Hooten Award Honors Attorneys Who Advance Women in the Profession

A judge presiding over domestic violence cases for the Circuit Court of Cook County, Judge Megan Goldish has been in the legal profession for over 18 years, first as an attorney and then joining the bench in 2014. In addition to her work at the courthouse, Judge Megan Goldish is a member of several professional organizations, such as the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) which gave her the Mary Heftel Hooten Award.

The Mary Heftel Hooten Award is given to those who advance the cause of female attorneys in the profession. Born in 1919, Heftel Hooten was a judge in New York and a WBAI president who, during her 33-year career, made it her mission to raise the profile of female attorneys and help them become more accepted in this male-dominated field. The award honors men and women who help further advance women in this field through their exceptional leadership and professionalism.

Established in 1914, the WBAI is Illinois’ oldest and largest bar association. Nine female attorneys launched the organization that would provide women resources for furthering their law careers while aiding in legislation supporting justice.

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