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2024 WWCDA Awards Gala

The 2024 WWCDA Awards Gala will take place on December 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. Join us for a memorable night of honoring outstanding women and champions of equality, as well as, celebrating WWCDA's 25th Anniversary and many accomplishments. WWCDA members, colleagues, clients, men, women, and any members of the white collar defense and greater legal community are welcome. Purchase a ticket or table today!.

WWCDA London Summer Reception, following the Global Enforcement & Compliance Program, June 19, 2024 at Lincoln's Inn

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London Summer Reception & Panel

WWCDA hosted the annual summer London Reception & Panel Discussion on June 19, 2024 at Lincoln's Inn as a part of the WWCDA Global Enforcement & Compliance Program. See highlights from the event.

WWCDA Alumnae Program, connecting & advancing women in law around the globe.

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Alumnae Program

We are excited to announce that the WWCDA® Alumnae Program is going to the next level. Learn More!


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Advance Women in Law

  • Promoting Women as Thoughts Leaders
  • Advocating for Women in Rankings
  • Expanding Speaking Opportunities
  • Promoting Member Achievements in social media, press and beyond
  • Encouraging Others to Champion Women in the Field

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What I value most about WWCDA is the ability to connect with women in the white collar defense field all around the globe. The members bond together, share referral sources and help improve the opportunities for all women in the profession.

Michelle Shapiro WWCDA Global Vice Chair

ArentFox Schiff LLP - Boston Chapter

3,000+ members, 100s have held government & corporate positions

49 Chapters Around the World

41 specializations amongst the members

150+ events held annually across the globe

Forging A New Path

WWCDA was formed to promote diversity in the white collar defense field & pave the way for those who follow. There was a time when being an ambitious woman in law meant that you were the only woman at the table. Now we are stronger in numbers and more powerful together.

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Member Spotlight

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Lisa Mathewson

Lisa shares her WWCDA journey, how WWCDA has helped her career, and what most excites her about WWCDA’s future initiatives.

Chapter Spotlight

London ChapterConnect

London Chapter

Hear from the WWCDA London Chapter Leaders who share their inspirational journeys as WWCDA Leaders and the importance of global WWCDA Chapter collaboration.

Committee Spotlight

Committee SpotlightConnect

Rankings & Endorsements Committee

The Committee aims to increase the number of, and ranking levels for, women in rankings publications.

More Powerful Together

Powered by relationships with the leading consulting and law firms worldwide, we have built a network of diverse and influential leaders while providing an array of activities to advance women in the profession.