In January 2023, AWL passed a resolution to establish a membership fee waiver program for ten racialized lawyers annually, called the Rani Wong, K.C. Racialized Lawyer Membership Fund. This was done in recognition of the more than two decades of service to the AWL by Rani Wong, K.C., a former AWL President and Board Member,… Read more »
2023 AGM Agenda and 2022 AGM Minutes
AWL 2023 Annual General Meeting
AWL 2023 Annual General Meeting The annual general meeting of the members of the Association of Women Lawyers (Calgary) will be held in-person as follows: December 12, 202312:00 PMOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLPBrookfield Place, Suite 2700, 225 6 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta All AWL members are encouraged to attend and will be provided access to… Read more »
Call for Applications for 2024 AWL Board of Directors
The Association of Women Lawyers (Calgary) is currently accepting applications for membership to its Board of Directors for 2024. Please send a brief resume or biography, along with two (2) references to Tami Prince at tprince@cassels.com by no later than 4pm on November 17, 2023. All AWL members are welcome to apply!
Women History Month
In continued celebration of Women History month, AWL recognizes the Persons Day. In 1929, the Supreme Court of Canada in Edwards v Canada ruled that women met the legal definition of a person. Also known as the Persons Case, this case allowed some women to hold public office and paved the way for generations of… Read more »
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
AWL Calgary recognizes and observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2023. We encourage our members to read, remember, and act on the Calls to the Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Wear the colour orange in solidarity and to reflect on the history and continuing impacts of the residential… Read more »
SAVE THE DATE – GOLF TOURNAMENT
AWL Statement: Pride Month
We believe that 2SLGBTQ+ rights are human rights, and we celebrate inclusion, community, and living authentically. Happy Pride Month!
Updated 2023 Event Calendar
2023 EVENTS CALENDAR MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY (2024)
2023 Events Calendar
March • Mothers in the Law Online Zoom Playdate – the last Tuesday of every month, Wilma Shim hosts a play date by Zoom from 1 to 2 pm. Members are welcome to bring their children or join on their own. • Mothers in the Law In-Person Playdate (March 19, 2023) – The AWL Mothers… Read more »