In This Issue

Thanks to the Sponsors of our 16th Annual Fall Reception

Spotlight on our Members

Join NHWBA's Team for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Join us for a Brown Bag Lunch with Judge Julie Introcaso

Join us at the Palace Theatre in December for A Christmas Carol

NY Times Article about Harvard Business School's Gender Equity Initiative

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NHWBA Officers and Directors

Executive Director:
Gretchen E. Pyles

NHWBA
Gretchen@nhwba.org

President:

Holly J. Kilibarda

Nixon Peabody, LLP

Immediate Past President:
Holly B. Haines

Abramson, Brown & Dugan, PA

Vice President:
Karyl Roberts Martin

Sheehan, Phinney, Bass + Green, PA

Secretary:

Sabrina C. Beavens

Iurillo & Associates, PA

Treasurer:

Christina A. Ferrari

Bianco Professional Association

Public Relations Officer:

Christina A. Ferrari

Bianco Professional Association

Networking Director:

Talesha Caynon

Bernstein Shur

Programming Director:

Kathleen M. Mahan

Cook, Little, Rosenblatt & Manson, PLLC

Membership Secretary:

Kara M. Simard

Borofsky, Amodeo-Vickery & Bandazian, PA

Vice Membership Secretary:

Clara Dietel

Shaheen & Gordon, PA

Member at Large:

Heather A. Flanner

Concord Prosecutor's Office

Belknap:

Lynne Sabean

Boutin & Altieri, PLLC

Coos:

Sandra Cabrera

Waystack Frizzell

Grafton:

Viktoriya Kovalenko

Hastings Law Office PA

Hillsborough North:

Heidi A. Ames

Devine, Millimet & Branch, PA

Hillsborough South:

Catherine E. Shanelaris

Shanelaris & Schirch

Merrimack:

Marcia Brown

NH Public Utilities Commission

Rockingham:

Catherine P. McKay

Parnell & McKay, PLLC

Strafford:

Jeanine Kilgallen

Shaheen & Gordon, PA

Out of State Liaison:

Hannah Zaitlin

McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, PA

News and Events:

September 2013

The NHWBA officially kicked off the fall season last week with our Annual Fall Reception. I was very disappointed that a work-related conflict kept me from attending this year's festivities (a true failure of work-life balance to be sure), but I have been so pleased to receive rave reviews from so many of our members. To those of you who lend your support every year by attending, thank you. If this is the only NHWBA event you attend, please consider joining us at one of our other upcoming events. We think you will enjoy our other offerings every bit as much as the Reception that kicks off every NHWBA year.

I would also like to offer my heartfelt thanks to all of the people who made this year's Reception such a resounding success. Our presenter and honoree, Judge Gillian Abramson and Chief Justice Tina Nadeau, delivered moving and heartfelt speeches enjoyed by all in attendance. Our new Networking Director, Talesha Caynon hit the ground running and worked with her Committee to make everything go seamlessly. Sandra Cabrera once again wowed us with a beautiful program and slideshow. Our Executive Director, Gretchen Pyles, as always, worked tirelessly and kept all of us organized and on track. And last, but by no means least, Karyl Martin took on the duties of master of ceremonies in my absence.

We could not have done it without the support and enthusiasm of you, our members. And for that, we are eternally grateful.

Best regards,

Holly J. Kilibarda, President

New Hampshire Women's Bar Association

NHWBA News

Thanks to the Sponsors of our

16th Annual Fall Reception

The NHWBA's 16th Annual Fall Reception was held on September 19, 2013 at the Concord Country Club and was capped by the presentation of the 2013 Marilla M. Ricker Achievement Award to the Honorable Tina L. Nadeau. Judge Gillian Abramson provided insightful and entertaining introductory remarks before the presentation of the award to Chief Justice Nadeau. Chief Justice Nadeau's remarks were well received. At the event, almost $500 was raised for the Winnie McLaughlin Scholarship Fund through a raffle. Donations to the Winnie McLaughlin Scholarship Fund can still be made by sending a check to NHWBA, P.O. Box 915, Manchester, NH 03105-0915. To view photos from the event, click here.

The evening was a huge success and would not have been possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors:

Benefactor

Abramson, Brown & Dugan, P.A.

Patrons

Devine, Millimet & Branch, P.A.

McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, P.A.

Nixon Peabody LLP

Rath, Young and Pignatelli, P.C.

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

Supporters

Boutin & Altieri, PLLC

Iurillo & Associates, P.A.

Waystack Frizzell

Spotlight on our Members

Our spotlight this month is on our members with golfing prowess. Specifically, we would like to highlight the recent wins by some of our members who played in the NH Bar Association's Quid Pro Bono golf tournament and the Manchester Bar's golf tournament.

From the NH Bar Association's Quid Pro Bono tournament:

Master Deborah Rein was a member of the foursome that placed second overall.

1st place women's team: Rose Culver, Barbara Keshen, Hon. Kathleen McGuire and Marty Van Oot

Longest Drive- Women - Beth Leonard

Putting Contest - Women - Master Deborah Rein

From the Manchester Bar Association's tournament:

Hon. Kathleen McGuire and Master Deborah Rein were on the winning team.

Longest Drive - Women - Hon. Jennifer Lemire

Closest to the pin - Women - Hon. Jennifer Lemire

Congratulations to these members who are great golfers!

Upcoming NHWBA Events

Next Week: Reserve a Seat at the

Table for Eight with Bobbie Hantz

When: Thursday, October 3, 2013

Time: 6:00 p.m

Where: Blue Moon Evolution

8 Clifford Street

Exeter, NH

Cost: Dutch Treat

Join our featured mentor, Anna Barbara ("Bobbie") Hantz for our next Table for Eight. Here's your chance to ask a seasoned attorney about what works and doesn't work in her practice.

Attorney Hantz is of counsel at Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green. Her practice concentrates in family law, land use and business litigation matters. She is a founding director of the NHWBA and served on the Marilla M. Ricker Achievement Award Committee. She is a member of the New Hampshire Association for Justice and the Maine Trial Lawyers Association. She participates in the NH Bar Pro Bono Referral Program and Domestic Violence Emergency (DOVE) Project. She is also a Rule 170 Mediator.

Attorney Hantz is very active in the community. She served as a member of the Governor's Judicial Selection Commission from 2005 to 2011. She is a past president and fifteen year board member of the Nashua Children's Home, and currently is the Vice Chair of the Board for the Josiah Bartlett Center and is also a member of the Board for the Manchester Community Music School. She also served as the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee and was a delegate to the 1988 Republican National Convention.

In 1999, Attorney Hantz received the Nashua YWCA Distinguished Women Leader Award. She received the NH Trial Lawyers' 2003 Special Recognition Award and was named Women's Business Boston Reader's Choice "Top Ten Lawyers" in 2008.

To register for the Table for Eight with Attorney Hantz, click here.

Join the NHWBA's Team for the

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

When: Sunday, October 20, 2013

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Where: Arms Park

Manchester, NH

Come join us or sponsor our team as we walk 3.5 miles through Manchester. We will walk in celebration of survivorship, as an occasion to express hope and raise awareness about the steps we can take to help prevent the disease, and as an opportunity to raise money to find cures and support programs and services for those facing the disease.

In 2012, 1,000,000 walkers across the country joined the American Cancer Society in the united fight against breast cancer. More than $68 million was raised through Making Strides events in that year alone. Help the NHWBA reach its goal of raising $5,000 to help finish the fight against breast cancer.

Join us for a few hours of exercise, inspiration, camaraderie, entertainment, and most importantly, to honor someone you know who has been affected by breast cancer.

To join our team or to sponsor us, click here.

Save the Date: November 12, 2013

Table for Eight with Phil Waystack

When: Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Time: 6:30 p.m

Where: Newick's Lobster House

317 Loudon Road

Concord, NH

Cost: Dutch Treat

Join our featured mentor, Philip Waystack for our Table for Eight on November 12, 2013 to have a discussion with an experienced attorney about trial skills, the importance of leadership within the bar, or any other issues related to the practice of law.

Attorney Waystack practices primarily in personal injury litigation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been listed in "Best Lawyers in America" for more than 15 years. Attorney Waystack served as President of the New Hampshire Bar Association (1986-1987). He served as Co-chair of Governor John Lynch's Judicial Selection Commission for seven years (2005-2012). He previously served as a member of Governor Jeanne Shaheen's Judicial Selection Commission from 2000 to 2003.

To register for the Table for Eight with Attorney Waystack, click here.

Save the Date: November 15, 2013

Brown Bag Lunch with

Circuit Court Judge Julie Introcaso

When: Friday, November 15, 2013 brown bag lunch

Time: 11:45 a.m.

Where: Nashua Location TBD

Join Ninth Circuit Court Judge Julie Introcaso for a brown bag lunch. Learn first hand what practices Judge Introcaso finds effective. Ask questions about practicing in District Court and learn from other attorneys in attendance about what works for them.

Judge Introcaso was confirmed as a District Court Judge in August, 2012. Prior to taking the bench, she worked as Disciplinary Counsel for the New Hampshire Supreme Court's Attorney Discipline Office. She served as a member of the Hearings Committee and the Professional Conduct Committee for several years. Admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in 1988, she has worked at the New Hampshire Public Defender, the New Hampshire Superior Court, a local law firm, and as a partner in her own law office. She has also served several terms as a public member of state regulatory boards dealing with issues of professional ethics outside the practice of law.

To register for this informative brown bag lunch, click here.

Save the Date: December 5, 2013

Join us for the Palace Theatre's Production of

A Christmas Carol

When: Thursday, December 5, 2013

Time: 6:00 p.m. - Pre-show drinks

7:30 p.m. - Play

Where: Palace Theatre

80 Hanover Street

Manchester, NH

Cost: $25 per ticket

Join other NHWBA members at Palace Theatre's opening night for its production of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Charles Dicken's story of Scrooge and Tiny Tim is filled with lively songs and features over fifty actors. We will meet at 6:00 p.m. for drinks at a location to be determined before heading to the theater for the play. To learn more about the play, click here. Stay tuned for more details!

Other News and Events

New York Times Reports on Harvard Business School's Attempt to Improve Gender Equity

Earlier this month, the New York Times reported on Harvard Business School's pledge to improve gender relations at the school. The article addresses not only the academic disparity between male and female students, but also the impact of the school's social life. The article highlights the disproportionate number of tenured male professors to female professors as well as the gender salary gap for the school's graduates. To read the article, click here.

Save the Date: October 2, 2013

2013 Women Building Community Luncheon

When: Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Radisson Hotel

700 Elm Street

Manchester, NH

Price: $50.00 per ticket

In collaboration with the United Ways of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Charitable Fund, the Women's Fund of New Hampshire cordially invites you to attend the Women Building Community Luncheon. The keynote speaker will be Lynne Twist, who is a global activitst, fundraiser and author of The Soul of Money.

To purchase a ticket, click here.

Save the Date: October 22, 2013

YWCA's Susan B. Anthony Award Dinner

When: Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Where: Radisson Hotel/Center of New Hampshire

700 Elm Street

Manchester, NH

Price: $65.00 per ticket

Join the YWCA for its annual Susan B. Anthony Award Dinner to be held on October 22, 2013. The Susan B. Anthony award has been given for more than 25 years and recognizes the contributions of an outstanding woman who lives or works in New Hampshire and exemplifies the ideals of Susan B. Anthony, who believed passionately in and worked for civil and political rights, equality and dignity for all people. This year's recipient is Representative Mary Stuart Gile.

This year's keynote speaker is nationally recognized writer and domestic violence survivor, Leslie Morgan Steiner. Ms. Steiner is the author of "Crazy Love." The event will include a cocktail hour, dinner and a chance to learn about Leslie Morgan Steiner's life and experiences.

To learn more about the event or to purchase tickets, click here.