Women Lawyers Association of South Australia

JINGLE BELLS AND JAZZ

A big thank you to everyone that attended our annual 'Christmas Drinks with the Judiciary' on Thursday 24 November 2011. Once again the theme of 'jingle bells and jazz' proved to be extremely popular with jazz muscians from the Elder Conservatorium of Music providing music for the evening.

WLA SA would like to thank everyone that purchased raffle tickets with part proceeds going to our designated charity for 2011, the Birthing Kit Foundation. Congratulations to our raffle prize winners; Justice Margaret Nyland, Amy Challans and Taruna Heuzenroeder. We look forward to seeing you all next year!

Date: Thursday 24 November 2011

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: Lyceum Club , Level 1, 20-24 Leigh Street (entry down the lane way next to COS restaurant)

Cost: $15 for members, students and unwaged and $25 for non members (to be paid on the night)

Catering: Food and drink (included in the entry fee)

CENTENARY DINNER

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF THE FEMALE LAW PRACTITIONERS ACT

A big thank you to all of our members who attended the Centenary Dinner to celebrate 100 years of the Female Law Practitioners Act 1911 on Friday 18 November 2011.

The dinner was an outstanding success with over 200 practitioners attending. A special acknowledgement goes to the Law Society for organising this event and to all the VIP's that attended. In particular, WLA SA would like to acknowledge the generosity of our Patron and the key note speaker for the evening Justice Margaret Nyland, who sponsored the attendance of one of our members and generously donated the door prizes for the evening.

When: Friday 18 November 2011

Where: Stamford Plaza North Terrace

Room: Terrace Ballroom

Cost: $115.00 (early bird) $125.00 (non early bird)

Catering: 3 Course Meal and 4.5 hours drinks package

BAR READERS AND BI MONTHLY DRINKS

A big thank you to everyone that joined us on Friday 28 October 2011 at the Dragonfly for our regular bi monthly drinks function. The purpose of this month's function was to acknowledge the latest female appointments to the Independent Bar in SA. We look forward to seeing you at our next bi monthly drinks function.

Location: Dragonfly

Address: 193, Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000

Time: 5:30pm

Drinks: First drink free (beer, wine, mixed spirits, soft drink)

Food: Canapes and nibbles provided

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Women Lawyers' Association of SA Inc (WLA) would like to thank Her Honour Senior Judge Susanne Cole from the Environment, Resources and Development Court of South Australia who was the key note speaker at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 22 September 2011 at the Lyceum Club.

The Association would also like to announce the appointment of its new President Christina von Muenster, its new Vice President Shelley O'Connell and the reappointment of Ilona Schultz as Treasurer and Amy Challans as Secretary.

WLA would also like to congratulate the following members on their appointment to the Committee:

• Melissa Ballantyne
• Rachel Cain
• Kerry Clark
• Daniella Di Girolamo
• Taruna Heuzenroeder
• Adeline Lim
• Adriana Pasquale
• Amy Nikolovski

Key Note Speaker: Senior Judge Susanne Cole

Date: Thursday 22 September 2011

Time: 5:45pm for 6:00pm (start)

Venue: Lyceum Club, Level 1, 20 -24 Leigh Street, Adelaide.

Catering: Beverages (alcoholic and non alcoholic) and light refreshments provided

Cost: Free

Parking: Parking stations off Hindley Street or Currie Street (note: there is no parking at the actual venue)