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  • President Update

    Our International Women’s Forum stands in agreement as we mourn the loss of our beloved honorary member Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  Many of us recall spirited discussions with her at the Supreme Court. She was a hero, a believer in the rule of law, a woman of a certain stature, a force to be reckoned with, a lawyer, a jurist, but most of all, a leader who revelled in the promise of the next generation.

    The first time I ever spoke with Justice Ginsburg, I was paying tribute to Judge John Garrett Penn after his portrait was placed in the ceremonial courtroom of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Imagine, you are a seasoned lawyer, but by no means beyond being starstruck by a woman Supreme Court Justice.  She crosses the room to tell you how touched she was by your remarks and you go from starstruck to silent. Thinking back, she was all the things that truly mattered: vocal when her voice was needed, gracious, strong, and focused on making a difference for women. It is a treasured memory of time with an icon.

    We live in a time where in the blink of a moment, the status quo can immeasurably change. Just going to sleep and awaking the next day is a blessing and a challenge all in the same moment. But we have a legacy and a path that has been forged by women who not only blazed the trail but came back to make sure others could find the way. At IWF-DC, the legacy of RBG places a torch in each of our hands so that we can lead others onward. We will all strive to be known as a ‘notorious’ woman.

    Kim

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    Membership is by invitation only, and prospective members are nominated by existing members. Invitation for membership is extended to those women who have achieved success in their chosen field and whose interests are aligned with the objectives of the Forum. A prospective member is recognized as a leader in her field both inside and outside her own organization. The Forum strives for diversity of membership in many areas including field of expertise, ethnicity, age, and public, private and non-profit companies and organizations.