Women's Initiative

Munsch Hardt's Women's Initiative exists to promote the recruitment, retention and advancement of female attorneys. With an emphasis on providing a supportive work environment, the group provides an opportunity to share ideas and discover new ways to improve business development and professional opportunities both in and outside of the firm. The Women's Initiative encourages women attorneys to be active leaders in professional and civic organizations throughout the community.

Current organizations in which Munsch Hardt women attorneys participate include:

• Attorneys Serving the Community
• Central Texas Girl Scouts
• CREW
• Dallas Summer Musicals
• Dallas Women Lawyers Association
• Empowering Women as Leaders
• Genesis Women's Shelter
• Greater Houston Society for Healthcare Risk Management
• Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
• International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation
• Junior League of Dallas
• NAIOP
• National Association of Women Lawyers
• Spondylitis Association of America
• Travis County Womens Lawyers Association
• United States Equestrian Federation
• United Way
• Women in Hotel Investments
• Womens Energy Network
• Young Friends of the Ronald McDonald House

PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS

• Mentoring Program: At Munsch Hardt, we believe that professional development, training and mentoring of attorneys is vital to the overall growth of the firm. The Women's Initiative works to build on this philosophy. As part of its mission, the Women's Initiative encourages senior women in the firm to mentor younger women attorneys in order to facilitate their integration into the firm.
• Monthly Meeting: The Women's Initiative meets monthly over lunch to strengthen relationships, discuss business opportunities and address issues impacting members of the group.
• Events: In 2011, the Women's Initiative plans to host multiple events, both internal and external, including outside speakers.