Fall 2026 Board Nominations
The WLAO has opened the nomination process for new directors. The WLAO was established in 1919 and is dedicated to empowering women in the legal profession by providing a collective voice and advocating for equality, diversity and change.
WLAO Board of Directors
We are seeking energetic, committed and engaged WLAO members in good standing who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors and helping to ensure strong and effective direction in fulfilling the WLAO’s mission.
We anticipate filling 2 board positions. Duties of a director include:
- active participation at 10 to 12 virtual board meetings per year
- serving on at least one WLAO committee
- attending and supporting the execution of key WLAO social events.
Board positions are for a 2-year term. If you are interested in serving as a director and have been practising for 3 years or more, you are invited to submit a self-nomination in the form of a letter of application and brief biography.
Application Process
If you are interested in joining the WLAO Board, please submit your letter of application and brief biography, in a single PDF, via email to [email protected] with the subject line: “2026 Director Statement of Interest”.
The deadline for submissions is noon (EST) on Friday September 11, 2026.