Our Program

Whether you're a junior associate juggling student loans or a seasoned partner managing complex assets, financial planning is critical—but often overlooked—in a legal career. Finance 101 for Professional Women is a focused, fast-paced program designed to help legal professionals gain clarity, confidence, and control over their financial future.

This high-impact session will deliver practical strategies tailored to the unique financial challenges attorneys face—irregular income, high debt loads, and demanding schedules. You’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls, implement smart systems, and make informed decisions that align with your personal and professional goals.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Attorney’s Financial Landscape
  Navigate career-specific challenges like variable income, student loans, and time scarcity with strategies that work on autopilot.
• The Core Pillars of Financial Health
  Master budgeting, risk protection, tax planning, and debt management—with tools designed for the realities of legal life.
• Building Long-Term Wealth with Purpose 
  Explore retirement plans, investment strategies, and estate planning essentials to grow and protect your assets while maintaining flexibility and control.

Whether you're building a foundation or fine-tuning your strategy, this session equips you with actionable insights to build wealth—strategically, sustainably, and with confidence.

Ideal for: Attorneys at any career stage looking to take proactive steps toward financial security and independence.

Our Presenters

Jane Coble brings more than 30 years of banking experience to her position as Vice President of the Premier Private Banking team at South State Bank. She has received numerous awards over the years for her service excellence and leadership, and has completed supplementary courses in real estate valuation and real estate sales. Throughout her career, she has sought to provide customized solutions to help her clients achieve their financial goals. Jane routinely volunteers for community service projects through work, neighborhood churches and networking groups, including Evelyn D Reinhart Guest House - St. Mary's Bon Secours. She is a graduate of Occidental College in Los Angeles, California and has lived in Richmond since 1998. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, yoga, as well as supporting emerging musicians and the flourishing restaurant scene in Richmond.

Sara Johnson, CTFA, is currently the Senior Vice President, Wealth Relations Manager, with South State Bank. She has been in the financial industry since 2001 and takes great pride in developing meaningful, lasting relationships with her clients. Being the primary point of contact for the people she serves, she leads a team of specialists that are committed to providing comprehensive solutions and strategic guidance, tailored to each client’s needs. Her passion is in creating trusting relationships with the people she serves while providing a customized plan to secure the financial legacy they desire for themselves and their family. Before joining SouthState Wealth in 2020, Sara spent several years in the financial services industry, holding various advisory roles within Banking and Wealth Management. Sara serves on several boards & committees and is actively involved in ChamberRVA. She is married to her high school sweetheart and has two adult children. She enjoys watching college basketball, cooking, gardening, and serving as a leader in her local church.

Thanks to Our Gold Sponsor

OUR SCHEDULE

• Registration 12:00 p.m.
• Program 12:30 p.m.
• Adjourn 1:30 p.m.

Registration Fees

Registration is $30 for members of MRWBA and $40 for nonmembers.