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Counterbalance national association of women judges counterbalance Volume 29 Issue 4 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Fourth Annual Meeting with Congressional Women's Caucus / 1 President’s Message / 2 Executive Director’s Message / 3 Memphis NAWJ Annual Conference / 5 Intimate Partner Violence and its Diversion from Courts / 8 District News / 12 International News / 19 Women in Prison / 22 Infi nity Project / 25 (L-R) NAWJ President La Tia W. Martin, Ambassador for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer, and Hon. Marjory D. Fields (Retired) Summer Academy / 26 Scholarships / 27 Fourth Annual Meeting of Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues Atlanta Retrospective / 28 National Women Leaders of the Judiciary—A Wonderful Success!!! Further A’Field / 30 On the morning of July 15, 2009 NAWJ Presi- our political system are open and ready to continue dent La Tia W. Martin and Meeting Chair Judge the advancement of women. Juanita Bing Newton, Dean of the New York State Christina M. Tchen, Director of the White Judicial Institute, together with Rep. Janice Scha- House Offi ce of Public Engagement and Executive kowsky of Illinois and Rep. Mary Fallin of Okla- Director of the newly created White House Coun- homa, Co-Chairs of the 111th Congress’ Caucus cil of Women and Girls, offered a spirited charge for Women’s Issues, hosted a revelatory exchange to continue the pursuit of equality and justice for on pressing international and domestic challenges women. She also advised that the administration of for women and girls in the world today. Nearly President Barack Obama was interested in seeking 60 judges, representatives, lawyers, government outstanding women and minority candidates for offi cials and bipartisan congressional staff were various positions. on hand for our Fourth Annual Breakfast Meet- ing between the National Association of Women Greetings were then given by Hilda Solis, Sec- Judges and the Congressional Caucus for Women's retary of Labor and former member of the House Issues. The event took place inside the U.S. Capitol of Representatives who has used her outstand- Building in Washington, D.C. ing leadership efforts to advance initiatives for women, girls and under-represented groups. The meeting opened with a warm welcome from Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, who urged Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large for us all to encourage the United States to sign on to Global Women’s Issues delivered the Keynote the United Nations' Convention on the Elimina- Address on Violence Against Women: A Domestic COUNTERBALANCE is published by: tion of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and International Perspective. She focused on the National Association of Women Judges (CEDAW), which was adopted in 1979 by the UN need to recognize that women’s rights are human 1341 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 4.2 General Assembly and often described as an inter- rights and outlined the diplomatic efforts being Washington, D.C. 20036 made towards that end. A lively and informative Phone: 202 393 0222 national bill of rights for women. Congresswoman Fax: 202 393 0125 Mary Fallin reminded everyone that all corners of question and answer period followed her remarks. E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.nawj.org x Continued on Page 4 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE MISSION Dear NAWJ Members, Supporters and Friends, NAWJ’s mission is to promote the judicial role of protecting the rights of individuals During the past year we were ever so fortunate to participate and witness under the rule of law through strong, com- this historic era of inclusion in our nation. In January 2009 I was present at mitted, diverse judicial leadership; fair- the inauguration of President Barack Obama and heard his message "on this ness and equality in the courts; and equal access to justice. day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over confl ict and discord." On behalf of NAWJ I sent an introductory letter to the President which described the organization's history and offered to discuss the BOARD OF DIRECTORS many issues relating to women in the judiciary, including the need to appoint more women to the federal bench. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The President’s views are in sync with those of NAWJ. In furtherance of his President goal to diversify the bench and to enhance it with excellent legal scholars, our President nominated Hon. La Tia W. Martin United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor to become the fi rst Westchester County Supreme Court, New York woman jurist of Hispanic heritage and the third woman ever to sit on the United States Supreme President-Elect Court. Once again, there are two women sitting on the U.S. Supreme Court. NAWJ issued a press Hon. Dana Fabe release which applauded the nomination of Judge Sotomayor, a most exceptional candidate for the Alaska Supreme Court United States Supreme Court. Vice President, Districts Upon Judge Sotomayor’s confi rmation by the United States Senate, President Obama stated “With Hon. Joan V. Churchill this historic vote, the Senate has affi rmed that Judge Sotomayor has the intellect, the temperament, Immigration Judge, Retired the history, the integrity and the independence of mind to ably serve on our nation's highest court." Vice President, Publications I, as the President of NAWJ (and a fellow Bronx, New York native), sent a congratulatory letter to Hon. Sheila R. Johnson Justice Sotomayor, who is also a member of NAWJ. This certainly has been a major event for us. 46th District Court, Michigan However, there have been many signifi cant organizational events to highlight. NAWJ had an excit- Secretary ing and extremely productive year by conducting numerous program events throughout the fourteen Hon. Amy L. Nechtem Districts. I challenged each member of the NAWJ Board of Directors to use their efforts to promote Lynn Juvenile Court, Massachusetts membership and host at least one NAWJ sponsored event. As such, I attended many programs and Treasurer social functions conducted by our Board members. Let me now spotlight some of the educational Hon. Patricia A. Hurst forums and events I hosted and in which I participated. Rhode Island Superior Court Immediate Past President NAWJ MidYear Meeting and Southeastern Leadership Conference in Atlanta Hon. Fernande R.V. Duffl y This conference, held in my second hometown, was an overwhelming success. Georgia Supreme Massachusetts Appeals Court Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears and Supreme Court Justice Carol Hunstein served as the Projects Committee Chair conference co-chairs. The genuine southern hospitality was appreciated by all in attendance. The Hon. Laura L. Jacobson meeting of the NAWJ Board of Directors was quite informative and focused on the short and long Kings County Supreme Court, New York term goals of the organization. The exchange of ideas and open discussions were both unusually Finance Committee Chair productive and thought provoking. The wonderful luncheon showcased the host of the syndicated Hon. Barbara A. Madsen television show "Judge Hatchett," the former Chief Presiding Judge of the Fulton County Georgia Washington State Supreme Court Juvenile Court, Hon. Glenda Hatchett as the keynote speaker. NAWJ Equal Access to Justice Scholar- ships were awarded to Georgia State University College of Law Student Lisa Marie Bristol and John Director of Strategic Planning Marshall Law School Student Amber Saunders during the evening reception. The selfl ess efforts of and Implementation Hon. Brenda Stith Loftin the Friends Committee Chairpersons were much appreciated as their contributions served as an St. Louis County Circuit Court, Missouri integral part of the success of the Conference. Director of Compliance and Training Hon. Denise Owens Fourth Annual Meeting Between the Congressional Caucus for Women's Fifth Chancery Court District, Mississippi Issues and National Women Leaders of the Judiciary Membership Director I, meeting Chair Judge Juanita Bing Newton, Dean of the New York State Judicial Institute and Hon. Cheryl J. Gonzales Congressional Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Janice Schakowsky and Mary Fallin hosted an New York City Civil Court exceptional forum on the topic of domestic and international challenges for women and girls. Nearly sixty judges, Congressional representatives, attorneys, legal educators and governmental offi cials Personnel Liaison Hon. Darcel D. Clark were in attendance on Capitol Hill. Both Congresswoman Schakowsky and Keynote Speaker Ambas- Bronx Supreme Court, New York sador Melanne Verveer urged us all, each in their own way, to recognize that women's rights are hu- man rights and set forth the challenges and diplomatic efforts being made to establish that symmetry. Ambassador Verveer’s portrayal of the reprehensible atrocities being routinely committed against STAFF women and girls throughout the world was a moving call to action. Details of forthcoming actions will be disseminated to our membership through similar educational programs conducted in District Executive Director events. After my introduction Speaker of the House the Hon. Nancy Pelosi openly acknowledged Marie E. Komisar the efforts of NAWJ that have resulted in changing of the face of justice in America. Speaker Pelosi Chief Operating Offi cer remained after the meeting and graciously greeted all in attendance with enthusiasm and good cheer. Jeffrey W. Groton This fourth annual symposium was a wonderful and successful meeting of dynamic and outstanding national women leaders. Program and Publications Assistant Lavinia Cousin NAWJ 31st Annual Conference October 15-18,
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