Montgomery County Commission for Women Hosts 46th Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing on Saturday, Jan. 31

For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host the Women’s Legislative Briefing (WLB), Maryland’s longest-running women’s policy event on Saturday, Jan. 31. This year’s theme “Stronger Together: Leading with Vision, Voices, and Values” will feature elected officials, policy experts, and emerging leaders focused on strengthening opportunities for women and girls statewide.

Breakout sessions include:

• Advocacy and empowerment strategies
• Economic justice and equity
• Reproductive health and rights
• Human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence prevention
• Emerging Leaders track for grades 6-12

WHAT: Montgomery County Commission for Women Annual Women's Legislative Briefing

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 31, at 12:30 p.m.

WHO:

12:30 p.m.        Welcoming Remarks                

• • • • Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
      • County Council President Natali Fani-González
      • Anne Khademian, executive director, Universities at Shady Grove

1 to 2 p.m.        Keynote Panel

• • • • U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks
      • Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller
      • Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk
      • Montgomery County Public Schools Senior Nina Nassiri

2:30 to 5p.m.     Breakout Sessions

• • • • U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney
      • Maryland Delegate Lesley Lopez, D-39
      • Maryland Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr, D-17
      • Maryland Delegate Pam Queen, D-14
      • County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles

WHERE: Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville

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