LEAD
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LEAD. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. DEVELOP.

The LEAD Academy mission is to encourage the retention of women attorneys in the legal profession and to assist them in attaining the highest levels of success in their firms, organizations, and communities.

The Bexar County Women's Bar Foundation LEAD Academy is the premiere leadership academy for women attorneys working in and around Bexar County. Our goal for each class is to help talented women excel in the practice of law and remain engaged in the legal profession.

Women provide the diversity that clients increasingly prefer and often require. The Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation’s LEAD Academy prepares women attorneys to take the next step in their careers and become leaders in their field. Participants learn to identify their personal goals, leverage their strengths, project confidence and credibility, promote their value, develop a network, and inspire others to follow them all while managing the unique challenges of being a woman in the legal profession.

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The LEAD Program

The LEAD Academy focuses on:

  • Leading in a way that is authentic and effective;

  • Empowering oneself and others with awareness and confidence;

  • Advancing professionally & personally; and

  • Developing robust professional networks

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“LEAD provided me with the tools and information to advocate for myself in my career. I’ve also met wonderful friends and valuable contacts. LEAD, and the community of women involved, are an invaluable resource for both personal and professional goals. ”

Taylor Beaver, Associate
Akerman LLP

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Our Organization

Find out about our history, mission, and the results of our efforts to empower women.

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Take Action

Ready to take the next step? Apply for LEAD Academy, donate to our program, or find out more about how you can participate in upcoming events or subcommittees.

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Bexar County Women’s Bar Association and Foundation

Founded in 1983, the Bexar County Women’s Bar Association is one of the leading bar organizations in Texas. With more than 275 members, including judges, legal assistants, friends, honorary members, and law students, BCWB has a strong tradition of service to the community and of promoting equal justice under the law. BCWB aims to promote women attorneys, from varying backgrounds and practices, through education, networking, mentoring, and social support systems.

LEAD is proud to be a BCWB Foundation Program.