Women's History Month
Join Stetson Law in celebrating Women's History Month this March. What was once "Women's History Week" in the United States has now grown into a national celebration of Women's achievements and contributions.
As a community of learners and advocates for justice and equality, Stetson University College of Law is honored to provide students, faculty, and staff with a resource to learn from and celebrate women for their contributions on our campus, throughout the legal profession, and beyond. In addition to joining this national celebration, Stetson Law invites you to explore this community resource page, including the events thoughtfully coordinated by the Florida Association for Women Lawyers for Women's Week.
While this page is the result of a collaborative effort, it is not a comprehensive resource. We encourage students, faculty, and staff to explore other resources and to feel free to share those that may add to the richness of this page. Please email any insights to [email protected].
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Events
Please refer to the Campus Docket and Engage for the most up-to-date event information.
Women's Week
Florida Association of Women Lawyers at Stetson
February 27-March 4│ Times Vary │ Locations Vary
Women's Week at Stetson Law will feature a panel, a Q&A session, networking opportunities, and more. Learn about these thoughtfully coordinated events by the Florida Association of Women Lawyers here.
Women's Week Tabling
Florida Association of Women Lawyers at Stetson
February 27│ 11 AM-1 PM │ Sebring Breezeway Table 1
Receive FAWLS merchandise and grab a flyer with an outline of the Women's Week events. Learn more on Engage.
Southeastern Women in Financial Services Q&A/Networking Event
Florida Association of Women Lawyers at Stetson
February 27│ 11 AM-1 PM │ Sebring Breezeway
Stetson Law employees and students are welcome to participate in creating an empowering accessory! Choose a word that makes you feel empowered and create an accessory to keep for yourself or share a word of inspiration with someone else. RSVP on Engage.
“Empower Hour” Bracelet and Keychain Making
Florida Association of Women Lawyers at Stetson
March 1│ 11 AM-1 PM │ Sebring Breezeway
Stetson Law employees and students are welcome to participate in creating an empowering accessory! Choose a word that makes you feel empowered and create an accessory to keep for yourself or share a word of inspiration with someone else. Learn more on the Campus Docket.
Judicial Panel - "When There are Nine"
Florida Association of Women Lawyers at Stetson
March 2│ 12 PM│ The Great Hall
In partnership with Pinellas FAWL and the Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, FAWLS is hosting 5-6 local female judges for a panel and presentation as a main event for Women’s Week. Lunch will be served along with a CLE opportunity for practicing attorneys. RSVP on Engage.
Yoga in the Park
Florida Association of Women Lawyers at Stetson
March 4│ 10 AM │ Sebring Breezeway
FAWLS is partnering with SunState Yoga to host a free yoga class at Flora Wylie park. All levels are welcome, just bring a yoga mat! Learn more on Engage.
FAWL: Lobby Days
Florida Association of Women Lawyers at Stetson
March 26-28│ Time Varies │ Tallahassee, FL
Join FAWL members from across the state of Florida for the 2023 Lobby days Conference. Learn how to advocate before the Florida Legislature and participate in meetings with elected officials while presenting FAWL's legislative priorities. Learn more here.
Online Events
Researching Women and Gender at the Library: Women and the American Civil War
Library of Congress
March 21│ 1 PM-2 PM │ Zoom
Manuscript Division specialist Michelle Krowl will share examples from Library of Congress collections that document the experiences of women during the American Civil War, and suggest search strategies for locating resources on women in the Civil War era.
The Researching Women and Gender at the Library series engage attendees with quarterly presentations on researching women’s history and gender studies using Library of Congress collections and resources. The session will not be recorded. Learn more here.
Learn
Why Do We Celebrate Women's History Month?
Library of Congress
A resource guide to learn about the historical background of Women's History Month. Follow the Legislative and Executive branch paper trail to the development of Women's History Month.
A Global History of Women's Rights
The United Nations highlights the global history of women's rights (United Nations, 2020) (Duration 3:27)
Women's Civil Rights History
How one girl helped build a Latinx civil rights movement
The Smithsonian
Learn more about Jessica Govea and how she helped build a movement for change
The Nineteenth Amendment - But Not All Women
The Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right the vote but it would be several decades later for women of color to be granted the same right. (NPR, 2020) (Duration 6:04)
HerStories: Women's History at Stetson Law
College of Law former dean Lizabeth Moody is Recognized as a Trailblazer in the Law
Stetson University College of Law
Lizabeth Moody is among 100 pioneering Women Trailblazers in the Law, an oral history collection of the American Bar Association housed at the Stanford Law School Library.
Professor of Law Dorothea Beane was honored as the “First” in Tampa Bay for her distinguished career as a trailblazer
Stetson University College of Law
Dorothea Beane is honored in Tampa by the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida as a “First” in Tampa Bay for her distinguished career as a trailblazer.
Mary Stewart Howarth-Hewitt: First Woman to Attend and Graduate Law School in Florida
Mary Stewart Howarth-Hewitt was the first woman in Florida to attend law school and earn a law degree. She was admitted by the Florida Supreme Court to practice on June 20, 1908. She supported Stetson throughout her life and taught constitutional law at the school on a part-time basis. (Stetson Law, 2021) (Duration 1:21)
HerStories: Women Pioneers and Advocates
Pioneering Women in Law
The Smithsonian
Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson is the first African-American woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Learn more about her and other Black women pioneers in the law profession in this article.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Women who Have Shaped History
The Smithsonian
Get to know these notable Asian American and Pacific Islander scientists, artists, architects, athletes, and activists
Why Activist and Veteran Monica Helms Designed the Transgender Pride Flag
The Smithsonian
Monica Helms designed the first transgender pride flag in 1999 as a symbol of trans diversity and rights.
How Artist Lois Curtis Won Disability Rights
Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson, two women with disabilities, won a case against the state of Georgia for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (Smithsonian, 2023) (Duration 1:53)
Grace Thorpe Protected Native Lands
Grace Thorpe organized her community when she learned that several Native American tribes were considering storing toxic nuclear waste materials on their lands. (The Smithsonian, 2023) (Duration 1:44)
Diversify your Bookshelf
Women Authors You Should Know
Library of Congress
An article highlighting women writers who have shaped the 20th century.
Engage
Herstory Online Museum Exhibits
The National Women's History Musem
Explore women's herstory with the National Women's History Museum's online exhibits
Women in Law Multimedia Library
The American Bar Association
Panels and interviews discussing caregiving bias, wealth creation for women lawyers, and more in this multimedia library
Resources
Scholarship Opportunities
Milestone Trial LawHER Scholarship
Due Date: May 1, 2023
More Info: https://milestoneseventh.com/trial-lawher-scholarship/
CFAWL Scholarship
Due Date: March 10, 2023
Award: $2,500
Criteria: Must be a full-time or part-time law student who will take the Florida Bar Exam for the first time the summer following the application deadline. Although there is no cumulative GPA minimum requirement, academic achievement and excellence will be strongly considered. Must have significant campus and community involvement and/or leadership More information: https://cfawl.com/bar-study-scholarship/
PFAWL Scholarship
Due Date: March 15, 2023
Award: $2,500
Criteria: Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at Stetson University College of Law.
Submission: Must submit the following 1) a current resume and 2) a one-page statement discussing any financial need for the scholarship and how to advance women in the legal field. PFAWL seeks to promote women's opportunities and rights by enhancing the visibility of women within the legal profession and in communities by creating and maintaining supportive networks among women in legal and other industries.
Email applications to: [email protected]
Local Resources
Florida Association for Women Lawyers at Stetson - Learn about FAWLS
Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers - Learn about HAWLS
Pinellas Florida Association for Women Lawyers - Learn about PFAWL