Women's Initiative

Our Women's Initiative

Balch’s Women’s Initiative has been a driving force in Balch’s commitment to DEI for more than a decade. This group, actively supporting women lawyers through cross-office friendship, mentorship and sponsorship, leads a robust women’s mentoring program that fosters opportunities for career growth and advancement. 

Our Women’s Initiative also works to highlight and address the complex and intersectional issues facing women in the workforce, and commits to helping women achieve the many versions of lasting success. Through this initiative, this group has hosted numerous networking receptions with women clients; lunch discussions aimed to further cultivate business and professional development skills; and, events with Balch alumnae. 

Anne Kaufold-Wiggins
The number of women practicing law is steadily rising because differing perspectives strengthen the team. As women, I’m proud to see these changes both at Balch and within the corporations that we serve.
Partner
Atlanta, GA
Meet Anne
Bea Tolsdorf
Balch’s Women’s Initiative has been such a valuable resource for me. We work together to better ourselves, our firm, and our communities. I am so thankful to work for a firm that invests in and supports the successful promotion of women in the practice of law.
Partner
Jackson, MS
Meet Bea
Susan Stutts
So many women in the legal field helped pave the way for my generation to succeed, and I hope to be part of an effort to create even more opportunities and support for women in future generations. It is rewarding to work at a firm that invests in its young lawyers, and I appreciate that Balch provides a supportive environment for women in law.
Attorney
Gulfport, MS
Meet Susan
Debra T. Lewis
I have seen first-hand the real and positive impact the Women’s Initiative has had in advancing women's careers. It has created opportunities to bring important issues to the firm for discussion and resolution which has led to the creation of happier, involved, and successful professionals.
Partner
Birmingham, AL
Meet Debra
Sloane Phillips
To me, being a female lawyer comes with great responsibility. In a field that traditionally has been male-dominated, it is important to prioritize mentorship among female lawyers to ensure women know they can maintain successful careers in the law and so that we continue to grow our representation and voice within the profession.
Attorney
Birmingham, Alabama
Meet Sloane

 

 

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Balch & Bingham Releases 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Annual Report
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John Banks named Top 40 Under 40 Black Lawyers in Alabama by The National Black Lawyers
This honor is awarded to the top 40 under 40 African American lawyers in each state or region with reputations for providing excellent legal representation in their respective practice areas. 
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In the Media
Law360 Covers Katie Kimbrell Taking on Role of Women’s Initiative Chair
As chair, Katie will lead the firm’s efforts in supporting women lawyers through cross-office programming, as well as mentorship, and sponsorship. 
Katie M. Kimbrell
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Katie Kimbrell named Chair of Balch Women’s Initiative
Balch’s Women’s Initiative has been a driving force in Balch’s commitment to DEI for more than a decade.
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