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Women of Columbia Law

Showing pride. Providing opportunity. Empowering one another.

Women of Columbia Law, launched in October 2023, brings together alumni and other members of the Law School community from across generations and professional pathways to learn, network, and engage on topics of common interest.

Watch the video from the launch of the Women of Columbia Law.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Shot of speakers that participated in the AI and the Legal Discussion panel. From left to right, Michelle Ontiveros Gross, Nia Castelly, Ritu Ghai, Leah Ko, and Lucy Chen.

Women of Columbia Law: San Francisco

March 20, 2025
San Francisco, CA

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Speakers on stage during the Beyond the Ballot panel. From left to right, Alexandra Givens, Gretchen Borchelt, Judith Browne Dianis, Andrea McChristian, and Cynthia Quarterman.

Women of Columbia Law: D.C.

October 24, 2024
Washington, D.C.

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Women of Columbia Law: West Coast

March 12, 2024
Beverly Hills, California

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Five panelists since on a stage for Women of Columbia Law's Forum at the Forum event.

Women of Columbia Law: Forum at the Forum

October 13, 2023
New York, New York

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Introduction and Dean’s Welcome
Teresa Bazemore '84
Dean Daniel Abebe

AI & the Legal Profession Panel Discussion
Moderator
Michelle Ontiveros Gross '04

Panelists
Nia Castelly '00
Lucy Chen '16
Ritu Ghai '12
Leah Ko '14 LL.M.

Fireside Chat
Dean Daniel Abebe
Michelle Hull Hyncik '11

Introduction and Dean’s Welcome
Annette Nazareth '81
Dean Daniel Abebe

Beyond the Ballot
Moderator
Alexandra Givens '08

Panelists
Gretchen Borchelt '02
Judith Browne Dianis '92
Andrea McChristian '13
Cynthia Quarterman '87

Grace Rodriguez '86 Leadership Panel
Opening Remarks
Alicia O'Brien

Moderator
Delphine O'Rourke '01

Panelists
Lori Alvino McGill '03
Jennifer Klein '90
Simone Wu '89

Introduction and Dean’s Welcome
Kamilah Moore ’19
Dean Gillian Lester

Law in Motion: Women Influencing Entertainment and Media
Moderator
Sonya Mirbagheri Cheney ’07

Panelists
Saheli Datta ’90
Ashleigh Landis ’11
Suzanne Rosencrans ’90
Kelly Villamar ’10

Women of Columbia Law: Leading With Purpose, Shaping the Future
Moderator
Dean Gillian Lester

Panelists
Iris Chen ’01
Justice Dorothy C. Kim ’98
Alison Ressler ’83
Nina Shaw BC ’76, LAW ’79
Alia Tutor ’00

Welcome and Dean’s Remarks
Nina Shaw BC ’76, LAW ’79
Dean Gillian Lester

United States v. Women: Advocating for Social Justice, Human Rights, and Gender Equality
Moderator
Professor Olatunde C.A. Johnson

Panelists
Professor Katherine M. Franke
Roberta “Robbie” Kaplan ’91
Nancy Northup ’88
Professor Carol Sanger
Marcia Sells BC ’81, LAW ’84

Advancing Your Career: Ask for More
Moderator
Associate Dean Andrea C. Saavedra ’06

Panelists
Adriene Holder ’91
Esta Stecher ’82
Sheena Wright CC ’90, LAW ’94

Women of Columbia Law: Reshaping Professional Paradigms
Moderator
Associate Dean Petal Modeste BUS ’13

Panelists
Lorna Chen ’99 LL.M., ’01 J.D.
Elizabeth Glazer ’86
Professor Suzanne Goldberg
Professor Elora Mukherjee
Judge Myrna Pérez ’03