NH Women's Bar Association upcoming events

Red Sox Game (Saturday, September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:10:00 GMT

Come join us at Fenway Park for a Red Sox Game with the NHWBA!

On Saturday, September 12 at 4:10 PM, our members, non-members, and guests will be headed to see the Red Sox play the Kansas City Royals.

You registration covers your ticket - we will be seated in the Bleachers, section 41. Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements, although carpooling and public transportation are highly encouraged.

For questions or more information, the point-of-contact for this event is our Vice President, Lyndsay Robinson (lrobinson@shaheengordon.com).

Running Club: 5th Annual Run/Walk for Justice (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Runners, joggers, and walkers, rejoice! Our Running Club is taking on the 5th Annual Run/Walk for Justice with the Campaign for Legal Services!

The NHWBA's Networking Committee and Running Club will be coming together for the 5th Annual Run/Walk for Justice on Thursday, September 17!

Our Running Club is designed for runners/joggers/walkers of all skill and experience levels. For the 5K, we anticipate our group will include runners and walkers!

As the NH Campaign for Legal Services explains, the 5th Annual Run/Walk for Justice is a family-friendly, timed 5K run/walk that brings the greater legal community together in support of equal access to justice.

This year’s event is the final stop in Millennium Running's “Happy Hour Hustle” series and includes refreshments plus event shirts for participants and sponsors.

To register for the 5K and to indicate that you are a member of our team, please use the following link, register (the registration is $30, plus a small processing fee), and indicate in the "team name" space "New Hampshire Women's Bar Association." If you run into any questions, please let our event point-of-contacts know.

Our team will be meeting at around 5:45 PM to get together and take a group photo!

Please contact our Running Club Coordinator, Keely Lovato, or Networking Committee Chair, Katie A. Mosher, with any questions. Keely and Katie will be the points-of-contact for this event.

Because the registration is the through Millennium Running, there is no formal registration through the NHWBA. Please consider reaching out to Katie and Keely so they know to expect you!

Birding Walk along Horseshoe Pond (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join naturalist and educator Linden Rayton of Living Water Nature Programs for a birdwatching walk along the Horseshoe Pond in Concord (Parking is off of Commercial Street. Use this link for directions.) for a morning of fall birdwatching at Horseshoe Pond in Concord. This well-known birding hotspot will have many local favorites as well as migratory birds passing through.

Wear weather-appropriate clothing, a hat with a brim, and bring binoculars or borrow one of three loaner pairs. This program is drizzle-or-shine, but will be canceled for moderate to heavy rain.

Although the timing may not work for all families, this birdwatching walk is open to guests of all ages!

For folks who are interested, please consider joining the group for coffee and breakfast in downtown Concord following the walk. More information will be provided to attendees closer to the event.

For questions or more information, the point-of-contact for this event is our Networking Chair, Katie A. Mosher (kmosher@dtclawyers.com).

Any cancellations will be communicated via email by 6am the morning of the program.

Sustaining Member Appreciation Event: A Night at The Palace Theatre (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

You are invited to the NHWBA 2026 Sustaining Member Appreciation Event.

Thursday, September 24th, 2026
6:00-10:00pm
The Palace Theatre
80 Hanover Street- Manchester, NH

Enjoy a pre-show reception of heavy appetizers and beverages at the Palace Theatre's Singer Center*.

Then, we will make our way over to the theatre to attend a spectacular performance of Sister Act!

This is a free event for all Sustaining Members but registration is required.

Not a Sustaining Member yet? There is time to become one! Reach out to NHWBA Executive Director, Anita Wolcott, at anita@nhwba.org to upgrade your membership today.

More About The Show

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood

*Address for the Singer Center is 77 Amherst Street, Manchester, NH. There is on-street parking as well as covered parking in the Victory Garage across the street.

September Book Club: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Join us for September's Book Club!

For our September Book Club, we will meet on Tuesday, September 29th at 6:00pm at Local Street Eats in Nashua for dinner to discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

Registration is highly encouraged so we can have an accurate count for reservation purposes. Attendees are responsible for their own food and/or beverage expenses.

Please contact our Networking Chair, Katie A. Mosher, with any questions. Katie will be the point-of-contact for this event.

Not able to join us this time? Take a look at the list below to plan ahead for the start of 2026!

October: We Used to Live Here – Marcus Kliewer
November: By the Fire We Carry – Rebecca Nagle
December: My Friends – Fredik Backman

Happy Reading!

Thank you to our 2025-2026 Annual Gold Sponsors for supporting our Monthly Book Club events:

Virtual CLE- How Trauma Impacts The Practice of Law (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Join attorney Angela Hayden of Sage Legal on September 29th at 12:30pm via Zoom for a practical, high-value CLE- How Trauma Impacts The Practice of Law: Reprogramming Stress and Conflict to Create Sustainable Change.

Our personal experiences with stress, conflict, and trauma often shape the way we communicate, lead, act - and react, make decisions, manage boundaries, and operate our businesses — often without conscious awareness.

In the legal profession, many of these survival-based patterns are normalized and even rewarded, despite contributing to burnout, reactivity, overwhelm, and unsustainable habits.

This program explores how personal trauma and chronic stress may impact the practice of law, client relationships, conflict management, leadership, and overall well-being. Participants will learn to identify common stress-based operating patterns and will be introduced to practical tools and simple daily practices designed to reduce reactivity, cultivate effective communication skills, create greater emotional resilience, and support a more sustainable and fulfilling life, both in and out of the office.

Cost
Members- $20.00
Non-Members- $40.00
Public Interest Members- $15.00

*Zoom information will be sent via email prior to the event.

About the Speaker:
Angela Hayden has been a practicing attorney for over 25 years and is also an ICF-certified life coach, peer recovery coach, and a believer that we can practice law differently—and better. In her coaching and consulting practice, she has a particular interest in the impact of trauma and stress on lawyers and clients, and on finding simpler, more human and alternative approaches that allow lawyers to do good work without losing themselves in the process.

*Please note: NHWBA believes our CLEs meet the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and that this CLE may qualify for up to 60 minutes toward the annual NHMCLE requirement. NHMCLE does not preapprove or accredit CLEs. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance.

NHWBA's 29th Annual Fall Reception (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us for our 29th Annual Fall Reception at the Barn at Bull Meadow, 63 Bog Road, Concord, NH.

There will be hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar available and registration is complimentary. Business formal dress is recommended.

The event is a chance to recognize the achievements of our 2026 Marilla M. Ricker Achievement Award winner and the 2026 Winnie McLaughlin Scholarship while networking with attorneys and judges from across the state.

We are accepting nominations for the 2026 Marilla M. Ricker Award! You can find more information about the nomination criteria here.

We are accepting nominations until Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Submit your nominations today and help us pick the next 2026 Marilla M. Ricker Award winner!

Note: We are encouraging attendees to carpool, as there are limited parking spots available!

Live CLE- Ethics in Domestic Relations Practice (Thursday, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join attorneys Joseph Mattson and Pam Peterson of Devine Millimet on November 12th for a practical, high-value Ethics CLE- Ethics in Domestic Relations Practice—Navigating Ethical Pitfalls in Emotionally Charged Litigation.

Domestic relations practitioners must adhere to the same rules of professional conduct as other lawyers; however, the ethical problems can sometimes appear magnified because of the emotional nature of the litigation, the clients’ vulnerabilities, and the inter-personal nature of issues relating to custody, divorce, and the family in general. In this session, we’ll review and discuss how to avoid common ethical issues that arise in domestic relations practice, with specific discussion of ethical complaints raised by both clients and non-clients.

This CLE is being offered both in-person and virtually. If attending in-person, we will be meeting at the Devine Millimet offices in Manchester, NH. It virtually, you will receive an email prior to the presentation with the log-in details. You will choose your attendance preference during the registration process.

Cost
Members- $30.00
Non-Members- $50.00
Public Interest Members- $25.00

*Please note: NHWBA believes our CLEs meet the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and that this CLE may qualify for up to 60 minutes of Ethics toward the annual NHMCLE requirement. NHMCLE does not preapprove or accredit CLEs. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance.