Meet the GITG Team

It all began on a crisp, fall day in Washington DC... In the fall of 2005, a “Women's Basketball Club” was formed as a student organization at the Georgetown Law Center, to allow ladies to play pick-up hoops and to get to know current and future colleagues. Everyone had so much fun that we decided to host a one day tournament and invite a bunch of lady lawyers from all different law schools in the DC area.

A league of their own... The tournament was such a success that everyone wanted to keep playing, and the “Lady Lawyers League” was born. The DC spring league had seven teams and over 75 women, and the most recent fall league has seven teams and over 85 women, representing all different law firms, organizations, law schools, and undergrads. In addition to providing a great chance to run around and play ball, the league offers a fantastic chance to get to know some fantastic colleagues, in a fun and friendly environment.

Becoming more than a student club... Building on this tremendous amount of enthusiasm, Get in the Game has become a 501(c)(3) organization to ensure that we can keep these events, leagues and community involvement going. The three goals of the organization are to:

1. Provide opportunities and encouragement for women to be physically active.
2. Provide meaningful networking and mentoring opportunities among women with common interests.
3. Utilize and contribute net proceeds and publicity from all GITG events to support charitable organizations that help young women achieve their dreams.

The Wild West... With one of the key founders graduating from Georgetown and moving home to California, the Golden State has quickly gotten in the game. Starting with a kickoff tournament in San Francisco in October 2006, and the First Annual Los Angeles Lady Lawyers Tournament in March 2007, the Lady Lawyers are taking root in California. Women play weekly in Sacramento, and have formed groups in Santa Clara and San Diego, with tournaments in Los Angeles and the Bay Area being held bi-annually.

Continuing to Grow... The Lady Lawyers League continues to grow and expand in each of its existing cities as well as new cities. With interest in New York, Atlanta and Chicago, the hope is to give all Lady Lawyers an opportunity to play. In addition to charitable partners, GITG partners with local college teams and the WNBA to encourage the Lady Lawyers to support athletic endeavors of women on all levels.

Help us spread the word... If you're a law student or lawyer who would like to start up a Get in the Game league at your law school or in your city, we can help. If you're a gal who just wants to play, drop us an email. And if you're a law firm or company that would like to support our fun organization, we would love to hear from you. Click here to contact us.

General Articles about GITG

From Court to Court (Georgetown Voice)
Lady lawyers play ball by Phil Perry She’s the endangered species of pick-up basketball: “that girl.” The lone female brave enough to rough it with al...[1/31/2008]

Lady Lawyers and Georgetown Featured in NCAA News
Courting Success: Georgetown Program Links Legal Community with Basketball Student-Athletes...[7/17/2007]

Mystics Host Fantasy Camp for DC-Area Lady Lawyers
On Friday, April 13th, the Washington Mystics and the Get in the Game Lady Lawyers Basketball League hosted the first-ever Fantasy Camp with the Washi...[4/13/2007]

Sparks Owner, GM, and President Hit the Hardwood with GITG
On Sunday, March 11,the Sparks participated in the Get in the Game Lady Lawyers League tournament at the student activities center on the campus of UC...[3/11/2007]

Back in the Game
Growing up in Southern California, Youshea Berry fondly recalls shooting hoops with her father in a local park, not far from the Great Western Forum, ...[1/15/2007]

'GITG' Lady Lawyers Basketball Tournament debuts April 22
On Saturday, April 22, the Yates Field House at Georgetown University will play host to women in law with a basketball tournament and beginner's baske...[4/11/2006]