Orange County Women Lawyers Association upcoming events

Private Shopping Experience (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

OCWLA & OCWLA Foundation invite you for a shopping event to celebrate 50 years of OCWLA.

Date & Time: October 9th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Veronica Beard, Fashion Island
Free to attend.

Invite a colleague, client or friend to network and shop!
Veronica Beard will provide still and sparkling water, rose, white wine, and champagne.

Veronica Beard will donate 15% of event proceeds to OCWLA Foundation.
Can't attend in store? Contact 949-996-9030 to place a phone order and your purchase will be included in the donation back.

2026 OCWLA Gala (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Step Back in Time to the Roaring Twenties!

Join us for the 2026 OCWLA Annual Gala

Get Ready for a Roaring Good Time! Join the Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA) for an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour, and jazz-age elegance. Gather with us to celebrate, promote the advancement of women in the legal profession, and support our incredible 2026 awardees.

Honoring Our 2026 Awardees

At this year's Gala, we are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our distinguished honorees:

Judge of the Year: Judge Adrianne Marshack
Attorney of the Year: Kelly Galligan, Rutan & Tucker, LLP
Advancement of Women Award: Crowell & Moring LLP, Orange County

Event Details

The Theme We are stepping back in time to the Roaring Twenties! Expect an evening full of vintage charm, celebration, and networking with the finest legal minds.

The Dress Code To help bring the era to life, we ask that guests dress in 1920s-themed attire. Think flapper dresses, sequins, sharp vintage suits, and fedoras. Alternatively, your best formal wear is warmly welcomed!

Photos from OCWLA's 2025 Gala

Sponsorships Available!

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Thank you to our 2026 Gala Sponsors!

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Diamond

Platinum

Gold

Dessert

Floral

Emerald




*Hon. Franz E. Miller, ret., JAMS*

Friend of OCWLA

Learn more about OCWLA’s sponsorship opportunities:

Annual Sponsorship Information

Learn how to donate to the 2026 Silent Auction,
benefitting the OCWLA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization:

Silent Auction Information

OCBA Community Fair (Saturday, October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

CWL Annual Dinner (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The CWL Annual Dinner

Join us for a night of celebration, inspiration, and dynamic networking as we shine a light on the extraordinary achievements of women throughout the legal community.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego

Not an OCWLA Member?
Registration & Sponsorships available on CWL.org >

Advance Ticket Policy

OCWLA often coordinates a table of OCWLA members at various third-party events such as Orange County Bar Association’s Judges Night, Public Law Center’s Voices for Justice Dinner, and California Women Lawyers’ Annual Dinner. OCWLA advances the costs of the table and the individual tickets for the seats at the table and in turn, the tickets are made available to purchase to OCWLA members. The individual tickets for the table(s) will be made available on a “first come, first paid” basis. A ticket will not be reserved for an OCWLA member unless the ticket has been paid for. Once the ticket has been paid for, no refunds shall be issued unless another member elects to pay for the ticket.

October OCWLA Book Club (Monday, October 26, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Coffee & Costumes Breakfast (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Celebrate Halloween with OCWLA

At Orange County Bar Association
4101 Westerly Place, Newport Beach

Breakfast will be provided.

We encourage costumes and dressing up for this event.

1 hr Elimination of Bias MCLE: From the Battlefield to the Bench: Two Vietnam Veterans on Service, Justice & the Law (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 19:45:00 GMT

1 hour of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit
Provided by Orange County Women Lawyers Association

Our Speakers:

Eileen C. Moore
Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal
David O. Carter
District Judge, U.S. District Court

Join distinguished jurists and Vietnam veterans Justice Eileen C. Moore and Judge David O. Carter for a thought-provoking MCLE program exploring the intersection of military service, mental health, and the justice system.

Through their unique perspectives and experiences, the speakers will examine some of the most pressing challenges facing veterans today, including homelessness, PTSD, and the profound psychological impact of moral injury. Theprogram will explore how these experiences can shape a veteran’s interactions with the legal system and, at times, createbarriers to receiving fair and meaningful access to justice.

The program also offers an opportunity to earn Elimination of Bias credit while examining the implicit biases and systemic blind spots that can affect justice-involved veterans. Attendees will gain greater insight into the ways trauma and military experience can be misunderstood within the legal profession and learn how greater awareness and cultural competency can help dismantle those barriers.

This is more than a discussion of veterans’ issues. It is an opportunity to better understand the people behind the cases and to consider how the legal profession can respond with greater awareness, fairness, and compassion. Participants will leave better equipped to recognize bias, navigate the unique challenges veterans may face, and advocate more effectively forthis historically underserved community.

A buffet lunch is included with a vegetarian option available. Please email info@ocwla.org with any dietary restrictions or concerns.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Registration: 11:45 am
Program: 12:15 - 1:15 pm

OCBA Office
4101 Westerly Place, Newport Beach

Co-Sponsored By:

OCBA Veterans & Military Committee
OCBA Lawyer Well Being Committee
OCBA Criminal Law Section
OCBA Solo/Small Firm section
OCTLA

November OCWLA Book Club (Monday, November 30, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

OCTLA's TOP GUN Gala (Saturday, December 05, 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Join OCWLA's Table to Celebrate & Connect at the

Saturday, December 5, 2026
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

ATTIRE
Cocktail, Black-Tie Optional

CONSENT TO USE OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA
By registering for, attending, or participating in any OCTLA meeting or event constitutes consent to OCTLA’s use and distribution of the attendee’s image or voice in photographs, video, audio, and other media, for current and future purposes.

Please review the Event Code of Conduct before registering.

Advance Ticket Policy

Book Club Holiday Party & Book Gift Exchange! (Monday, December 07, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Happy Holidays from the OCWLA

Holiday Party
& Book Gift Exchange!

Join us at the residence of a Book Club member in Orange for a holiday dinner (address provided upon registration). Please bring either a drink or dessert to share and a new, wrapped book to participate in our book gift exchange!

OCWLA Members Only.

Orange County Women Lawyers Association upcoming events

Private Shopping Experience (Friday, October 09, 2026)

2026 OCWLA Gala (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Step Back in Time to the Roaring Twenties!

Join us for the 2026 OCWLA Annual Gala

Honoring Our 2026 Awardees

Event Details

Sponsorships Available!

Thank you to our 2026 Gala Sponsors!

Title

Diamond

Platinum

Gold

Dessert

Floral

Emerald

Friend of OCWLA

Learn more about OCWLA’s sponsorship opportunities:

OCBA Community Fair (Saturday, October 17, 2026)

CWL Annual Dinner (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

The CWL Annual Dinner

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Tom Ham's Lighthouse2150 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego

Not an OCWLA Member? Registration & Sponsorships available on CWL.org >

Advance Ticket Policy

October OCWLA Book Club (Monday, October 26, 2026)

Coffee & Costumes Breakfast (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Celebrate Halloween with OCWLA

Sponsored by

1 hr Elimination of Bias MCLE: From the Battlefield to the Bench: Two Vietnam Veterans on Service, Justice & the Law (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

1 hour of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit Provided by Orange County Women Lawyers Association

From the Battlefield to the Bench: Two Vietnam Veterans on Service, Justice & the Law

Our Speakers:

November OCWLA Book Club (Monday, November 30, 2026)

OCTLA's TOP GUN Gala (Saturday, December 05, 2026)

Join OCWLA's Table to Celebrate & Connect at the

TOP GUN Trial Lawyer of the Year Awards Gala & Silent Auction 2026

Advance Ticket Policy

Book Club Holiday Party & Book Gift Exchange! (Monday, December 07, 2026)

Happy Holidays from the OCWLA

Holiday Party & Book Gift Exchange!

Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego

Not an OCWLA Member?
Registration & Sponsorships available on CWL.org >

1 hour of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit
Provided by Orange County Women Lawyers Association

Holiday Party
& Book Gift Exchange!