The Women's Bar Association of Maryland
Recent News
WBA-MD at J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, Inc. Women’s Committee Scholarship Tea
The WBA-MD was proud to be a Silver Sponsor of J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, Inc.’s Women’s Committee 19th Annual Scholarship Tea. Members and Past-Presidents of the WBA-MD Executive Board, joined Board Member Kiernan Waters of Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, and several members of the Montgomery County Chapter of the WBA,
Program for the 2026 Annual Meeting
The digital program for the 2026 Annual Meeting in St. Michael’s is now available. Thank you, once again, McLane O’Daniell, for your time and expertise in designing the program for the WBA-MD. 2026 Annual Meeting Digital Program
Recap – The LGBTQ+ Legal Landscape – Co-Sponsored by WBA-MD
The Women’s Bar Association of Maryland was proud to support last night’s panel discussion, “The LGBTQ+ Legal Landscape: Navigating the New Normal,” hosted in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ Bar Association of Maryland, the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, and the Monumental City Bar Association. The program brought together distinguished members of
Recap – “Resilient Voices, Enduring Impact” presented by the WBA-MD and the MSBA
The Women’s Bar Association of Maryland, Inc. was proud to partner with the Maryland State Bar Association for a Women’s History Month presentation titled, “Resilient Voices, Enduring Impact”. Our Program began with a presentation by Professor Lisa Mebane, Managing Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution and the Women, Leadership
Upcoming Events
Harford County Chapter Executive Meeting
Montgomery County Chapter of the WBA End of Year Party
Howard County Chapter of the WBA & HCCP Legislative Update
Howard County Chapter of the WBA End of Year / Connie Sap Meeting
“Beyond Roe: Women, Law and Leadership in a Changing Landscape” at the 2026 MSBA Legal Summit & Annual Meeting
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.