The Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation (TCWLF) and Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) held their annual Grants & Awards Luncheon on April 26, 2024, at the Fairmont Hotel.
TCWLF, the grant-giving arm of the association, gave away $90,000 in grants to 13 deserving local providers of pro-bono legal services to women, children, and families in Travis County this year at the sold-out signature luncheon. The TCWLF volunteer board worked throughout the year to solicit grant applications from local nonprofits, review and vet those applications, and follow up with recipients to ensure that the grants were used for their intended purposes.
Shuronda Robinson, CEO of Austin Woman magazine and a fourth-generation entrepreneur, was the keynote speaker. Mayor Kirk Watson gave a special welcome to attendees and officially proclaimed April 26 to be “Travis County Women Lawyers’ Day” in the City of Austin.
TCWLA presented Attorney Awards to recognize female lawyers who have shown excellence in their respective fields of practice.
Since 2002, the growth of TCWLF has been tremendous, particularly over the last five years. Thanks to the generosity of all the sponsors, guests who attended, and everyone who bought raffle tickets.
TCWLF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity. Any contribution is tax-deductible. To make a contribution or become a Fellow, please visit: https://tcwla.org/foundation-sign-up/#join.
Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients!
Asian Family Support Services of Austin – $20,000 (Impact Grant)
American Gateways – $5,000
CASA of Travis County – $5,000
Family Eldercare – $5,000
Foster Angels – $5,000
Foster Village – $7,500
Lone Star Justice Alliance – $5,000
Seedling Foundation – $5,000
Texas Fair Defense Project – $7,500
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid: Foster Youth Project – $5,000
VECINA – $5,000
Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas – $5,000
Women’s Storybook Project of Texas – $5,000
Young Women’s Christian Association of the University of Texas – $5,000
Congratulations to this year’s attorney award winners!
Public Interest – Erica Grigg, Erica Grigg Counseling Services, PLLC
Contribution to Minority Community – Amanda Arriaga, General Counsel, Texas CASA
Advancement of Women’s Interests – Maria Amelia Calaf, Botkin Chiarello Calaf