Connecticut Movers: Supporting a New Generation
Following the 2018 launch of Women Lawyers Give Back Hartford, the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund has announced it intends to expand its work into other Connecticut cities this year.
February 14, 2019 at 03:58 PM
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Women Lawyers Give Back members, pictured left to right: WLGB-Hartford co-founder Attorney Nicole Rothgeb, Bilingual Community Advocate Nilda Rivera, Legal Education Manager Denise Rhone, Board member Cheryl Curtis, WLGB-Hartford co-founder Victoria Chavey, Development Committee member Brittany Stalsburg, WLGB-Hartford co-founder Attorney Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson, Deputy Director Catherine Bailey, Attorney Shera Golder, and Executive Director Kate C. Farrar.
Women Lawyers Give Back Announces Expansion Plans Following the 2018 launch of Women Lawyers Give Back Hartford, the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund has announced it intends to expand its work into other Connecticut cities this year. Founding WLGB members recently joined CWEALF staff and board members for a thank-you breakfast to celebrate their work.
The statewide, nonprofit CWEALF advocates for and empowers women and girls in Connecticut, especially those who are underserved or marginalized. The aim is to create an equitable society where women and girls thrive. Through its Legal Information and Access program, the organization bridges the civil legal justice gap by empowering women with their legal rights and options, connecting them with resources, and providing support as they navigate the justice system.
For more information regarding CWEALF and Women Lawyers Give Back Hartford, please contact Development and Communications Coordinator Meg Dubois at 860-610-6046 or [email protected].
Pictured left to right: WLGB-Hartford co-founder Attorney Nicole Rothgeb, Bilingual Community Advocate Nilda Rivera, Legal Education Manager Denise Rhone, Board member Cheryl Curtis, WLGB-Hartford co-founder Victoria Chavey, Development Committee member Brittany Stalsburg, WLGB-Hartford co-founder Attorney Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson, Deputy Director Catherine Bailey, Attorney Shera Golder, and Executive Director Kate C. Farrar.
Winners of the 2018 Hartford Creative Contest, sponsored by Beckett Law.
Hartford Firm Sponsors Scholarly Contest A Hartford law firm that sponsors an annual scholastic contest featuring essay, poetry and art submissions has extended the deadline for participation to Monday, Feb. 25.
Becket Law Offices is heading up the fourth annual Hartford Creative Contest, open to all students in grades 4-12 and featuring a grand prize of $500. First-, second- and third-place prizes will also be presented in different categories. The contest is open to all students who live in Hartford regardless of the school they attend.
There are two themes open to all students. The first is “My Hartford Neighborhood…” The second is “If I were mayor of Hartford I'd…” Accepted submissions can be in the form of an essay, poem or art piece. All entries must relate directly to one of the above topics. All work will be evaluated based on content, creativity and originality. Entries will be divided into grades 4-6; 7-9 and 10-12.
For information about participation, visit HartfordCreativeContest.com or call Patti Beckett at 860-633-6147.
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