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NSW Women Lawyer Achievement Awards closing 31 May!
The NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of outstanding women lawyers, mentors and firms that have achieved excellence in their area of practice and helped create opportunities for women in the law.
The NSW Women Lawyers’ Achievement Awards 2021 will be held at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park at 7pm on Friday 3 September. We will be joined by guest speaker, Her Excellency The Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of NSW.
2022YE Membership opens 1 May! Join or renew from 1 May valid to 20 June 2022.
Membership fees continue to offer great value, with Corporate membership categories offering substantial discounts to law firms, chambers and other organisations to extend the benefits of membership to all staff in NSW.
You may join/renew online or download the Membership Application/Renewal form.
Should you have any queries or need to check your membership status, please contact our office at executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au.
Sexual Harassment Bystander Intervention Training
Webinar 6-7.30pm 3 May 2021
In conjunction with Women Lawyers Association of NSW, NSW Young Lawyers is holding a sexual harassment bystander intervention training session for our members.
In the context of reports of sexual harassment in legal workplaces, the training will provide practical guidance on:
- how to identify sexual harassment;
- how to be an active bystander and intervene if you witness sexual harassment;
- the benefits of bystander action for the bystander, survivor, perpetrator; and
- culture of the workplace and profession.
The training will also cover complaint options for law students and lawyers who wish to report sexual harassment.
Speakers:
Renée Bianchi, President, Women Lawyers Association of NSW
Trish Lowe, Principal, Trish Low Consulting
Free for WLANSW & Law Society members / $50.00 for non-members.
Access to Justice - Newcastle
Panel Discussion & Networking Event
5.30pm 17 May Hosted by University of Newcastle
Speakers:
Anne Cregan, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin, Pro Bono Group
Professor Tania Sourdin, Dean of University of Newcastle Law School
Josephine Adamson, Solicitor, Hunter Community Legal Centre
Please click here for the flyer and further details.
COST: Students FREE (sponsored by UON)
WLANSW Members $10; Non-Members $15.
Please join us at the Clarendon Hotel on conclusion.
High Tea ‘Domestic & Family Violence Prevention’ Newcastle
2-5pm 22 May 2021
NEX Wests, 309 King St (Cnr Union St), Newcastle West.
The Newcastle Chapter of WLANSW invites you to join them at this fundraiser hosted by Friends With Dignity, supporting victims of domestic and family violence.
Join the amazing team of FWD volunteers, special guest Vanessa Fowler, Chair of The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation and Allison's sister, and MC Natasha Beyersdorf, Newsreader NBN News, for a fabulous afternoon to help us raise critical funding and awareness during May ‘Domestic & Family Violence Prevention’ month. Your ticket includes a glass of bubbles on arrival, a decadent high tea, guest speakers, raffles and a whole lot of fun!
Please click here to register. Please click here for the flyer.
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WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
People are taking this course because they want:
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- to have a voice at the table in high stakes communications
- to hold court and sound compelling
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- to be an inspiring leader for their team or company
- to learn from experts
Women Legalpreneurs SIG Launch: Thinking Like a Founder – Nature or Nurture?
This amazing event, celebrating women in business, launches the Women Legalpreneurs Special Interest Group (WLSIG) – part of CLI’s Legalpreneurs Lab! It’s FREE, it’s VIRTUAL and, it’s GLOBAL.
Register : https://bit.ly/3dmOlXL
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