Women Defenders Calendar of Events

Happy Hour and Membership Drive
Calling ALL defenders! State, federal, public, private alike. If you are a criminal defender (or a law student with defender aspirations) and not a member of Women Defenders, you’re missing out…. We want you - we need you - come join us for cocktails!

Please come mingle, relax, and have a drink with us - Wednesday, August 26, 5-7:30pm, at:
111 Minna in San Francisco.

Thursday, May 14, 2009
WOMEN DEFENDERS 2009 SPRING EVENT
Honoring Nanci Clarence,
Partner, Clarence & Dyer, LLP
For her more than 20 years of dedicated work in defending white-collar criminal prosecutions, including securities fraud, antitrust, and other business crimes, environmental matters as well as civil litigation and internal investigations just to name a few!

Keynote Speaker James Brosnahan, one of the nation's most recognized trial lawyers, will be honoring Ms. Clarence at this event.

For a complete bio on Mr. Brosnahan, please go to http://www.mofo.com/attorneys/42/summary.html.

We Hope to See You at this Evening of Camaraderie, Inspiration, and Fun!

6:00pm to 9:00pm
At Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass located at One Ferry Building, Suite 200, San Francisco

Proceeds from this Event Will Benefit Women Defenders and the Women Defenders Fellowship Fund.

Please RSVP by May 2nd
INFO: WomenDefenders@aol.com

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

JUSTICE SUMMIT hosted by the San Francisco Public Defenders Office

Jeff Adachi, the Public Defender for San Francisco, has organized a Justice Summit on Wednesday, May 6 which Women Defenders is co-sponsoring. The Honorable Thelton Henderson will be the keynote speaker. There is no fee to attend and registration is not required. However, if you register before Friday, May 1, lunch is on the public defender's office. You can register on-line:www.sfpublicdefender.org/2009-justice-summit.

When: 10:00am-2:30pm (9:30am registration)

Where: Koret Auditorium at the SF Main Library, 100 Larkin Street

The U.S. Constitution requires that an accused person who lacks the means to hire a lawyer is provided one. Public defenders and court appointed attorneys ensure that our constitutional rights are protected, that all Americans are treated fairly under the law, and that injustice and governmental misconduct are exposed.

Due to the economic downturn, many more people cannot afford a lawyer and must rely on public defenders and court appointed counsel for help. In San Francisco and across the nation, public defense offices are facing budget cuts that will make it impossible to provide adequate representation to their clients. They need your support.

Please show your support for public defense by coming to the 2009 Justice Summit: Defending the Public and the Constitution.

For more information, call 415-575-4390 or email lea.villegas@sfgov.org.

Friday, March 27, 2009
Happy Hour and Membership Drive
Calling ALL defenders! State, federal, public, private alike. If you are a criminal defender (or a law student with defender aspirations) and not a member of Women Defenders, you’re missing out…. We want you - we need you - come join us for cocktails!

Please come mingle, relax, and have a drink with us - Friday, March 27, 5-7:30pm, at:
Azul, (1 Tillman Place, near corner of Grant and Sutter, San Francisco)

Please join us at 536 Mission Street to find out what Women Defenders is all about! Meet Executive Director Heidi Hengel and Board Member Johanna LaBranch to discuss how you can become involved in Women Defenders and begin networking with fantastic criminal defense attorneys in the Bay Area.

Membership discounts will be available to new law student members who sign up at this event! And, we will be looking for a law student ambassador who will be responsible for promoting Women Defenders' events at his or her law school. Ambassadors will receive free membership! Don't miss out on a fantastic networking opportunity. Come and meet us!

Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Women Defenders Annual Fall Seminar
Location: UC Berkeley School of Law
4 MCLE Credits

Featuring Keynote Speaker Craig Haney
Including a luncheon to honor Lizz Campos, Alameda County Public Defenders Office

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Happy Hour at 111 Minna Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 Happy Hour and Membership Drive Calling ALL defenders! State, federal, public, private alike. If you are a criminal defender (or a law student with defender aspirations) and not a member of Women Defenders, you’re missing out…. We want you - we need you - come join us for cocktails! Please come mingle, relax, and have a drink with us - Wednesday, August 26, 5-7:30pm, at: 111 Minna in San Francisco. Thursday, May 14, 2009 WOMEN DEFENDERS 2009 SPRING EVENT Honoring Nanci Clarence, Partner, Clarence & Dyer, LLP For her more than 20 years of dedicated work in defending white-collar criminal prosecutions, including securities fraud, antitrust, and other business crimes, environmental matters as well as civil litigation and internal investigations just to name a few! For a complete bio on Ms. Clarence please go to http://www.clarencedyer.com/attorneys-clarence.html. Keynote Speaker James Brosnahan, one of the nation's most recognized trial lawyers, will be honoring Ms. Clarence at this event. For a complete bio on Mr. Brosnahan, please go to http://www.mofo.com/attorneys/42/summary.html. We Hope to See You at this Evening of Camaraderie, Inspiration, and Fun! 6:00pm to 9:00pm At Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass located at One Ferry Building, Suite 200, San Francisco Proceeds from this Event Will Benefit Women Defenders and the Women Defenders Fellowship Fund. Please RSVP by May 2nd INFO: WomenDefenders@aol.com Wednesday, May 6, 2009 JUSTICE SUMMIT hosted by the San Francisco Public Defenders Office Jeff Adachi, the Public Defender for San Francisco, has organized a Justice Summit on Wednesday, May 6 which Women Defenders is co-sponsoring. The Honorable Thelton Henderson will be the keynote speaker. There is no fee to attend and registration is not required. However, if you register before Friday, May 1, lunch is on the public defender's office. You can register on-line:www.sfpublicdefender.org/2009-justice-summit. When: 10:00am-2:30pm (9:30am registration) Where: Koret Auditorium at the SF Main Library, 100 Larkin Street The U.S. Constitution requires that an accused person who lacks the means to hire a lawyer is provided one. Public defenders and court appointed attorneys ensure that our constitutional rights are protected, that all Americans are treated fairly under the law, and that injustice and governmental misconduct are exposed. Due to the economic downturn, many more people cannot afford a lawyer and must rely on public defenders and court appointed counsel for help. In San Francisco and across the nation, public defense offices are facing budget cuts that will make it impossible to provide adequate representation to their clients. They need your support. Please show your support for public defense by coming to the 2009 Justice Summit: Defending the Public and the Constitution. For more information, call 415-575-4390 or email lea.villegas@sfgov.org. Friday, March 27, 2009 Happy Hour and Membership Drive Calling ALL defenders! State, federal, public, private alike. If you are a criminal defender (or a law student with defender aspirations) and not a member of Women Defenders, you’re missing out…. We want you - we need you - come join us for cocktails! Please come mingle, relax, and have a drink with us - Friday, March 27, 5-7:30pm, at: Azul, (1 Tillman Place, near corner of Grant and Sutter, San Francisco) Click Here for Flyer Monday, February 9, 2009, 5:15pm - 6:15pm Golden Gate University Meet the Bar Associations Event Please join us at 536 Mission Street to find out what Women Defenders is all about! Meet Executive Director Heidi Hengel and Board Member Johanna LaBranch to discuss how you can become involved in Women Defenders and begin networking with fantastic criminal defense attorneys in the Bay Area. Membership discounts will be available to new law student members who sign up at this event! And, we will be looking for a law student ambassador who will be responsible for promoting Women Defenders' events at his or her law school. Ambassadors will receive free membership! Don't miss out on a fantastic networking opportunity. Come and meet us! Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9:00am - 2:00pm Women Defenders Annual Fall Seminar Location: UC Berkeley School of Law 4 MCLE Credits Featuring Keynote Speaker Craig Haney Including a luncheon to honor Lizz Campos, Alameda County Public Defenders Office Click here for the complete program and registration form.
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 5:30 - 7:30pm An Invitation to Law Students and Practicing Lawyers: A RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE WOMEN’S SUCCESS IN CRIMINAL DEFENSE Women Defenders hosts this event annually as a way to connect law students interested in criminal defense to the local criminal defense community. For practicing lawyers, it is a fun event to catch up with colleagues and share your insights and experience with aspiring criminal defense attorneys. Help grow the criminal defense community by supporting the next generation of criminal defense attorneys! Refreshments will be served. There is no cost to attend this event. WHERE: Clarence & Dyer, LLP 899 Ellis Street, San Francisco Street Parking and Garage Parking Available FMI: 510-649-9956 WomenDefenders@aol.com
Thursday, July 24, 2008, 5:30pm July Happy Hour Calling ALL defenders! State, federal, public, private, attorneys, paralegals, investigators alike. If you are a criminal defender (or a student with defender aspirations) and not a member of Women Defenders, you're missing out…. Please come meet us and enjoy a cocktail with current members! At the MARIN BREWING COMPANY, (chosen especially for its walking distance from the Ferry Terminal) 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle Larkspur, CA 94939 FMI: 510-649-9956 WomenDefenders@aol.com
Thursday, May 15, 2008 WOMEN DEFENDERS 2008 SPRING EVENT A Dinner to Honor Mimi Silbert, Founder, President, and CEO of Delancey Street For her more than 35 years of innovative, dedicated, and inspirational work to build educational and rehabilitative communities which have served as an alternative to incarceration for over 14,000 individuals. We Hope to See You at this Evening of Camaraderie, Inspiration, and Fun! 6:00pm to 8:30pm At Delancey Street, Town Hall Room 600 Embarcadero, San Francisco Proceeds from this Event Will Benefit Women Defenders and the Women Defenders Fellowship Fund. Please RSVP by May 2nd INFO: WomenDefenders@aol.com 510-525-0995 Click here to view an RSVP form.