Join us for an enlightening evening with Kate Thornton from Celtic Spa where we’ll explore how a thoughtful skincare routine goes beyond simply enhancing your appearance—although that’s a welcome bonus!

Healthy skin not only boosts confidence and self-esteem but also plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. As our body’s largest organ, the skin serves as a vital barrier against external stressors, yet navigating the world of skincare can feel overwhelming with so much conflicting information out there.

At this event, Kate, a licensed esthetician will demystify skincare. She will provide practical insights into understanding your unique skin type, share tips to rejuvenate your routine, and explain how proper care can benefit both your physical and mental health.

Discover how investing in your skin can be a powerful form of self-care. Don’t miss this transformative discussion—reserve your spot today!

When: March12, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: 517 Atwells Avenue, Providence

Refreshments provided!

**Free street parking on Atwells Avenue, behind the building on Harris Ave, and across the street at 536 Atwells Ave (D'Amico Burchfield)

Join the RI Women's Bar Association in partnership with Hinckley Allen for an Ethics CLE featuring Maria Lenz from the RI Supreme Court Office of Disciplinary Counsel.

This CLE will explore the potential minefields of using AI in legal practice and what lawyers should watch for to avoid disciplinary issues. The discussion will include: an overview of AI and its impact on legal work, a discussion of which Rules of Professional Conduct are implicated by this practice, and a review of recent disciplinary decisions from other states on AI misuse in legal proceedings

When: March 5, 2025 at 12:00PM

Where: Hinckley, Allen & Snyder, LLC (100 Westminster Street, Suite 1500)

🔹 Earn CLE credit (including 1 Ethics credit!)
🔹 Network with fellow attorneys
🔹 Lunch provided

Join us for a special event hosted by the Rhode Island Women's Bar Association & the Rhode Island Black Women Lawyers Association!

Hear from Associate Justice Melissa A. Long & Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. about their transformative October 2024 Justice Riders trip to Alabama where they visited historic civil rights sites like the Frank M. Johnson courtroom, experienced the Equal Justice Initiatives Legacy Sites, and met with legendary figures like civil rights attorney Fred Grey and civil rights activist Joanne Bland.

Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Roger Williams School of Law, Providence Facility, One Empire Street, Providence (Classroom 434)

🔗 Free & Open to All (members and non-members)
💼 Approval for CLE ethics credit pending

Reserve your spot today (space is limited!):

This event is made possible with the support of Roger Williams University School of Law!

Join the RIWBA for our February Open House, where Dennise M. Kowalczyk (of CTD Creative Consulting LLC) will teach us about her signature “Relationship First Approach.” This session will help you build relationships with your connections so they can learn about who you are and feel motivated to tell others about your services. The session is free for members and refreshments will be provided!

When: February 12, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: 517 Atwells Avenue, Providence

Refreshments provided!

**Free street parking on Atwells Avenue, behind the building on Harris Ave, and across the street at 536 Atwells Ave (D'Amico Burchfield)

Join us for the next RIWBA Book Club Meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM for a discussion of The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.  The Light We Carry is a New York Times best seller, where former first lady Michelle Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress.

Location: 517 Atwells Avenue, Providence

(Community Space Two Doors Down From Gathered Glass)**

Complimentary Refreshments Provided!

RSVP: https://www.riwba.com/store/riwba-book-club

**Free street parking on Atwells Avenue, behind the building on Harris Ave, and across the street at 536 Atwells Ave (D'Amico Burchfield). 

🌟 Join Us for the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association Open House! 🌟

📅 Date: January 8, 2025
📍 Location: Providence Drum Troupe Clubhouse (517 Atwells Ave – just two doors down from Gather Glass)
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
💰 Cost: FREE!

We’re thrilled to invite you to our first open house session! This exciting evening is sponsored by GatherWealth Investment Management and will feature a special Expressive Arts Program led by the talented Providence Drum Troupe.

🎶 What to Expect:

• A fun, interactive 30-45 minute session facilitated by the Troupe's experienced expressive arts team.

• No musical ability needed – everything is provided!

• Just bring an open mind and get ready to have fun.

🍷 Food & Drinks will be provided!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, create, and celebrate with fellow members of the RI Women’s Bar Association. Mark your calendar and join us for a night of community, creativity, and fun!

RSVP: https://www.riwba.com/store/openhouse

Join your fellow RIWBA members as we celebrate the winter season with a cozy lunch at Trattoria Appia!

When: December 12, 2024

Time: 12PM*

Cost: $15

Where: Trattoria Appia, 245 Atwells Avenue, Providence (parking in rear)

We will be collecting donations for the Children’s Friend Gift Drive at this event

RSVP Here: https://www.riwba.com/store/riwba-winter-luncheon

*Lunch will be concluded by 1PM for those who need to return to the office (or other duties!), but Trattoria Appia has granted us use of the room until 2PM for those who would like to linger over dessert, coffee, and wine.

Join us for an evening honoring Judge Melissa DuBose, recently confirmed as the newest judge on the United State District Court for the District Court of Rhode Island. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion––as Judge DuBose will be be the first person of color and member of the LGBTQ+ community to serve on this court!––as well as networking with the Rhode Island legal community in partnership with Rhode Island Lawyer's Weekly.

Where & When: Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Crowne Plaza (801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick)

Appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.

RSVP: https://rilawyersweekly.com/event/newsmaker-reception/

After a long and intense week, the RIWBA is inviting you to come debrief, connect, and support each other.

Whether you want to dive into a discussion or simply enjoy the company of friends in a relaxed atmosphere, join us at Gather Glass for an evening of conversation, community, and reflection. This is a safe space for all.

Date: Tuesday, November 12, from 5:30-7:30 pm

Location: Gather Glass - 521 Atwells Avenue, Providence (free parking behind the building on Harris Ave)

This event is free and food and drinks will be provided; however, please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly: https://www.riwba.com/store/election

Hope to see you there!

**MUST REGISTER BY October 25, 2024**

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.bridgetqphotography.com/riwbaheadshotandnetworkingevent/

RIWBA + New Headshots = SUCCESS!

It happens to the best of us – you look at your website and realize that your headshot no longer looks like you, or no longer represents the professional that you are today. Or maybe you are a government or non-profit lawyer who never had the opportunity to get a real headshot.

This headshot event is perfect for busy RIWBA members like you, who have been saying that you need a new headshot for ages, but don’t have the time or the energy to hunt down the right photographer and set up a shoot. This event offers bargain pricing but NOT bargain quality!

Don’t worry – we’ve done all the hard work for you!

EVENT DETAILS

Date: November 6, 2024

Location: Lorraine Mills

560 Mineral Spring Ave, Pawtucket, RI

Session Availability: 1PM to 8PM

Hair and Makeup starting at 12PM

Get ready to kickoff another fabulous year with the R.I. Women’s Bar Association!

Join us downstairs at the Providence G Pub (61 Orange Street, Providence) on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:30 to kick the RIWBA year off with friends both old and new—and sample from G Pub’s gastropub-style menu, craft beers, and signature cocktails! And—as a bonus—you will be able to challenge a fellow member or friend to a battle on the billiard, shuffleboard, or air hockey tables! See you there!

THIS IS A FREE EVENT WITH COMPLIMENTARY HEAVY APPS AND A CASH BAR!

Feel free to bring a friend! RSVP for you and any guests at: https://www.riwba.com/store/2024-2025-riwba-kickoff-event

DEADLINE FOR RSVP IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Please join us for the next RIWBA book club meeting, where we will be discussing The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar!

When & Where: Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM at Troop (60 Valley Street, Providence)

The Secret Life of Sunflowers: An inspiring novel based on the true story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent’s van Gogh’s sister-in-law. While cleaning out her grandmother’s brownstone, Hollywood auctioneer Emsley Wilson finds a diary belonging to Johanna Bonger. Johanna inherited Vincent’s paintings when they weren’t worth anything. She was a widow with a baby in the 1800s, without any means of supporting herself, living in Paris where she barely spoke the language. Yet she managed to introduce Vincent’s legacy to the world. Johanna’s story could not come at a better time for Emsley. With a failing business, unexpected people turning up in her life, and family secrets unravelling, Emsley finds answers in Johanna’s memories.

CLE: How To Be a Better Mentor/Mentee!

Mentorship 101:  Whether you are in private practice, public service or other legal services,  good mentorship is important to a successful and rewarding legal career.  This CLE will discuss how to be a good mentor and a good mentee, what makes a good mentorship match, how mentorship can be mutually beneficial, what are the different types of mentorships and other tips and strategies for a successful mentorship relationship.  In addition, this session will cover lawyer’s obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct when it comes to mentoring and supervising other attorneys. This program will benefit attorneys in all stages of their career.

When: April 30, 2024 at noon

Where: Hinckley, Allen, and Snyder, 100 Westminster Street, Suite 1500, Providence

As always, thank you to our sponsor Hinckley Allen - Lunch will be provided!! 

RSVP: https://www.riwba.com/store/mentoring

Please join us and co-sponsor RI Lawyers Weekly to celebrate our 2024 Newsmaker of the Year: Kimberly Ahern!

Kim Ahern was nominated by Governor Dan McKee to become the inaugural Chairperson of the Cannabis Control Commission in Rhode Island and was confirmed by the Rhode Island State Senate on June 13, 2023, to oversee the regulation, licensing, and enforcement of adult use and medical cannabis - a newsmaker indeed!

When: April 24, 2024, 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: Crowne Plaza Warwick (801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick)

THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR MEMBERS: Complimentary appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar will be available

RSVP here (via the RI Lawyers Weekly site): https://rilawyersweekly.com/event/newsmaker-reception/

Join RIWBA Member Lindsay Lieberman, Esq. for this important and informative training on Trauma-Sensitive Lawyering: Best Practices for RI Attorneys!

When: March 21, 2024 at 12:30 (1 CLE credit) via Zoom

RSVP HERE: https://www.riwba.com/store/cle-trauma-sensitive-lawyering

Trauma affects individuals from all walks of life and can have profound impacts on their ability to navigate legal processes. Legal professionals who understand trauma and its effects can better support and advocate for their clients. This CLE seminar aims to provide lawyers with the knowledge and skills necessary to adopt a trauma-informed approach in their practice.

Objectives of CLE:

·  1. Define trauma and its various manifestations.

·  2. Understand the impact of trauma on individuals involved in legal proceedings.

·  3. Explore the principles of trauma-informed lawyering.

·  4. Learn practical strategies for integrating trauma-informed practices into legal representation.

BIO: Lindsay is the founder and managing attorney of Lindsay Lieberman, LLC, a law firm that provides direct legal services to survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and cyber sexual abuse. Prior to starting her firm Lindsay was a senior attorney at a leading sexual privacy law firm and a sex crimes prosecutor. Lindsay’s firm also provides prevention and response resources and training to schools, law enforcement, and companies. Lindsay is an adjunct professor at Salve Regina University and is licensed to practice law in Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey.

Join us for the next RIWBA Book Club Meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 5:30 PM for a discussion of Shortlisted: Women in the Shadows of the Supreme Court by Renee Knake Jefferson and Hannah Brenner Johnson.  Shortlisted won Best Book of 2020 by the National Law Journal.  It tells the previously untold and inspiring history of the women considered―but not selected―for the US Supreme Court.

Location D’s Chicken (404 Broad Street, Providence - entrance on Linden Street)

THIS IS A BYOB EVENT - SNACKS PROVIDED!

RSVP: https://www.riwba.com/store/riwba-book-club-shortlisted

 Join us for a CLE presentation by Deputy Disciplinary Counsel Maria Lenz on March 7, 2024!

Let’s Be Honest: Unraveling the Truth in Disciplinary Investigations. Honesty is always the best policy, and never has that been more true than in the disciplinary context. This CLE will explore the lawyer’s obligation under the Rules of Professional Conduct to be honest with their clients, the tribunal, and to Disciplinary Counsel; what truth (and untruth) looks like in disciplinary investigations; and the impact of honesty on disciplinary outcomes.

When: March 7, 2024 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM (1 ETHICS credit)

Where: Hinkley, Allen, and Snyder LLP (100 Westminster Street, Suite 1500, Providence)

RSVP: https://www.riwba.com/store/cle-lets-be-honest-unraveling-the-truth-in-disciplinary-investigations

Our Coffee and Conversation series has returned! Join us on 2/15/24 at Coco’s Café and Bar to chat with Patrick Diamond*, CFP, author of “Becoming an Equity Partner!”

One Credit of MCLE offered to participants

Where: Coco’s Cafe and Bar (in the Arcade in downtown Providence)

When: February 15, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Patrick’s presentation will begin at 8:30)

RSVP Here: https://www.riwba.com/store/coffee-and-conversation-with-patrick-diamond-cfp

Patrick is a Vice President with Wealth Management Resources in Smithfield, R.I. He joined the WMR team in 2020 after running his own financial planning firm for several years. He brings a unique perspective to financial planning having been a practicing attorney with over a decade working with clients and companies in the financial services industry. His passion lies in serving clients as a fiduciary financial planner and investment advisor helping individuals and families plan for all stages of their financial lives, from saving and paying for college to planning for retirement and beyond. He is a graduate of Colgate University, received his law degree with distinction from New York Law School, and received his Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning from New York University. He is an amateur photographer, avid surfer and ocean environmentalist supporting and volunteering with local non-profit organizations such as Save the Bay and the Surfrider Foundation. Patrick holds his Series 65 and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. He is the co-host of a new podcast focused on real estate and personal finance called Dollars & Dwellings (season 1 is available on Apple and Spotify).

 About “Becoming an Equity Partner”:

 Patrick’s experience as a young attorney in private practice (both big law and in-house) was the motivation to publish a book in 2023 aimed at personal finance for young attorneys. “I set out to write the book that I wish someone had given me when I graduated from law school and I’m very happy with the final product. It’s great personal finance advice for any young lawyer out there, or really any young professional starting their career or even a few years into their career. From managing your student loans to building your wealth throughout your career, as well as some helpful tips from actual law firm partners… it’s all in there.”

Join us on February 6, 2024, for “Developing Your Personal Brand As An Attorney,” a presentation by Annette Choti, Esq.! 

Creating a personal brand as an attorney can help you increase visibility, grow your network, and establish credibility in the legal field. Learn exactly how to create your own unique brand, and then showcase your expertise through a comprehensive marketing strategy. Whether you work in-house, work for a large law firm, or own a law firm yourself, this presentation will show you exactly how to leverage your authority online. 

RSVP: https://www.riwba.com/store/cle-developing-your-personal-brand-as-an-attorney

**Annette Choti, Esq. graduated from law school 20 years ago, and is the Founder of Law Quill, a legal digital marketing agency focused on law firms. Annette wrote the bestselling book Click Magnet: The Ultimate Digital Marketing Guide For Law Firms, and hosts the podcast Legal Marketing Lounge. She is a sought-after keynote and CLE speaker throughout the United States and Canada. Annette used to do theatre and professional comedy, which is not so different from the legal field if we are all being honest. Annette can be found on LinkedIn or at annette@lawquill.com.**

Join the RIWBA for a luncheon celebrating the winter season!

It may be getting colder, but there is still plenty to celebrate this time of year!

When: December 6, 2023 at 12:00 P.M.

Where: Maria’s Cucina, 477 Broadway, Providence

Cost: $15 for members**

Meal Choices:

• Parmigiano Chicken:  Breaded & pan fried then topped with house marinara & fresh mozzarella over rigatoni

• Rigatoni Al Norma:  Sauteed eggplant in a red sauce over rigatoni

• Merluzzo Al Forno:  Baked Cod with a crumbed topping and lemon butter sauce over roasted potatoes, asparagus and cherry tomatoes

  All selections are accompanied by a shared appetizer, salad, and dessert.

  Coffee and soft drinks are included; a cash bar will be available as well.

** Special offer for new members/new bar admittees: Sign up for the luncheon and qualify for a discounted membership rate of $50 for your first year! Simply purchase your ticket for the luncheon from our online store, and then sign up for the “Winter Luncheon Special” membership option (also available in the online store).

PLEASE RSVP BY NOVEMBER 27, 2023:

https://www.riwba.com/store/a9wltnug2ayv1wqa84b32ztpgx333b

Join us for the next installment of the RIWBA book club!

We are meeting to discuss While Justice Sleeps, by Stacey Abrams on September 28, 2023 at 5:30 Hope to see you there!

Location: Riffraff Bookstore and Bar (60 Valley Street, Unit # 107A, Providence)

Get ready to kickoff another fabulous year with the R.I. Women’s Bar Association!

Join us at Moonshine Alley (52 Pine Street, Providence) on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 5:30 to celebrate with friends both old and new - and a scrumptious buffet of Nashville inspired delicacies!

Where we will be discussing The Partner Track by Helen Wan. We are going to meet at Riff-Raff (60 Valley Street, #107A, Providence) on June 8th at 5:30 - please RSVP to Angela Yingling (ayingling@ripd.org) so we can make sure to reserve enough space. Weather permitting, we will try to take advantage of the patio!

Join the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society and the Women’s Bar Association for a panel discussion on this emerging topic in criminal and privacy law. Geofencing warrants—sometimes referred to as “reverse search warrants”—allow law enforcement to obtain users’ geolocation data from companies such as Google, but the courts are still defining the constitutional parameters of these searches. The panel, which will include representatives from law enforcement, the District Court, and criminal practice, will discuss how Rhode Island judges are currently analyzing applications for geofencing warrants, how law enforcement is using the data obtained under these warrants, and how courts around the country have been interpreting these requests vis-à-vis the Fourth Amendment. Audience participation is welcome and encouraged!

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/geofencing-warrants-in-ri-the-basics-and-the-boundaries-tickets-598604581417