NH Women's Bar Association upcoming events

Running Club - April Meet-Up (Saturday, April 04, 2026)

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Runners, joggers, and walkers, rejoice! We are getting active in 2026 with our Running Club.

Join the NHWBA's Networking Committee for our 2026 Running Club. This group is designed for runners/joggers/walkers of all skill and experience levels.

New to running? That's great! Been a runner since middle school? Amazing! Do you want to walk and talk with friends in the NHWBA on a Saturday morning? Welcome!

The April 4, 2026 event will start at The Bean & Bakery, 15 Pleasant St., Concord, NH at 9:00 A.M.

The plan is for attendees to join us at the scheduled location/time and then we will break into groups based on desired distances and routes. Once the route is complete, we will return at the starting location to enjoy the company of our fellow attendees with warm beverages and conversation (ps: you could also just sign up to hang out at the coffeeshop/cafe, if you so please).

Towards the end of the year, our Running Club will come together to have a team at the Campaign For Legal Services Annual Walk and Run for Justice in Manchester in September.

This specific sign up is for our April 4, 2026 meet-up. Sign-ups for future meet-ups are coming soon!

Save the date for the following other dates/locations, which are subject to change based on our members' availability.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Cup of Joe, 31 Market St., Portsmouth, NH at 9:00 A.M.

Please contact our Networking Chair, Katie A. Mosher, with any questions. Katie will be the point-of-contact for this event.

Zumba with Stephani Roundy Knights (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association (NHWBA) and UNH Law’s Women’s Law Student Association (WLSA) for a fun, upbeat, and heart-pumping Zumba class with Stephani Roundy Knights, the Law Clerk Supervisor at the New Hampshire Superior Court, and a licensed Zumba instructor.

Zumba is a total body workout, combining elements of cardio fitness, dance, balance, and flexibility.

Weather permitting, we will be hosting this class outside in front of the law school! If there is inclement weather, the class will be held inside the law school in the IP Atrium.

Take a break from studying/work, meet new people, and move your body with the NHWBA and WLSA!

Registration is encouraged. Law students do not need to be NHWBA or WLSA members to attend, although NHWBA law student memberships are complimentary.

Learn more and become a member today through the following link!

2026 ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

ABOUT THIS EVENT

The Section Annual Conference is the premier event for litigators. It brings together top litigation professionals from across the U.S. to discuss timely legal issues and the latest in trial advocacy, litigation strategy, and case management. The 2026 Litigation Section Annual Conference provides a unique opportunity to learn and interact with in-house counsel and outside counsel, academics, government attorneys, and judges.

MORE INFORMATION

The conference will include over 20 dynamic programs highlighting all aspects of litigation. There will be multiple opportunities to network during the programming breaks and breakfasts, as well as at the Welcome and Networking Receptions, Keynote Luncheon, and the John Minor Wisdom Luncheon. You'll have the opportunity to learn from leading litigators from across the nation and introduce yourself to judges, expert litigators, and in-house counsel. You don't want to miss out!

NHWBA Members are eligible for a reduced registration fee of $720. On the “Order Summary” page enter the promo code “Association” to obtain the discount.

Reduced registration fees also available for Students, Young Lawyers, Public Service, and others.

Learn more and register here: https://events.americanbar.org/event/24abbe03-f149-49b9-bdcd-8a4a000a4267/summary

April Book Club: The Names by Florence Knapp (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us for April's Book Club!

For our April Book Club, we will meet on Wednesday, April 22nd at The Miller's Tavern on Elm Street in Manchester to discuss The Names by Florence Knapp.

Registration is highly encouraged so we can have an accurate count for reservation purposes. Attendees are responsible for their own food and/or beverage expenses.

Please contact our Networking Chair, Katie A. Mosher, with any questions. Katie will be the point-of-contact for this event.

Not able to join us this time? Take a look at the list below to plan ahead for the start of 2026!

May: I Who Have Never Known Men – Jacqueline Harpman
June: The Shadow Docket – Stephen Vladeck
July: The Lion Women of Tehran – Marjan Kamali
August: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin
September: The Correspondent – Virgina Evans
October: We Used to Live Here – Marcus Kliewer
November: By the Fire We Carry – Rebecca Nagle
December: My Friends – Fredik Backman

Happy Reading!

Thank you to our 2025-2026 Annual Gold Sponsors for supporting our Monthly Book Club events:

Running Club -May Meet-Up (Saturday, May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Runners, joggers, and walkers, rejoice! We are getting active in 2026 with our Running Club.

Join the NHWBA's Networking Committee for our 2026 Running Club. This group is designed for runners/joggers/walkers of all skill and experience levels.

New to running? That's great! Been a runner since middle school? Amazing! Do you want to walk and talk with friends in the NHWBA on a Saturday morning? Welcome!

The Saturday, May 2, 2026 meet-up will start at Cup of Joe, 31 Market St., Portsmouth, NH at 9:00 A.M.

Towards the end of the year, our Running Club will come together to have a team at the Campaign For Legal Services Annual Walk and Run for Justice in Manchester in September.

This specific sign up is for our May 2, 2026 meet-up. Sign-ups for future meet-ups are coming soon!

Please contact our Networking Chair, Katie A. Mosher, with any questions. Katie will be the point-of-contact for this event.

Mt. Monadnock Spring Hike (Saturday, May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Join us on a Spring Hike!

Join the NHWBA's Networking Committee on a Spring Hike of Mt. Monadnock in Jaffrey, New Hampshire.

The plan is to meet together in Jaffrey at 9:30 A.M. and take a few vehicles to the State Park, as reservations are encouraged due to the popularity of the mountain for hikers.

Please be prepared to contribute to the small registration fee ($15 per vehicle), otherwise, there is no cost to attend the event.

In order to coordinate carpooling, please register by Wednesday, May 6th.

Please contact our Networking Chair, Katie A. Mosher, or Networking Committee member, Kaylee Howard, with any questions. Kaylee will be the point-of-contact for this event.

If there is any rain, we will be rescheduling the hike for Saturday, May 16 at 9:30 A.M.

Virtual Lunch Webinar - Embodied Leadership: Why How You Lead Matters as Much as What You Do (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Embodied Leadership: Why How You Lead Matters as Much as What You Do

Most leadership development in the legal profession focuses on skills, strategies, and execution. Yet under pressure, leadership effectiveness is often determined less by what a leader does and more by how she shows up.

This session introduces Embodied Leadership - a practical framework for understanding how presence, self-regulation, and internal alignment shape judgment, communication, and influence. Attendees will explore the distinction between management and leadership, learn five core dimensions of embodied leadership, and walk away with concrete ways to lead with greater authority, clarity, and sustainability in high-stakes legal environments.

Speaker Bio
Vanessa Shaw is a business strategist, speaker, and the founder of The Business Growth Academy, where she works with women-owned law firms to build profitable, sustainable practices without burnout.

With an international background spanning the USA, UK, and Europe, Vanessa brings a global perspective to leadership and performance. Her early work included coaching and consulting for organizations such as the United Nations, World Economic Forum, KPMG, Oracle, and the international law firm Cameron McKenna (CMS), where she pioneered the firm’s first cross-border virtual coaching program for attorneys across 10 countries.

Today, Vanessa is known for helping women attorneys strengthen decision-making, leadership presence, and firm economics so they can lead with confidence and intention. Her work focuses on moving firm owners from high-performing operators to effective, sustainable leaders.

Cost
Members- Free
Non-Members- $25

*** Event link and log-in information will be emailed to registrants 24-48 hours before the start of the presentation.

May Book Club: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for May's Book Club!

For our May Book Club, we will meet on Tuesday, May 19th at 6:00 PM at La Vaka Mexican Restaurant in Goffstown to discuss I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman.

Registration is highly encouraged so we can have an accurate count for reservation purposes. Attendees are responsible for their own food and/or beverage expenses.

Please contact our Networking Chair, Katie A. Mosher, with any questions. Katie will be the point-of-contact for this event.

Not able to join us this time? Take a look at the list below to plan ahead for the start of 2026!

June: The Shadow Docket – Stephen Vladeck
July: The Lion Women of Tehran – Marjan Kamali
August: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin
September: The Correspondent – Virgina Evans
October: We Used to Live Here – Marcus Kliewer
November: By the Fire We Carry – Rebecca Nagle
December: My Friends – Fredik Backman

Happy Reading!

Thank you to our 2025-2026 Annual Gold Sponsors for supporting our Monthly Book Club events:

Golf Lessons 2026 (Tuesday, June 02, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for a summer of golf! We are hosting our lessons with golf pro Jonathan Douglas at beautiful Pembroke Pines County Club in centrally located Pembroke, New Hampshire on Tuesdays throughout the summer.

We are capping each session to eight (8) attendees (with the exception of our last two sessions, see details below) to ensure attendees can learn the "skill of the week" with some one-on-one instruction from Jon.

Each session includes small group instruction and a $10 voucher to use that evening at the 1759 Grille at Pembroke Pines.

By registering, you are signing up to learn the following skills during the below dates:

Week 1 (June 2) – Putting and Chipping
Week 2 (June 9) – Irons
Week 3 (June 16) – Woods
Week 4 (June 23) – Course Play with Jon
Week 5 (June 30) – Course Play with Jon

During Weeks 4 & 5 we will increase attendance to up to twelve (12) attendees to participate in "drop-in course play" with Jon.

Attendees will come out and play the course in small groups, with Jon providing tips and instruction for reach group as they play. These last two weeks are included in the the registration fee for the lessons, and will also be available for up to four (4) additional folks on Tuesday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 30.

Folks of all skill levels are welcome and we ask that you provide some details about your skill level (and whether you need to borrow clubs) at registration.

Questions? Please reach out to our Board Member, Meredith Lasna (mlasna@pastorikrans.com) or our Executive Director, Anita Wolcott (anita@nhwba.org) for assistance.

Drop-In Golf at Pembroke Pines: June 23rd (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for a summer of golf! This registration link is just for the June 23, 2026 drop-in session.

We are hosting golf lessons with golf pro Jonathan Douglas at beautiful Pembroke Pines County Club in centrally located Pembroke, New Hampshire on Tuesdays throughout the summer. We are also offering two opportunities for drop-in play!

Attendees will join our Golf Lesson attendees to come out and play the course in small groups, with Jon providing tips and instruction for reach group as they play.

There are only four (4) additional spots available!

Folks of all skill levels are welcome and we ask that you provide some details about your skill level (and whether you need to borrow clubs) at registration.

Questions? Please reach out to our point of contact for the event, Meredith Lasna (mlasna@pastorikrans.com ), or our Executive Director, Anita Wolcott (anita@nhwba.org) for assistance.

Drop-In Golf at Pembroke Pines: June 30th (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for a summer of golf! This registration link is just for the June 23, 2026 drop-in session.

Attendees will join our Golf Lesson attendees to come out and play the course in small groups, with Jon providing tips and instruction for reach group as they play.

There are only four (4) additional spots available!

Folks of all skill levels are welcome and we ask that you provide some details about your skill level (and whether you need to borrow clubs) at registration.

Questions? Please reach out to our point of contact for the event, Meredith Lasna (mlasna@pastorikrans.com ), or our Executive Director, Anita Wolcott (anita@nhwba.org) for assistance.