International Women’s Day

In honour of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, AWL Calgary celebrates and reflects on the contributions of women and female-identifying people throughout history. AWL is committed to promoting the advancement, interests, equality and well-being of all women in the legal profession. We connect women lawyers with each other, help them advance their careers,… Read more »

Black History Month

During Black History Month, AWL acknowledges and pays tribute to the rich legacy and ongoing contributions of Black Canadians. The theme for this year, “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build,” encourages the celebration of past and present achievements while inspiring anticipation for future accomplishments. AWL urges its members to commit to… Read more »

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 »