To Our Alumnae Community:
To our remarkable alumnae community, It is an honor and privilege to serve as the fifth President and the first Latina President of the Harvard Law School Association Women’s Alliance. I am excited to lead this dynamic and inspiring worldwide community of alumnae, united by our commitment to justice, truth, integrity, excellence, leadership and service.
Since its founding, the Women’s Alliance has grown to represent over 14,000 women worldwide with the potential to become one of the most powerful global networks. The Women’s Alliance has offered a space for meaningful connections, mentorship, personal and professional advancement in every stage of our members’ lives and careers. As we look into the future, one of our goals is to create exceptional leaders, increase the visibility of women in senior leadership roles, expand our networking opportunities, and build a culture of success.
Throughout my own career, working in public service and in international private practice, I have experienced the importance of service, mentors, education and networking, but above all, always acting with integrity and excellence. The path to leadership is neither linear nor easy, and having a trusted network of peers on which one can rely is an invaluable asset.
The Women’s Alliance is here to support all its members and to promote everyone’s success with purposeful leadership experiences. I invite all of you to share with us your stories, we want to know you and to understand your needs to design events and programs that will better serve you and accelerate your development.
I am committed to foster a vibrant, intellectually engaging and globally aware organization. From discussion on the most relevant legal issues, to conversations around corporate governance, finance, artificial intelligence, innovation, work-life balance, health and wellness our programming will reflect the breadth and depth of our community.
I encourage you to get involved, become a volunteer, join or lead a chapter, mentor a fellow alumna, host a fireside conversation or simply reconnect with this amazing community. This is a moment to be bold, together we can shape the future of the legal profession and make a positive impact everywhere we are. With gratitude in service,
Estela Rodríguez-Botello, LL.M. '93
President, Harvard Law School Association Women's Alliance