For more than thirty years, IWL has actively supported the advancement of women in the law by working to achieve improvements in gender equality, such as pay, organizational leadership, and representation in the judiciary and government. IWL counts on the sponsors and proceeds of the biennial Gala to advance its mission, and we greatly appreciate your support of the Gala.
On April 17, 2024, please join IWL at Boise Centre East to celebrate the accomplishments of women lawyers throughout the state who are working to create a more inclusive legal community. The event will begin with a Champagne Reception at 5:30pm with a formal Dinner and Awards Presentation to follow.
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Thank you for supporting women in the Idaho legal community
Congratulations to all present and past Idaho Women Lawyers Gala Award Recipients.
Recognizes an individual who has made extraordinary efforts to promote equal rights and opportunities for women within the legal community in Idaho.
2024 | Julie Kane
2022 | Keely Duke
2019 | Laura Burri
2017 | Nicole Hancock
2015 | Deborah Ferguson
2014 | Trudy Hanson Fouser
2013 | Wendy J. Olson
2012 | Peg Dougherty
2011 | Wendy Jacquet
2010 | Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Candy Wagahoff Dale
2009 | Leslie Goddard
2007 | Kelly Miller
2008 | Deb Nelson
2006 | Betty Richardson
2005 | Debora Kristensen
2004 | Cathy Silak
1997 | Susan Graham
1993 | Cecil Andrus
Early 1990s | Mary Smith
Recognizes a woman in the legal community who has demonstrated a commitment to her community and public service.
2024 | Sunrise Ayers
2022 | Zoe Ann Olson
2019 | Ilana Rubel
2017 | Lora Breen
2015 | Susie Headlee
2013 | Ann Dwelle
Recognizes an entity or individual who has made a significant contribution in the legal community.
2024 | Tara Malek
2022 | Stephanie Westermeier and Christine Neuhoff
2019 | Susan Clark
2017 | Justice Robyn Brody
2015 | Jan M. Bennetts
2013 | Laura Burri
Recognizes an entity or individual who has promoted creative change in the legal community.
2024 | Imelda Ramirez
2022 | Jane Gordon
2019 | Attorneys for Civic Education (ACE)
2017 | Alison Johnson (Holland & Hart)
2015 | Idaho Trial Lawyers Association
2013 | Wevorce (Michelle Crosby)
Recognizes a woman within the first 7 years of practice for her contribution to the legal community and who appears to be on a path toward even greater accomplishments.
2024 | Jessalyn Hopkin
2022 | Kayla Hermann
2019 | Monica Gray and Jennifer Jensen
2017 | Megan Hopfer
2015 | Michelle Gustavson
2013 | Keisha Oxendine
Recognizes a woman lawyer who is well respected in the field for her exemplary service and who champions and mentors others in the field.
2024 | Hon. Jessica Lorello
2022 | Jill Twedt
2019 | Kindra Hansen
2017 | Hon. Juneal Kerrick and Susan Buxton
2015 | Christine Neuhoff
2013 | Paula Kluksdal
About The Awards
Kate Feltham Award
IWL’s Flagship Award
Recognizes an individual who has made extraordinary efforts to promote equal rights and opportunities for women within the legal community in Idaho.
Bertha Stull Green Award
Recognizes a woman in the legal community who has demonstrated a commitment to her community and public service.
Notable Achievement / Year
Recognizes an entity or individual who has made a significant contribution in the legal community.
Innovator Award
Recognizes an entity or individual who has promoted creative change in the legal community.
Rising Star Award
Recognizes a woman within the first 7 years of practice for her contribution to the legal community and who appears to be on a path toward even greater accomplishments.
Setting the Bar Award
Recognizes a woman lawyer who is well respected in the field for her exemplary service and who champions and mentors others in the field.
