Brown, Goldstein & Levy partner Jacqueline Cadman was featured in the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia’s (WBA) Member Spotlight in recognition of her premier criminal defense practice, decades of experience, and dedication to empowering other women attorneys. Jacqueline is the co-founder and co-chair of the organization’s Criminal Law Forum, which she helped launch to create space for impactful dialogue for women in the criminal legal field.
In the spotlight, Jacqueline discussed her legal career and what drew her to the WBA initially.
“Joining the WBA was important to me because I wanted to be part of a community that actively supports and advances women in the legal profession,” Jacqueline said in the article. “As a criminal defense lawyer, I am practicing in a field that is still largely male-dominated, and so it is critical to me to connect with other female attorneys who understand the unique challenges we face in the courtroom and in building our practices.”
The WBA has been a pillar of the legal community for over a century and is filled with trailblazing women who are shaping the profession and fighting for justice every day – something that is very important to Jacqueline, who values organizations that actively support and advance women in the legal profession.
“The WBA provides a space to engage with accomplished women across practice areas, exchange insight at a high level, and continue growing as a leader,” Jacqui said in the feature. “It also offers meaningful opportunities to mentor newer attorneys and to shape conversations around equity, judicial leadership, and the future of the legal profession.”
To other women in the legal profession, Jacqueline extended some words of advice:
“Seek out mentors, especially other women who have navigated this path before you,” she said. “Organizations like the WBA can provide community, practical guidance, and leadership opportunities that make a real difference early in your career. Criminal defense requires courage, resilience, and compassion – qualities women bring in abundance.”
Jacqueline is also an active member of several other criminal law organizations, including National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWDA), American Bar Association (ABA), and Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association (MCDAA).
Read the full WBA Member Spotlight about Jacqueline here.
Jacqueline Cadman is widely regarded as one of the best criminal trial lawyers in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore metro areas. She is a seasoned trial attorney who works tirelessly to give a voice to individuals facing unjust government or state treatment, prosecution or investigation. Jacqueline fights to make sure that her clients are protected and that their voices are heard in a system that is designed to silence them.
Learn more about Jacqueline Cadman here.
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