meeting
The LBGTQ+ Legal Landscape – Co-Sponsored by the WBA-MD
“Resilient Voices, Enduring Impact,” presented by the Women’s Bar Association and the Maryland State Bar Association
Montgomery County Chapter of the WBA and Bar Foundation of Montgomery County CLE Protecting Clients and Children
Montgomery County Chapter of the WBA Triennial Auction
WBA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Women’s Bar Association of Maryland (“WBA”) is an organization of women and men committed to the full and equal participation of women in the legal profession and in a just society. The WBA believes that a strong community of women in the legal profession is essential to the administration of justice.
The mission and goals of the WBA are to:
- Promote and assist women to obtain positions of influence and leadership within their workplace, the legal profession, the judiciary, and the community.
- Raise awareness of and fight biases against women within the community at large, the legal profession, and under the law.
- Promote and effect diversity, equality, and justice under the law and within the legal system.
- Support women in the legal profession in their personal and professional lives.
- Provide opportunities for volunteerism and advocacy on issues affecting women.
- Collaborate with other individuals and organizations to improve the status of women.
- Celebrate the individual and collective achievements of women in the legal profession.
- Promote full and equal participation of women in society by eliminating all forms of discrimination.