NHWBA: events

NHWBA Sponsored Events

  • Adult Golf Clinic - Beginner
    Derryfield Country Club
    Manchester, NH
    Jun 5 - 26, 2013

    The beginner's clinic is a series of four 1-hour private lessons conducted in a group of no more than 12 participants. Golf Pro Steve Poremba of Derryfield Country Club will be our instructor. The lessons will take place on four consecutive Wednesday evenings starting on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. The first two lessons cover golfing basics such as swing, technique and terminology. Lesson three includes chipping and putting and the importance of a golfer's "short game" in reducing strokes and improving scores. Lesson four will be an actual 4-hole game held on the course at Derryfield Country Club in Manchester, NH. Cost includes golf clubs!
  • Table for Eight Mentoring Dinner
    Chen Yang Li
    Bedford, NH
    Jun 5, 2013

    Join Retired New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice James Duggan at a Table for Eight at Chen Yang Li in Bedford on June 5th. Justice Duggan started the Public Defender Office in Manchester more than 30 years ago and went on to become the state's chief appellate defender representing indigent clients in criminal cases heard by the Supreme Court. At the same time, he was a law professor at what was then known as Franklin Pierce Law Center, now the University of New Hampshire School of Law. He taught at Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord from 1977 until he came to the Supreme Court in January 2001, following his nomination by Governor Jeanne Shaheen. During his years on the Supreme Court, Justice Duggan continued to work for equal access to justice for the poor. He served as chair of the Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission which was established in 2007 to develop and coordinate the state's existing programs for delivering low cost legal services. From 2008 to 2011, he was a member of the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defendants, focused on increasing access to justice. A native of Laconia, NH, Justice Duggan is a graduate of Georgetown University and Georgetown Law Center, both in Washington D.C. After college, he served with the Peace Corps in Togo, West Africa. After graduation from Georgetown Law Center, Justice Duggan was a staff lawyer for the Public Defender Service in Washington and later worked with Micronesian Legal Services in Saipan before returning to New Hampshire in 1974 to start the Public Defender Office in Manchester. Dinner is dutch treat and registration is limited to 7 NHWBA members. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
  • Adult Golf Clinic - Intermediate
    Derryfield Country Club
    Manchester, NH
    Jun 6 - 27, 2013

    The intermediate clinic is a series of four 1-hour private lessons conducted in a group of no more than 12 participants. Golf Pro Steve Poremba of Derryfield Country Club will be our instructor. The lessons will take place on four consecutive Thursday evenings starting on Thursday, June 6, 2013. The first lesson will be a refresher designed to get everyone back in the "swing." Lesson two will focus on chipping and putting. Lessons three and four will focus on course experience as well as the rules and etiquette of the game. Course management and what to do with different lies will be also be covered.
  • Private Party at Fresh Boutique in Nashua
    Fresh Boutique
    Nashua, NH
    Jun 12, 2013

    Join fellow members and friends of the NHWBA at Fresh Boutique in Nashua for a private party where you can shop for clothing, handbags, and jewelry while enjoying appetizers and beverages. A make up consultant will also be there. Plan to join us for an evening of networking and fun and you may even leave with some new items for your wardrobe! Please register online by Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

Other Recommended Events

  • 9th Circuit Court Family Division Brown Bag Lunch
    		 May 16, 2013
    The 9th Circuit Court Family Division in Nashua invites marital and family law attorneys to a brown bag luncheon from noon to 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Practitioners are invited to bring a lunch and join Judge Leary, Judge Ryan and Judge Introcaso, Clerk Sherry Bisson, Associate Clerk Kim Bonenfant and case manager Coreen Rogers for a discussion, as well as a period of questions and answers.

    Please RSVP by Friday, May 10, 2013 by e-mail to Sherry Bisson at sbisson@courts.state.nh.us or Kim Bonenfant at kbonenfant@courts.state.nh.us.

    Contact Name:Sherry Bisson
    Contact Email:sbisson@courts.state.nh.us
  • NAWL's Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon
    		 Jul 25, 2013
    The Waldorf-Astoria New York Hotel 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY

    Join over 800 leading women lawyers from across the United States and abroad at the 2013 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon held at the historic Waldorf-Astoria on July 25th. NAWL will recognize and honor leading lawyers who have made significant impacts to improve and diversify the legal profession, as well as NAWL members who, through their time and effort have made exceptional contributions to fulfilling NAWL's mission. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in interesting and timely CLE programs along with networking events.

    Organization:National Association of Women Lawyers
    More Info:http://www.nawl.org/nawlannual

NHWBA Past Events

  • Join NHWBA's Team in the Walk Against Hunger
    Veteran's Memorial Park
    Manchester, NH
    May 19, 2013

    Join us for a four mile walk through Manchester to help end hunger and homelessness in our community. For the 23rd consecutive year, New Horizon's Walk Against Hunger will take place rain or shine on Sunday, May 19th. Donations can be collected through May 19th and will benefit New Horizons for New Hampshire Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, Homeless Shelter and Angie's Shelter for Women. Members and prospective members are welcome to join, as are your friends and family members! The walk takes place at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Veteran's Memorial Park in Manchester. If you would like to join our team, please e-mail Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org.
  • NHWBA's 15th Anniversary Celebration!
    Currier Museum of Art
    Manchester, NH
    May 9, 2013

    Join us for our 15th Anniversary Celebration on May 9, 2013, at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester. Galleries open at 5:15 p.m. with a reception to follow. We are pleased to have Pamela Berman, shareholder at Adler Pollock & Sheehan in Boston and the current President of the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations, as our honored guest and speaker at the event.  Please join us for an evening of cocktails and camaraderie as we celebrate NHWBA’s 15th Anniversary!
  • Table for Eight Mentoring Dinner
    11 Eleven Bistro
    Manchester, NH
    May 7, 2013

    Our featured mentor for this Table for Eight is Susan Duprey. Attorney Duprey is a shareholder at Devine, Millimet & Branch. She concentrates her practice in land use and governmental permitting issues, where she specializes in obtaining approvals from local, state, and federal bodies, and guiding and positioning clients in difficult settings and for politically sensitive projects. She has represented numerous individuals and local, regional, and national businesses in obtaining all necessary approvals for complex and multi-use projects. Attorney Duprey is also a sought-after political consultant. She recently served as treasurer of the Ovide Lamontagne for Senate campaign and on the Finance Committee of the Guinta for Congress campaign. She was on the steering committee of McCain for President and formerly served as the New Hampshire Finance Committee co-chair of the Bush-Cheney 2004 presidential campaign and as a member of the Bush-Cheney 2004 Steering Committee. Last year, she served as Ann Romney's chief of staff. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Inc. Attorney Duprey was appointed to the NH State Council on the Arts by the Governor and Executive Council and to the Board of Directors of the Manchester Development Corporation by the Manchester Mayor and Board of Aldermen. She serves as a trustee of the New Hampshire Supreme Court Society. She is a past board member of Heritage United Way and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, having been elected as chair of both organizations and serving on their executive committees for four years. Attorney Duprey is recognized in Woodward & White's Best Lawyers in America 2012 and was named "Manchester Best Lawyer of the Year" for her practice in land use and zoning law in Best Lawyers 2013. She was a recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Women in Business Award by New Hampshire Business Review, and was also named one of the "30 Most Powerful Women in New Hampshire" by New Hampshire Magazine. Dinner is dutch treat and registration is limited to 7 NHWBA members. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
  • CLE Regarding Confrontation and Hearsay Issues after Crawford & Issues related to Expert Witness Testimony
    UNH School of Law
    Concord, NH
    Apr 19, 2013

    Join our distinguished panel including Susan Morrell, Janice Rundles, Elizabeth Woodcock, Mary Ann Dempsey and Diana Fenton of the Attorney General's Office as well as Public Defenders Dorothy Graham and Sarah Newhall, and Heather Menezes of McDowell & Osburn as they discuss confrontation and hearsay issues as well as issues related to expert witnesses. They will present the evolving state and federal case law and what it means for lay and expert witnesses. Sample pleadings will be provided. They will also discuss the applicable discovery/disclosure rules, rules of evidence, RSA 516:29-a, and depositions of experts in both criminal and civil cases. The impact of the PAD rules on expert disclosure will also be covered. Mark your calendars now to attend this informative CLE that is free for NHWBA members. 3.0 NHMCLE credits pending. Registration at 12:30 p.m.
  • Table for Eight Mentoring Dinner - FULL
    Firefly American Bistro & Bar
    Manchester, NH
    Apr 18, 2013

    Join our featured mentor at the Table for Eight on April 18, 2013, the Honorable Joseph N. Laplante of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. Judge Laplante was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, attended Nashua High School, and went on to Georgetown University, earning an A.B. in American Studies in 1987 and his J.D. from Georgetown Law in 1990. After passing the New Hampshire bar exam, Judge Laplante joined the law firm of Wiggin & Nourie in Manchester and Nashua. In 1993, Judge Laplante began his career in public service with the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, serving as an Attorney, then Assistant Attorney General and, ultimately, Senior Assistant Attorney General in A.G. Phillip McLaughlin’s (then new) Homicide Unit. From 1998 to 2000, Judge Laplante worked with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division in the Public Integrity Section as a member of the Campaign Financing Task Force. In 2000, he became an Assistant United States Attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. Two years later, Judge Laplante took a position in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire, primarily working on the New England Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, and eventually serving as First Assistant United States Attorney. During his tenure as a federal prosecutor, Judge Laplante received the New Hampshire Bar Foundation’s Robert Kirby Award, the Lt. Steven P. Demo Law Enforcement Award, the Boston Police Department Distinguished Service Award, the New England Narcotic Enforcement Officers’ Association’s “Billy Yout Memorial Award,” several Congressional Law Enforcement Awards, and was named the state’s top prosecutor by New Hampshire Magazine in 2003. Judge Laplante was nominated to the federal bench by President George W. Bush and he became a United States District Judge for the District of New Hampshire on December 28, 2007. Judge Laplante is a member of the Webster-Batchelder American Inn of Court. He is also an advisory board member of the St. Paul’s School Advanced Studies Program, a program that he attended as a student in 1982. Judge Laplante has served on the Nashua Region Board of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (chairman 2006-08), the Nashua Police Athletic League and Youth Safe Haven (chairman 2003-08), and the St. Christopher School Advisory Board. He coordinates the youth wrestling program (K-8th grade) for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, and volunteers at the Corpus Christi Food Pantry. He is a boxing referee, licensed to officiate both professional and amateur bouts. Dinner is dutch treat and registration is limited to 7 NHWBA members. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
  • NHWBA's 11th Annual Work Stress Relief Clinic
    The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls
    Meredith, NH
    Apr 5 - 6, 2013

    Enjoy a weekend away with dinner, spa treatments, and a lunch presentation. Agenda: Friday, April 5, 2013 5:00 p.m. - Networking/Social Hour at Lago Costa Cucina 6:00 p.m. - Dinner at Lago Costa Cucina Saturday, April 6, 2013 7:00 - 10:00 - Breakfast on your own at Church Landing or Mill Falls 12:00 - 1:15 - Buffet lunch and round table discussion led by Betsy Black - Take a Break: Building Space for Reflection, Recreation and Renewal. The tycoon J.P. Morgan did not know about work/life balance in his day, but he knew about the power of creativity in business. He said “I can do a year’s work in 9 months, but not in 12.” Observe how down time works (or doesn’t) in your work and personal life. Learn from reflection, your peers and the latest research regarding the value of breaks large and small. You will leave this session with one or more techniques to easily make space for more space. Betsy will also lead us in a short yoga session. For more information including prices, contact Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org.
  • Brown Bag Lunch with Sarah Ambrogi
    Ambrogi Law Office
    Manchester, NH
    Mar 28, 2013

    Join NHWBA member, Sarah Ambrogi, in a candid discussion about the benefits and pitfalls of being a sole practitioner. Pack a lunch and head over to Sarah's new office to share some tips and tricks of starting your own firm.
  • Table for Eight Mentoring Dinner - FULL
    Cotton Restaurant
    Manchester, NH
    Mar 14, 2013

    The featured mentor at the Table for Eight on March 14, 2013 is Magistrate Judge Landya Boyer McCafferty of the U.S. District Court. Magistrate Judge McCafferty is a 1991 graduate of Northeastern University School of Law. She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Norman H. Stahl, both in the District of New Hampshire and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. She was also a law clerk to the Honorable A. David Mazzone in the District of Massachusetts. She practiced law at McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton in Manchester, then served for over eight years as a staff attorney and assistant appellate defender with the NH Public Defender Program.  In 2004, Magistrate Judge McCafferty became Disciplinary Counsel to the NH Supreme Court's Committee on Professional Conduct.  Then, in June 2010, Magistrate Judge McCafferty took the bench at the U.S. District Court. Dinner is dutch treat and registration is limited to 7 NHWBA members. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
  • Join us for a Membership Drive Networking Event after the NH Bar's Mid-Year Meeting
    JD's Tavern
    Manchester, NH
    Mar 8, 2013

    Join other NHWBA members and friends after the NH Bar Association's Mid-Year Meeting to connect and network. Bring a friend who isn't a member of the NHWBA so they can learn about the benefits of membership. We'll meet at JD's Tavern on the first floor of the Radisson. Hope to see you there!
  • Experience Opera NH
    Palace Theatre
    Manchester, NH
    Feb 20, 2013

    Did you know Opera NH hosts world class, live European opera performances each year at the Palace Theatre? This year's productions include Rossini's uproariously funny "The Barber of Seville" on February 3rd followed by the sequel, and Mozart perennial favorite, "The Marriage of Figaro." Interested in learning more about Opera in NH? Come join us on February 20th, from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Palace Theatre for a networking and cultural evening featuring a tour of the Palace Theatre, where you will learn more about the history of the Theatre and get a hint of what happens "behind the curtain" of a fully staged production. Enjoy a live performance of one or two short arias, just enough to whet your appetite for the fascinating world of opera, over light appetizers and beverages with your colleagues. This will be an evening you won't want to miss. Please RSVP to Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org.
  • Network with Fellow Members at La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
    La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
    Derry, NH
    Feb 7, 2013

    Join our County Representatives for some of the best Margaritas around as well as great food and fun company at La Carreta in Derry! Enjoy an evening of networking with other NHWBA members and friends. We'll meet in the bar and then move to tables. RSVPs are not required for this event but are appreciated. Please e-mail Cathy McKay at cathy.mckay@parnell-mckay.com if you plan to attend.
  • Table for Eight Mentoring Dinner - FULL
    Chen Yang Li
    Bow, NH
    Feb 7, 2013

    The featured mentor at the Table for Eight on February 7, 2013 is New Hampshire Supreme Court Associate Justice Carol Ann Conboy. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Connecticut, Justice Conboy served as an officer in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam war. She received her law degree in 1978 from Franklin Pierce Law Center, after which she clerked for Judge Shane Devine, the former Chief Judge of the New Hampshire Federal District Court. She was a partner at McLane, Graf, Raulerson and Middleton and practiced as a trial lawyer with a concentration in employment law. Justice Conboy served for 17 years on the Superior Court, most recently as Supervisory Justice of the Merrimack County Superior Court, before she was nominated to the Supreme Court by Gov. John Lynch in June 2009. She has served as Chair of the New Hampshire Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics, and Chair of the New Hampshire Superior Court Sentence Review Board. In addition to her judicial duties, Justice Conboy serves as a member of the UNH School of Law Board of Trustees. Dinner is dutch treat and registration is limited to 7 NHWBA members. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
  • Family Law Update CLE
    McLane Law Firm
    Manchester, NH
    Jan 11, 2013

    Join our distinguished faculty including Helen Honorow, Margie Kerouac and Pam Peterson for our annual presentation on recent developments in family law including a discussion of recent case law, legislation and rule changes. 3.0 NHMCLE credits pending. Registration and breakfast begin at 8:15 a.m.
  • Join us for our Post-Holiday Party at UnWine'd
    UnWine'd
    Manchester, NH
    Jan 9, 2013

    After the rush of the holiday season is over, join the NHWBA to unwind and re-energize for the new year. Light fare and wine will be provided. The full menu and cash bar will be available. Because the holidays are not the only time funds are needed by local charities, the NHWBA will be accepting donations for the Nashua Children's Home at the event. The Nashua Children's Home is home to 46 children ranging in ages from 7 to 18 years old. Their 2012 Christmas wish list included gift cards to clothing stores, shoe stores, hair salons, grocery stores, movie theaters, Panera, Chipotle, Dunkin' Donuts, Leda Lanes, Roller Kingdom, You're Fired and AC Moore. If you would like to make a donation to the Nashua Children's Home at the Post-Holiday party, we will be collecting cash and checks made payable to the Nashua Children's Home. RSVPs are not required for this event but are appreciated. Please email Gretchen Pyles if you plan to attend!
  • Pack Holiday Food Baskets for the Hungry
    New Horizons of New Hampshire
    Manchester, NH
    Dec 6, 2012

    Each year New Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry in Manchester, NH distributes hundreds of food baskets during the holiday season to families in need throughout the greater Manchester area. There is a critical need for not only staples like canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, peanut butter, coffee and sugar, but also for volunteers to help pack the boxes with nonperishable foods items. Join us on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. as we help pack these much needed and appreciated holiday food baskets. If you can't join us on December 6, but would like to make a monetary donation, please send a check made payable to "New Horizons" to: NHWBA P.O. Box 915 Manchester, NH 03105
  • Going Beyond: Communication Strategies for More Effective Leadership and Problem Solving
    Nixon Peabody
    Manchester, NH
    Nov 15, 2012

    Today’s women in business are more dynamic, educated and engaged than ever before. Since 2000, women represent at least 57% of undergraduates, and among 2010 J.D. graduates 47.2% were female. Still, barriers to achievement and success persist; since 2001 there has been a 23% gender pay gap with some research even indicating that this increases with education. Among Fortune 500 companies, women occupy 15% of the board seats and only 3% of CEO’s are women. We will explore what women can do to challenge these statistics and access their full potential in order to create a more satisfying and rewarding professional experience. Women bring tremendous strengths and talents to leadership positions. They tend to be highly collaborative, engaging and thorough. These traits lead to success in a variety of roles including networking, leadership, being part of a team and navigating change. Despite these strides, women often report feeling disempowered and stuck when encountering someone who does not respond to their communication style. Drawing from the DiSC © model, we will examine four communication styles which can be utilized to achieve more effective problem solving and leadership. Unlike others, this model is designed to identify behavioral “comfort zones” rather than personality dimensions. Participants will be coached on how to identify their preferred style as well as preferred styles of others. Once you have gained these insights, you will have a strategy for how to communicate with anyone in any situation. As a follow-up, participants will have the opportunity to complete a DiSC Assessment at a later date for a more in-depth analysis of their default style.
  • Table for Eight Mentoring Dinner
    Radici Restaurant
    Portsmouth, NH
    Nov 14, 2012

    The featured mentor at the Table for Eight on November 14, 2012 is New Hampshire Superior Court Justice John M. Lewis. Judge Lewis earned his B.A. from Dartmouth College, and his J.D. from Columbia Law School. He studied as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Grenoble, France. Judge Lewis clerked for the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio for one year, and then worked for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as an Assistant Regional Attorney for two years. He then worked as an Associate in the Labor Department of the law firm of Proskauer, Rose, Goetz & Mendelsohn in New York, New York until 1982 when he relocated to New Hampshire. Judge Lewis was formerly a shareholder at Borofsky, Lewis & Amodeo-Vickery, P.A. in Portsmouth, NH, where he focused his practice in the area of personal injury, family law, workers’ compensation, and employment law. He served as Chair of the New Hampshire State Board of Education from 1997 to 2001. Judge Lewis was appointed to the Superior Court in 2001. Dinner is dutch treat and registration is limited to 7 NHWBA members. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
  • Table for Eight Mentoring Dinner
    Chen Yang Li
    Bedford, NH
    Oct 25, 2012

    The featured mentor at the Table for Eight on October 25, 2012 is New Hampshire Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks. Justice Hicks is a native of Colebrook, New Hampshire. After practicing for 23 years at Wiggin & Nourie in Manchester, he was appointed to the Superior Court in 2001. Then, in 2006, he was appointed to the New Hampshire Supreme Court following the retirement of Senior Associate Justice Joseph P. Nadeau. Since 2008, Justice Hicks has been a member of the board of trustees of the American Inns of Court Foundation, and currently serves as chairperson of the nominating committee. He joined New Hampshire's Webster-Batchelder Inn of Court seven years ago, when he was a judge on the Superior Court. At the New Hampshire Bar Association's Mid-year Meeting this year, Justice Hicks received the the Philip S. Holman Gender Equality Award. The award, established on the occasion of Judge Holman's retirement from the Superior Court bench in 2003, honors Judge Holman's efforts as a stalwart advocate for gender equality in the legal system. Dinner is dutch treat and registration is limited to 7 NHWBA members. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
  • Breast Cancer Legal Advocacy Workshop - CANCELLED
    The Elliot at River's Edge
    Manchester, New Hampshire
    Oct 19, 2012

    DUE TO LIMITED REGISTRATIONS, WE UNFORTUNATELY HAD TO CANCEL THE BREAST CANCER LEGAL ADVOCACY WORKSHOP. WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE IT FOR THE SPRING. STAY TUNED. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. Breast cancer patients face a variety of legal problems related to their illness. Join us on October 19th for a full day CLE approved by the American Bar Association, which will provide valuable information to practitioners representing patients with breast cancer and other serious illnesses, as well as to those representing the family members and survivors of breast cancer patients with their ongoing legal concerns. The CLE will feature a presentation about the disease, diagnosis and treatment by Dr. Teresa Ponn of the Elliot Breast Health Center. Additionally, our distinguished legal faculty, including Heidi A. Ames, Sabrina C. Beavens, Sandra K. Mann, Patricia M. McGrath, Jennifer Rivett Schick, and Charla Bizios Stevens, will discuss topics pertinent to those diagnosed with breast cancer and their caregivers. These topics include: - Overview of Employee Health Benefit Plans/ERISA including ERISA and non-ERISA plans, benefits coverage, appeals process including refusal to pay (common treatments and reconstruction), and keeping insurance after diagnosis - Employment Law Issues including types of leave, reinstatement rights, FMLA coverage and eligibility, ADA, reasonable accommodation, disability discrimination, and RSA 354-A - Family Law Issues including divorce, custody and child support, alimony, and COBRA - Medical Decision Making & Estate Planning Issues including surrogate decision making, medical directives, powers of attorney, and wills and revocable trusts - Financial Issues including credit and bankruptcy We will also have a panel discussion. The panelists with include Dr. Ponn as well as Christine Howard, MSW, LICSW, who is the Oncology Resource Coordinator at Elliot Regional Cancer Center. Jennifer Turco Beaudet, a NHWBA member, breast cancer survivor, and leader of the Manchester affiliate of the Young Survival Coalition, as well as Lynne Guimond Sabean, a board member of the NHWBA and breast cancer survivor, will provide the patient's perspective on the panel. Plan to join us for this informative CLE. 5.25 NHMCLE credits pending. Please note, if you are a breast cancer patient/survivor, please click on the "I will be sending a check" link, and then let us know at the CLE that you are a survivor.
  • 15th Annual Fall Reception
    The Concord Country Club
    Concord, NH
    Sep 27, 2012

    On September 27, 2012, the NHWBA will be holding its 15th annual Fall Reception at The Concord Country Club. The reception will include the presentation of the 2012 Marilla M. Ricker Achievement Award to Connie L. Rakowsky, Executive Director of the Legal Advice and Referral Center. The Ricker award honors an outstanding woman lawyer in New Hampshire who has achieved professional excellence or paved the way to success for other women lawyers, advanced opportunities for women in the profession, or performed exemplary public service on behalf of women. Join us for a night of recognition of the achievements of Attorney Rakowsky, as well as a night of networking with our members. At the Fall Reception, we will also present the 2012 Winnie McLaughlin Scholarship to Jessica Allsop, a deserving second year law student at UNH School of Law. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be provided. A raffle will also be held to support the Winnie McLaughlin Scholarship Fund. The raffle tickets are $5 for one ticket and $20 for five tickets and the raffle items include: - One-year membership to LaBelle Winery Vineyard Club, Amherst, NH - Folk Art painting by Debbie Criswell - Facial at Wingate Salon & Spa, Stratham NH - Gift card to the Copper Door, Bedford, NH - Gift basket from Not So Plain Jane's, Manchester, NH - Handmade pie plate from the Red Door Pottery Studio, Kittery, ME - Salon services with Ann Hendry of Hair Excitement, Hampton, NH - Cinemagic movie passes for four people good in NH, ME and MA - Handmade beaded jewelry from the Beaded Spider - Signed photograph of Vince Wilfork of the New England Patriots - Four box seat tickets to any Fisher Cats game in April 2013 - Two Silver Level Flex Vouchers for the Manchester Monarchs - Official autographed baseball of the Boston Red Sox - Gift certificate from the Common Man Restaurant
  • Table for Eight Mentoring Dinner - FULL
    The Red Blazer Restaurant & Pub
    Concord, NH
    Sep 13, 2012

    The featured mentor at the Table for Eight on September 13, 2012 is Concord District Court Judge Kristin Spath. Judge Spath was appointed to the District Court in 2010 and took office in 2011. Prior to being appointed to the bench, Judge Spath served as the chief of staff for the Department of Justice and worked in the Attorney General's office for 12 years. Before joining the Attorney General's office, she worked as a New Hampshire and federal public defender and also served as the Deputy Clerk of Merrimack County Superior Court. Dinner is dutch treat and registration is limited to 7 NHWBA members. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
  • Network with Marilla M. Ricker Award Recipients as they Campaign for Legal Services
    The Common Man Restaurant
    Concord, NH
    Aug 28, 2012

    Join past Marilla M. Ricker Achievement Award recipients including The Honorable Jean K. Burling, The Honorable Susan B. Carbon, The Honorable Carol Ann Conboy, Cathy J. Green, Lucy C. Hodder, Linda S. Johnson, Barbara Keshen, Ann McLane Kuster, Mary Susan Leahy, Ellen J. Musinsky, Mary Pilkington-Casey, Marital Master Deborah Kane Rein, Emily G. Rice, Martha Van Oot, and Sherilyn Burnett Young at an informal reception. Come and learn more about civil legal services in New Hampshire and hear why these Women's Bar leaders support access to justice. The event will be held at the Common Man Restaurant in Concord from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. To attend, please RSVP to Celina Hurley, the Campaign Director for the Campaign for Legal Services, at 603-206-2228 or via e-mail at churley@nhla.org by Friday, August 24, 2012.
  • Networking Event at Portsmouth Gas Light Co.
    Portsmouth Gas Light Co.
    Portsmouth, NH
    Jun 20, 2012

    Join us in beautiful downtown Portsmouth for a casual gathering. Come network and socialize with friends, colleagues, and other NHWBA members. Feel the ocean breeze, enjoy friendly conversation, and stay for live music on the outdoor deck at the Portsmouth Gas Light Co. Reservations are appreciated.
  • Take Your Dog for a Walk and Support NHWBA's Paws Walk Team!
    Stratham Hill Park
    Stratham, NH
    Jun 10, 2012

    Grab your dog's leash and join us for a fun walk to raise money for New Hampshire SPCA. Walkers can choose between a 1.5 mile route or a 2 mile route. The event will take place rain or shine. Please also consider sponsoring our team by making a donation online. For more information about the walk or to sponsor NHWBA's team, contact Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@NHWBA.org.
  • Adult Golf Clinic - Beginner
    Legends Golf
    Hooksett, NH
    Jun 7 - 28, 2012

    The beginner's clinic is a series of four 1-hour private lessons conducted in a group of no more than 12 participants. Golf Pro Steve Poremba of Legends Golf will be our instructor. The lessons will take place on four consecutive Thursday evenings starting on Thursday, June 7, 2012. The first two lessons cover golfing basics such as swing, technique and terminology. Lesson three includes chipping and putting and the importance of a golfer's "short game" in reducing strokes and improving scores. Lesson four will be an actual 4-hole game held on the course at Derryfield Country Club in Manchester, NH. Cost includes golf clubs!
  • Adult Golf Clinic - Intermediate
    Legends Golf
    Hooksett, NH
    Jun 6 - 27, 2012

    The intermediate clinic is a series of four 1-hour private lessons conducted in a group of no more than 12 participants. Golf Pro Steve Poremba of Legends Golf will be our instructor. The lessons will take place on four consecutive Wednesday evenings starting on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. The first lesson will be at Legends Golf and will be a refresher designed to get everyone back in the "swing." Lesson two will focus on chipping and putting. Lessons three and four will be held at the Derryfield Country Club and will focus on course experience as well as the rules and etiquette of the game. Course management and what to do with different lies will be also be covered.
  • Cooking Demonstration with Liz Barbour of Creative Feast
    Devine, Millimet & Branch
    Manchester, NH
    May 24, 2012

    Grab your apron and join us for a cooking demonstration on "SuperFoods" - foods that are dramatically better than others for our health and longevity. Learn about the foods included in this new category in cooking from Liz Barbour of Creative Feast. Liz has been cooking professionally in the Boston area since 1992 and started Creative Feast in 2004. Liz's cooking demonstrations and recipes have been featured on New Hampshire Chronicle, Channel 9's "Cooks Corner" and in various publications including New Hampshire Magazine. Reservations are appreciated.
  • Table for Eight Mentoring Dinner
    Tulsi's
    Kittery, ME
    May 9, 2012

    The featured mentor at the Table for Eight on May 9, 2012 is Superior Court Chief Justice Tina Nadeau. Chief Justice Nadeau was appointed to the Superior Court in 1996 and was elevated to Chief Justice in 2010. Prior to being appointed to the bench, Chief Justice Nadeau served as legal counsel to former Governor Steve Merrill from 1992 through 1996. She began her legal career in 1989 as an assistant attorney general in the homicide division. Dinner is dutch treat and registration is limited to 7 NHWBA members. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
  • Wine Tasting at Vintner's Cellar Winery
    Vintner's Winery
    Concord, NH
    Apr 18, 2012

    Join us for a wine tasting networking event! Learn about how to taste wine, sample different wines, and enjoy some light appetizers with NHWBA! The event starts at 6:30 p.m. RSVPs are appreciated. Contact Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org or register online.
  • Table for Eight Mentoring Dinner
    Mint Bistro
    Manchester, NH
    Apr 12, 2012

    The featured mentor at the Table for Eight on April 12, 2012 is Superior Court Associate Justice Marguerite Wageling. Judge Wageling is a Superior Court Justice, currently assigned to Rockingham County. Before taking the bench, Judge Wageling served as Hillsborough County Attorney. She was first elected county attorney in a special election in 2004, and was re-elected twice. Prior to her election as county attorney, Judge Wageling served as an assistant attorney general as the lead attorney in the administrative prosecution unit. Dinner is dutch treat and registration is limited to 7 NHWBA members who have been in practice for 7 years or less. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
  • Join us for NHWBA's 10th Annual Work Stress Relief Clinic
    The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls
    Meredith, NH
    Mar 30 - Apr 1, 2012

    Enjoy a weekend away - with dinner, spa treatments, and a lunch presentation. This year, you can choose to stay one night or two. Agenda: Friday, March 30, 2012: 5:00 p.m. - Networking/Social Hour - cash bar 6:00 p.m. - Dinner at Lago Costa Cucina Saturday, March 31, 2012: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Breakfast at Inns 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Light Lunch Buffet with speaker Dinner included at your choice of restaurants at the Inns Sunday, April 1, 2012: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Breakfast at Inns NHWBA Members receive a 15% discount on spa services. Those services should be scheduled directly with the Cascade Spa at (866) 719-0161. Be sure to mention your NHWBA membership when you make your reservation. Package rates range from $160 to $295 for one night and $290 to $560 for two nights and the only items not included are any alcohol ordered during your stay and any spa services you choose to schedule. To register, contact NHWBA's Executive Director, Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org by February 27, 2012.
  • Yoga with Barbara Landry
    McLane Law Firm
    Manchester, NH
    Mar 15, 2012

    Grab your yoga mat and join NHWBA for an evening yoga session. The class will be led by Barbara Landry, a fellow NH attorney and yoga instructor. Barbara is co-owner of Amherst Yoga. She has been a student of yoga for over 14 years, teaching Hatha yoga for the past four plus years. Barbara is currently enrolled in the Kundalini Teacher Training at Yoga at the Ashram in Millis, MA. In addition, she is a Reiki Master, trained in the Usui tradition with Libby Barnett. For more information about Barbara, go to www.barbaralandry.com. The cost for this event is $10.00 per person. Light refreshments will provided afterwards.
  • Mediation Tips for Practitioners CLE
    The Puritan Backroom
    Manchester, NH
    Mar 14, 2012

    Join our distinguished speakers, Melinda S. Gehris and Retired NH Supreme Court Justice Richard E. Galway, for a presentation on selecting a mediator, preparing for mediation, advocating in mediation and ethical considerations. Prior to the CLE, you are invited to anonymously submit a question regarding mediation to be addressed by the panel during the CLE. Please e-mail your question to Kate Mahan at k.mahan@clrm.com. 2.0 NHMCLE credits including 0.5 ethics credits pending.
  • Brown Bag Lunch Program with NHPR's Dan Gorenstein and Amy Quinton
    New Hampshire Public Radio
    Concord, NH
    Mar 9, 2012

    Pack a lunch and join us for a roundtable discussion about the law and media with NHPR Reporter Dan Gorenstein and Acting News Director Amy Quinton. Get a tour of NHPR Station and learn about the interesting legal cases NHPR has reported on over the years.
  • Family Law Update CLE
    McLane Law Firm
    Manchester, NH
    Feb 2, 2012

    Join us for our annual presentation on recent developments in family law including a discussion of recent case law, legislation and rule changes. 3.0 NHMCLE credits and 0.5 ethics credits pending.
  • RESCHEDULED: Join the NHWBA at UnWine'd
    UnWine'd
    Manchester, NH
    Jan 19, 2012

    After the roads clear, join the NHWBA to unwind and re-energize for the new year. Light fare and wine will be provided. The full menu and cash bar will also be available. The NHWBA will be accepting food and cash donations for the NH Food Bank at the event. January is canned fish month and the Food Bank is seeking cash and donations of canned tuna and salmon. RSVPs are not required but are appreciated. Please email Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org if you plan to attend!
  • Brown Bag Lunch Program to Learn the PAD Rules from the Clerk of Court
    Strafford County Superior Court
    Dover, NH
    Jan 19, 2012

    Pack a lunch and join us for an insightful program led by Julie Howard, Strafford County Clerk of Court, regarding the PAD discovery rules for civil cases (a pilot project that is in effect in Strafford and Carroll Counties). Clerk Howard will provide updated PAD forms and expand on the online primer regarding the PAD rules. CLE credit may be available for this event.
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    Gallagher & Cavanaugh LLP
    Lowell, MA
    Dec 13, 2011

    Monthly meeting of the NHWBA Board of Directors.
  • Regional Meeting and Networking Event with the Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts
    Gallagher & Cavanaugh LLP
    Lowell, MA
    Dec 13, 2011

    The Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts has invited the NHWBA to its regional meeting in what we hope will become an annual event. All NHWBA members are invited to attend. 5:30 p.m. - In-House Panel Discussion 6:30 p.m. - Reception Please RSVP to Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org if you plan to join us.
  • Programming Committee Meeting
    McLane Law Firm
    Manchester, NH
    Dec 1, 2011
  • November Networking Event at Republic
    Republic
    Manchester, NH
    Nov 16, 2011

    The NHWBA will be gathering at Manchester's hip downtown restaurant, Republic. We encourage you to join us and treat yourself to some locally sourced comfort food. Republic is a restaurant based on the European model of a "bar". Local, sustainable and organic products are used whenever and wherever available. Only just-landed fish is offered on the daily blackboard. 100% of their proteins are raised in New England and humanely nurtured and vegetarian fed. In season, their vegetables are locally sourced and their dairy at all times (parmesan cheese the exception) is regionally produced. Wine, beer and a limited spirits menu is also available. Come spend time with your fellow members, indulge in good eats, and gear up for the holiday season at this cash bar event. RSVPs are not required but are appreciated. Please email Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org if you plan to attend!
  • Pack Holiday Food Baskets for the Hungry
    New Horizons of New Hampshire
    Manchester, NH
    Nov 10, 2011

    Each year New Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry in Manchester, NH distributes hundreds of turkey dinner baskets during the holiday season to families in need throughout the greater Manchester area. There is a critical need for not only staples like canned vegetables, jarred gravy and boxed rice & instant potatoes, but also for volunteers to help pack the boxes with nonperishable foods items. Join us on Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. as we help pack these much needed and appreciated holiday dinner boxes. If you can't join us on November 10, but would like to make a monetary donation, please send a check made payable to "New Horizons" to: NHWBA P.O. Box 915 Manchester, NH 03105
  • Walk With NHWBA's 2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team!
    Arms Park
    Manchester, NH
    Oct 16, 2011

    Please join the NHWBA Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2011 Team! Members and prospective members are welcome to join, as are your friends and family members! The walk takes place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Arms Park in Manchester. You have the option of walking 3 miles or 5 miles.
  • An Introduction to Elder Law
    McLane Law Firm
    Manchester, NH
    Oct 14, 2011

    Given our aging population, it is likely that most practitioners will encounter elder law issues even in a general practice. Join four New Hampshire attorneys who focus in this area to get an overview of the most important issues in elder law today, and how to spot them. We will concentrate on practical advice, including insights on how to advise those who provide care to their elderly family members. The program will include an interactive discussion of common ethical issues which arise in this area. 3.0 NHMCLE credits and 0.5 ethics credits pending.
  • Networking Committee Meeting
    McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton
    Manchester, NH
    Oct 12, 2011
  • Save the Date: Judge Gertner Book Signing and Wine and Cheese Reception
    UNH School of Law
    Concord, NH
    Oct 11, 2011

    In April 1994, with twenty years of groundbreaking and controversial cases behind her, Nancy Gertner was appointed to serve as a Federal Judge in Massachusetts. In Defense of Women: Memoirs of an Unrepentant Advocate, Gertner reflects upon her career as an outspoken, “outsider” lawyer, representing criminal and civil cases focused on women’s rights, civil liberties, and breaking down the gender barriers of the 1970s and 80s. In Defense of Women chronicles one woman’s revolutionary career at a time when the world around her was trying to hold her back. For young lawyers looking for guidance, Gertner writes that, when it comes to becoming a judge, there is “no right way, no clear path,” noting that, “the issue is less where you start than where you end up.” The lessons she imparts about fighting for what you believe in, and striving against all odds to create the life you want for yourself, ring as true for women in the 21st century as they did in the 1970s. Gertner wrote the book to record those struggles. “I wanted to memorialize these stories, if only for my kids, my friends, myself,” she writes. “I had been there, done that. It had been quite a ride; important lessons had been learned personally and professionally; and maybe—just maybe—some good had been done.” Copies of Judge Gertner's book will be available for purchase at the event.
  • Annual Fall Reception
    The Concord Country Club
    Concord, NH
    Sep 22, 2011

    On September 22, 2011, the NHWBA will be holding its 12th annual Fall Reception at The Concord Country Club. The reception will include the presentation of the 2011 Marilla M. Ricker Achievement Award. The Ricker award honors an outstanding woman lawyer in New Hampshire who has achieved professional excellence or paved the way to success for other women lawyers, advanced opportunities for women in the profession, or performed exemplary public service on behalf of women. This year, the Ricker award will be presented to Lucy C. Hodder, Esquire. Attorney Hodder is a shareholder in the health care practice group of Rath, Young and Pignatelli, P.C. She has been named one of The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward White, as well as a New England Super Lawyer for health care law. She is a board member of the Women's Policy Institute and was appointed to the New Hampshire Commission on the Status of Women beginning in 1998, and chaired the commission from 2003 to 2004. In support of the nomination of Attorney Hodder for the Ricker Award, one of her nominators wrote: "In addition to her strong commitment to her clients, Lucy is equally devoted to advancing the causes of women to improve their health, welfare and well-being and to increase the likelihood of women's success and achievement in all avenues of life. She has been an outstanding mentor and role model for younger women attorneys, both within the firm and around the State." Join us for a night of recognition of the achievements of Attorney Hodder, as well as a night of networking with our members. The reception is from 5:30-7:30p.m. and is open to the public. No RSVP is required. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be provided. A special thanks to our event benefactors: Abramson, Brown & Dugan; Desmarais, Ewing & Johnston; McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton; and Rath, Young & Pignatelli. Thanks also to our longtime sponsor, Mass Mutual.
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    Nixon Peabody
    Manchester, NH
    Sep 14, 2011

    Monthly meeting of the NHWBA Board of Directors.
  • Portsmouth Networking Event at Portsmouth Gas Light Co.
    Portsmouth Gas Light Co.
    Portsmouth, NH
    Jul 20, 2011

    Come network and socialize in beautiful Portsmouth! Please join us, other members of the NHWBA, and our friends and colleagues, on Wednesday, July 20th at 6 p.m. at the Portsmouth Gas Light Co. on their outdoor deck/bar area. The cost is $10 per person. A variety of appetizers will be served. (In the case of inclement weather, we will meet downstairs at the Gas Light’s brick oven pizza pub). Please register by July 13th; feel free to bring friends colleagues and significant others. We hope to see you there!
  • Networking Event at Margaritas
    Margarita's
    Exeter, NH
    Jun 22, 2011

    Come join the NHWBA and enjoy a warm summer evening with refreshing cold drinks and spicy food and listen to Connie Rakowsky as she speaks about a collaborative initiative between the NH Women's Policy Institute, the NH Commission on the Status of Women, and the NH Women's Lobby based on the recent study into the status of women and girls in New Hampshire. The NHWPI produces and disseminates research about the status of women in NH. One of their current research projects outside of NH is issues regarding Women's Peace in Afghanistan on behalf of the United Nations. Please join us at Margarita's in Exeter, New Hampshire on June 22, 2011 to learn more about this exciting initiative and how you can get involved. Meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and learn how you can help raise awareness about advancing women's status in all sectors.
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella
    Exeter, NH
    Jun 22, 2011

    Monthly meeting of the NHWBA Board of Directors.
  • Programming Committee Meeting
    McLane Law Firm
    Manchester, NH
    Jun 15, 2011
  • Adult Golf Clinic - Beginner
    Legends Golf
    Hooksett, NH
    Jun 14 - Jul 5, 2011

    The beginners clinic is a series of four 1-hour private lessons conducted in a group of no more than 12 participants. Golf pro Ian Willikens of the Derryfield Country Club will be our instructor. The first two lessons cover golfing basics such as swing, technique and terminology. Lesson three includes chipping and putting and the importance of a golfer's "short game" in reducing strokes and improving scores. Lesson four will be an actual 4-hole game held on the course at Derryfield Country Club in Manchester, NH. Cost includes golf clubs!
  • Adult Golf Clinic - Intermediate
    Legends Golf
    Hooksett, NH
    Jun 2 - 23, 2011

    The intermediate class is a series of four 1-hour private lessons conducted in a group of no more than 12 participants. Golf pro Ian Willikens of the Derryfield Country Club will be our instructor. The first lesson will be at Legends Driving Range and will be a refresher designed to get everyone back in the swing of things after a long winter. Lesson two will be at the Derryfield Country Club in Manchester, NH, and will focus on chipping and putting and the importance of a golfer's "short game" in reducing strokes and improving scores. Lessons Three and Four will also be at the Derryfield and will focus on course experience as well as the rules and etiquette of the game of golf. Course management and what to do with different lies and in different situations will be also be covered.
  • Networking Committee Meeting
    Borofsky, Amodeo-Vickery & Bandazian, P.A.
    Manchester, NH
    May 25, 2011
  • An Introduction to Elder Law
    McLane Law Firm
    Manchester, NH
    May 19, 2011

    Given our aging population, it is likely that most practitioners will encounter elder law issues even in a general practice. Join four New Hampshire attorneys who focus in this area to get an overview of the most important issues in elder law today, and how to spot them. We will concentrate on practical advice, including insights on how to advise those who provide care to their elderly family members. The program will include an interactive discussion of common ethical issues which arise in this area. 3.0 NHMCLE credits and 0.5 ethics credits pending.
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    Devine, Millimet & Branch
    Manchester, NH
    May 18, 2011

    Monthly meeting of the NHWBA Board of Directors.
  • Food Drive to Help Feed Hungry Children
    May 13, 2011

    Its time for the NHWBA's annual food drive aimed at feeding hungry children! From April 18th to May 13th, the NHWBA will be collecting canned fruit, pasta items (boxed, canned or bagged) and monetary donations for the New Hampshire Food Bank. When making a monetary donation, checks should be made payable to "NH Food Bank." Please send checks to the NHWBA at P.O. Box 915, Manchester, NH 03105. Food donations made within individual firms and offices will be collected by NHWBA representatives from May 14th to May 19th. Contact your county representative to arrange for pick up of food items.
  • Membership Committee Meeting
    May 12, 2011
  • Women in the Judiciary - Path to the Bench
    Derryfield Country Club
    Manchester, NH
    May 6, 2011

    Although women comprise approximately one-half of all graduating law students, they continue to be under-represented in the judiciary. This program aims to give women a better understanding of the professional satisfaction of being a judge and to highlight the skills most useful in serving in the capacity of a judge, many of which are well within most women's skill sets. It will also provide an overview of the judicial selection process and practical advice and information for those who wish to seek judicial appointment. The goal is to have attendees leave the program feeling both inspired to seek appointment within the judiciary and confident that they have what it takes to be a successful candidate. EXPECTED PANELISTS: Hon. Linda S. Dalianis; Hon. Gillian Abramson; Hon. Jacalyn S. Colburn; Hon. Landya McCafferty; Hon. Susan Ashley; Marital Master Deborah Rein and Emily Rice, Esq. and Katherine Hanna, Esq. as current and former chairs of the Judicial Selection Commission. Financial assistance is available.
  • Infrastructure Committee Meeting
    Abramson, Brown & Dugan
    Manchester, NH
    Apr 21, 2011
  • Work Stress Relief Weekend
    The Inns at Mill Falls
    Meredith, NH
    Apr 8 - 9, 2011

    Enjoy a weekend away - with dinner, spa treatments, and a lunch presentation. Watch your email for registration information.
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    The Inn at Mills Falls
    Meredith, NH
    Apr 8, 2011

    Monthly meeting of the NHWBA Board of Directors.
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    Devine, Millimet & Branch
    Concord, NH
    Mar 16, 2011

    Monthly meeting of the NHWBA Board of Directors.
  • Networking Event - Wine Tasting
    Vintner's Winery
    Concord, NH
    Mar 16, 2011

    Join us for a wine tasting networking event! Learn about how to taste wine, sample 8 different wines, and enjoy some light appetizers with NHWBA! The event starts at 6:30 p.m.
  • February Networking Event at Republic
    Republic
    Manchester, NH
    Feb 16, 2011

    The NHWBA will be gathering for warm conversation at Manchester's hip downtown restaurant, Republic. We encourage you to join us and treat yourself to some locally sourced comfort food. Republic is a restaurant based on the European model of a "bar". Local, sustainable and organic products are used whenever and wherever available. Only just-landed fish is offered on the daily blackboard. 100% of their proteins are raised in New England and humanely nurtured and vegetarian fed. In season, their vegetables are locally sourced and their dairy at all times (parmesan cheese the exception) is regionally produced. Wine, beer and a limited spirits menu is also available. Come spend time with your fellow members, indulge in good eats, and dream of summer. Join us February 16th at 6:30 p.m. RSVPs are not required but are appreciated. Please email Jill Desrochers at jjmd@comcast.net if you plan to attend!
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green
    Manchester, NH
    Feb 16, 2011

    Monthly meeting of the NHWBA Board of Directors.
  • Infrastructure Committee Meeting
    Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green
    Manchester, NH
    Feb 16, 2011
  • Family Law Update CLE
    McLane Law Firm
    Manchester, NH
    Feb 3, 2011

    NHWBA presents its annual Family Law Update focusing on the latest developments in parenting, child support, alimony and property settlement matters with an overview of recent legislative and rule changes. We've expanded our topics this year - see the list of presenters and topics above!
  • Membership Committee Meeting
    Firefly Bistro
    Manchester, NH
    Feb 1, 2011
  • Holiday Party at UnWined
    UnWined
    Manchester, NH
    Dec 15, 2010

    The NHWBA is giving thanks for many things this year and wants to thank you and all of its members by inviting you to our annual Holiday Party, which will be held at UnWined in Manchester on December 15, 2010 at 5:30p.m. Appetizers, Fondue and some wine will be provided, there will also be a cash bar.
  • Candlelight Stroll through Strawberry Banke
    Strawberry Banke
    Porstmouth, NH
    Dec 11, 2010

    Bring your friends and family to view historic homes decorated in period regalia, view 18th century hearth cooking, take a carriage ride, enjoy live music and holiday entertainment, and many other activities. For more information about the candlelight stroll, visit: www.strawberybanke.org/candlelight-stroll.html If you have any questions about the event, please contact Keri Roman at KRoman@dtclawyers.com or Cathy McKay at cathy.mckay@parnell-mckay.com Please register by Monday, December 6th so that we can ensure this great discounted rate!
  • Membership Committee Meeting
    Morrison Mahoney LLP
    Manchester, NH
    Dec 6, 2010

    Come help us make NHWBA membership meaningful to you and all our members. Together we can build our network - and yours! The Membership Committee develops and implements ideas for member benefits and recruitment, and works closely with other committees on various events and programs. Contact Membership Secretary, Nicole Cook at NCook@morrisonmahoney.com with any questions or for more information.
  • Brown Bag Lunch - Role of a "Divorce Coach"
    Barry & Honorow
    Nashua, NH
    Dec 2, 2010

    Karen Ela Kenny, MSW, LICSW of the Mental Health Collaborative, PLLC will speak on the role of a “Divorce Coach” in collaborative divorce.
  • Pack Holiday Turkey Dinner Baskets for the Hungry
    New Horizons of New Hampshire
    Manchester, NH
    Nov 18, 2010

    Each year New Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry in Manchester, NH distributes hundreds of turkey dinner baskets during the holiday season to families in need throughout the greater Manchester area. There is a critical need for not only food donations of dinner staples like canned vegetables, jarred gravy and boxed rice & instant potatoes, but also for volunteers to help pack the boxes with nonperishable foods items in preparation for their distribution in mid-December. Join us on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 5:30-8PM as we help package these much needed and appreciated holiday dinner boxes. If you are unavailable to donate your time on November 18, we hope you might consider donating some of the critical need food items on behalf of NHWBA. Food donations may be dropped off at the following law firm anytime before November 18: Devine Millimet, Abramson, Brown & Dugan, or Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green. Monetary donations should be made payable to "New Horizons" and can be sent to: NHWBA P.O. Box 915 Manchester, NH 03105
  • Annual Fall Reception
    The Centennial
    Concord, NH
    Oct 28, 2010

    On October 28, 2010, the NHWBA will be holding its 13th annual Fall Reception at The Centennial in Concord. The reception will include the presentation of the 2010 Marilla M. Ricker Achievement Award, which honors an outstanding women lawyer in New Hampshire who has achieved professional excellence or paved the way to success for other women lawyers, advanced opportunities for women in the profession, or performed exemplary public service on behalf of women. The NHWBA will also introduce the 2010-11 recipient of the Winnie McLaughlin scholarship, which is awarded annually to a female Pierce Law student in partnership with Pierce Law. Join us for a night of recognition of the achievements of our members and award recipients, as well as a night of networking with our members. The reception is from 5:30-7:30p.m. and is open to the public. No RSVP is required. Hors d’Oeuvres and cocktails will be provided. Cocktails are sponsored by Abramson, Brown & Dugan, P.A.
  • Walk With NHWBA's 2010 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team!
    Arms Park
    Manchester, NH
    Oct 17, 2010

    Please join the NHWBA Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2010 Team! Members and prospective members are welcome to join, as are your friends and family members! The walk takes place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Arms Park in Manchester. You have the option of walking 3 miles or 5 miles. Team participants will receive a free long-sleeved t-shirt if you join by September 14, 2010 and agree to raise $75 in donations. NHWBA Vice President, Holly Kilibarda, is the Team Leader, and you are welcome to contact her with any questions at 603-628-4000 or hkilibarda@nixonpeabody.com.
  • Walk With NHWBA's 2010 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team!
    Arms Park
    Manchester, NH
    Oct 17, 2010

    Please join the NHWBA Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2010 Team! Members and prospective members are welcome to join, as are your friends and family members! The walk takes place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Arms Park in Manchester. You have the option of walking 3 miles or 5 miles. Team participants will receive a free long-sleeved t-shirt if you join by September 14, 2010 and agree to raise $75 in donations. NHWBA Vice President, Holly Kilibarda, is the Team Leader, and you are welcome to contact her with any questions at 603-628-4000 or hkilibarda@nixonpeabody.com.
  • Communication Styles Workshop
    Nixon Peabody
    Manchester, NH
    Sep 16, 2010

    How well you communicate can influence how others view your work, your performance and your prospects for career mobility. Because we all communicate differently, it is important to understand the variations in style and learn new ways to communicate with others that will ensure productive and effective working relationships. In this course, you will be able to identify your own personal communication style using the Boost methodology while learning how to maximize your strengths and remedy areas that need improvement. The Benefits: * Improve power of persuasion and influence; awareness of body language and non-verbal signals. * Identify personal communication barriers and develop strategies to avoid misunderstandings and overcome difficult situations. * Develop critical listening skills and learn about your own listening behavior and responding style. The Results: * Positive interactions and productive relationships with peers and colleagues * Confidently express ideas and solutions while disarming those with different viewpoints. When you gain an understanding of how your personal communication style is perceived by others, you can learn to tailor your behavior to create positive and productive relationships in the workplace. Now is the time to take the driver's seat in your own career! Workshop begins at 5:00p.m. Refreshments provided.
  • NHWBA Annual Golf Clinic for Beginners
    Legends Golf
    Hooksett, NH
    Jul 14, 2010

    It’s Back for Summer! The New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association invites you to participate in our Annual Golf Clinic When: Four consecutive Wednesday nights beginning July 14 and ending August 4. Lessons start at 6:00 pm. Where: Lessons 1 & 2 at Legends Golf in Hooksett located at 18 Legends Drive, Hooksett, NH 03106-1855. Lessons 3 & 4 at the Derryfield Country Club in Manchester located at 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester, NH 03104. What: Golf pro Ian Williken of the Derryfield Country Club will work with participants on the basics of hitting with woods and irons and putting. The final lesson includes a scramble at the Derryfield Country Club. Learn the basics with us and be ready to play in the Quid Pro Bono Golf Tournament to benefit the NH Pro Bono Referral Program on August 12th!