FAWL chapter formed in Citrus and Hernando.

The new Women's Bar of Citrus and Hernando was recently presented with its official FAWL charter.

The formation of the Citrus/Hernando chapter marks the first step in FAWL's effort to expand its presence into the more rural areas of Florida.

Spearheading the effort to create a FAWL chapter in Citrus and Hernando counties was that area's Florida Bar Board of Governors representative, Denise Lyn.

"Our legal community is changing along with the business of law," Lyn said. "The women lawyers in Citrus and Hernando counties want to be at...