WLAO advocates for equity, diversity, and change on behalf of women in the legal profession. This includes advancing the interest of women in law through initiating, promoting, and responding to changes in legislation and regulation and through liaison with the judiciary, government, and other stakeholders. More broadly, we strive to support all equity-seeking groups.

Below are some recent submissions made by WLAO.

March 22, 2022

To: Law Society of Ontario

WLAO’s submission regarding mandatory minimum compensation for experiential training for licensing candidates.

December 23, 2021

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

WLAO’s submission regarding expediting refugee applications for Afghan judges, prosecutors and their families.

November 30, 2021

To: Law Society of Ontario

WLAO’s submission regarding the Law Society’s Continuing Competence Framework.

March 8, 2021

To: Law Society of Ontario

WLAO’s submission regarding Bencher Lewis’s motion for new fee categories, including for licensees on parental leave.

September 29, 2020

To: Federation of Law Societies of Canada

WLAO’s submission regarding the Federation’s Model Code of Professional Conduct, s. 6.3 (Harassment and Discrimination).

September 23, 2020

To: Law Society of Ontario

WLAO’s submission regarding the motion for 2021 licensing fee reduction.

 

Committee Chair - Najma Jamaldin

Responsible for advocating for equity, diversity, and change on behalf of women in the legal profession. The committee advances the interest of women in law through initiating, promoting, and responding to changes in legislation and regulation and through liaison with the judiciary, government, and other stakeholders.