
Women and the Law
About This Section
The Women and the Law Section promotes the objectives of the Delaware State Bar Association within the particular fields designated by the name of this Section by addressing the effect of laws upon women in Delaware and the delivery of legal services to them and to further the role of women in the Delaware legal community.
Section Events, Meetings & Information
Officers
Chair
Maria P. Newill, Esq.
Vice-chair
Victoria Watson Counihan, Esq.
Secretary
Megan Trocki Mantzavinos, Esq.
Active Committees
| Committees | Chair |
| Alternative Work Schedules | Jessica Zeldin |
| Awards | Suzanne Seubert |
| Childcare | Claire DeMatteis / Karen Jacobs Louden |
| Delaware Human Rights Coalition | Suzanne Seubert (Rep.) |
| Female Incarceration | |
| Governor’s Excellence in Child Care Award | Tania Culley |
| Legislative | Deborah Gottschalk |
| Women’s Resource Lecture Series | Christine Demsey |
Schedule of Meetings and Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| January 7, 2009 | 12:30 p.m. | Section Meeting Greenburg Traurig LLP* |
| February 6, 2009 | 12:00 Noon | Legislators' Luncheon - RSVP Required! Community Services Building |
| February 27-28, 2009 | TBA | 16th Annual Women and Law Retreat The Bellmoor, Rehoboth Beach |
| April 1, 2009 | 12:30 p.m. | Section Meeting Greenburg Traurig LLP* |
| May 6, 2009 | 12:30 p.m. | Section Meeting Greenburg Traurig LLP* |
*Greenburg Traurig is located in The Nemours Building, 1007 N. Orange St., Ste. 1200, Wilmington. Hourly parking is available on Delaware Avenue between West Street and Orange Street.
Minutes of prior meetings
Pending Legislation of Interest
House Bill 36
Women and Law Links
- Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Delaware Department of Labor Commission for Women
- Family and Workplace Connection
- Office of Child Advocate
Membership and Contact Information
Janice Myrick - DSBA Office