July 8, 2021
In June, Forman Watkins & Krutz attorneys participated in a Lunch-and-Learn hosted by the Firm’s Women’s Initiative, with attorneys from several FormanWatkins offices sharing valuable takeaways from the 2021 DRI Women in the Law Seminar.
March 8, 2020
FormanWatkins is proud to recognize and honor International Women’s Day.
March 13, 2019
The FormanWatkins Women’s Initiative was a proud sponsor and attendee of the 26th Annual Evelyn Gandy Lecture Series, hosted by the Mississippi Bar Women in the Profession Committee at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama, February 22-24, 2019. As a scholarship sponsor, FormanWatkins provided funding for Mississippi law students to participate in this mentorship event. Highlights from this year’s Gandy included a lecture by Judy Perry Martinez, ABA President-Elect Designee, who spoke on the future of the legal profession, in addition to a panel discussion with judges from the state’s appellate and trial courts. Conference attendees also participated in a panel discussion regarding successful integration of pro bono and community service in the practice of law wherein panel members recognized the pro bono culture at FormanWatkins.
February 21, 2019
The FormanWatkins Women’s Initiative recently held a financial health luncheon with representatives from Merrill Lynch. Female attorneys from all FWK offices were in attendance to discuss financial health issues affecting women in the profession. This is the second year that the Women’s Initiative has hosted this informal event, providing a space for our female attorneys to start a conversation with women in finance about personal financial management.