A New Initiative for Women in Florida’s Tax Community

The Florida Bar Tax Section officially launched Women in Tax during the Tax Section’s Organizational Meeting in Amelia Island, introducing a new initiative focused on networking, professional development, and engagement within Florida’s tax profession.

The inaugural event brought together women from across the Tax Section to connect with colleagues, discuss professional interests, and learn more about opportunities for involvement within the Section. The launch represents the beginning of an ongoing effort to provide programming designed to support women throughout their careers while strengthening connections across Florida’s tax community.

Women in Tax will offer both virtual and in-person programming throughout the year. The initiative is intended to create opportunities for members to expand professional relationships, share ideas, and become more active within the Tax Section.

The program is open to professionals from a variety of backgrounds, including tax attorneys, CPAs, government professionals, in-house tax personnel, and other professionals whose work intersects with tax matters.

Upcoming Women in Tax Programs

Women in Tax has already announced several upcoming programs covering topics ranging from wellness and financial planning to substantive legal education.

August 6: Physical & Mental Health in the Workplace

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM (ET)
Location: Microsoft Teams

The first upcoming program, Women in Tax: Physical & Mental Health in the Workplace, will focus on wellness issues affecting legal and tax professionals.

The discussion will address physical and mental well-being in professional environments and will provide an opportunity for participants to engage in conversations surrounding workplace health and personal wellness.

As tax professionals continue to navigate demanding schedules, evolving responsibilities, and changing workplace environments, wellness remains an increasingly relevant topic throughout the profession.

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Women in Tax: Physical & Mental Health in the Workplace

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September 10: Personal Finance for Female Lawyers

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM (ET)
Location: Microsoft Teams

The second program, Women in Tax: Personal Finance for Female Lawyers, will explore personal financial planning topics relevant to attorneys and other professionals.

The presentation is expected to address financial decision-making, long-term planning considerations, and financial management issues that arise throughout various stages of a legal career.

Financial literacy continues to be an area of professional interest for many attorneys, making this program a valuable addition to the Women in Tax calendar.

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Women in Tax: Personal Finance for Female Lawyers

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October 1: Trusts & Estates Basics (CLE/CPE Pending)

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM (ET)
Location: Microsoft Teams

The October program, Women in Tax: Trusts & Estates Basics, will provide an introduction to foundational trusts and estates concepts that frequently intersect with tax practice.

Trust and estate planning issues often involve significant tax considerations. As a result, a working knowledge of these concepts can be helpful for attorneys and other professionals whose practices involve tax-related matters.

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Looking Ahead

Women in Tax plans to continue offering a variety of educational and networking opportunities throughout the year.

Future programming is expected to include social gatherings, networking events, leadership discussions, career development programming, practice management topics, and discussions involving current issues affecting tax professionals.

The initiative is designed to complement the Tax Section’s existing substantive tax programming while creating additional opportunities for members to engage with colleagues and become involved in Section activities.

Why This Initiative Matters

Professional organizations play an important role in fostering relationships within specialized practice areas, and tax law is no exception. 

Women in Tax provides a forum where professionals can connect with peers, expand professional networks, and participate in discussions that extend beyond traditional technical tax education. By combining networking opportunities with educational programming, the initiative seeks to strengthen engagement within the Florida Bar Tax Section and the broader Florida tax community.

As the program develops, Women in Tax is expected to serve as another avenue through which professionals can build relationships, exchange ideas, and become active participants in the future of Florida’s tax profession.