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Women's Network

The Women’s Network provides a platform to address issues of interest to employees broadly and women specifically. It helps participants deepen connections across the firm and provides a vehicle for sharing information on gender-based issues.

 

What we do

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    Education and information sharing

    The network sponsors educational events to raise awareness of gender-based issues. Topics have included women in leadership, work-life balance, and academic literature focused on underlying factors that contribute to the promotion gap.

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    Networking

    The Women’s Network hosts regular drop-in breakfasts, where employees chat about topics of interest and connect with colleagues across the firm. The network also sponsors firmwide mentorship pods where small groups across levels connect and support each other.

  • Joint programming with clients

    Joint programming with clients

    The network partners with clients to host programming around a variety of topics. These events provide excellent networking opportunities and a chance to learn. Topics have included body language and communications, navigating and advancing your career, and issues in the healthcare industry.

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    Community involvement

    To help foster the next generation of women, the network hosts field trips for organizations promoting STEM careers, including DC Treks and Talented Ladies. Additionally, in conjunction with this year’s International Women’s Day, the network organized a fundraiser for Women’s Microfinance Initiative, providing microloans to women in rural areas in Africa.

Voices of the Women’s Network

  • We enjoy making connections and collaborating with professionals in the legal community

    "One of my favorite aspects of the Women’s Network are the programs that we organize with outside attorneys and experts. They provide thought-provoking perspectives and excellent business connections. We learn so much from sharing our knowledge and experiences!"

    Alicia Xu, Manager

  • We are eager to teach and learn from one another

    "The Women’s Network provides a place to connect and share experiences so we can learn from each other. Personally, I find it extremely valuable for mentoring future leaders and fostering relationships in a meaningful way."

    Rachel Grinberg, Partner

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    We work together with organizations to empower women

    "One of my favorite events the Women’s Network hosted was for the Talented Ladies, a program for 14–18 year-olds in DC that focuses on the development of young women personally and professionally. The group spent an afternoon of their STEM week at Bates White, where they toured the office, listened to a careers panel, and had an introduction to a mock case and coding. It was eye-opening to hear about the student’s interests and aspirations. By the end of the day, many students expressed a new-found curiosity in economic consulting. The Women’s Network often discusses how important mentorship is to gain opportunities and cultivate confidence. It was amazing to see our discussions translate into a real experience for these young women."

    Christine Tao, Consultant II

Highlights

  • March 2025Celebrating International Women’s Day

    The Women’s Network organized a fundraiser for the Sadie Collective to support International Women’s Day.

    A group of mostly women with a few men pose together for a picture, smiling at the camera. Many of them are wearing purple clothing. A screen behind them is titled “The Sadie Collective.”
  • February 2025Bates White hosts GW Women in Business

    The Women's Network sponsored an event showcasing the diversity of career paths at the firm.

    A group of 28 smiling women of varying ages pose together, looking at the camera.
  • January 2025Women’s Network forms mentorship pods

    Every year, the Women’s Network creates mentorship groups to foster connections across the firm.

    A group of women is gathered around a table. Some of in the middle of conversation, while others are smiling at the camera. Other tables behind them are also gathered around by people.
  • April 2024Self-defense workshop 

    Employees learned basic self-defense techniques in a program sponsored by the Women’s Network.

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