join a committee

 Committee  participation allows HAWL members to volunteer on projects that fit  their interests and availability. To join a committee, please update  your profile in the members-only area of this website or reach out to  the committee chairs listed below. 

Awards Committee: Prepare applications for awards and grants for HAWL and its members.

Chairs: Katherine Earle Yanes and Suketa Shah

By Laws Committee: Review the bylaws and propose changes as appropriate.

Chair: Susan Sandler

Community Outreach Committee: Organize HAWL’s outreach programs or charitable events. 

Chairs: Lorien Johnson, Yesica Lopinsky, and Melissa Craig

Communications Committee: Maintain HAWL's social media accounts and email communications, including the newsletter.

Chair: Mandi Clay

Diversity Committee: Plan and promote projects related to equality of all types.  

Chairs: April Johnson and Elba Martin

FAWL Representative: Jennifer Soberal

Government Attorneys Committee: Develop networking, professional development, and continuing education events for government attorneys. 

Chair: Melissa Foss

Judicial Relations Committee: Organize  the annual judicial reception held in January, along with other  opportunities to promote collegial relations with the judiciary. 

Chairs: Alex Palermo and Stacy Yates

Legacy Committee: Collect  materials to create and maintain a database of HAWL documents and  knowledge to be passed from year to year to each Board of Directors.

Chair: Theresa Androff

Membership Committee: Welcome and recruit new members, and assist the Vice President of Membership and Membership Chair as needed.

Chairs: Dara Cooley and Elaine McGinnis

Mentoring Committee: Mentor  students from Stetson University College of Law or WMU Cooley Law  School and plan social functions between the mentors and students.

Chairs: Jennifer Corinis and Mary Lou Cuellar-Stilo

Pro Bono Committee: Promote and plan pro bono activities among the HAWL membership. 

Chairs: Jena Hudson and Starr Brookins

Programs Committee: Assist the VP of Programs in planning and managing all programs  throughout the year, including our monthly membership luncheons.

Chair: Jamila Little

River Run Committee:  Organize and manage HAWL's tent and team for the HCBA's annual River  Run, which promotes pro bono activities by lawyers in Hillsborough  County

Chair: Monique Scott

Scholarship Committee: Meet in Spring to review scholarship applications and select student winners for the annual HAWL scholarships.

Chairs: Caroline Johnson Levine and Ashley Grant

Strategic Partners Committee - Recruit and manage strategic partnerships with relevant businesses

Chair: Debra Davis

Solo & Small Firm Practitioners Committee: Organize networking, professional development, and continuing education events for solo or small firm practitioners.

Chair: Shaina Thorpe

Take Your Child to Work Day Committee: Coordinate HAWL’s Take Your Child To Work Day program each April. 

Chairs: Sarah Kay, Roberta Kohn, Judge Anne-Leigh Moe, and Judge Frances Perrone

Voluntary Bar Leadership Committee Representative - Alison Stevenson

Website Committee: Ensure that the HAWL website maintains current and relevant information and content.

Chairs: Mandi Clay & Marisol Ruiz

Young Lawyers Division Committee - Organize networking, professional development, and continuing education events for young lawyers.

Chairs: Ciara Willis & Hannah Becker