
Building a Bright Future
We are the Women's Bar Association of Illinois
The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois was founded to promote the interests and welfare of women lawyers in 1914. For over 100 years, we’ve been doing exactly that to build a bright future for female attorneys in our state.
Throughout the year, we host social, educational, and philanthropic events for our members that keep our purpose in mind. Ranging from new attorneys to those who are established in their careers, we encourage friendship and camaraderie among our members while promoting and protecting the interests and rights of women.
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We support mentorship, continuing education, networking and connection with dozens of events each year.






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Member Spotlight
Emily Ruwe
Associate Attorney // The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLCEmily Ruwe was sworn in in November 2022, and works for The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC, an all-female law firm that practices exclusively in Domestic Relations.
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