Women’s Bar Association of Maryland, Inc.P.O. Box 58, Maryland Line, Maryland 21105

VOLUME 16, ISSUE 1 Fall 2016

WO M EN’S BAR N E WS W O M E N ’ S B A R A S S O C I AT I O N O F M A R Y L A N D, I N C.

C O N T E N T S

AnnouncementsPage 2

2016-2017 Calendar Page 3

Chapter NewsPages 6-7

Photo GalleryPages 9-10

LeadershipPage 8

A few brave souls at the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland ask out loud, “Do we really still need a specialty bar for women?” But let’s face it. We have all thought it at one time or another, including me. And truthfully, it’s a fair question. After all, in Maryland, women make up 44% of our bench. Women now represent half of incoming law students. Our Chief Justice is a woman and she keeps good company with three others, making women jurist a majority on the Court of Appeals. Gone are the days of Belva Lockwood and Etta H. Maddox who spent their lifetimes fighting to get into law school, getting admitted to the bar and fighting to have the right to practice law. So is the WBA some sort of torch song for struggles long over? Haven’t we out lived our usefulness? Aren’t we all a little tired of banging the drum? Now that we have been let in the club, isn’t time to go home satisfied? For some practitioners it is enough.

For me it is not.The Washington Post reported in 2014 that women are leaving corporate firms in droves. In March 2016, the ABA Journal devoted a lengthy article to the problems facing women of color in large firms which is resulting in their rapidly shrinking numbers. National Law Journal published a report in March 2016 stating that 43% of women attorneys surveyed experienced gender bias. Women lawyers are getting paid 73.7% of the male counter-parts. And no one is touching the subject of sexual harassment. So now what do we do with this information? Belva Lockwood and Etta H. Maddox made sure we got a seat at the table, so now that we are all gathered around in our chairs are we just going to sit there with our hands folded? And if you are one of the women lawyers who have assured me that you have never experienced gender bias, your pay is equal to your male counter-parts, and corporate firms have made sure that you have the same opportunities as anyone else, then you give me hope. But the fact remains, it is not everyone’s experience and if others have worked so hard to give us a voice, then we need to make sure we use it. At the Women’s Bar Association, bias of any class is not acceptable- whether it is based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin. At the Women’s Bar Association, if anyone is paid less for doing the same work based on who they are and not what they do, it is not acceptable. At the Women’s Bar Association we encourage women to break the molds we have inherited and practice law in whatever environment and in whatever fashion that satisfies you … full time, part time, small firm, corporate, government agency, non-profit, teaching, solo, etc. At the Women’s Bar Association we are here to support women in their professional pursuits, give a hand up, offer a word of advice when asked, try to alleviate the sometimes insurmountable pressures in a tough career, and remind ourselves that the practice of law is an enormously rewarding endeavor. The Women’s Bar Association is here to make sure each woman has an equal playing field so we have the same opportunity as anyone else to be successful. Belva Lockwood and Etta H. Maddox didn’t get us a spot at the table just so we could pour tea. Their efforts would be a waste if we turn a blind eye on what is happening around us today because we believe we are close enough to finish line to be satisfied. Well I am not tired yet, I don’t think of women as “victims”, there is much more work to be done and I am just not ready to go home. In the coming year, if you see an injustice, witness bias, feel a little defeated, come bang on that table with me and Etta and Belva. Someday we will get to pour tea, but right now we still have more work to do.

Zoa Barnes President

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Madam Secretary Madeleine Albright will be honored with 2016-2017 Rita C. Davidson Award

The Women’s Bar Association of Maryland is pleased to announce that Madam Secretary Madeleine Albright has been selected as the 2016-2017 Rita C. Davidson Award Recipient. The event will take place at the The Hotel at Arundel Preserve on December 12, 2016 with a reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the dinner program commencing at 7:00 p.m. Registration is now open! Cost is $90/person for WBA-MD Members and Judges, $100/person for Non-Members and $900 for a table of 10.

Please register by December 2, 2016. See flyer on pages 12-13

Call For Nominations: 2017 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award

Do you know an outstanding woman lawyer who has achieved professional excellence in her field and has paved the way to success for other women lawyers?

The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession is seeking nominations for the 27th Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards. These awards will be presented at a luncheon on Sunday, August 13, 2017, during the ABA Annual Meeting in New York City.

The deadline to submit the nomination form and supporting materials is the close of business on Friday, December 16, 2016.

If you submitted a nomination packet in 2015 or 2016 and would like to access your previously-submitted packet, please contact Kirsten Crowhurst at brentaward@americanbar.org or at 312-988-5668. Note: Re-submission must include (1) a new award criteria narrative and (2) an updated resume.

Thank You to Members for Supporting the WBA!

Benefactors

Jo Fogel

Sustaining MembersSusan Bayly

The Honorable Kathleen O’Ferrall Friedman

James Astrachan

Mary Koch

The Honorable Susan Souder

The Honorable Ann Sundt

The Honorable Cynthia Callahan

Tricia O’Neill

Rachel McGuckian

Elizabeth Conklyn

Susan Oldham

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NOVEMBER 2016

NOVEMBER 12J. Franklin Bourne Bar Association and the MSBA Young Lawyers Section Women’s Committee Tax and Financial Planning Seminar11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Greenbelt Library Auditorium11 Crescent Road, Greenbelt

NOVEMBER 15Baltimore Carroll County Chapter’s Annual Meet & Greet Social with Members of the Bench5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Woodholme Country Club300 Woodholme Avenue, Pikesville

NOVEMBER 17Howard and Anne Arundel County Chapters’ Happy Hour with Guest Speaker, Mary Cate Claudius of Charm City Organizers6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Whiteford, Taylor, Preston8830 Stanford Boulevard, Suite 400, Columbia

NOVEMBER 17Retirement Reception Honoring Maryland State Bar Association’s Executive Director Paul V. Carlin6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.M&T Bank Stadium1101 Russell Street, Baltimore

DECEMBER 2016

DECEMBER 5Maryland Legal Services Corporation’s Awards Reception6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Lord Baltimore Hotel20 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore

DECEMBER 8Howard County Chapter’s Planning Meeting4:30 p.m.Black Eyed Suzies’s Restaurant119 S Main Street, Bel Air

DECEMBER 122016-17 Rita C. Davidson Award Dinner6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.The Hotel at Arundel Preserve7795 Arundel Mills Boulevard, Hanover

DECEMBER 14Montgomery County Chapter’s Annual Holiday Party5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Susan Oldham’s Home

DECEMBER 19THHarford County 1st Annual Holiday Party5:30 p.m.Stone’s Cove Kit Bar588 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air

DECEMBER 13TH Howard County December Lunch11:30 a.m.Aida’s Bistro6741 Columbia Gateway DriveColumbia

JANUARY 2017

JANUARY 12WBA Legislative Reception (Members Only)5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Harry Browne’s Restaurant66 State Circle, Annapolis

FEBRUARY 2017

FEBRUARY 2Harford County Chapter’s Planning Meeting4:30 p.m.Alchemy Elements Restaurant528 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air

FEBRUARY 28Ceremony Honoring The Honorable Rosalyn Bell2:00 p.m.Court of Special Appeals Courtroom

MARCH 2017

MARCH 23Harford County Chapter’s Planning Meeting12:00 p.m.Tower Restaurant29 South Main Street, Bel Air

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W B A M E M B E R N E W S

WBA Mission StatementThe Women’s Bar Association of Maryland (WBA) is an organization of women and men committed to the full and equal participation of women in the legal profession and in a just society. The WBA believes that a strong community of women in the legal profession is essential to the administration of justice. The mission and goals of the WBA are to:

• Promote and assist women to obtain positions of influence and leadership within their workplace, the legal profession, the judiciary, and the community;

• Raise awareness of and fight biases against women within the community at large, the legal profession, and under the law;

• Promote and effect diversity, equality and justice under the law and within the legal system;• Support women in the legal profession in their personal and professional lives;• Provide opportunities for volunteerism and advocacy on issues affecting women; • Collaborate with other individuals and organizations to improve the status of women; • Celebrate the individual and collective achievements of women in the legal profession; and • Promote full and equal participation of women in society by eliminating all forms of discrimination.

Welcome New Members!Karen Mason

Sara Gross

Lauren Bell

Jamie Alvardo-Taylor

Brooke O’Connell

Samantha Pollin

Shuaa Tajammul

Alyse Prawde

Cheri Gardner

Kayann Chambers

Danielle Parkinson

ShaRon Grayson Kelsey

Jennifer Laskin

Leslie Miller

Louis Becker

Christine Murphy

Daniella Pozzo

Ina Loring

Wendy Meadows

Renee Battle-Brooks

Diane Kilcoyne

Carl Ward

Leslie Janis

Pamela Foresman

Eleni VanRoden

Katrina Wallace

This list reflects new members who joined the WBA since July 28, 2016.

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Immigration Issues in the 2016 Election

The Maryland chapter of the Women’s Bar Association co-hosted the event, Immigration Issues in the 2016 Election: Be Informed and Vote with 100 attendees. The organizers were third year law students Faiza Hasan & Paola Vibriesca. The program enlisted several experts on immigration law to discuss the many issues on immigration that have surfaced during the election cycle.

The event was moderated by Professor Maureen Sweeney and the panelists included:

• Sherally Munshi, Professor at Georgetown Law Center

• Ashley Feasley, Director of Policy Migration and Refugee Services at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

• Hassan Ahmad, Managing Attorney at the HMA Law Firm

• Avideh Moussavian, Economic Justice Attorney at the National Immigration Law Center

• Carlos Event Guevera Del Bosque, Counselor at the Department of Homeland Security

Special guests, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and Former Lt. Governor of Maryland, Anthony Brown, provided opening Remarks.

The symposium started by discussing how immigration issues have historically been addressed during Presidential elections. After introducing immigration issues in the historical context, the symposium shifted to discussing the many controversial issues surrounding immigration in this election. The panelists discussed the effect that immigrants have on the economy and attorney Avideh Mossavian discussed how research has shown that immigrants greatly stimulate today’s economy, despite contrary belief.

Other topics included the discussion of border security under the Obama administration by Mr. Guevara, counselor for the Department of Homeland Security. All of the panelists discussed the importance of the executive actions DACA, The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and DAPA, Deferred Action for Parents of Americans. The panelists discussed the Supreme Court’s 4 to 4 deadlock in US. V. Texas, that essentially upheld the Fifth Circuit’s decision that the executive programs were not constitutional.

Other immigration issues discussed by panelists was the Syrian refugee crisis and asylum seekers. Finally, the speakers and panelist discussed the consequences and effects of the political rhetoric and tactics used in the 2016 election.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Southern Maryland Chapter Inaugural YearDuring its Inaugural Year, the Southern Maryland Women’s Bar Association hosted a variety of events for members, including general membership meetings, happy hours, and brown bag lunches with judges.

In November 2015, a panel of attorneys, magistrates, and judges spoke about the “Seasons of Life,” recognizing that each season in a woman attorney’s life offers different challenges and needs. In April 2016, the theme of the general membership meeting was “Let’s Get Wellthy,” focusing on methods to manage stress and stay healthy while managing competing demands from work and home. Members collected gently used business clothing for a local organization helping women find jobs. The next general membership meeting on October 26, 2016, will focus on negotiation strategies for women lawyers.

In the summer, the SoMd WBA hosted happy hours for members to gather for informal conversation. The June happy hour in Solomons was co-hosted by the MSBA Young Lawyers Section Council. The September “Back to School” happy hour was at a lively Mexican restaurant in North Beach. School supplies for needy children were donated by attendees.

In April, the SoMd WBA began a series of brown bag lunches with our judges. Judge Karen Abrams hosted the first lunch in her chambers, and answered questions about what makes a good trial, judicial philosophy, and pet peeves. The brown bag lunch series continues this fall with a September 23, 2016 brown bag lunch with Judge Amy Bragunier and an October 31, 2016 brown bag lunch with Judge Marjorie Clagett.

The new chapter looks forward to growing its membership and offering more opportunities for networking and support for women attorneys in the Southern Maryland area!

SoMd WBA Happy Hour in North Beach

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BALTIMORE CARROLL COUNTY CHAPTER

It is hard to believe that we are three-quarters of the way through the bar year, but it has been filled with many fantastic collaborative events. For the last six years, the BCCWBA has implemented a resume and interviewing workshop for the law student chapters of the WBA, which was held on September 30, 2015. We had 34 students participate this year between the two law schools and 16 attorneys review resumes. On October 15, 2015, we had the first lecture in the Anatomy of the Trial series at the University of Baltimore School of Law on preliminary motions and pleadings. While our attendance was “small and intimate”, the discussion was informative and interesting. The top two take-away tips from the lecture were 1) start with the jury instructions at the beginning of your case and 2) know the Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure. Ultimately, our chapter decided to turn the lecture series into a one-day conference, which will be held during the 2016-2017 bar year.

On November 17, 2015, we held our Annual Meet and Greet with the Bench for our members at the Woodholme Country Club. As always, this is a well-attended event. We had over 70 members and 25 judges and magistrates in attendance. On December 5, 2015, the BCCWBA partnered with the Bar Association of Baltimore City and Alliance of Black Women Attorneys for a NYC bus trip, which sold out in record time! On February 23, 2016, in conjunction with the Sobeloff Jewish Law Society and Monumental Bar Association, we hosted a dinner and panel discussion on Women in the Law: A Historical Perspective. The panel consisted of Judge Shirley Watts (COA), Judge Deborah Eyler (COSA) and retired Judge Diane Leasure (CC for HOCO).

The discussion was incredibly thoughtful and informative for the 63 attendees.

For the month of March, the BCCWBA and Alliance of Black Women Attorneys collected gently used suits and professional attire for low-income women who are searching for employment and career opportunities through Suited for Success. The suit drive culminated in a wine tasting with the owner of Spirits of Mount Vernon, who guided us through her outstanding selection of wines in her beautifully restored historic wine shop on April 5, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

This year’s annual educational dinner seminar was on May 12, 2016 at Harryman House from 6:00-8:30 p.m. The presentation was on “Preservation the Record” and Judge Shirley Watts will be presenting. Lastly, our annual meeting was on June 2016 with Rabia Chaudry as our keynote speaker. Ms. Chaudry is the public advocate for Adnan Syed, the focus of the first Serial podcast, and the President of the Safe Nation Collaborative, National Security Fellow at the New America Foundation, and a senior CVE consultant.

Hope Tipton (410) 396-3109 hope.tipton@mdcourts.gov

MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAPTER

A huge thank you to all who attended our Chapter’s annual Scholarship Dinner at Normandie Farms on September 26th—it was an evening of wonders indeed! Anyone who attended the Scholarship Dinner can attest to how amazing each and every one of the scholarship recipients were. Each year we admire and are inspired by their individual stories of perseverance and resolve to obtain an education and be successful, some of them having overcome significant obstacles in life to do so. It was a powerful night and a significant

demonstration of the importance and impact of our Chapter’s dedicated commitment to charitable giving. A huge thank you to Donna Van Scoy and her team for their tireless efforts to organize this event each year and make it a success every time!I have the privilege of announcing that as a result of our March 2016 Triennial Auction, our Chapter was able to make the following charitable donations:

• $30,000 to the WBA Foundation• $1,500 to the Montgomery County Drug Court Program• $1,500 to the Montgomery County Family Justice Center• $1,500 to the Montgomery County Pro Bono Program

Our Chapter is very proud to support the above organizations! Thank you to each and every person who made the Auction a success and made the above donations possible—Amazing!

I have a SAVE THE DATE to pass along:• Our holiday party will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Susan Oldham’s home in Potomac. We will be collecting monetary donations for Rainbow Place and matching the donations made up to the first $1,000! – more details to come on that! If you’re interested in attending, please let me know.

As always, please keep an eye on the listserv and be sure to check out our Facebook page and Twitter feed (@MoCoWBA) for information on all of our upcoming events.

Heather Collier, President(301) 340-9090hcollier@draggalaw.com

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY CHAPTER

Upcoming events:

Please join us as we show our continued commitment to the youth in our county as we spend time at the Thomas JS Waxter Children’s Center located at 375 Red Clay Rd, Laurel

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MD. Each Saturday in the month of March we host events for the young women located at Waxter’s. Visiting Waxter’s is not only rewarding for the girls you interact with, but a wonderful way to give back to the community. If interested please contact Waxter’s Chair, Sonya Gomes, and sign up for one of the following sessions held between 10:00AM and noon.

March 5th: “Criminal Justice 101” The girls will learn about the criminal justice system from members of the Office of the Public Defender and the State’s Attorney’s Office.

March 19th : “I made it – and so can you!” The girls will hear the stories of women who started off in the juvenile justice system and were able to climb to success.

March 26th: “End of the Month Party” The girls will create vision boards, play board games with volunteers, and paint nails.

Shakisha O’Connor Morgan wbaofprincegeorgescounty@gmail.com

On November 19, 2015 the Prince George’s County chapter of the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland supported the Prince George’s County Circuit Court’s Annual Adoption Day by donating baby clothes, board games and iTunes gift cards to adoptive families.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

Zoa Barnes, PresidentHill, Barnes & McInerney, LLCzbarnes@hillandbarnes.com(410) 840-8900

The Honorable Margaret Schweitzer, President ElectDistrict Court for Montgomery Countymargaret.schweitzer@mdcourts.gov(240) 777-7327

Hope Tipton, Vice PresidentFamily Division Master for the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. hope.tipton@mdcourts.gov(410) 396-3109 Tracey Parker-Warren, SecretaryState of Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission Margaret H. Oliver, TreasurerMargaret H. Oliver, LLCmeg@oliverfamilylaw.com(410) 740-1180

Diane C. Bristow, Immediate Past PresidentNeuberger, Quinn, Gielen, Rubin & Gibber, P.A. dcb@nqgrg.com (410) 332-8586

BOARD MEMBERS AT-LARGE

Amy FeldmanFeldman Law, LLCamy@feldmanlawllc.com

Jane CanterThe Law Offices of Jane A. Canter, LLCjanecanter_law@verizon.net

Erin K. Voss Voss Law, LLC erinkvoss@gmail.com

Eden O. TerenziniSachitano & Associates, LLCeot@nasfamilylaw.com Jennifer DillFerrante & Dill, LLCjdill@ferrantedill.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS/LIAISONS

Annual MeetingThe Honorable Margaret Schweitzer

Charitable FundraisingErin K. VossNagle & Zaller, P.C.erinkvoss@gmail.com

Amy FeldmanFeldman Law, LLCamy@feldmanlawllc.com

Executive DirectorMaria Twiggexecdirector@wba-md.org (888) 858-9958

HistorianDiane C. Bristowdcb@nqgrg.com

Judicial SelectionsSharon Johnsonsjlaw51@aol.com

Meg Oliver meg@oliverfamilylaw.com

Legislative MattersEden Terenzini, Esq.Sachitano & Associates, LLCeot@nasfamilylaw.com

Legislative ReceptionJennifer DillFerrante & Dill LLCjdill@ferrantedill.com

Long-Term PlanningThe Honorable Joan GordanDistrict Court of Marylandjoan.gordon@mdcourts.gov

MembershipBarbara GreeneSchlachman, Belsky and Weiner, P.A.bgreene@sbwlaw.com

Rita C. Davidson Award DinnerMagistrate Hope Tipton

NewsletterMary Lombardo, Esq.Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC mlombardo@steinsperling.com

NominatingZoa Barnes

Pro BonoTracey Parker-Warren

Public RelationsSharon Johnson

Eden Terenzini

CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

Anne Arundel CountyDanielle Grilli Marcus danielle.grilli@gmail.com

Baltimore Carroll CountyRebecca A. Flemingrfleming@tnsfamilylaw.com

Harford CountyKatherine Cole Thompsonkatie@stclaw.com

Howard CountyAndrea LeWinter andrealewinter@verizon.net

Lower Eastern ShoreLaura HayHay@cbmlawfirm.com

Montgomery CountyHeather Collierhcollier@draggalaw.com

Prince George’s CountyShakisha O’Connor Morganwbaofprincegeorgescounty@gmail.com

Southern MarylandJennifer Dilljdill@ferrantedill.com

Upper Eastern ShoreJane Canterjanecanter_law@verizon.net

University of BaltimoreMarie Langloismlang927@gmail.com

University of MarylandKristen Eckroadkseckroad@gmail.com

Faiza Hasanfhasan17@gmail.com

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P H O T O G A L L E R Y

The Anne Arundel County Chapter sponsored the Dress Up for CASA Event on September 15th at the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis. The event benefitted CASA of Anne Arundel County and was attended by a variety of vendors for jewelry and skin care items who were donating 100% of their sales to CASA, and also offered the sale of dresses that were donated to CASA by a local upscale resale boutique. Attendees could buy dresses for themselves or for a CASA child who might need a dress for prom or homecoming. The event was very well attended and sold many dresses, silent auction items and raised over $2,500 for CASA.

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P H O T O G A L L E R Y

During the Fall of 2015, Prince George County Chapter collected toiletries, hair care products, nail polish and games to donate to the juvenile women placed at the Thomas JS Waxter Children’s Center. On December 16, 2015 they visited Waxter’s to hand out donations, provide breakfast, and spend time with the girls. Thank you to all who donated their time and money.

On Saturday Oct 29, 2016, the WBA Chapter of University of Baltimore Law School put on their Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. The event drew out several participants as they walked with signs through the streets of Baltimore bringing awareness to the problem of violence against women and the LGTBQ community. Through our silent auction and donations we raised $1400 for participating charities, house of Ruth and GLCCB.

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WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND, INC. P.O. Box 10453 

Silver Spring, Maryland 20914 Phone: 888.858.9958 ● Fax: 866.458.0095 

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9/21/2013 

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM  

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The Anne Arundel and Howard County Chapters of the Women’s BarAssociation present a Happy Hour with Guest Speaker

Mary Cate ClaudiasCPO, CEO and Founder of Charm City Organizers

REAL “life balance” -- Tips and tricks to be more productiveand feel good about it all

November 17, 20166:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston8830 Stanford Boulevard, Suite 400

Columbia, MD 21045

Cost: $10 (includes wine, soft drinks and appetizers)

We welcome last minute attendees, but please RSVP to ShannonKowitz at shannon@mulinazzi.com by Monday 11/14/16.

Anne Arundel County Members are asked to bring donations for the ArundelHouse of Hope (see wish list on reverse)

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Arundel House of Hope Wish List Items:

DeodorantIndividual drinksSnacksSocksTwin size blankets that are easy to maintainUnderwearArt suppliesBottled waterPaper platesSnacksBath TowelsCan goodsPants (Sizes 32-38)Small items for Christmas StockingsSocks (All adult sizes)Twin Mattresses and framesTwin SheetsBooks (all reading levels, especially children’s)Workbooks (all levels)Notebookspens/pencils/ school supply materialsItems for incentive program (small treats, $5 gift cards, trinkets)

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Women’s Bar Association of Maryland Capturing History

Women have reported to being subjected to overt and subtle gender bias and discrimination over the years. The WBA wants to capture these stories to educate others and to learn effective techniques in battling gender bias and discrimination. We are looking for current stories and events that have occurred in the past. Therefore, we are seeking your stories of incidents of gender bias and/or discrimination. You can request that your name remain anonymous in any reporting of the story, but please provide your information below so that we can contact you if we need further clarification of the event.

Would you like your identifying information to be reported as Anonymous? _____Yes _____No

Please provide the following information.

NAME: _____________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________

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PHONE NO.: _________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________

DATE OF INCIDENT (Give approximate date if actual date not known.): __________________________

PERSONS INVOLVED (Although you do not have to state the name, please identify the person. E.g., judge, opposing party, opposing counsel, colleague, professor, partner in law firm, supervisor, etc.):

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DESCRIPTION OF EVENT (attach additional pages if needed):

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Please return your completed form or direct any questions to the attention of Diane Bristow at dcb@nqgrg.com or 410-332-8586.

Thank you for your story.