We are also proud to support many of the community organizations dedicated to facilitating the success of women-owned business locally and nationally. These resources may be helpful for your business and we are proud to support their efforts:
Women Presidents' Organization
Stephanie Union is a member of the Columbus Chapter I of the WPO. In addition, Kegler Brown sponsors the local chapter of this organization, dedicated to improving business conditions for women entrepreneurs, and promoting the acceptance and advancement of women entrepreneurs in all industries.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
We are proud to support this organization, which advances women entrepreneurs toward economic, social and political achievement.
Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD)
This organization provides women with specific tools and skills to enhance their individual economic status. Vinita Bahri-Mehra has been named a 2013 honoree in the “Women You Should Know” program. Stephanie Union serves on the “Women You Should Know” Committee (which, rest assured, does not select the honorees). Additionally, several of the attorneys are members of WELD.
Bad Girl Ventures
Kegler Brown is proud to partner with this nonprofit, a highly localized micro-lending organization focused on funding woman-owned start-ups in Ohio.
International Womens’ Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation
Kegler Brown is a supporter of IWIRC, both on the national and the local chapter level. Stephanie Union and Christy Prince have both served in the past as the local chapter co-chair and Christy currently serves as the secretary.
Columbus Real Estate Women
Several attorneys at Kegler Brown are active members in CREW.
Women Lawyers of Franklin County
Kegler Brown actively participates in this committee.
Ohio Women’s Bar Association
Kegler Brown is a supporter of the Ohio Women’s Bar Association and many of its attorneys are members of the organization.
Woman Advocate Committee of the American Bar Association
Kegler Brown supports this Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation.
The Women's Book
Kegler Brown is a supporter of The Women’s Book. Attorney
Stephanie P. Union has been featured in The Women’s Book- Blog discussing the “
Importance of Mentors."