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Women Owned Law Awards

Congratulations to our 2026 Award Recipients 

WOLF of the Year - Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz

Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz - Brodsky Fotiu-Wojtowicz : Brodsky Fotiu-Wojtowicz  

Alaina, one of the founders of Brodsky Fotiu-Wojtowicz, has led and grown her firm in the area of Complex Commercial Litigation and Catastrophic Personal Injury over the past 9 years with dedication, and heart. Alaina, leans into learning and is an Adjunct Professor University of Miami School of Law. As busy as Alaina is, she jumps in to support the growth of WOL and flies without a thought to be part of events in various chapters. She is a woman to be admired and a leader to model ourselves after.

 

 

Distinguished Member Service Award - Sue Pellegrino

Sue Pellegrino - Top Execs

Sue truly stands out as the member who raises her hand consistently to help, to lead and most importantly to get things done! No matter how big or small, how glamorous or mundane a project or task can be Sue not only offers to help, she truly cares and stays through the entire project and on top of the follow up. This organization would not have our social presence and so many other systems and procedures in place without Sue. Sue stands up and stands out.

 

Interested in Nominating someone for our 2027 Awards? Submissions will open in January 2027.

General Criteria:

  • All awards will be bestowed at the WOL Symposium banquet dinner to be held on April 7, 2027 in Philadelphia, PA.
  • For all awards, the nominee must be able to attend the awards ceremony at the WOL Symposium dinner. 
  • Prior to nominating someone, nominators must confirm the nominee is available to attend the pre-Symposium dinner.
  • Nominations for awards can only be made by an application submitted by a member of WOL.
  • Nominees are not required to be members of WOL, except for the Distinguished Member  Service Award, who must be a member of WOL. 
  • Self-nominations are accepted.
  • If multiple applications are submitted for any person or entity, only the first application received will be considered.

 

Two Award Categories

 

WOLF of the Year:

  • Women owned law firm (hence the name);
  • Innovation (e.g., unique/”landmark” litigation wins, creative marketing, (look at website and social media to look for creativity in their practice and in their business), work/life balance, employee satisfaction (to the extent the last criteria can be determined)
  • Expansion and Scaling: took action to grow and expand their firm. Examples: hired, M&A, Marketing efforts, Reputation and brand recognition

 

Distinguished Member Service Award:

  • This award recognizes a member of WOL who has given long and meritorious service to WOL or particularly meritorious service of a shorter duration.  
  • Nominations may only be submitted by a member of the Board of Directors.