ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division
2027 ABA Midyear Meeting
Friday, January 29, 2027 | Chicago, IL | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Approximate Attendance: 100-150
2027 Present and Powerful Speaker Series Wine and Cheese Reception with Bonnie Barczykowski
The Present and Powerful Speaker Series, presented by GPSolo’s Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) is a premier networking event that brings together dynamic leaders in the legal profession. WIN was created by women leaders to advance and empower women lawyers through mentoring, networking, and innovative programming. Making this series a powerful platform for connection and inspiration.
As a sponsor, your organization will gain prominent exposure among a targeted audience of attorneys, firm leaders, and rising professionals, while demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing women in law. With curated networking, elevated hospitality, and a high-profile keynote experience, this event is designed to foster impactful conversations and lasting connections
Keynote Speaker: Bonnie Barczykowski
As CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, Bonnie Barczykowski is shaping the next generation of leaders by expanding opportunities for girls to develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed. With a proven track record in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, and transformational growth, she is a passionate advocate for empowering future leaders.
Full biography: Bonnie Barczykowski
Celebrating 12 Years of WIN
Recent Highlights
2026 - Justice in Action: A Legacy of Accountability
Jill Wine-Banks is the author of The Watergate Girl and a prominent legal analyst and speaker, known for her role as the only woman on the Watergate trial team and for holding several “first” leadership positions, including General Counsel of the U.S. Army; she now hosts and contributes to multiple media platforms, earning widespread recognition for her trailblazing career.
2025 - Strength in Adversity: A Leadership Story
Coach Natasha Adair shared her journey of perseverance and transformation in college basketball. As the first Black head coach at multiple programs, she turned struggling teams into record-breaking successes through commitment, adaptability, and teamwork. Her story delivered powerful lessons in leadership and pliability for the legal community.
2024 - Resilience: A Comeback Story
CEO Stephanie Stuckey highlighted the revival of the iconic roadside brand Stuckey’s, which had declined for decades under outside ownership. After acquiring the company in 2019, she and her partners led a successful turnaround, restoring its legacy and inspiring audiences with her story of entrepreneurial resilience.
2023 - The Future is Now
A dynamic conversation with Donna Brazile—ABC News Contributor, Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board member, veteran political strategist, and adjunct professor in Women and Gender Studies—explored leadership, politics, and the evolving role of women in shaping the future.