The Board of Directors of Women Owned Law (WOL) elected Nancy Mertzel as Vice President. Previously, Nancy served as a member of the Board and as Co-Chair of the Regional Council Committee. She will continue to serve as Chair of the New York Regional Steering Committee.

WOL founder and President Nicole Galli said "I am delighted that Nancy has agreed to accept this important leadership position. Nancy has the perspective, passion, presence and organization skills to take this on and do a great job."

WOL is a national organization for women owned law and legal services firms to provide a forum for networking opportunities; to increase visibility and media coverage of women entrepreneurs; to help interested firms grow into larger organizations with significant influence in the legal industry; and to provide an “on ramp” for women considering their own legal ventures. More information is available at www.womenownedlaw.org.