Letter from the President

It is such an honor to begin my term as President of the Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this organization and for the incredible women who have led MRWBA before me. I am especially excited to work alongside our Board and our members as we begin another year of connection, professional growth, and service.

Our Board recently met to look ahead at the coming year, and I left that meeting energized by the ideas and enthusiasm shared around the table. We have some wonderful programs and events planned, with opportunities to learn from one another, build meaningful connections, and continue supporting women at every stage of their legal careers. Whether you have been a member for decades or are just beginning your legal career, I hope you will find opportunities this year that inspire you, challenge you, and remind you of why this organization is so special.

But our commitment as an organization extends beyond our profession. Giving back to our community has always been an important part of MRWBA’s mission, and this year we are looking for meaningful ways to put that commitment into action. We will be sharing more details in the coming days about an initiative focused on collecting clothing for women in need. It is a simple way for us to come together as an organization and make a tangible difference in the lives of women in our community.

I am looking forward to all that this year will bring—and, most importantly, to doing it together. I hope you will join us for our programs, share your ideas, introduce a colleague to MRWBA, and find a meaningful way to be involved. The strength of this organization has always been its members, and I am excited to see what we can accomplish together.

Thank you for entrusting me with the opportunity to serve as your President. I look forward to a wonderful year ahead.

Catherine S. Lemaster
MRWBA President

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