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President's Welcome
Welcome to the 2025–2026 GWAC Bar Year! Greetings GWAC Members, Friends, and Supporters, As we begin this new bar year, I extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who helped us celebrate GWAC’s golden jubilee. Fifty years—what a powerful milestone. Since our founding by the visionary Barbara E. Whiting–Wright, GWAC has been a pillar of strength, resilience, and opportunity for Black women attorneys in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. She dreamed of a space where women of color could grow, connect, and thrive—professionally and personally—and her vision continues to guide us today. Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Tracey Jackson, our 50th anniversary year was truly unforgettable. From impactful programming to the remarkable Wonderful Women of Wonder Gala, we honored our legacy and celebrated the excellence, unity, and brilliance of Black women in law. Now, as we step into our 51st year, I am honored to serve as President of GWAC. While we celebrate our history, we know the work continues. The world around us remains uncertain, and our community faces unique challenges. That’s why this year, my focus is clear: connection, empowerment, and sisterhood. GWAC will continue to be a trusted source of support—providing information, resources, and a strong community where our members feel seen, heard, and uplifted. We will expand engagement opportunities, create spaces for genuine sisterhood, and deepen our efforts around financial literacy—helping members prepare for life’s transitions and build long-term stability. Most importantly, GWAC will continue to be a safe space. A space to gather, to grow, and to lean on one another. Because our strength has always come from our unity—and now, more than ever, we must stand together. I step into this role with a deep respect for the trailblazers who came before me. They paid it forward—and I intend to do the same. I ask you to join me in doing just that. Let’s support each other. Let’s build together. Let’s remind the world—and ourselves—who we are. GWAC is more than an organization. We are a sisterhood. A legacy. A movement. This is our time.
Sincerely,
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The Greater Washington Area Chapter, Women Lawyers Division, National Bar Association (GWAC) is a network of African American women attorneys dedicated to the professional development of its members. We are committed to improving the quality of life in the Greater Washington D.C. area through a variety of activities, including educational programs and community service projects. | GWAC Foundation
In 1993, GWAC established a charitable arm – GWAC Foundation, Inc. (“the Foundation”). The Foundation received its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service in 1995. That same year, GWAC provided the Foundation with its original endowment, which it has more than tripled over the years. The work of the Foundation is performed entirely by volunteers with no paid staff. | NBA Region XII
The National Bar Association was founded in 1925 and is the nation’s oldest and largest national network of predominantly African American attorneys and judges. It has 84 affiliate chapters throughout the United States and affiliations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa Morocco and the Caribbean. It represents the interests of approximately 65,000 lawyers, judges, law professors and law students. The NBA is organized around 23 substantive law sections, 9 divisions, 12 regions and 80 affiliate chapters throughout the United States and around the world. |
