Manisha P. Patel to Represent the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations on the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession

November 21, 2023

The National Conference of Women's Bar Associations (“NCWBA”) is proud to announce the appointment of Manisha P. Patel to the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession.

Ms. Patel, a family law attorney focusing on collaborative family law and other forms of alternative disburse resolution in family law matters, brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to promoting gender equity in the legal profession. Her passion for advancing the status of women in the legal field aligns seamlessly with the mission of the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession.

In her new role, Ms. Patel will contribute her experience to support the Commission's initiatives aimed at addressing challenges faced by women lawyers, promoting diversity and inclusion, and fostering an equitable legal workplace. As a distinguished member of the legal community, Ms. Patel's insights and leadership will undoubtedly enhance the Commission's efforts to create a more inclusive and diverse legal profession. “I am so excited to have the opportunity to bring my perspective to the national state through the support of the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations and the American Bar Association,” says Patel.

NCWBA congratulates Ms. Patel on this prestigious appointment and looks forward to witnessing the positive impact she will undoubtedly make in advancing the Commission's objectives. For more information about the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession, please visit https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/women/.

 About the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations:

The NCWBA advocates for equality in the legal profession and in society by mobilizing and uniting women’s bar associations to effect change in gender-based processes and laws by providing a national forum for exchanging ideas, best practices, and information vital to the organizational growth and success of women’s bar organizations and the legal profession. NCWBA is dedicated to advancing the interests of women in the legal profession through education, programming, and networking. NCWBA is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to ensuring that the legal profession and the justice system accurately reflect the communities they serve. For more information, please visit: https://ncwba.org/.

 About the Law Office of Manisha P. Patel, PLLC:

The Law Office of Manisha P. Patel, PLLC is a boutique family law firm based in Greensboro, North Carolina.  Our firm focuses on domestic and family law matters, from family financial mediation, collaborative family law, guardian ad litem representation, legal separation through divorce along with other areas of law such as adoptions and domestic contracts. For more information, please visit: www.lawofficeofmpp.com.