2026 AALS Section on Women in Legal Education Conference
by Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Women in Legal Education (WILE)
The 2026 AALS Section on Women in Legal Education Conference is a pivotal gathering organized by the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Women in Legal Education (WILE). This section is dedicated to integrating women's concerns into the legal profession and law, promoting communication among its members, and making recommendations on matters concerning the administration of law schools and the status of women in legal education. The conference aims to continue the important conversation concerning the opportunities for, and status and position of, women in the legal academy and in the legal profession.
Key topics at the conference include the pivotal role of women in the legal academy, how gender identity influences participation in the legal academic sphere, and the state of women in legal practice and business. The event features a special evening program honoring Professor Penny Andrews of New York Law School, followed by a panel discussion with women lawyer-leaders on the state of women in legal practice and business. Sessions will also cover themes such as gender and status in the legal academy and profession, and gender and well-being in the legal academy and profession.
The conference offers practical details like networking opportunities, an opening dinner with a celebration and roundtable, and a luncheon keynote address. Notable speakers include Angela Onwuachi-Willig, Dean and Ryan Roth Gallo Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law; Danielle Conway, President of the Association of American Law Schools and Dean at Penn State Dickinson Law; and Professor Meera Deo, The Honorable Vaino Spencer Chair and Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School.
This conference is ideal for legal educators, practitioners, and students interested in the integration of women's concerns into the legal profession and law. Attendees will gain insights into the status of women in legal education, engage in meaningful discussions, and network with peers and leaders in the field.
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Adrien Wing
Associate Dean for International and Comparative Law Programs & Bessie Dutton Murray Professor of Law at University of Iowa College of Law
Adrien Wing is the Associate Dean for International and Comparative Law Programs and Bessie Dutton Murray Professor of Law at the University of Iowa College of Law, specializing in international law and human rights.
Angela Onwuachi-Willig
Dean and Ryan Roth Gallo Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law
Angela Onwuachi-Willig is the Dean and Ryan Roth Gallo Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law, serving as the 2025 Chair of the AALS Section on Women in Legal Education.
Anne Tuttle Cappel
Former General Counsel at Coursera
Anne Tuttle Cappel is the former General Counsel for Coursera, with extensive experience in legal practice and corporate governance.
Anthony Crowell
Dean and President, Professor of Law at New York Law School
Anthony Crowell is the Dean and President, and Professor of Law at New York Law School, contributing significantly to legal education and administration.
Camille deJorna
Former Deputy for Legal and Global Higher Education at Law School Admission Council
Camille deJorna is the former Deputy for Legal and Global Higher Education at the Law School Admission Council, known for her work in legal education and admissions.
Chief Justice Rebeca Martinez
Chief Justice at Fourth Court of Appeals in Texas
Chief Justice Rebeca Martinez serves on the Fourth Court of Appeals in Texas, noted for her contributions to the judiciary and legal community.
Danielle Conway
President of the Association of American Law Schools and Dean at Penn State Dickinson Law
Danielle Conway is the President of the Association of American Law Schools and Dean at Penn State Dickinson Law, recognized for her leadership in legal education and commitment to antiracist initiatives.
Erika George
Professor of Law, Ernest Haddad Faculty Scholar, and Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, & Engagement at Boston University School of Law
Erika George is a Professor of Law, Ernest Haddad Faculty Scholar, and Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, & Engagement at Boston University School of Law, focusing on human rights and social justice.
Jane Goldstein
Former Women’s Advancement Leader & Former Managing Partner at Ropes & Gray Boston Office
Jane Goldstein is the former Women’s Advancement Leader and former Managing Partner at Ropes & Gray's Boston Office, recognized for her leadership in advancing women in the legal profession.
Kat Macfarlane
Professor of Law and Director of the Disability Law and Policy Program at Syracuse College of Law
Kat Macfarlane is a Professor of Law and Director of the Disability Law and Policy Program at Syracuse College of Law, specializing in disability law and policy.
Lolita Buckner Inniss
Dean and Provost’s Professor of Law at University of Colorado Law School
Lolita Buckner Inniss is the Dean and Provost’s Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School, known for her scholarship in legal history and critical race theory.
Mary Lu Bilek
Secretary, ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Mary Lu Bilek serves as the Secretary of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, with a distinguished career as a former dean and professor of law.
Penny Andrews
John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law and Director of the Racial Justice Project at New York Law School
Penny Andrews is the John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law and Director of the Racial Justice Project at New York Law School, honored for her contributions to bridging theory and practice in law.
Rebecca E. Zietlow
Dean, Distinguished University Professor, and Charles W. Fornoff Professor of Law and Values at University of Toledo College of Law
Rebecca E. Zietlow is the Dean, Distinguished University Professor, and Charles W. Fornoff Professor of Law and Values at the University of Toledo College of Law, specializing in constitutional law and civil rights.
Renee Nicole Allen
Associate Professor of Law & Faculty Director for the Center of Race and Law at St. John’s University School of Law
Renee Nicole Allen is an Associate Professor of Law and Faculty Director for the Center of Race and Law at St. John’s University School of Law, focusing on race and legal education.
Robin A. Walker
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Areteia Therapeutics
Robin A. Walker is the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Areteia Therapeutics, with a background in corporate law and governance.
Sudha Setty
President at Law School Admission Council
Sudha Setty is the President of the Law School Admission Council, leading initiatives in legal education and admissions.
Susan Yashar
Former Deloitte Global Deputy CEO at Deloitte
Susan Yashar is the former Deloitte Global Deputy CEO, recognized for her leadership in the legal and business sectors.
Tiffany Graham
Associate Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Campus Engagement at Touro Law Center
Tiffany Graham is an Associate Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Campus Engagement at Touro Law Center, focusing on constitutional law and civil rights.
Vicki Schultz
Ford Foundation Professor of Law and Social Sciences at Yale Law School
Vicki Schultz is the Ford Foundation Professor of Law and Social Sciences at Yale Law School, known for her scholarship in employment discrimination and gender law.
Event Details
- Date
- February 12-13, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- Boston University School of Law
- Audience
- Legal educators, practitioners, and students interested in women's issues in the legal profession.
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