About the Women Lawyers Association of Jefferson County

Events

Founded on the principles of inclusion and professional advancement, the Women Lawyers Association of Louisville (WLAL) is dedicated to fostering a diverse legal community and ensuring women in the law have the support and resources to thrive.

Since our establishment, we have:

  • Provided a forum for women attorneys to engage, support, and uplift one another

  • Offered educational programming, luncheons, and speaker events on legal and community issues

  • Organized mentorship and leadership initiatives for women lawyers and law students

  • Advocated for gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession

We believe that by strengthening women’s presence and leadership in the law, we elevate the justice system and enrich our community.

The mission of the Women Lawyers Association is to provide a forum for women attorneys, to promote the legal profession in Jefferson County, and to offer information about the profession and public services to the community at large.

Board of Directors

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    Kate Dittmeier

    PRESIDENT

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    Emily Logan

    PRESIDENT-ELECT

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    Jennifer Murzyn Yancey

    IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

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    Heather Gatnarek

    VP PROGRAMMING

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    Heend Sheth

    VP MEMBERSHIP

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    Cassie Kennedy

    SECRETARY

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    Jamie Neal

    TREASURER

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    Judge Josephine Layne Buckner

    MEMBER AT LARGE

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    Judge Tracy E. Davis

    MEMBER AT LARGE

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    Judge Denise DeBerry Brown

    MEMBER AT LARGE

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    Tricia Lister

    MEMBER AT LARGE

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    Robyn Smith

    MEMBER AT LARGE