I am honored to serve as President for this 2011-2012 bar year and to work with the excellent group of women on our Board of Directors. The official bar theme is “Achieving equilibrium.” Regardless of your position, your household composition or your personal goals, finding a balance where your supply of time and resources matches the demand for them is a constant battle. However, together, we can help each other face the challenge of the minute, the day, or the week. So please join (or renew) your membership with the MRWBA today, and take advantage of our unique opportunities to enrich your practice, expand your network of support, and brighten your horizon.

This year, we have enhanced the benefits of membership. Our monthly luncheon programs are still $20 for members ($30 for guests), even when the program has CLE credits. We have added “Equilibrium Partners”, i.e. local businesses that offer services which can help working women Achieve Equilibrium (e.g. dinner services, personal trainers, sitter services). We have selected a public service charity, CARITAS, that provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for every type of schedule and interest. We offered a 2 hour Ethics CLE to all members, and a breakfast networking event, all at no-cost to members. More great events to come…

In short, this organization is designed for you to get the most benefit possible while still juggling all the other responsibilities in your life.  So come join us.

Ali Fannon

President 2011-2012