Where Advocacy Meets Sisterhood and Excellence.
Who We Are.
The Black Women Lawyers Association of Central Florida, Inc. (BWLACF) was established in 2025 to provide a nurturing, empowering space for Black women in law to thrive. We are committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by Black women attorneys and law students through mentorship, sponsorship, professional development, and advocacy.
We serve legal professionals across Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Brevard, Volusia and Polk counties.
Our Mission.
Our mission is to foster a dynamic network of Black women in the legal profession by providing support, guidance, and advancement opportunities. We are committed to:
- Creating mentorship and sponsorship pathways
- Encouraging leadership development
- Promoting engagement in the legal and policy landscape
- Advocating for issues affecting our members and our communities
Join Our Community.
BWLACF offers multiple membership tiers to reflect and support our diverse legal community:
- Regular Membership – Open to Florida Bar members (or out-of-state attorneys practicing in Central Florida).
- Associate Membership – For law students and recent graduates awaiting bar admission.
- Judicial Membership – For judges serving in Central Florida or on the Florida Supreme Court or Sixth DCA.
- Paralegal Membership – For trained or certified paralegals.
- Honorary Membership – Conferred by the Board to leaders or community supporters.
- Life Membership – A one-time dues option for long-term engagement.
- Emeritus Membership – For retired or inactive attorneys.
Visit our Membership Page to apply and learn more.
Founding Charter Members.
We are proud to recognize our Founding Charter and Board Members whose vision and leadership brought BWLACF to life.
Ashley R. Felix, Esq. (formerly Wright) – Founding Inaugural President
Rebekah Taylor, Esq. – Founding First Vice-President
Krystal Yearwood-Moise, Esq. – Founding Second Vice-President
Esther Whitehead, Esq. – Founding Treasurer
Coretta Anthony-Smith, Esq. – Founding Secretary
Natasha Williams, Esq. – Founding Parliamentarian
Alisia Adamson Profit, Esq. – Founding At Large Member
Vernesha Mayweather-Sprave, Esq. – Founding At Large Member
Ayana Barrow, Esq. – Founding General Counsel
The Honorable Faye Allen – Founding Judicial Liaison
The Honorable Alicia Latimore – Founding Judicial Liaison
