Commissions

Through our Technical Cabinet, different commissions have been created where we follow up on the most current legal issues, prepare reports, and organize conferences with our vision, which we make available to public powers, private companies, and organizations with which we have signed collaboration agreements.

Equality Observatory

The Equality Observatory aims, on the one hand, to offer an assessment of the current situation and the positioning of women and female talent in the legal-labor context as well as in various areas of the legal sector and, on the other hand, evaluate the measures that are being adopted in the Public Administration and in the private legal sector to mitigate the flight of female talent, the synergies that have arisen regarding the reconciliation of personal and work life, the insufficient presence of women in management positions and in relevant decision-making in companies and offices, with the aim of achieving effective gender equality. 

Contact details: observatorio.igualdad@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Clara Cerdán

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Ana Sánchez-Valdepeñas

The report examines the challenges facing women in the legal profession, including gender distribution, career progression and work-life balance. Uses statistical and qualitative data to highlight obstacles and evaluate gender equality policies. In addition, it offers studies to help law firms and companies move towards more diverse and inclusive organizations, guiding strategies to improve the representation and support of women in the legal sector.

Talent Commission

Our goal is to put people at the center as the key and starting point for change and the cultural transformation of companies. Taking advantage of the generational wealth of our association, which includes senior and junior lawyers, we sustainably contribute to the growth of female talent in the Spanish legal industry through meetings, studies, debates and training. Based on individual values, aligned with those of the association, we work to build a competitive, creative, human and constantly evolving legal sector.

Contact details: talento@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Berta Santos

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Sofía Plasencia

This event consists of the presentation of a report that begins with a strategic survey focused on evaluating the employee experience, the importance of the ‘wow effect’ in attracting talent, and what is meant by sustainable talent. To prepare this report, an interactive meeting is organized with those responsible for human resources, where the answers are delved into and possible doubts arising from the survey are resolved. Finally, the comprehensive report on the strategic role of HR in business development is issued, in order to provide practical guidance. In addition, the importance of strategic alliances with educational organizations, financial entities, business schools, foundations and associations is highlighted, to underline the crucial role of talent in our society.

Sustainability Commission

In line with the social commitment of Women in a Legal World, the WLW Sustainability Commission is actively involved in initiatives that promote compliance with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in the 2030 Agenda, with the determination to become a source of social inspiration and a catalyst for economic growth.

Contact details: sostenibilidad@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Pilar Cuesta y Cristina Ruiz

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Yaiza García

This report starts with a questionnaire with strategic questions that allows companies to recognize the level of implementation of ESG processes. Subsequently, a brief meeting is held with the administrators that will raise awareness and expand any doubts that arise from the questionnaire to finally issue a general report on the application of sustainability in companies with a clear guiding intention and, in turn, useful as a Guide. of Measurement the degree of compliance with the SDGs of the 2030 agenda and the implementation of its sustainability processes.

Internationalization Commission

The Internationalization Commission promotes our community of women lawyers in the international arena, recognizing that our presence is essential to achieve the objectives of the association. We are convinced that the transformation of the legal sector must be approached from a global perspective, taking advantage of the connections offered by today’s world. We aspire to lead global challenges and opportunities aligned with our goals.

Contact details: internationalization@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Raquel Flórez

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Regina Mozo

We establish a network of ambassadors or “Officers” in various countries, both inside and outside the European Union, who collaborate to promote our association with a deep knowledge of the local legal market. At the same time, we form strategic alliances with key organizations, such as UN Women and UNESCO, whose activities and values ​​coincide with ours. This integrated approach strengthens our global presence and expands our impact in promoting equality and development in the legal field.

Training Commission

Our goal is to lead legal training in the classrooms, highlighting female talent. We seek to promote the professional development of women in the legal sector, working to reduce the gender gap by promoting female role models. We facilitate the transmission of technical knowledge and inspiration through mentoring programs and training workshops. In addition, we work to make women visible in management positions within the educational legal field and promote research, publication and transfer of results in the sector.

Contact details: com.formacion@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Mercedes de Prada

Program directed by members under 35 years of age, designed to guide first and second high school students in the world of Law. This program offers a complete vision of what studying Law entails, including its subjects, practice areas, basic concepts and possible professional opportunities in the field.

Diplomatic Relations Commission

In an increasingly global world, enriching ourselves with the knowledge of different cultures can only mean progress. The Commission on Diplomatic Relations aims to promote this cultural rapprochement, strengthen diplomatic ties and promote female leadership in global decision-making. 

Contact details: diplomaticas@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Fátima Rodríguez

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Beatriz Palmer

Annual event that brings together ambassadors from various countries to promote dialogue and the exchange of ideas. In addition, it includes meetings between ambassadors accredited in Spain, with the aim of strengthening ties with the different embassies and promoting international cooperation.

Tech Commission

Our goal is to promote female leadership in the legal and technology sector, addressing and mitigating the negative effects of new technologies and associated prejudices. We focus on reducing the gender gap by bringing new technologies closer to women and highlighting their potential to promote equality. We work to make women visible in management positions in the technology sector as leaders, and promote innovation and female entrepreneurship in the legal-technological field.

Contact details: wlwtech@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

María Pardo de Vera

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Adaya Esteban

An event designed to explore the possible futures of the sector from an ambitious and international perspective. Its objective is to inspire participants to become pioneers of transformation and promoters of progress.

Legaltech and Public Sector Commission

Our goal is to enhance the professional development of our partners using Legal Tech tools and reduce the digital gender gap. We encourage the creation of Legal Tech forums, such as the Global Tech Hub, to connect professionals and highlight female talent. We participate in public initiatives on the digital transformation of Justice to ensure the visibility of female talent in the legal sector. In addition, we seek to increase the visibility of women in management roles and promote female talent in the legal sector through social networks, using both the association’s platforms and the personal networks of our members.

Contact details: legaltech.sectorpublico@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Escarlata Gutiérrez

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Patricia García-Trevijano

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Luisa Mariño Páramo

Information and dissemination of public employment is promoted from the university stage, explaining how to approach an opposition and develop a career in the public sector through round tables.

Entrepreneurship Commission

The Entrepreneurship Commission was created to (i) support startups and entrepreneurship and, in particular, encourage female participation in them; (ii) help develop skills and knowledge that provide legal security to your projects; (iii) support legislative, economic and/or sectoral initiatives that help achieve an increasingly visible and relevant role for women in companies where innovation is key, and (iv) promote innovation and female entrepreneurship in the legal technology sector.

Contact details: emprendimiento@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Belén Arribas

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Leyre López

Writing and publishing the guide aimed at providing basic lessons from a legal perspective to undertake and found a startup. The guide also highlights the potential risks that entrepreneurs may face, offering a comprehensive view to address these challenges.

Sponsorships and Grants Commission

Obtain the necessary resources to self-finance WLW events and activities, and maintain an ongoing relationship with our sponsors. This includes researching, documenting, monitoring and managing potential public and private grants to secure funding. In addition, we will participate in prizes that increase our visibility and help us generate more funds.

Contact details: subvenciones.patrocinios@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Victoria Rivera

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Diana Martínez

Facilitate the recruitment of sponsors and process applications for grants and prizes.

Compliance Commission

Our goal is to help and support women in their professional development in the field of Compliance, acting as a lever to boost this function forward. In addition, we seek to develop initiatives of interest both to members and to society in general, striving to create a platform that fosters union, the exchange of knowledge and learning.

Contact details: compliance@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Fátima Rodríguez y Tamara Wegmann

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Carla Llebaria

We organize breakfasts in two formats, ‘small talk’ with small groups and sessions open to all professionals. These events, led by invited experts, address current industry issues and encourage the exchange of ideas.

Crypto Asset Commission

Our goal is to help WLW members, as well as companies, financial institutions and investors, understand and apply one of the greatest technological innovations of this century within a framework of responsible policy and legal certainty. To achieve this, we train the members of the Commission through recurring training sessions and organize meetings with the main actors in the sector.

Contact details: criptoactivos@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Rocío Álvarez-Ossorio

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

María Buendía

Within the framework of these sessions, we facilitate the study and analysis of the changing world of crypto-assets, with guests who are the main players in the sector.

Commission of female directors

Our objective is to promote and encourage the role of women lawyers as advisors on boards of directors. The Commission seeks to highlight the skills and experience that women lawyers can contribute to business decision-making, as well as to disseminate the importance of gender diversity in management teams. We offer training, mentoring and networking opportunities for women interested in occupying advisory positions.

Contact details: consejeras@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Sara Molina

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Matilde Sánchez

Preparation of detailed reports on the participation of women on the boards of directors of Ibex 35 companies and listed family companies. These reports are complemented by the organisation of forums in collaboration with the European Parliament and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, with the aim of promoting debate and the visibility of women in managerial positions.

Energy Commission

The Energy Commission is established with the aim of being an inspiration and a forum for discussion to share market visions, trends, news, regulations and their practical application, in which women in the energy sector can get to know each other and start business relationships. It also has a subcommittee on Biomethane, Hydrogen and E-fuels led by Clara Alcaraz and Alicia Juristo.

Contact details: energia@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Beatriz Pérez Alonso

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Irene Agúndez Lería

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Alicia García Lillo

The Energy Commission is drafting a technical report analysing the update of the National Energy and Climate Change Plan (2023-2030) – PNIEC, divided into different fascicles. The first of these, already published in Aranzadi – La Ley, explains why the PNIEC is being updated, how the gender perspective is addressed in the PNIEC update, and what has been the process of evolution of the current PNIEC. In the following issues we will discuss, among others: (i) the regulatory perspective in the PNIEC and the key role of public administration and (ii) taxation as a tool for achieving environmental policy objectives. You can read the first issue below:

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Restructuring and Insolvency Commission

Our goal is to disseminate knowledge about pre-insolvency and insolvency law through training, events, conferences, and the publication of articles. We also seek to give visibility to women who participate in the field of insolvency law, creating a meeting space to address issues related to bankruptcy regulations.

Contact details: insolvencias@womeninalegaworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Marta Rey

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Verónica Fernández Roldán

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Yaiza García

This event seeks to bring together professionals in the sector at the national level to analyze and debate current legal issues related to pre-insolvency and insolvency law. This meeting seeks to give visibility to women in the sector, ensuring that the composition of the tables is eminently female, highlighting the participation of women with excellent professional trajectories.

Health and Pharmaceutical Law Commission

Our purpose is to build a unique space in a very specialized sector. We seek to (i) create community, connecting women in the health & pharmaceutical field, as well as professionals linked to the sector, for the exchange of ideas, experiences and know-how; (ii) promote training activities and informative sessions in a highly regulated sector in both health and pharmaceutical law; (iii) facilitate networking opportunities and connections between women who face similar challenges in their professional careers; (iv) promote events, regulatory updates and legislative initiatives of interest; and (v) give visibility to women leaders in this field of specialization.

Contact details: derechosanitario@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Pilar Jimeno

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

María Pérez Bretones

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

María Nordmann

This project is part of the quarterly talks and training sessions that address compliance challenges in access and public procurement within the healthcare sector. Our sessions focus on offering practical solutions to the challenges faced by professionals in the sector, helping them to comply with regulations and ensure transparency in public procurement processes.

M&A Commission

This Commission was created to bring together all women specialists in mergers and acquisitions in the legal sector, with the aim of exchanging experiences and insights, and adding value to the sector through outreach, training and debate.

Contact details: m&a@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Carmen Burgos y Sol Sánchez

This project consists of the organization of a round table that brings together professional women from the M&A sector in Spain to discuss current and future trends in mergers and acquisitions. The event offers a space for the exchange of knowledge, the discussion of market developments, and the analysis of challenges and opportunities in the sector. In addition, it seeks to promote networking and collaboration among attendees, enhancing their professional development through training and the publication of specialized articles.

Banking & Finance Commission

Our objective is to provide a forum for banking lawyers and other legal professionals in the banking community to address all types of practical and legal issues arising in commercial and regulatory activities in this context. Our objective is to position ourselves as a forum for debate and critical analysis, addressing legal issues with a practical approach, oriented to the reality of professional life. We want to be an engine for change, promoting the active and decisive participation of women in defining the future of the banking and financial sectors.

Contact details: banking&finance@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Elena Osuna, Núria Ferré, Laura del Campo y Alexandra Borrallo

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Andrea García

Preparation of a report that highlights the need to optimize the judicial enforcement regime in the context of corporate operations. The main objective of this report would be to identify the current deficiencies of the system and propose specific reforms that allow for streamlining and ensuring the effectiveness of applicable judicial enforcement processes.

Socio-Economic Impact Commission

Our goal is to focus the management of sustainable companies on Social Impact as an economic area of their balance sheet. We want to provide legal and technical support to social enterprises, create spaces for dialogue to identify bridges that promote interconnection between both sectors, and enhance the economic relevance of social enterprises in society.

Contact details: impacto.socioeconomico@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Begoña Sánchez Aguadero

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Carla Álvarez González

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Isabel Clara Boguñá Oria de Rueda

WLW is aware of the social challenge posed by the presence in Spain of a group of women professionals in the judiciary who had to be evacuated from their native country after the Taliban regime came to power. On 15 August 2021, ‘Black Day for Afghanistan and Afghan Generation’, the absolute denial of Afghan women’s freedoms and rights came to an end. WLW takes the initiative by taking action and together with AMAE (Association of Afghan Women in Spain) establishes a period of accompaniment by WLW members to AMAE members with a legal profile so that they can make real contact with the Spanish legal environment, increase their employability and promote their socio-labour integration. The program lasted six months throughout the year 2025 and consisted of fortnightly meetings to share professional and life goals. We are convinced that we are much closer than we can imagine.

Childhood Commission

The main objectives of the Children and Youth Commission are to defend the rights of children and teenagers by means of alliances, collaborations and actions aimed at children and teenagers and their families, actively cooperating with public and private institutions.

Contact details: infancia@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Delia Rodríguez

Young Coordinator

Young Coordinator

Quiara López Ferrer

The multidisciplinary publication Childhood protection in digital environments (La Protección de la Infancia en Entornos Digitales in Spanish), published by
Dykinson, is a totally innovative guide in which 38 experts from different areas of knowledge (jurists, doctors, psychologists, professors) and different associations and institutions involved with children and technology have participated.

Mediation Commission

To raise awareness and promote mediation as ADR, creating a culture of mediation, especially business mediation, through training at all levels and in all areas.

Contact details: mediacion@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Rosa María Cabero Quiles

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Beatriz Palmer Castelló

Drawing up an informative guide on mediation for lawyers in which to asses the implementation of LO 1/2025. The guide aims to start with actively listening to fellow lawyers, who will share their initial thoughts on the implementation of the law, which ADR they have chosen, the difficulties they have encountered, the doubts they have about submitting a conflict to mediation, etc. The listening will be done by launching a survey, and a didactic and practical guide will be drawn up on the basis of this survey.

TAX Commission

Our objective is to strengthen the presence and projection of female talent in the tax field, promoting the technical and rigorous analysis of the main national and international tax issues. We seek to generate spaces for exchange and professional updating that allow women tax professionals to position themselves as leaders in the sector. We also pay special attention to technical sub-areas traditionally less explored, such as customs law, transfer pricing or international taxation. The Commission promotes initiatives aimed at technical excellence, active participation in regulatory and doctrinal development, and the construction of a solid network of professionals that contributes to a more diverse, equitable and representative tax practice.

Contact details: tax@womeninalegalworld.com

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Aida Martínez

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Deepa Daryanani

Person in Charge

Person in Charge

Gabriela Bergareche

An initiative focused on the study of the increase in tax litigation and its implications for legal certainty. The project aims to analyse the structural causes of litigation, the most relevant administrative and jurisprudential criteria, and to promote a technical debate on effective solutions to improve the certainty and quality of the tax system.