Women's Collaborative
Empowering Women Attorneys through Knowledge, Connection + Growth – We’re On It.
Our firm established the Women’s Collaborative more than 20 years ago. Affectionately referred to internally as “The Lab,” the Women’s Collaborative is an action-oriented group that believes in sharing knowledge, making connections, serving as an idea and growth platform, and much, much more.
At its inception, The Lab’s goal was – and continues to be – empowering our women attorneys in every aspect of their lives. From professional development and client advocacy to mentoring and personal growth; the Women’s Collaborative supports our attorneys in a myriad of ways.
“The Women’s Collaborative is proud to support initiatives that bring women together and help them advance both professionally and personally – because we believe true success only comes through diversity and collaboration.”
Abi Dalesandro
Chair of the Women’s Collaborative
So, what exactly does collaboration mean to us? Let’s break it down.
Collective Strength: When women come together and collaborate, our collective strength is magnified. We believe that by pooling our diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives, we can tackle complex challenges, drive innovation, and achieve greater impact, especially in the legal field.
Networking + Support: Through collaboration, we create an internal network of support, mentorship, and camaraderie. In the legal field, women face unique challenges and biases, but by collaborating, we can provide a safe space to share experiences, offer advice, and provide guidance. Our Women’s Collaborative helps women build resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging, fostering personal and professional growth.
Breaking Barriers: Together, we can be a powerful force for breaking down societal barriers and systemic biases. The women of Kegler Brown challenge gender stereotypes, advocate for equality, and amplify their voices by working together and celebrating each other.
Mentoring + Empowerment: Our focus on collaboration provides opportunities for women to mentor and empower one another. Offering guidance and support, lawyers mentoring lawyers fosters leadership development, skill enhancement, and the growth of future trailblazers. Our goal is to create a cycle of empowerment that propels progress and success.
Economic + Social Impact: Collaboration among women has a significant economic and social impact. We make it a mission to drive internal and external social initiatives, advocate for change, and address pressing issues such as gender equality, family-friendly workspaces, healthcare, education, and more.
- Through attending history luncheons, volunteering at their donation center, and proudly supporting the Eat Up Columbus event, our team has been inspired by Freedom a la Cart's work.
- Each year, our team volunteers at the CHOICES donation center, proudly collaborating with this remarkable organization. This partnership is especially meaningful as it coincides with October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Overall, women collaborating is vital. Collaboration among women harnesses a collective power, promotes mutual support, breaks down barriers, fosters mentorship and empowerment, and creates lasting societal impact. By joining forces and working together, the women of Kegler Brown can and will continue to create a more equitable, inclusive, and prosperous future for themselves and generations to come.
We’re proud of the leadership roles our attorneys have taken at our firm and in the community. Wherever you look, you will find the women of Kegler Brown raising the bar in the courtroom, the board room, and in our neighborhoods.
