Nancy Kuhn
Q&A: The Women's Bar Association of DC
1. Why did you become involved?
"I became involved with the Women’s Bar Association of DC when my son left for college and I found myself with “extra” time. I attended the WBA’s Annual Dinner and happened to sit at a table with a long-time member. I mentioned that I would love to become more involved with the WBA—she asked my area of practice and it just so happened that they needed a co-chair for the tax sub-committee. Voila. I was instantly very involved with a great group of women lawyers!"
2. What was the path to your current leadership role?
"I started as a co-chair of the tax group, and then took on several additional co-chair positions in different areas. Through attendance/hosting many events, including attending those of the WBA Foundation, I became good friends with many other members and colleagues. Eventually I was asked to run for a seat on the board of directors, and am now an active member of the WBA Board."
3. What do you hope to accomplish in your Board role?
"In this uncertain time, we hope to have some influence by joining with other bar associations on amici briefs to strengthen and preserve the rule of law. Several of us have also been representatives of the WBA at fascinating meetings at the German Embassy, where lawyers from the US and throughout Europe gather to discuss additional steps to strengthen the rule of law throughout Europe and the US. Our focus is on education and communication."
4. Why is it important for lawyers to do more than just practice law?
"I think it is important for lawyers to become an integral part of the legal community and the community at large since we are privileged to have had the opportunity to obtain legal training, along with subsequent legal experiences, that could enrich the lives of our neighbors."