WLA is pleased to announce SA Supreme Court Justice Robyn Layton will be its guest speaker at its Annual General Meeting.
Please join us for drinks and light refreshments to celebrate the achievements of women in the legal profession.
If you wish to nominate for the WLA committee all nomination forms must be submitted to the Secretary no later than close of business Monday 26 September 2010. Formal notice of the AGM will be sent to all members in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you there!
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)
Membership Renewal 2010-2011
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Don't forget to renew your membership for the 2010-2011 financial year!
Register by 30 July 2010 and receive a free Cibo coffee voucher!
All new and existing members that renew onlineor via the WLA membership form by 30 July 2010 will recieve a free cibo coffee voucher.
Membership costs just $60 for (waged) and $30 (students and unwaged).
Membership is open to all sectors of the legal profession including law students, admitted practitioners, practitioners from private practice, the public sector, Courts, universities, the judiciary and non practicing law graduates.
We welcome new members and encourage women lawyers who would like to be part of an active social network to join and share their experiences and expertise with like minded professionals.
For further information on the Women Lawyers' Association of SA Inc. refer to our membership page.
See below for our current and previous events - we look forward to your receiving your application.
A big thank you to everyone that rallied their friends, family and colleagues to attend WLA's inaugrual Quiz Night on Friday 23 July at the Hungarian Club in Norwood. Approximately 180 people attended to help raise funds for NUNGA MININAR which provides support for indigenous women and their children who are victims of domestic violence.
A big thank you to all our sponsors (listed below) who donated fabulous prizes and congratulations to our winning team the Brains Trust that outwitted the LadyBoyz in a close contest.
Where: Hungarian Club (82 Osmond Tce, Norwood, SA)
Cost: $15 members, concession, student, senior / $20 Non members
Catering: BYO food. Beverages to be purchased from the club Time: 7:00 for 7:30pm
Bookings: No later than 5pm 16 July 2010
AWL National Conference
Australian Women Lawyer's (AWL) National Conference
The Women Lawyers' Association of SA Inc held its third national Conferencefrom the 6-8 August 2010 in Brisbane.
The theme of the conference 'Justice For All' covered a diverse range of topics and high profile speakers.
This conference provided participants a fantastic opportunity to network with a wide range of female Legal practitioners from across the country and to find out about the challenges and rewards faced by Women Lawyers.
Topics addressed at the conference included:
Access to justice
Women in the Law in Australia
Law and Policy Reform
Remuneration Policies
LCA Gender Appearance Research
Turnover in the Legal Profession
The financial Sector and the Effects of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC)
