Founded in 1987, Fresno County Women Lawyers was created to coordinate, facilitate and promote women’s issues in the law and in the profession. 

In the beginning of each year, FCWL presents the Judith Soley Elimination of Bias MCLE dedicated to issues facing women in the profession, networking, and business development. A special lunch and learn presentation dedicated to the memory and high ethical standards of Judith Solely, a lifelong member of FCWL and prominent member of the Fresno community.

During the spring, FCWL hosts the Annual Judicial Reception honoring women that have ascended to the bench in the Superior Courts, Courts of Appeal, and U.S. District Courts in the past year. At the end of the year, FCWL hosts the Annual Justice Hanson Dinner Reception and presents its Hanson Award to an individual who has been a champion promoting the advancement of women in the law and who exemplifies professionalism, leadership, and commitment to the public interest, and the Hanson Scholarship to an advancing law student promoting the mission of the association.