Do you know a Premier Woman in Law?
Nominations are now open through February 6, 2026!
Scholarships
Each year the AWA Foundation awards scholarships to deserving second- and third-year women law students in Houston, Texas. The awards are presented at the AWAF Premier Women in Law Luncheon in the Spring.
Fellowships
The AWA Foundation Pro Bono Fellowship Program is a full-time paid attorney position with one of the AWAF’s Fellowship partners, the Houston Volunteer Lawyers and Tahirih Justice Center. Each organization interviews and selects one fellow who indicate an interest in dedicating their first year of practice to pro bono service.
Board of Trustees
Emily Harbison, Chair and Trustee
Emily Howard, Vice Chair and Trustee
Kelsey Machado, Secretary and Trustee
Sarah Coe, Co-Treasurer and Trustee
Fariha Jawed, Co-Treasurer and Trustee
Allison Fisher, Immediate Past Chair and Trustee
Taylor Appling, Trustee
Mariam Boxwala, Trustee
Natalia Cosio, Trustee
Jordan Crawford, Trustee
Nettie Downs, Trustee
Kate Ergenbright, Trustee
Fermeen Fazal, Trustee
Annie Gieseke, Trustee
Amanda Goldstein, Trustee
Mindy Harper, Trustee
Zainab Hashmi, Trustee
Ashley Hill, Trustee
Leah Homan, Trustee
Mariana Jantz, Trustee
Taneska Jones, Trustee
Melanie Koltermann, Volunteer
Taylor Moore, Trustee
Cathy Rascoe, Volunteer
Mary Kate Raffetto, Trustee
Chloe Schmergel, Trustee
Nina Skinner, Trustee
Alix Udelson, Trustee
Kia Williams, Trustee