Today, and every day, we celebrate and recognize the unique strength, value and contributions of women. In particular, we applaud Alberta’s women trailblazers in the legal profession. Happy Women’s Day!
AWL Statement – Black History Month
This Black History Month, AWL celebrates and honours the extensive legacy and continuing contributions of Black Canadians. This year’s theme is “Ours to tell”, encouraging a dialogue and commitment to learning the stories of Black Canadians. The AWL encourages its members to engage in continuous learning and action both during and beyond the month of… Read more »
AWL Statement – Law Society Special Meeting Rule 67.4
The AWL Board calls upon all members of the Law Society of Alberta to attend and vote at the Special Meeting it has scheduled for February 6, 2023. The Special Meeting has been set to vote on a resolution (“Resolution”) to repeal Rule 67.4 of the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta. Rule 67.4… Read more »
Mother in the Law Playdate
Date: Saturday, Nov 12, 2022Time: 10am-12pmLocation: Eau Claire Market indoor playground (200 Barclay Walk SW)RSVP: wilmashim@gmail.com
Call for Applications for AWL Board of Directors
The AWL is currently accepting applications for membership to its Board of Directors. Please send a brief resume or biography along with two references to Melanie Gaston at megaston@osler.com by no later than 4 pm on November 21, 2022
AWL 2022 Annual General Meeting
AWL 2022 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 6, 202212:00 PMOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLPBrookfield Place, Suite 2700, 225 6 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta AWL members are encouraged to attend and will be provided access to the Minutes… Read more »
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In the spirit of our commitment to Reconciliation between Canada and Indigenous Peoples, the AWL wishes to acknowledge and commemorate The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours the First Nations, Inuit and Metis children lost in residential schools, as well as Survivors of residential schools and their families and communities. The AWL also… Read more »
Pride Month
The legal system has historically been antagonistic towards the LGBTQ2S+ community, and although much progress has been made, the legal system has continued to prop up and reinforce systemic barriers to equality. AWL is proud to be an ally and supporter of the important work being done by and with the LGBTQ2S+ community to tear… Read more »
Indigenous Peoples Day
On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, please join with us at the AWL as we honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples through support for National Indigenous History Month in Canada. We encourage our members and beyond to join in positive acts of Reconciliation, including listening to Indigenous people and studying both the… Read more »
2022 Events Calendar
MARCH Book Club – join other members in a quarterly book club to read and discuss an agreed-upon reading list, meet new people, and share new perspectives. 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… Read more »