Let’s face it, big networking events are not everyone’s forte. We understand that people want to meet people in the profession, but approaching others can be intimidating. Solution: attend AWL’s Mystery Lunch on November 15th! HOW IT WORKS: Step One: Register – Click on the link below to register by November 8, 2017. Make sure you flag… Read more »
Mothers in the Law Group Playdate
Are you a busy mom looking for ways to stay connected to your colleagues in the legal profession? Join us for the first Mothers in the Law Playdate!
Stay tuned for the return of Mentoring Circles!
AWL is excited to announce that Mentoring Circles will be returning in January! The program will now run for the calendar year so as to coordinate more effectively with our membership year. We’re busy finalizing topics and speakers and look forward to providing you with more details soon.
2017 AWL Golf Tournament
Once again, the 2017 annual AWL Golf Tournament was a great success. With over 90 golfers, this year was made extra special thanks to the amazing weather and total solar eclipse that could be seen in the hours leading up to tee-off. Many keen golfers arrived early to take in the stellar view from the… Read more »
2017 Summer Newsletter
If you missed it in your inbox because you were too busy having fun this summer, our summer newsletter can be read here. Enjoy!
2017 Spring Celebration
The AWL’s annual Spring Celebration presents a unique opportunity to bring together new members of the Law Society of Alberta, the AWL community and members of the judiciary to recognize and celebrate this important rite of passage in a lawyer’s life. All new female 2016 calls are invited to attend and are individually recognized and… Read more »
Lunch & Learn: Bencher Elections
By: Roxanne Davis On May 24, AWL held a Lunch and Learn focused on promoting the upcoming Bencher elections to women who might consider running to become a bencher or supporting other women who stand for election. AWL is coordinating its efforts in this regard with the Canadian Bar Association’s Women Lawyers’ Forum (WLF) group… Read more »
AWL YWL Brunch: Joining a Board
By: Noren Hirani and Jackie Johnson The Young Women Lawyers (YWL) hosted their third successful event of 2017 on Sunday, June 11. Just over 30 female lawyers under a 5-year call gathered at Q-Haute cuisine for brunch and a panel discussion entitled “So you want to be on Board”. Panelists Diane Petite, Q.C., former… Read more »
2017 Spring Newsletter
Our 2017 Spring Newsletter went out to all of our members on April 10, 2017. It included upcoming events notices and invitations for our members to join the AWL’s committees. If you’d like more information, check it out here.
YWL Brunch – So You Want to be on a Board?
Tying in with initiatives across Canada to promote women on boards, our next event is focused on joining a board of directors. Our panelists, Diane Pettie, Q.C., Director ATB Financial, Tina Antony, Director Calgary Opera, Melanie Pituch, Director Famous 5 Foundation, and Janet Soles, executive search consultant, will provide their insight on the “how-to”s and advantages of directorship for different types… Read more »