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10 Reasons Why You Should Join MDFAWL
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VOICE
MDFAWL speaks out about non-partisan issues relating to its mission and affecting its members, such as the Florida Supreme Court’s adoption of the Parental-Leave Continuance Rule (Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.570) and the criminalization of sexual cyberharassment
(Fla. Stat. § 784.049).
NETWORKING
MDFAWL enables its members to grow their networks to include members of the judiciary, corporate counsel, community partners, and representatives from other voluntary bar organizations.
LEADERSHIP
MDFAWL hosts training programs to provide its members with skills needed for professional advancement.
SERVICE
Service is at the core of MDFAWL’s mission. MDFAWL members give back to the South Florida community by providing pro bono representation to the indigent, treating foster youths to an annual picnic, donating goods to women’s and children’s shelters,
and more.
MENTORSHIP
MDFAWL provides its more experienced members the opportunity to mentor other MDFAWL members, including through MDFAWL’s popular speed mentoring events.
INCLUSION
MDFAWL strives to ensure that its membership, programming, acts of service, and communications contribute to a safer, more respectful, and more inclusive legal community in South Florida and beyond.
OPPORTUNITY
MDFAWL encourages its members to share job and speaking engagement opportunities and client referrals with one another.
EDUCATION
MDFAWL hosts CLE programs designed to educate, expand legal knowledge, and develop the professional development of members.
RECOGNITION
MDFAWL features its members’ accomplishments, accolades, and publications in its weekly emails, quarterly newsletters, and social media posts.
FRIENDSHIP
Build lifelong friendships with colleagues who share in MDFAWL's mission and values.
EACH TIME A WOMAN STANDS UP FOR HERSELF,
SHE STANDS UP FOR ALL WOMEN.
- Maya Angelou
Pro Bono
MDFAWL offers numerous opportunities for members to provide pro bono legal help to those in need, and to take part in other service projects to help our South Florida community.
For inquiries related to pro bono, email us at: probono@mdfawl.org.
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email president@mdfawl.org.
Fund a Scholarship
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Apply for an Award
Click here to learn more about MDFAWL’s awards or to submit a nomination.