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NOTICE OF DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECTIONS:

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2027 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

If you are committed to advancing the position of women in the law and society,
consider running for a District Governor seat!

Key Dates to Remember:

• Nominations Due: Friday, August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT
• Elections Open: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
• Voting Closes: Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT

Open District Governor Positions (2-Year Term)

Why Run?

• Expand Your Network: Connect with passionate, committed women leaders statewide.
• Lead the Profession: Work on critical issues and gain valuable board-level leadership experience.
• Make an Impact: Drive meaningful progress for women lawyers and judges in California.

Responsibilities & Eligibility

• Responsibilities: Attend six Board meetings per year (primarily via videoconference), assist with events, participate in committees, recruit members, and support fundraising efforts.
• Candidate Eligibility:

1. Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
2. Class 1 CWL Member* in good standing.
3. Principal business office or residence located within the geographic District.

How to Apply

Submit your candidate package to info@cwl.org by Friday, August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT:

1. A current Resume
2. A Candidate Statement (maximum 1/2 typewritten page)

*Note: Candidates may not distribute additional written campaign materials outside of those included with official election ballots.

Questions or sample statements?

Contact the CWL office at info@cwl.org or call 619-320-5297.

*Class 1 members must be:

• A member in good standing of the State Bar of California;
• A judge of a court of record in the State of California;
• A full-time member of the faculty or a dean of a law school in the State of California;
• A member in good standing of the Bar of another state;
• A law student attending a California law school; or
• A California resident who has graduated from a law school within the last three years and is not yet admitted to the State Bar of California, but only upon written application to the corporation's principal offices and upon timely payment of dues.