- 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
- Select you check in and check our dates
- Click book now
- Add Code ‘Group Attendee’: 2501ASSO
- Click the ‘Select & Go to the Next step’ button
- Select your room type
- Select add room & checkout
- Enter all information required
If you have any questions or are interested in sponsoring, please contact Fanny Tam at fanny@khlawgroup.com.