Scholarship
Bar Study Scholarship
Supporting a law student through the summer they sit for the Florida Bar, funded by the donations of CFAWL members and allies.
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Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Connecting and
Advancing Women
in the Law
CFAWL connects and advances women lawyers in Central Florida, through networking, leadership, and genuine friendship.
Our Mission
Advancing Women
in Every Courtroom
"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Actively promoting the advancement and recognition of women in the legal profession
- Expanding leadership and involvement of its members in the community at large
- Furthering common interests and encouraging camaraderie and learning among members
- Promoting women's opportunities and rights
- Upholding the highest standards of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession
Signature Programs
Where Community
Becomes Power
Annual Reception
Judicial Reception
CFAWL's premier annual gathering, bringing women lawyers and the Central Florida judiciary into the same room to build the relationships that shape the bench and bar.
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Table for Eight
Small-group gatherings hosted by members and judges — a bookish afternoon, a night at the rodeo, a dinner. Eight seats at a time, which is why they fill fast.
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#FirstFriday Luncheons
The first Friday of every month: guest speakers, announcements, and the kind of belonging that makes CFAWL more than a professional organization. The newsletter carries each month's location and speaker.
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Oct 27 · 5:30 – 7:30 PM
CFAWL Table for 20--A Taste of La Dolce Vida
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Join Christina Russo Walters and XiXi Li for a Table for TWENTY that will explore the wine of Italy, from tip to toe!
The beautiful mountains of Italy and the surrounding seas create ideal conditions for growing some of the most beloved wines of the world. With our guides from Total Wine, table attendees will explore many distinctive wines of Italy, from the bright, sparkling Proseccos and crisp Pinot Grigios of the north, to the classic Sangiovese-based wines of Tuscany and the rich, dark reds of Sicily. Twenty members are welcome at this table. We'll provide light bites, great company, and plenty of opportunity to connect with fellow CFAWL members while discovering a few new favorites.
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Total Wine Colonial Plaza, 2712 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, 32803
RSVP to Alena Baker alena@bakercriminaldefense.com, Mary Walter at mary@walterappeals.com and Allison Imber at aimber@allendyer.com.
Oct
28
CFAWL Book Club: Caller Unknown
Oct
28
CFAWL Book Club: Caller Unknown
Digress Wine, 1215 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
Great books. Meaningful connections. Stronger together. 📚
October's pick is Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister: a twisty, unforgettable thriller about a woman who receives a call from the past, and her life changes forever.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Digress Wine, 1215 Edgewater Dr, Orlando
Questions or book suggestions? Contact our Book Club chair, Meranda Landes, at mlandes@forthepeople.com.
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Oct
29
OCBA Joint Luncheon w/CFAWL
Nov
6
CFAWL & HBACF Joint November Luncheon: Art in Action
Nov
6
CFAWL & HBACF Joint November Luncheon: Art in Action
Eola View, 150 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
November is all about inspiration, and this month it's a joint luncheon with the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida (HBACF)! 🎨
For the inspiration side of Innovation & Inspiration, join us for Art in Action, a panel on Orlando's art community:
• Cole NeSmith, creator and Artistic Director of the IMMERSE Performing and Interactive Arts Festival and founder of Creative City Project
• Robert Rivers, Professor of Studio Art at UCF's School of Visual Arts and Design and recipient of the 2021 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art
• Flynn Dobbs, Public Art Coordinator for the City of Orlando and one of the Orlando Business Journal's 40 Under 40 for 2026
• Moderated by Jim Hobart, founder of Legacy Life Project and director of Know Your Place, winner of three Telly Awards
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eola View, 150 E Central Blvd, Orlando (please note: not the OCBA this month)
🎟️ CFAWL members: $35 early bird through Tuesday, Nov 3, then $40
🎟️ CFAWL judicial, government & not-for-profit, and law student members: $25
🎟️ Guests: $40
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In the Room
This is what it looks like
Luncheons, happy hours, Table for Eight, and the evenings in between.
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Membership
Join a Community
That Lifts You Up
CFAWL membership opens doors: to mentors, to judges, to peers who understand the journey. Whether you're a law student or a senior partner, there is a place for you here.
Networking
Connect
Leadership
Grow
Friendship
Belong
Registration is handled by FAWL — choose Central Florida as your chapter.