named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CCWC Annual Conference
National conference providing continuing legal education, networking, and professional development for women attorneys of color, featuring CLE courses and leadership programming.
CCWC In Action
Leadership and networking initiative offering resources, articles, and guidance on strategic communication, ROI articulation, and career advancement for senior legal executives.
Entrepreneurship & Business Development Advisory Committee
Initiative supporting lawyers in building side hustles, consulting practices, and scalable ventures to diversify income and create career resilience.
Wellness & Work-Life Subcommittee
Program promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being among legal professionals through practical strategies for sustainable career success.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
- Advocates for legal professional wellness and AI integration in lawPromotes wellness as a core professional competency by providing 25 practical strategies for integration into legal careers, and offers guidance on AI adoption in legal work including contract automation, predictive litigation, compliance scanning, and digital fluency.
- Delivers continuing legal education and professional development programsProvides legal training through more than 100 courses annually to over 2,000 attorneys via conferences and programs, including continuing legal education (CLE) and certification courses focused on areas such as AI in legal practice.
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarships, fellowships, internships, and mentorship opportunities for law studentsOffers structured support programs including scholarships, fellowships, internships, and mentorship initiatives designed to advance law students from underrepresented backgrounds.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Advances diversity and inclusion in the legal profession through advocacyHolds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council to advance global advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.
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Legal Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Facilitates networking and community engagement for women legal professionalsSupports over 10,000 corporate in-house attorneys, judges, lawyer entrepreneurs, and law students through regional and international networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and community-building initiatives.
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Member-Focused Advertising Services 1 activity
- Offers advertising and promotional services to legal industry partnersGenerates revenue by offering advertising space on its website and newsletters to brands seeking to reach a targeted audience of corporate legal professionals.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Offers career advancement and professional support programmingProvides access to career-focused resources including job announcements for in-house legal positions, strategic planning tools, the annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference, and email newsletters featuring internships, fellowships, scholarships, and events.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Promotes side hustle development for legal professionalsEncourages income diversification and long-term career security for lawyers by promoting side hustles and providing a list of 25 practical side hustle paths leveraging legal skills, credentials, and networks.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.31M
Contributions & grants$8K0%
Program service revenue$7.21M99%
Investment income$91K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.01M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$597K
Grants paid out$133K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$6.33M
Cash$3.98M
Investments$1.64M
Liabilities$1.61M
Net assets$4.72M
Liquid reserves11.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +25.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE ROBINSON HADEN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $504K |
| FRANCES PRIVOTT ROBINSON | CO-SECRETARY | 35 | $130K |
| CHRISTY HARRIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $90K |
board members · 2
- JEAN RIIM — CO-SECRETARY
- RUSSELL ROBINSON — TREASURER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- American Arbitration Association Partner — Engages with the American Arbitration Association by supporting lawyers in serving as arbitrators in commercial, employment, and consumer disputes.
- CCWC Wellness & Work-Life Subcommittee Coalition — Subcommittee responsible for developing and promoting wellness strategies for lawyers.
- FINRA Partner — Collaborates with FINRA by preparing lawyers to serve as arbitrators in securities disputes.
- Indiana University at Bloomington Maurer School of Law Partner — Board of visitors member
- JAMS Partner — Partners with JAMS by positioning senior legal practitioners as arbitrators and mediators in high-stakes matters.
- Laurie Robinson Haden Partner — President & Chief Executive Officer of CCWC, author of organizational content on legal leadership and AI
- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. Partner — Board membership and leadership in scholarship committee
- National Sales Network Partner — Member of the compensation committee
- North Carolina Central University School of Law Partner — Board of visitors member and former chair (2022–2023)
- United Nations Economic and Social Council Government — Holds Special Consultative Status with the organization.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Career Pipeline Development with Holistic Supportmethodology: career-pipeline developmentBy providing scholarships, fellowships, internships, and mentorship programs, the organization supports law students' professional development and career success because early and sustained intervention builds confidence, access, and long-term resilience in underrepresented talent.
- Collective Strength and Member-Driven Network for Inclusionmethodology: collective_strengthBy leveraging the collective strength, skills, and knowledge of its membership through networking, mentorship, and community, the organization advances inclusion and elevates underrepresented voices in the legal profession because shared expertise and solidarity generate influence and belonging that individuals cannot achieve alone.
- Strategic Career Advancement Through Visibility and Influencemethodology: strategic_influenceBy promoting strategic visibility, influence-building, and managing up with emotional intelligence, the organization enables career advancement for Women of Color in law because formal merit alone is insufficient without access to informal power networks and intentional self-presentation.
- Sustainable and Purpose-Driven Leadership Developmentmethodology: values-alignmentBy integrating wellness, personal purpose, and continuous evolution into leadership development, the organization fosters sustainable legal leadership because aligning values, well-being, and professional growth reduces burnout and enhances long-term impact.