Dear MRWBA Family,

Happy Spring! Though the pollen is rough, it’s nice to finally have a break from winter and to see things in bloom again!

As we are nearing the end of the bar year, I want to highlight some very exciting events that are coming up. In two weeks, we’ll welcome four legislators to our Annual Legislative Luncheon to discuss their work in the General Assembly this session. 

To me, the most exciting event happened just three days into the session, when Virginia inaugurated its first woman to lead the Commonwealth. As my daughter and I watched Governor Spanberger’s inauguration, I felt excited knowing that she will grow up believing that having women in the highest levels of power is normal, and, hopefully, expected.

This session, the legislators tackled several critical issues, including mid-decade congressional redistricting (be sure to vote by April 21!), an assault weapons ban and gun-control package, constitutional amendments on civil rights, a minimum wage increase, the effort to legalize cannabis retail markets, housing affordability, and paid leave protections for workers. Please join us on April 29, from 12 to 2 p.m., to discuss the session’s highlights and do bring any questions you may have!

On May 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., we will close out the year with our Annual Business Meeting and Woman of Achievement Award Ceremony. This is a great time to come together in celebration of the year, to network with each other, and to celebrate leaders among us. Please submit your nominations for the Woman of Achievement Award by April 20! 

Here's to warmer days and some great events coming up!

Cheers,
Katy

Katy Groover
2025-2026 MRWBA President

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Board Nominations Open—Step Up!

MRWBA is seeking members to serve on the 2026–2027 Board of Directors. Help shape the future of this leading organization for women attorneys in the Richmond area!

With a mission of supporting and enhancing the professional development of women in the legal profession through education and networking opportunities, MRWBA offers regular programs that occur every other month from September through May. Other gatherings are held throughout the year, including member socials, CLE opportunities, and mentorship events.

Officers and Judicial Endorsement Committee members are nominated by a Past Presidents committee from the applications received, with elections held at the May annual meeting. Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs also serve on the Board.

View Committee descriptions and apply today using the links provided.

Application deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026 (end of day).

Board Member Spotlight

Erika MacCormac

Winslow, McCurry & MacCormac PLLC

What type of law do you practice? Family law and Domestic relations, including guardian ad litem work, and  real estate closings.

How long have you been a member of MRWBA? I have been an MRWBA member for seven years.

What have you enjoyed most about your time in MRWBA? The ability to share and bounce ideas and questions off other female attorneys. It’s so helpful to know you can ask a question and no one will judge you for asking. Our collective experiences as a bar are vast, and it is encouraging to know someone else has walked this path before, and is walking it with you in the present. The relationships that MRWBA has nurtured for me have helped me not burn out in what can be a difficult profession at times.

What do you like most about practicing law? I like bringing solutions to clients in what is often a deeply personal and difficult time of their lives. Whether final resolution is around the settlement table or in the courtroom, once a client can feel seen and heard, a decision is made, and fear of the future removed—that to me is the most fulfilling moment in any case.

What is at the top of your bucket list? Ooo… hard question! I don’t actually have a bucket list, so maybe I need to start there!

What is the one app on your phone you cannot live without? My Kindle App. I love to read!

What book is currently on your bedside table?  More than one book, actually: Radical Candor by Kim Scott, Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews, and 1776 by David McCullough. 

When I am not at the office, I like to ... cook, garden, spend time with my family, and travel to the beach—especially St. Petersburg Beach in Florida. 

 If I weren’t practicing law, I would be… a writer of children’s novels. 

What advice would you give to someone who just passed the bar? Find a mentor in your area of law that you can connect with, even if it’s a lawyer you opposed on a case and enjoyed working with. Don’t be afraid to ask for a coffee and conversation! There’s no question too small or too silly to ask—I promise!