2025-11-17T10:54:35-08:00 2024-12-31 274516447 Quist & Associates LLC PO Box 372 Occoquan VA 22125 990 2024-01-01 205112363 Ms JD MSJD 6174605311 440 N Barranca 4942 Covina CA 91723 Francesca D Allison CEO 2025-11-16 true true Elizabeth Quist P01269026 7035971370 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Francesca D Allison 440 N Barranca 4942 Covina CA 91723 802260 false X www.ms-jd.org X 2006 CA Since 2006, Ms. JD has set out to support and improve the experiences of women law students and lawyers. For nearly twenty years, we have done so with thoughtful in-person and virtual programming that increases access and provides a supportive network for women in the legal profession and their allies. We believe in the simple truth that women's victories are everyone's victories. In 2024, Ms. JD provided free resources and programs to more than 900 pre-law students, helping them navigate the law school admissions process and prepare to successfully enter law school. In 2024, Ms. JD supported more than 650 women law students with free and low-cost programs, enabling them to develop critical leadership skills, grow their networks, and enhance their professional development. Our Fellowship Program has provided more than 190 rising 3L students with mentorship and invaluable opportunities for networking, skill-building, and professional growth. Through the Ms. JD Public Interest Scholarshi 13 12 5 150 0 254455 369378 519012 401755 0 -105094 773467 666039 6850 9438 0 265754 276994 13500 0 111328 500247 399861 786351 686293 -12884 -20254 119112 299737 249 202111 118863 97626 X Ms. JD is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the success of aspiring and early career women lawyers. Ms. JD is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of practicing attorneys and community leaders and supported by a small group of independent contractors, one part-time staff member and two full-time staff members. Founded at Stanford Law School in 2006 by a group of female law students from Boalt Hall UC Berkeley, Cornell, Georgetown, Harvard, NYU, Stanford, UCLA, UT Austin, the University of Chicago, the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, and Yale. Serving as a unique nexus between the profession and the pipeline of diverse attorneys, Ms. JD's online community provides a forum for dialogue, professional development, and networking among women lawyers and law students. Ms. JD celebrates women's achievements, addresses remaining challenges, and facilitates continued progress by bringing legal practitioners and law students together to share false false 364825 389700 LaddHer Up: LadderHer Up is more than a retreat - it is a launchpad for early-career attorneys to connect with one another and learn from those who have climbed ahead. Together, we build community, expand our networks, and rise - one rung at a time. Law firm associates in their first ten years of practice are invited to join us for two days of targeted professional development workshops, personal career strategy discussions with general counsel, and curated events for business development, mentorship, and career growth. 26461 9000 Law Student Leadership Academy: Ms. JD's two-day Intensive program is a unique opportunity for law students to develop the tools necessary to enhance their professional development, network with other law students from across the country, and help them become the leader they aspire to be. Students will hear from attorneys, thought leaders, and professional development professionals speaking on their personal experiences of women in leadership positions and their advice on developing the professional skills required to become and support women in leadership. 20288 2775 We Persist: A Symposium on Women in Law is a networking and professional development event hosted by Ms. JD. Designed to inspire, educate, and connect women in the legal profession, the symposium brings together accomplished women leaders and subject matter experts to share experiences, provide industry knowledge, and foster meaningful professional relationships. Through keynote addresses, expert-led panels, and facilitated conversations, attendees will gain insights from established leaders while building a supportive community of peers within the legal field. 18723 280 Determined to Rise: Determined to Rise is a free, one-day academy in law and leadership for middle school students grades 6-8, featuring fun workshops, interactive activities, and the chance to meet real law students, attorneys, and lawmakers. Students get the chance to practice their legal skills, learn about the justice system, and see themselves as future members of the legal profession. 14511 9438 Public Interest Scholarship: The Ms. JD Scholarship program provides a stipend to students as they pursue careers in public interest and civil rights law. Ms. JD aims to award scholarships to applicants who will become leaders in the public interest and civil rights community and who will follow through on a plan to pursue public interest and civil rights career paths. This commitment can be demonstrated through prior work experience (not necessarily legal in nature), engagement in public service or civil rights work during your undergraduate and legal education, and service and volunteer work. Successful applicants demonstrate an understanding of the rewards and challenges of a public interest or civil rights legal career. 4763 The Fellowship Program is Ms. JD's program for outstanding rising 3L students. In addition to receiving invitations and financial support to attend a Ms. JD Law Student Leadership Academy Intensive, each Fellowship recipient is paired with a mentor and will complete a project that benefits the community or women in the legal profession generally. 198 Pre-Law Foundations: Ms. JD's Pre-Law Foundations is a free virtual program to guide you through the entire process of starting your law school journey. From making the decision to apply to law school, all the way to your first day, Foundations has resources to set you up for success. Ms. JD's Pre-Law Foundations is also home to the free Application Accelerator, a multi-day virtual conference designed to help you create the strongest law school application. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 The organization made revisions to its Bylaws in 2024. Significant changes include: A)The added mission of seeking to improve the experiences of women in law school, and educate them on gender issues facing the entire legal community. B)Revise the numbers of directors to be no fewer than five (5) and no more than twenty-one (21). Directors shall be elected by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board. C)Update Board Committee standards to limit Committee membership to consist of at least two Directors of the Board and not include persons who are not Directors, and clarify the authority that may not be granted to Committees by the Board. D)Changes to officer title nomenclature and the addition of a Vice-Chair (not an officer), that may preside over Board meetings in the absence of the Chair. E)Addition of the position of Chief Financial Officer, who will, in the absence of a separately appointed Treasurer, have the powers and perform all of the duties ordinarily inherent in the office of the Treasurer. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A complete copy of the Form 990 and applicable schedules is provided to the CEO of Ms. JD prior to filing. The Form 990 and applicable schedules are distributed to all Board members prior to filing and Board members have a chance to review and comment on the Form 990 prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each board member is required to sign a conflict of interest policy in which they agree to disclose the existence of any conflicts if they arise. Periodic reviews of the policy are required by Article VII of the policy, and may include the use of outside experts. If a conflict does arise, the board member is not allowed to participate in deliberations surrounding the conflict. The Chair of the Board and Governance Committee collect and review COI forms. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The compensation of the organization's CEO is determined through a review and approval process by the Board Governance Committee, using national and area-specific non-profit salary survey reports. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Forms 1023 and 990 and any other forms subject to public inspection requirements are available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Financials are available on the website and other documents are available upon request from members of the public. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Cash to Accrual adjustment = -$983