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Welcome New and Returning Members
Lisah Carpenter
Concord Hospital
Meta David
Law Student
Emily Doherty
Desmarais, Ewing & Johnston, PLLC
Laura Hermann
Hermann Law PLLC
Lissa Mascio
Erin McKeag
Law Student
UNH School of Law
Suzanne McKenna
Martin, Lord & Osman
Morgan Nighan
Nixon Peabody
Sarah Rogers
Law Student
UNH School of Law
Ellen Shimer-Brenes
Law Offices of Ellen C. Shimer-Brenes
Tanya Spony
Law Student
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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
Bianco Professional Association
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:
April 2012
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Greetings!
Spring is now in full swing and we have a lot of upcoming events for our members that are detailed in this newsletter, including many opportunities for volunteer service and fundraising for charitable organizations. I want to encourage all of our members to participate in the annual food drive to help feed New Hampshire children this summer when they cannot rely on their schools for meals. All that is required is to place a collection box at your office and to let your colleagues know about the drive. The NHWBA will do the rest and pick up all donations from you. We can provide you with flyers and posters for the collection boxes, as well as additional information about the requested food items. Please just contact us to get involved. Finally, if you have ever considered getting more involved with NHWBA we are holding elections next month for our 2012-2014 term. Please contact our executive director, Gretchen Pyles, to express interest and get on the ballot. The best way to get more from your membership is to get more involved by joining the board of directors! Please also remember to vote next month when the ballots are electronically sent.
Best regards,
Holly B. Haines, President
New Hampshire Women's Bar Association
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NHWBA Seeking Nominations for Ballot for 2012-2014 NHWBA Board of Directors Elections for positions on the NHWBA Board of Directors will take place next month. If you or someone you know is interested in being on the ballot for any position, please contact our Executive Director, Gretchen Pyles at Gretchen@nhwba.org by no later than May 4, 2012. A complete listing of our current board positions can be found on our website by clicking here. We are eager to have representatives on our board for each county and especially need representatives in the following counties: Carroll, Cheshire, Merrimack, Strafford and Sullivan. Please consider joining our board to help direct the future of the NHWBA. |
Food Drive To Help Feed Hungry Children Starts! For the fourth consecutive year, the NHWBA is collecting food
and monetary donations to help feed hungry children here in New Hampshire. From April 16th to May 11th, the NHWBA will be collecting canned fruit, pasta items (boxed, canned or bagged) and monetary donations for the New Hampshire Food Bank. Checks should be made payable to "NH Food Bank" and sent to NHWBA at P. O. Box 915, Manchester, NH 03105. Food donations made within individual firms and offices will be collected by NHWBA representatives from May 11th to May 16th. If you would like to collect items at your office or would like to donate items and need to know where to bring them, please contact Katherine Brown or Cathy Shanelaris. All food items and monetary donations collected during the drive will benefit the New Hampshire Food Bank to help with the increased need for food during the summer months. Specifically, the New Hampshire Food Bank and local food pantries have the added strain of families needing more food because they cannot rely on the schools for hot lunches for their children. Donations of all sizes are welcome and encouraged. Thank you to all who donate to the NHWBA's Food Drive! |
Deadline for Nominations for the 2012 Marilla M. Ricker Achievement Award is May 15, 2012 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. |
Table for Eight Featuring Justice Wageling a Huge Success! 
On Thursday, April 12, seven newer attorneys met Justice Wageling for dinner at Mint Bistro in Manchester to discuss work, life and other topics of interest. Those who attended found it to be a great experience and said Justice Wageling had great advice to share. Don't miss your opportunity to have dinner with a sitting New Hampshire Superior Court Justice. Sign up today for the next Table for Eight with Chief Justice Tina Nadeau scheduled for May 9, 2012. See registration details below. |
Coming Soon: Spotlight on a Member Have you or an NHWBA member you know done something significant in your practice? Have you reached a milestone or do you have exciting news to share? We'd like to hear about it! We would like to start a new section of our monthly newsletter that puts a spotlight on one of our members who has an achievement to celebrate. If you know someone who deserves to be in the spotlight, please let our Executive Director, Gretchen Pyles, know by e-mailing her at Gretchen@nhwba.org. |
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Volunteer with MooreMart to Help Pack Care Packages for our Troops in the Middle East and for Humanitarian Projects in Iraq and Afghanistan
Judge Paul Moore's non-profit, "MooreMart" has shipped over five tons of relief supplies to schools, clinics, orphanages and soccer teams in Iraq and Afghanistan in the last six years. They ship the supplies to a number of different groups and their only requirement is that the organizers or managers must allow women to participate in the event or be the recipients of the services provided. Judge Moore explained that prior to MooreMart's involvement, the local communities did not make the relief supplies or services available to women because clothing, medical care, classroom seats and spots on soccer teams were reserved for men.
The next packing event will be held at the Nashua National Guard Armory on the following dates:
May 17th, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
May 18th, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
May 19th, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer, contact Judge Moore by April 25, 2012 at Paul@MooreMart.org.
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Don't Miss Out! Reserve Your Spot at the Table for Eight with Chief Justice Nadeau!
Tables for Eight is a mentoring program that brings an experienced woman attorney or judge together with 6-7 NHWBA members 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.
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 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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Join us for a 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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Come Take Your Dog for a Walk!
Support NHWBA's Paws Walk Team
When: Sunday, June 10, 2012 
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Stratham Hill Park
33 Portsmouth Avenue
Stratham, NH
Grab your dog's leash and join us for a fun walk to raise money for New Hampshire SPCA. Walkers can choose between a 1.5 mile route or a 2 mile route. The event will take place rain or shine. Please also consider sponsoring our team by making a donation online. For more information about the walk or to sponsor NHWBA's team, click here.
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Save the Date: June 20, 2012
Join us on the Seacoast for our Networking Event at Portsmouth Gas Light Co.
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Portsmouth Gas Light Co.
64 Market Street
Portsmouth, NH
Join us in beautiful downtown Portsmouth for a casual gathering. Come network and socialize with friends, colleagues, and other NHWBA members. Feel the ocean breeze, enjoy friendly conversation, and stay for live music on the outdoor deck at the Portsmouth Gas Light Co.
Reservations are appreciated. Please contact our Executive Director, Gretchen Pyles, at Gretchen@NHWBA.org if you plan to attend.
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Save the Date: April 26, 2012
Campaign for Legal Services Breakfast
When: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Time: 7:30 a.m. - Registration
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast and Program
Where: Radisson Hotel
Manchester, NH
Cost: $40 per person or $350 for a reserved table for ten guests
Join Keynote Speaker, Martha Minow, Dean and Jeremiah Smith, Jr. Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Legal Services Corporation, for the 2012 Campaign Kick-off. Proceeds from this event will benefit New Hampshire's three civil legal aid organizations: Legal Advice & Referral Center, New Hampshire Legal Assistance, and New Hampshire Pro Bono Referral Program.
For more information, call 603-206-2228 or go to www.nh-cls.org.
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A Passion for Justice:
An Encounter with Clarence Darrow
When: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: New Hampshire Institute of Art
148 Concord Street
Manchester, NH
Cost: $25 per person
Join Granite Pathways for an evening with the protector and advocate of civil rights, Clarence Darrow. The famed lawyer will be portrayed with courtroom gusto and salty humor by Richard Coppinger. Ann Rice, Esquire, Deputy Attorney General will provide the introduction.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Granite Pathways, a recovery at work program for adults with mental illness in Manchester.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or by e-mailing anna@granitepathways.org.
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Register now for
New England Women's Leadership Summit
When: Friday, June 8, 2012 
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Nashua Community College
505 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH
Cost: $195
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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The New Hampshire Bar is Accepting Nominations for Three Prestigious Awards
to be Presented at its Annual Meeting
The New Hampshire Bar Association is currently accepting nominations for three prestigious awards that will be presented at this year's Annual Meeting, which will be held June 22-24, 2012. The three awards are as follows:
Justice William A. Grimes Award for Judicial Professionalism - To honor the memory of Justice William A. Grimes, this award is presented to a judge who best fits the following:
"The judges therefore should always be men of learning and experience in the laws, of exemplary morals, great patience, calmness, coolness and attention. Their minds should not be distracted with jarring interests; they should not be dependent upon any man or body of men." John Adams, 1776. Distinguished Service to the Legal Profession Award -- This award is presented to the nominee who best exhibits service to the legal profession. E. Donald Dufresne Award for Outstanding Professionalism -- This award is presented, in honor of E. Donald Dufresne, to an attorney who best fits the following: "A professional lawyer is an expert in law pursuing a learned art in service to clients and in the spirit of public service; and engaging in these pursuits as part of a common calling to promote justice and public good." The nomination period for these awards is open until May 1, 2012. Please consider submitting nominations, which may be sent to: Denice DeStefano, NHBA Annual Meeting Award Nominations, 2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301. Nominations for these awards can be made by way of letter identifying the nominee and explaining the basis for the nomination. |
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The Road to Independence: 101 Women's Journeys to Starting Their Own Law Firms
Have you ever thought of starting your own firm? Learn from 101 women who have done just that in a newly published book entitled, The Road to Independence: 101 Women's Journeys to Starting Their Own Law Firms. The book is a collection of 101 letters from women who have taken the courageous step of creating a law firm of their own, either as a sole practitioner or with others. The book focuses on the experiences, challenges and opportunities of women-owned law firms, and serves as a catalyst and guide for other women who are considering setting out on their own.
To order the book, click here.
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