"The recognition as a 'Woman of Achievement' is given to women lawyers for their accomplishments and contributions to the profession and community this past year," says CWL President Eliza Rodrigues. "I am thrilled to honor them for everything they have accomplished."

The CWL 2012-2013 Women of Achievement include:

• Hon. Patricia Bamattre-Manoukian - Associate Justice, Sixth District Court of Appeal

• Hon. Nicole Bershon - Appointed to Los Angeles County Superior Court

• Andrea Carlise - Partner, Patton Woolen Carlise LLP

• Aileen Casanave - General Counsel and Vice President of Business Development, Crimp Cabling Concepts

• Patricia Egan Daehnke - President, Los Angeles County Bar Association

• Hon. Teresa Estrada-Mullaney, retired - Superior Court of San Luis Obispo County

• Elizabeth Franklin - Executive Director and Associate General Counsel, Global Employment and Immigration, Maxim Integrated

• Ruth Kahn - Partner, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP

• Hon. Joan Dempsey Klein - Presiding Justice, Division Three, Second District Court of Appeal

• Jackie Lacey - Los Angeles County District Attorney

• Claire Lipschultz - Director of Public Advocacy, National Council of Jewish Women, Sacramento Section

• Lilys D. McCoy - Director, Center for Solo Practitioners and Solo Practice Concentration, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

• Hon. Beverly Reid O'Connell - U.S. District Court Judge for the Central District of California

• Lori E. Pegg - Assistant County Counsel, Santa Clara County Office of the County Counsel, appointed to Santa Clara County Superior Court

• Hon. Paula S. Rosenstein - San Diego County Superior Court

• Wendy Tucker - Partner, Sedgwick LLP

Reservations for the 39th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction are due by Sept. 13. Additional details and registration information can be found at http://www.cwl-dinner2013.eventbrite.com.

California Women Lawyers is the only statewide bar association dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the profession of law and society. The organization has represented the interests of more than 30,000 women in all facets of the legal profession, influencing lawyers, educators, students and judges. CWL was founded in 1974 as a commitment to the advancement of women, to universal equal rights and to the elimination of unfair bias. Connect with CWL on LinkedIn and Facebook. On the net: http://www.cwl.org.