Women Lawyers Section
WLS MISSION MISSION
The mission of the Women Lawyers Section is
1. to foster communication and mentoring among women lawyers;
2. to foster and encourage the involvement and interest of women lawyers in the community;
3. to strengthen the image of women lawyers in the community;
4. to work towards the enhancement of the public perception of the legal profession;
5. to assist and support the Bar Association in furtherance of their goals and projects.
ABOUT WLS HISTORY
In 2009 the Women Lawyers Section “WLS” became the first section approved and created in the Williamson County Bar Association.
Prior to 2009 women lawyers would meet for informal networking luncheons. Women lawyers mentored and supported each other in and out of the court rooms. These actions set the foundation for the Women Lawyers Section.
In 2009, a small group of women lawyers in Williamson County pursued the formal creation of the Women Lawyers Section. On December 2, 2009, the Williamson County Bar Association approved and created the Women Lawyers Section or "WLS". The founding members included, Laura Gonzalez Taylor, Laura B. Barker, Jackie Borcherding, Kimberly Wisniewski Batrice, Dianne Clark and Blayre Pena. Since its creation, WLS has promoted networking and mentoring among women lawyers, promoted community service projects and has worked towards enhancing the image of women lawyers in the community.
OFFICERS
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Chair
Stephanie Smith Ledesma
Attorney at Law
401 West University Ave.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Office: (512) 651-3577
Email: stephanie@ledesma-law.com
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Section Member Representative
Dianne K. Clark
Law Offices of Clark & Clark
P.O. Box 3590
Pflugerville, Texas 78691
Office (512)990-3135
Email: dianne@clarklawyers.net
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Vice Chair for Community Commitment
Patricia M. Cofty
Cofty Law, P.C.
3000 Joe Dimaggio Street,
Suite 18
Round Rock, Texas 78665
Office: (512)468-7824
Email: patty@coftylaw.com
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Vice Chair for Membership & Social Event
Jackie Borcherding
Assistant County Attorney, Williamson County
405 Martin Luther King St Ste 1
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1111
Email: jborcherding@wilco.org |
Secretary
Jennifer Smart
The Smart Law Firm
401 West University Ave.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Office: (512)551-0454
Email: jsmart@thesmartlawfirm.com |
Treasurer
Linda Lee Cechura
Richardson & Cechura, PLLC
213 N. Mays, Ste. A
Round Rock, texas 78664
Office: (512)255-8600
Email: linda@rclawtexas.com |
MEMBERSHIP There are many reasons to join, including:
• Promoting the professional interests of women lawyers
• Promoting the interests of women and children in general
• Networking opportunities
• A supportive environment
• Monthly luncheons or Sidebars with interesting speakers and topics, and MCLE often available
• Monthly electronic newsletter
• An annual membership directory, with members listed for referrals or networking
• Community outreach
• We have fun!
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
NEWS & EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Speaker Series I
June 16, 2011 - Noon
Williamson County Jury Empaneling Room
405 MLK
Georgetown, Texas 78626
RSVP: wls@wilcobar.com
Summer Speaker Series II
July 21, 2011 - Noon
Williamson County Jury Empaneling Room
405 MLK
Georgetown, Texas 78626
RSVP: wls@wilcobar.com
Summer Speaker Series III
August 18, 2011 - Noon
Williamson County Jury Empaneling Room
405 MLK
Georgetown, Texas 78626
RSVP: wls@wilcobar.com
MEETINGS
- September 15, 2011 - 6:00pm
Location: TBD
- October 20, 2011 - Noon
Location: TBD
- November 17, 2011 - 6:00pm
Location: TBD
- December 15, 2011 - Noon
Location: TBD
- January 19, 2012 - 6:00pm
Location: TBD
YEARLY COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
- New Coats for CPS Kids – Warming a Child’s Heart
- Hope Alliance Volunteer Day - Scheduled for April 16, 2011 9:00am - 1:00pm Giving Hope and Making a Difference
- Adoption Day – Sharing the joy of children joining their “Forever Families”
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