It is hard to believe that my year as GRAWA’s 30th president is coming to a close. The camaraderie and support that GRAWA members provide each other is truly exceptional. This commitment to GRAWA enabled us to complete so many ...

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Burnita Shelton Matthews became the first female federal district judge after her 1949 appointment to the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia. She was confirmed by the Senate in 1950. Over 60 years later, the Western District Federal ...

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On March 3, 1913, 5,000 women marched up Pennsylvania Avenue demanding the right to vote. Although the 19th Amendment was not passed until 1920, this “national procession” was an important milestone in the struggle for women’s rights. Significantly, March is ...

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Heart disease is the number one killer of women over age 25 in the United States, regardless of race or ethnicity. In fact, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of more women than all forms of cancer combined. However, relatively few ...

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It has been 150 years since the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on Jan. 1, 1863, as the civil war entered its third year. The proclamation stated in part that “all ...

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Over 100 people died in the United States from Hurricane Sandy. Particularly hard hit was the New York City area, which suffered devastating damage on Oct. 29, from wind, flooding and fire. Tragic stories of people who lost everything in ...

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It’s that time of year again! The Campaign for Justice is under way and desperately needs our community’s support. The Campaign for Justice began in 1986 and currently raises over $200,000 annually to provide critical support for three local legal ...

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GRAWA held its annual New Member Reception last week, an event that is always one of my favorites. It is a social event that both welcomes new members and recognizes members who have been practicing law for 25 years. It ...

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Monday night I attended a GRAWA event entitled “Is There Retirement on Your Horizon?” thinking that I knew what to expect when I entered the room. After all, as a former elder law attorney and medical social worker, I attended ...

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