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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Mark Your Calendar
Oct 15 · 7 – 9 AM
LAS Breakfast of Champions
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Oct
17
Fall Festival with CFAWL and Parents in the Law Committee
Oct
17
Fall Festival with CFAWL and Parents in the Law Committee
Fall Festival — Registration Now Open! 🍂
Get ready for the best afternoon of the season! CFAWL and the OCBA Parents in the Law Committee are teaming up to bring you a Fall Festival full of food, drinks, entertainment, and family fun, plus that crisp autumn energy we don't get nearly enough of in Florida!
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕝 2:30 – 4:30 PM
📍 High Park Pavilion, Baldwin Park, Orlando
Bring the kids and come make some memories with your OCBA and CFAWL family!
Registration:
Free for OCBA and CFAWL members and their children
$15 for non-member guests
We can't wait to celebrate the season with you and your family!
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Oct
27
CFAWL Table for 20--A Taste of La Dolce Vida
Oct
27
CFAWL Table for 20--A Taste of La Dolce Vida
Total Wine & More, 2712 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, USA
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.
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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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In the Room
This is what it looks like
Luncheons, happy hours, Table for Eight, and the evenings in between.
On Instagram
@cfawlorlando
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.