by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | Jul 10, 2025 | Issues
WE NEED TO INCREASE OUR VISIBILITY FOR DEMOCRACY –Bring 3 Friends!
When: Thursday, JULY 17, 2025
Where: At a location (and time) near you- map here: https://goodtroubleliveson.org/
In DC at 5:30 PM – meet us in front of the National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Ave, NW
Troubled by the events of the last months? Wondering what you can do about Supreme Court rulings taking away our rights and firing federal workers? About unchecked presidential demands? About ICE and the executive branch gone cruelly, illegally and unconstitutionally rogue? We need to get more visible and vocal. If you absolutely can’t attend, send friends!
“Good Trouble Lives On” is a national day of action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.
Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, “Good Trouble” is the act of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change. Good Trouble is marches, protests, service work – any action where communities come together, take a stand against wrongdoings, and speak truth to power.
The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action. That’s why on July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, they are calling on Americans across the country to Make Good Trouble Together.
Send photos from wherever you are that day! See you on the 17th!
Cory
by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | Jul 3, 2025 | Issues
SAVE THE DATE!
When: Thursday, JULY 17, 2025
Where: At a location near you- map here: https://goodtroubleliveson.org/
(or join us in DC- details to follow)
Troubled by the events of the last months? Wondering what you can do about Supreme Court rulings taking away our rights? About unchecked presidential demands? About ICE and the executive branch gone cruelly, illegally and unconstitutionally rogue? Let’s get visible and vocal.
“Good Trouble Lives On” is a national day of action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.
Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, “Good Trouble” is the act of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change. Good Trouble is marches, protests, service work – any action where communities come together, take a stand against wrongdoings, and speak truth to power.
The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action. That’s why on July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, they are calling on Americans across the country to Make Good Trouble Together.
SAVE THE DATE- See you on the 17th!
by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | Jul 2, 2025 | Issues
Dear Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network,
We know you are stressed.
Nonprofits: are you under threat; are you losing funding?
Federal attorneys: are you looking for jobs; thinking of quitting?
Everyone: are you looking for ways to support democracy?
This is WLGAN’s 12th curation of simple actions you can take, as well as resources for federal attorneys and nonprofits. Now more than ever it’s essential that we take concerted action – whatever it is that you can do.
Nonprofits
Federal Attorneys
- Feds Forward- Helps Federal Attorneys Launch Next Career Step This is a Free, virtual program, hosted by WBA of DC Tuesday, June 24 2025 Noon – 1:00 pm ET Register Here
- Federal Attorney Career Summit This is an in person, intensive program hosted by the DC Bar. Monday, June 23, 9 AM-6:30 pm ET Register Here Places are limited
Volunteer opportunities for lawyers
- “Meeting the Moment: A Call for Lawyers to Lead” A sweeping initiative from Lawyers Defending American Democracy (LDAD) to engage lawyers in leading other lawyers and communities in rapid response to preserve democratic institutions. Training, content, toolkits, messaging will be provided by LDAD. More info HERE; Sign up HERE
- Rise Up: Federal Worker Legal Defense Network. Hosted by a coalition of unions, nonprofits and other law-related organizations, this network provides representation for federal workers. The training is thorough, not burdensome, and the rewards are great to be able to help (a testimony from a lawyer who has joined this network). Find Out More HERE
- Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights: https://www.lawyerscommittee.org/project/pro-bono/ (impact litigation)
OVERWHELMED and don’t know what to do? Contact Volunteer Blue and they will assign an “action coach” to help (click “Meet with a Coach”). https://volunteerblue.org/
Don’t have even an hour to volunteer? Donate!
Additional resources and suggestions are in our prior posts at https://womenlawyersonguard.org/our-issues-wlgan/
Please forward this email to your networks. Thank you.
Cory Amron, Vice President, WLGAN
Photo by Gayatri Malhotra, Unsplash
by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | Jun 9, 2025 | Issues
Dear Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network,
Saturday, June 14 is “NO KINGS” Day.
Let’s be clear. Protests in Los Angeles and around the country have railed against the inhumane, illegal and unconstitutional whisking away of immigrants who are required to check in with ICE officials as part of their immigration cases. 99% of these protests have been peaceful – even in LA. The ones that have not been, were controlled by California law enforcement. So, let’s again be clear. The calling up the National Guard in military garb to incite rather than quell violence, and to create an excuse to impose martial law on this country, impels us to take (non-violent) action – now more than ever.
It’s important to be visible and vocal. Wherever you will be this Saturday, June 14, there will be a place you can go for an hour to express your opposition to illegal and unconstitutional actions. Today they come for immigrants in LA (arresting and deporting them without due process when they come for routine check-ins), tomorrow they will be coming into communities around the country without regard to whether people are citizens. The expenses are written into the Big Ugly Budget Bill.
The point of this “No Kings” day is to gather outside of DC to shun the costly, authoritarian-style military parade in downtown DC. There are thousands of gatherings planned – all outside DC. Not to dishonor our military, but instead to indicate our support of the Constitution and our laws. We, as lawyers and as the general public, will not put up with the destruction of our rule of law, our judiciary, or our democracy
Here’s the link to find the location nearest you. Please ask all your friends to attend with you; organize one if there is no event in your community. Saving democracy is a team effort. https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/map/?show_all_events=true
If you are in the DC area on the 14th and would like to join us at a rally, we will be meeting in Falls Church, VA in the morning. Hit “Reply” for more details
Thank you for showing up!
Cory
by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | May 24, 2025 | Issues
The power of one is surprising and the multiplier effect is extraordinary. Calling everyone to take one action. This is WLGAN’s 11th curation of simple actions you can take to support democracy.
Here are some things anyone can do:
Federal Workers- if you have been fired or threatened, or know someone who has:
Tell your story: how you, your community, or the public’s lives, services, health, well-being, or research have been affected.
ABA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Virtual Summit: “Navigating the Future”
June 5 and 6. Will bring together legal professionals, scholars, and advocates to explore solutions to today’s most pressing social, legal, and ethical challenges.
10 hours CLE Credits Register HERE
OVERWHELMED and don’t know what to do? Contact Volunteer Blue and they will assign an “action coach” to help. https://volunteerblue.org/
Additional resources and suggestions are in our prior posts at https://womenlawyersonguard.org/our-issues-wlgan/
Please forward this to your networks.
Cory Amron, Vice President, WLGAN
Photo by Gayatri Malhotra, Unsplash
by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | May 15, 2025 | Issues
Come hear 6 organizations’ ideas on how to TAKE ACTION for democracy.
Convened by the National Association of Women Lawyers, WLGAN will be presenting in this free webinar together with a stellar lineup:
Brennan Center, Planned Parenthood, Lawyers for Good Government, We the Action, and The Human Rights Campaign.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 20 at 2-3 PM ET
Register HERE (change the 0 to 1, then click “Add” to enable the non-NAWL member registration)
If you are looking for a way to make a difference, you will find it on Tuesday.
