Mary Ferwerda Receives Association for Women Lawyers Community Involvement Award

Mary Ferwerda, Quarles & Brady pro bono counsel based in Milwaukee, has received the Association for Women Lawyers (AWL) Community Involvement Award. The award recognizes someone who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to public service and social responsibility throughout her career, both within the legal profession and through other forms of community involvement.

Ferwerda exemplifies community-focused leadership through her longstanding commitment to expanding access to justice and strengthening community institutions. From helping develop the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic's mobile clinic and leading the Milwaukee Justice Center to dedicating her practice to pro bono initiatives, her service has made a meaningful and lasting impact on both the Milwaukee legal community and those it serves.

AWL's mission is to connect and support women lawyers so they can thrive throughout their careers. Through resources, networking opportunities and community, AWL works to empower women in the legal profession and ensure their voices are heard and respected at every level.