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Last Chance to Register for Dinner on 3/30 or the Presentation and Lunch on 3/31
NHWBA
Annual Work Stress Relief Weekend
Inns & Spa at
Mill Falls
Meredith, NH
March 30 & 31 2012
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Find us on the web:
www.nhwba.org
Also - "Like" us on facebook!
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Welcome New and Returning Members
Chantalle Forgues
Plymouth State University
Achsa Klug
Klug Law Offices
Molly Lynch
Law Student
UNH School of Law
Caroline Lyons
Law Student
UNH School of Law
Nancy Wickwire
Deputy Clerk
Hillsborough County Superior Court
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NHWBA Officers and Directors
Executive Director:
Gretchen E. Pyles
NHWBA
Gretchen@nhwba.org
President:
Holly B. Haines
Abramson, Brown & Dugan, PA
Immediate Past President:
Kristin Mendoza
Devine, Millimet & Branch, PA
Vice President:
Holly J. Kilibarda
Nixon Peabody, LLP
Secretary:
Open
Treasurer:
Karyl Roberts Martin
Sheehan, Phinney, Bass + Green, PA
Public Relations Officer:
Erin Desmarais Wolf
Conn Kavanaugh
Programming Director:
Charla Bizios Stevens
McLane Law Firm
Membership Secretary:
Kara M. Simard
Borofsky, Amodeo-Vickery & Bandazian, PA
Vice Membership Secretary:
Clara Dietel
Shaheen & Gordon, PA
Member at Large:
Christina Ferrari
Beliveau, Fradette, Doyle & Gallant
Belknap:
Lynne Sabean
Boutin & Altieri, PLLC
Cheshire:
Sheila J. Burnham
Granite Financial Partners
Grafton:
Viktoriya Kovalenko
NH Superior Court
Hillsborough North:
Kathleen Mahan
Cook, Little, Rosenblatt & Manson, PLLC
Hillsborough South:
Catherine E. Shanelaris
Shanelaris & Schirch, PA
Merrimack:
Joceline D. Champagne
Internal Revenue Service
Rockingham:
Catherine P. McKay
Parnell & McKay, PLLC
Strafford:
Sandra Cabrera
NH Superior Court
Out of State Liaison:
Sabrina Beavens
Iurillo & Associates, PA
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News and Events:
March 2012
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Greetings!
March is Women's History Month, when we should honor and remember the accomplishments of women in the profession.
In celebration of Women's History Month, the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession has compiled interesting facts about women in the law, and to supplement those, I have included New Hampshire facts below:
Did you know that Margaret Brent was the first woman lawyer in America, arriving in the colonies in 1638? She was a master negotiator, an accomplished litigator, and a respected leader.
Did you know that it took until 1879 before the first woman was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court?
Did you know that in 1890, Marilla Ricker from Dover, New Hampshire petitioned the New Hampshire Supreme Court for the right of women to practice law in this state and won, yet she never applied for admission to the New Hampshire Bar?
Did you know that it took until 1917 before a woman was admitted to practice law in New Hampshire and that woman was Winifred McLaughlin?
Did you know that before she petitioned for the right of women to practice law in New Hampshire, Marilla Ricker was appointed the first woman Commissioner and Examiner in the Court of Chancery in Washington D.C.?
Did you know that it took more than 60 years before the 100th woman was admitted to practice law in New Hampshire? That 100th woman was Nancy Dodge who was admitted on November 1, 1977.
Did you know that the first woman appointed to the New Hampshire Judiciary was Jean Burling in 1979?
Did you know that the first woman appointed to both the Superior and Supreme Courts was Linda Dalianis? She was appointed to the Superior Court in 1980 and to the Supreme Court in 2000.
Did you know that Christina O'Neil is the only woman ever appointed to the New Hampshire Probate Court? She was appointed in 1987.
Did you know that Hillary Rodham Clinton served as the first chair of the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession (1987-1991)?
Did you know that Roberta Cooper Ramos became the first woman ABA President in 1995? Since then, four women have served or will serve as president.
And, did you know that the NHWBA is New Hampshire's first statewide women's bar association and was incorporated in May 1998 by Maureen Raiche Manning, Jennifer L. Parent, Joy V. Riddell, Claudia C. Damon and Julie Introcaso?
I hope that you celebrate Women's History Month by thanking one of the women lawyers who has been an inspiration to you.
Best regards,
Holly B. Haines, President
New Hampshire Women's Bar Association
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NHWBA Now Accepting Nominations for the 2012 Marilla M. Ricker Achievement Award The NHWBA is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Marilla M. Ricker Achievement Award. The Ricker Award honors outstanding women lawyers in New Hampshire who have achieved professional excellence, and who have paved the way to success for other women lawyers, advanced opportunities for women in the profession and/or performed exemplary public service on behalf of women. The award is named in honor of Marilla M. Ricker, who was the first woman to apply for admission to the New Hampshire Bar. If you would like to nominate someone for this award, click here. Nominations will be accepted through May 15, 2012. If you have any questions about the nomination process, please e-mail our Executive Director, Gretchen Pyles, at Gretchen@nhwba.org. |
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Tables for Eight Mentoring Program Returns!
Tables for Eight is a mentoring program that brings an experienced woman attorney or judge together with 6-7 newer lawyers for dinner and mentoring in a single evening to share experiences and to discuss work, life and any topics of interest in a relaxed setting. In April and May the tables feature Superior Court Chief Justice Tina Nadeau and Associate Justice Marguerite Wageling. Join them at their tables!
The Honorable Marguerite Wageling
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Manchester, New Hampshire
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.
When: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Mint Bistro
1105 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
Cost: Dutch Treat
The Honorable Chief Justice Tina Nadeau
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Portsmouth, New Hampshire/Kittery, Maine
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.
When: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Tulsi's
20 Walker Street
Kittery, ME
Cost: Dutch Treat
To register for the Table for Eight on April 12, 2012 with Judge Wageling, click here. To register for the Table for Eight on May 9, 2012 with Chief Justice Nadeau, click here. If you have any questions about the Tables for Eight program, please contact our Executive Director, Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org.
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Last Chance to Register for 10th Annual Work Stress Relief Clinic Events!
Register for Dinner on Friday, March 30th or
Lunch and Presentation on Saturday, March 31st
Join us at the Inns & Spa at Mill Falls in Meredith, NH on Friday, March 30, 2012 for a networking and social hour from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at Lago Costa Cucina. Or, enjoy our Saturday afternoon presentation on Harnessing the Power of Relationships by Trinnie Houghton and Scott Seagren with a light lunch buffet.
To register for either or both of these events, please contact NHWBA Executive Director, Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org by Tuesday, March 20, 2012. NHWBA members also receive a 15% discount on the spa services of your choice. Spa services should be scheduled directly with the Cascade Spa at (866) 719-0161. Be sure to mention your NHWBA membership when you make your reservations to receive the 15% discount on services.
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Join Us for Wine Tasting at
Vintner's Cellar Winery
When: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Vintner's Cellar Winery
133 Loudon Road
Concord, NH
Cost: $15 per person
Join us for a wine tasting networking event. Learn how to taste wines while sampling different wines and enjoying light appetizers. Come and spend a relaxing evening with other NHWBA members and members of UNH School of Law's Women's Law Student Association.
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Save the Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Cooking Demonstration with
Liz Barbour of Creative Feast
When: Thursday, May 24, 2012 
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Devine, Millimet & Branch
111 Amherst Street
Manchester, NH
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 not required but are appreciated. If you'd like to attend, please contact NHWBA Executive Director, Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org.
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Early Bird Registration for
New England Women's Leadership Summit
is Now Open
When: Friday, June 8, 2012 
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Nashua Community College
505 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH
Cost: $165.00 through March 31, 2012
This one day event is intended to "provide women with a more skilled and confident presence in sharing the leadership of organizations in New Hampshire and beyond and in actively shaping the future of the U.S. Economy."
The sessions are designed for women in different professions and with varying levels of seniority. They are intended to enhance motivation, build confidence and provide inspiration. There will be specific opportunities for professional development, skill building and networking during the event.
The keynote speakers include Barbara Corcoran, Annabel Beerel, Ph.D., and Meg Cadoux Hirschberg. For more information or to register, click here.
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Phi Alpha Delta Chapter of UNH School of Law Seeking Attorneys to Participate in a
School-Wide Networking Event
When: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: UNH School of Law
2 White Street
Concord, NH
Would you like to help current law students learn about your practice area? Spend an evening speaking with law students about what you do on a daily basis.
The Phi Alpha Delta Chapter of UNH School of Law will have a "circuit" of rooms organized by practice area. Students can choose which room(s) they want to visit based on their interests. Practitioners will speak with the students in an informal setting.
If you would like to participate in this event, please contact Caroline Lyons at Caroline.Lyons@law.unh.edu.
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