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Posted 10 Apr 2023 in Commentary Written by: Deanna Shahnami

Last month was Women’s History Month.  In honor of that, IMLA would like to congratulate all of the nominees from our amazing membership. We would like to recognize those nominated and those not for their accomplishments and commitment to local government across the United States. Marianne Banks Attorney - Austin, Texas Marianne has been active in IMLA (formerly NIMLO) since 1987 and has spent over 36 years practicing primarily municipal law. She was in the first class of Fellows designated in 1999 and has...

Posted 23 Mar 2022 in Commentary Written by: Deanna Shahnami

Happy Women’s History Month! IMLA is MARCHing its way through U.S. Women’s History Month.  We would like to recognize and celebrate the women of our membership, who were nominated by their peers for their extraordinary work in local government.  IMLA continues its mission to maintain intentional efforts to provide helpful resources for initiatives related to diversity, equity, and/or inclusion.  March is a reminder that women have and still face adversity (in employment, law, healthcare, etc.) as a single class or under...

Posted 01 Mar 2021 in Commentary Written by: Deanna Shahnami

March is Women’s History Month!  Since 1995, every U.S. President has issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.”  These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of U.S. history in a variety of fields—including the legal field. American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historical contributions to the growth and strength of this country...