2025 AWL Retreat

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  • 2025 AWL Retreat
    January 31, 2025 - February 2, 2025
    5:00 pm - 11:00 am

Please join the Association of Women Lawyers (Calgary) (“AWL“) Board and other women lawyers and judges in Canmore for rest, relaxation, and spirited discussion. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics that address the challenges and triumphs we face as women in the legal profession. The weekend is also an opportunity to complete some elements of your CPD plan as the sessions track some of the LSA’s CPD competencies and tools.

 

 

When

Friday, January 31, 2025, to Sunday, February 2, 2025.

 

What

The event schedule is as follows: *Subject to change

 

Friday, January 31, 2025

6:00 pm: AWL January Board of Directors Meeting

Balmoral Room (Malcolm Hotel)

All AWL members are welcome to join our January Board of Directors Meeting. Light snacks will be served at the Board meeting.

7:00 pm: Informal welcome reception/meet-and-greet hosted by the AWL Board of Directors

Stirling Lounge (Malcolm Hotel)

Meals and drinks at your own expense.

We encourage registrants to arrive and register on Friday, January 31, as the formal program starts with breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

 

Saturday, February 1, 2025

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Registration and Breakfast

Edinburgh Castle (Malcolm Hotel)

9:00 am – 10:15 am: SPINNING YOUR WHEELS IN THE AGE OF INCIVILITY

Speakers: Tera Yates, Seema Johal, and Tonii K. Roulston

10:15 am – 10:30 am: Morning Break

10:30 am – 12:00 noon: APL CURIOUS? ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE LIFESTYLES EXPLAINED

Speakers: Sheizana Murji, Kim Van Buuren, Cheryl Knight, and Linda Jensen

12:00 noon – 1:00 pm: Lunch Break

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: REAL STUPIDITY OR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?

Speakers: Jo-Anne Yau and Sarah Lulman

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm: POSER OR POSNER

Speaker: Christine Shephard

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Afternoon Break

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER

Speaker: Amy Binder

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Free Break

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: COCKTAIL RECEPTION

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Dinner

Keynote Speaker: Madame Justice Michele H. Hollins on WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROFESSION

 

Sunday, February 2, 2025

9:00 am: Voluntary yoga session led by Jasneet Malhi

11:00 am: Cross-country skiing at the Nordic Centre

Participation in the above activities are encouraged but not required.

 

Investment

This year the AWL is offering both members and non-members the same registration fee.

The registration fee of $300.00 inclusive of GST includes all programming plus breakfast, lunch, cocktail reception, and a banquet dinner on Saturday, February 1st.

 

Where

The Malcolm Hotel in Canmore, Alberta. All attendees are encouraged to book a room early as availability is limited. We encourage you to come with friends and your family and enjoy some relaxing downtime and camaraderie with like-minded women lawyers.

The AWL has received special rates on rooms and childcare will be available during program hours for those who require it.

Information for booking

  • Visit the Malcolm Hotel website at malcolmhotel.ca or click HERE
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  • Click book now
  • Add Code ‘Group Attendee’: 2501ASSO
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  • Select your room type
  • Select add room & checkout
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If you have any questions or are interested in sponsoring, please contact Fanny Tam at fanny@khlawgroup.com.

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