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Dear members and colleagues
We have another exciting month or so ahead, with many events planned to see out our 70th anniversary.
I would like to congratulate the newest women silks – Ragni Mathur SC, Kellie Stares SC, Justine Beaumont SC, Elizabeth Bishop SC, and Martha Barnett SC. Their recent appointments will be celebrated at the Women Silks Drinks on 3 November 2022. I have been advised that tickets are still available.
I invite you to our AGM and end-of-year celebration on 22 November 2022, kindly hosted by the College of Law. See details below and on our website. I encourage you to consider nominating for the Executive Committee. I have very much enjoyed my time on the Executive Committee, as a general member then office-bearer. It has given me great insight into how the Association runs and has provided me with many opportunities to network with a broad range of members of our profession.
For those in Newcastle or Wollongong, or for those willing to travel, see the details below and on our website for their upcoming end-of-year celebrations. Both sound like they will be a fabulous evening.
WLANSW is a supporting association for the upcoming Advancing Women in Law Conference . We have negotiated a 50% discount for our members. A wonderful opportunity to attend what looks like it will be a fantastic event.
Last month, Janet Coombs AM, one of our Founding Members and a Life Member of the WLANSW, passed away. The Women Barristers Forum is hosting a Celebration of the Life of Janet Coombs AM on 17 November 2022. This event will be held in the Bar Common Room from 6.00-8.00pm and is free of charge, with food and drinks provided. The Honourable Mary Gaudron KC is the guest speaker. The Women Barristers Forum in conjunction with the WLANSW produced a video, entitled “Janet Coombs Welcome to New Women Barristers”, which will also be launched at this event. Guests are required to register at this link: Registrations.
WLANSW has partnered with the Asian Australian Lawyers Association on the Data and Policy Subcommittee, collecting data on the barriers to career progression faced by culturally diverse solicitors. This Subcommittee was formed in early 2022 and will be launching the Cultural Diversity Focus Groups Project: Pilot Outcomes Report on Thursday 10 November 2022. You can register for the launch event, to be held at King & Wood Mallesons Sydney and online, at http://membersuite.aala.org.au/event-5019052.
Lastly, I encourage you to follow WLANSW on our various social media channels. Our Vice President, Justine Anderson, ensures we maintain an active presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Information on our events and other opportunities can first be seen here.
I look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events.
Regards,
Renée Bianchi
President
Celebration Drinks for 2022 Women Silk Appointments
Thursday 3 November 2022, 5.30-7.30pm at Verandah Bar Restaurant
Tickets $120 incl GST;
$110 incl GST (barristers under 5 years call)
The Women Barristers Forum in association with WLANSW invites you to join us for cocktails and canapes to celebrate the appointment of women senior counsel for 2022.
Ragni Mathur SC
Kellie Stares SC
Justine Beamont SC
Elizabeth Bishop SC
Martha Barnett SC
Guest Speaker: The Hon Justice Jayne Jagot, High Court of Australia
Advancing Women in Law Conference
Friday 18 November 2022, 8.30am – 6.00pm
at Pier One Sydney Harbour
Women in Law: what’s next and how are we getting there .. ‘the tipping point’
This one day event is designed for everyone who believes that developing and nurturing the role of women in the legal industry benefits all.
WLANSW Members 50% OFF – only $197.50 incl GST.
This fully inclusive conference at Pier One Sydney Harbour, 8.30am-5pm, also includes networking drinks 5-6pm
The importance of flexible work hours, investigating the pros and cons of hybrid working, nurturing young talent, broadening and strengthening parental responsibilities, creating a culture of change and inclusion and strengthening pathways to leadership are essential. Setting goals and milestones are important, including: the eradication of sexual harassment; more women partners; more women as leading experts in their field; and sponsorship and mentorship are sound goals. Building pipelines for the next generation of women leaders and reaching beyond the ceiling is crucial to achieve a gender-neutral vision of the future.
For full details on the program and line-up of speakers,
please visit the conference website.
AGM and End-of-Year Celebration
Tuesday 22 November 2022, 6.00-8.00pm
at College of Law proudly hosted by College of Law
Members $40, Non-Members $50 incl GST
The Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales invites you to join us and distinguished guests for refreshments at our annual end-of-year celebration event at 6pm following our AGM at 5.30pm. Let’s celebrate our 70th anniversary!
Newcastle Regional Chapter End-of-Year Celebration
Thursday 1 December 2022, 5.30-8pm at Queens Wharf Hotel
Free event.
Join us harbourside to celebrate and catch up with friends and colleagues for the festive season! Share platters provided; purchase your own drinks.
The Queens Wharf Hotel is located at the very centre of Newcastle, with its waterfront location right on Newcastle harbour with views out to Nobbys lighthouse.
Join us upstairs in the Skiff Bar and balcony.
All welcome – invite your friends and colleagues.
Wollongong Regional Chapter End-of-Year Celebration
Friday 9 December 2022, 6.00-8.00pm at The Swallowed Anchor
Members $70; Non-Members $75 incl GST
Join the Wollongong Regional Chapter of the Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales at The Swallowed Anchor.
Reconnect with friends and colleagues and raise a glass to the end of 2022! Your booking includes two drinks and dinner platters.
The Swallowed Anchor is a Modern Mezze Bar in the heart of Wollongong CBD focusing on locally sourced products.
Membership and Benefits
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 New South Wales.
Please note that 2023YE membership is open!
Join us in representing women lawyers and the wider profession, as we have for over 70 years. We continue to provide leadership in matters affecting women and the legal profession, by driving and advocating for change.
Should you have any queries or need to check your membership status, please contact our office at executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au
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