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
Aug 31 · 5 – 7 PM
Backpack Packing
The hands-on half of the Backpack Project — packing the supplies the happy hour paid for.
All events →Oct
2
Table for Eight: Boots, Bulls, and Barrels
Oct
14
18th Annual Breakfast of Champions
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.