Not Just a Title, It is a Movement.

Join the Ms. JD Leadership Circle and shape the future of women in law.

Founded by law students who understood firsthand the challenges of the legal journey, Ms. JD’s programs are intentionally designed to meet people where they are. Our offerings reflect the real-world needs and ambitions of women in law today, prioritizing relevance, creativity, and accessibility to ensure every experience is both inspiring and actionable.

But we cannot do this alone. Join the Leadership Circle today and build a legacy that matters.

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Recognize Your Legacy.

The Ms. JD Leadership Circle recognizes all donors making a gift of $1,000 or more during the fiscal year, providing unrestricted support to the growth and development of our programs and services.

Leadership Circle members receive public recognition on Ms. JD’s website, at our Limitless Awards & Gala, and during the annual LaddHer Up retreat. Visionaries and Champions will be invited to a special VIP event.

Lasting change starts with just one person. Thanks to the unwavering commitment of our Leadership Circle, we ensure that even more women can realize their dream legal career without limits.

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Recognition Tiers.

VISIONARY

$10,000

CHAMPION

$5,000

ADVOCATE

$2,500

LEADER

$1,000

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Your Impact.

"THANKS TO MS. JD, I AM ENTERING MY POST-GRADUATE CHAPTER NOT ONLY WITH A CLEARER SENSE OF DIRECTION, BUT ALSO WITH A NETWORK OF MENTORS AND PEERS WHO CONTINUE TO INSPIRE AND UPLIFT ME."

Ms. JD champions women in law, helping them pave their own path from consideration through career with accessible resources, mentorship, and a supportive network.

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INSPIRING THE FUTURE OF LAW.

This year, over 100 middle-school students will see themselves as future lawyers, judges, and changemakers through our free Determined to Rise program. By connecting young leaders with law students and legal professionals from all backgrounds, students see that they belong–and that their dream career is within reach.

BREAKING BARRIERS TO LAW SCHOOL.

Through our free Pre-Law programs, we make sure that everyone has the resources they need to get into law school. This year our admissions experts shared insights and advice with over 1800 aspiring lawyers.

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EMPOWERING TOMORROW'S LEADERS.

At our Law Student Leadership Academies, more than 500 law students have found community and guidance as they prepare to launch their legal career. With workshops on everything from developing your leadership style to maintaining mental wellness, we ensure that law students are equipped with the skills, connections, and resources they need to succeed.

ADVANCING CAREERS.

Through our annual LaddHer Up retreat, more than 570 early-career lawyers have built a network of peers and mentors across the legal field. By focusing on real relationships and expert guidance, we help attorneys thrive in their careers.

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Thank you to our Leadership Circle Members.

Champion

Krystal Durham*

Zabrina Jenkins

Ilana Saltzbart

Jeanna Steele

Kiara Vaughn*

Advocate

Janice Brown
Linda Drucker
Ruby Garrett*
Juliette Pryor

Clara Shin

Sarah Solum
Damier Xandrine
Damien Zoubek

Leader

Deborah Adler
Grace Aduroja
Shanti Ariker
Sheila Armbrust
Leza Bieber
Shara Chang
Kristine Cherek

Erva Cockfield
Jacqueline Collins

Delida Costin
Alexandria Daugherty*
Elana Dietich
D'Lonra Ellis
Ashlei Ferguson*

Katherine L. Griffitts*

Carolyn Herzog
Kimberly Higgins
Amanda Hunter*
Chantal Hwang*
Virginia H. Johnson
Tyree Jones
Jan Kang
Diana Lamorie
Katherine Larkin-Wong
Marie Ma
Kara Michels*
Stacey Mohr

Tanvi Patel

Alexis Patterson

Kanysha Phillips*
Kara Ricupero
Sanam Saaber
Diana Stern
Emily Sullivan
Suzanne Tom
Samantha Villanueva-Meyer
Katie Waitzman

Wanji Walcott
Krishna A. Walker
Amy Weaver
Danielle Williams*

*Ms. JD Board Member

Supporters: Friends of the Leadership Circle

Julie Gruber
Lily Hughes
Malka Solomon
Aparna Williams