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
December 23, 2021
To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
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
September 29, 2020
To: Federation of Law Societies of Canada
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.