Supporting Women Attorneys Network
SWCF offers SWAN to connect female attorneys around estate planning and related topics. Every other month, SWAN offers attendees the opportunity to network and learn. SWAN is offered at no cost by SWCF.
Supporting Women Attorneys Network
SWAN began after a lawyer observed that there were few opportunities for women to network and exchange ideas related to estate planning. SWCF decided that it could help create that space and those opportunities. SWAN has been holding events ever since – and if you are a female lawyer who deals with estate-planning issues, we’d love for you to join us!
For more information, or to add your name to our event email list, please email SWCF’s Advisor Relations Director, Suzanne Massey, at [email protected].
Upcoming Lunch Session
Claire Collins Estate Planning and Probate Attorney with Operation Kindness Humane Society joined by special guest Nikki Walker, Vice President of Advancement, will be presenting “The Charity’s View of the Estate Planning and Administration Process.” Join us to better understand the impact of the estate planning process and administration requirements for the charitable beneficiary.
Thursday, July 30 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Merit Tower | 12222 Merit Dr. | 2nd Floor Conference Room
Claire Collins
Claire Collins brings over 20 years of legal expertise to Operation Kindness, where she joined as a full-time staff member in August 2024 after representing the organization since 2011. As a community volunteer and passionate advocate for the humane treatment of animals, Claire is committed to helping Operation Kindness manage its budget and achieve fundraising objectives. Claire’s career spans private practice with specialized focus on tax-exempt entities. With a J.D. from the University of Texas and a BBA and MBA from Southern Methodist University, Claire has also served as a law clerk to federal judges and has represented clients such as Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. She is an active member of the Dallas Estate Planning Council and the Dallas Bar Association’s Probate, Trust and Estate section.
We look forward to seeing you! Please RSVP now to secure your seat for this valuable lunch presentation and discussion.
July 2026 SWAN Registration
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