The purpose of the Women in the Law Section is to examine issues related to women in the legal profession, including gender fairness. The Section will develop programming and promote awareness of these issues, including through CLEs and mentoring opportunities.
2025-2026 Section Officers
Chair
Anna Archer, Hicks Thomas LLP
Chair-Elect
Brittney Williams, B. Williams Law Firm, PLLC
Vice-Chair, Programming
Emily Mott, BakerHostetler
Vice-Chair, Mentorship
Monica Uddin, AZA
Vice-Chair, Communications
Kaitlyn Dawson, Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP
Secretary
Kelly Wilson, Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne PLLC
Treasurer
Kat Kunz, Hicks Thomas LLP
Council
Kristin Kruse Lotz, Lotz Law Firm PLLC
Adriana Merlan, Attorney at Law
Glenda Duru, Attorney at Law
Colleen Migl, Quadros Migl & Crosby PLLC
Member Details
Section Members: TBD
Section Dues:
• $50 for people in private practice for 6+ years
• $25 for people in private practice for 0-5 years, or who work for the government or public interest
Bylaws of the Women in the Law Section
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Resources
Your Day in Court - Protective Order Guide for Pro Se Litigants
View Lactation Pod Locations & Learn More
Learn more about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Learn more about the State Health Services Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite Program
Click Here to View Full List of Resources
Events
HBA Women in the Law Section
Program Invitation
Co-Sponsored Program with HBA Solo & Small Firm Section
Women in the Law Section Members - Free To Attend
HBA Solo Small Firm Summer Party and AI Lab
HBA invites you to the 2nd Annual HBA Solo Small Firm Section Summer Party. There will be a 90 minute AI lab with practical tips and guidance on how solo small firm lawyers can leverage the power of Ai to scale their practices, get more done and compete with bigger firms for business and an after-party with networking and lots of food and fun.
Panelists:
Reggie Hirsch
Ronique Bastine-Robinson
Emily Taylor
Jacky Franklin
Co-moderators:
Jason Keith and Jaclyn Barbosa
CLE Credit:
1.5 Hour MCLE
.05 Ethics
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Cadillac Bar
1802 Shepherd Dr.
Houston, Tx 77007
4 PM to 5:30PM - CLE Program
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - After-Party
Women in Law Section's First Council Meeting, March 2026
We have some fantastic ideas brewing. Pictured: Kristin Lotz, Adriana Merlan, Kat Kunz, Brittney Williams, Emily Mott, me, Kaitlyn Dawson, Kelly Hill Wilson, Glenda D., and Monica Uddin.
Women in Law Section Speed Mentoring Event, March 2026
