Women Lawyers' Section

The Women Lawyers’ Section was established in 1986, first named the “Women in Law Committee.”  Its stated mission is “to support women in the legal profession and to promote the legal interests of women in society.”  The Section’s goals and priorities include: increased membership, active involvement of all members, education to the legal community and the public, philanthropy (time/money), advocating judicial appointment of individuals who are supportive of women, advancing legislation furthering women’s interests, and, last but not least, networking and social functions.

The Women Lawyers’ Section has established the Section’s Educational Foundation, a non-profit fundraising organization, which establishes scholarships for needy law students who have ties to San Mateo County.  The Foundation holds an annual fundraiser to support these scholarships.  

The Section generally meets the 1st Tuesday of every other month. Especially popular are the Spring Judges’ Luncheon and the December Holiday Luncheon, which features a raffle and door prizes. Check the Here-Say and calendar for upcoming meetings. If you would like to learn more about the Women Lawyers’ Section, please contact the Women Lawyers’ Section Chair, Alexandra Sepolen at asepolen@swclfamilylaw.com.

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Women Lawyers Section President / Women Lawyers Section Chair

Alexandra Louise Sepolen

Stross Wess Cutcher & Levin LLP

411 Borel Ave., Ste. 550

San Mateo CA

(650) 212-7861

Treasurer: Devon Rose, Hanson Crawford Crum Family Law Grp., LLP 

Secretary: Riena Yu, Bloom Family Law

Devon Rose serves as the California Women Lawyers Affiliate Governor and Liaison for the Women Lawyers’ Section. For questions or to connect regarding California Women Lawyers, she can be reached at devon@hansonflg.com.