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Call for Nominations! 2026 President’s Awards Gala
Both women in law and student award nominations are due by March 15, 2026!
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WLAO Statement Concerning Incident at the Oshawa Courthouse.
The Women’s Law Association of Ontario (WLAO) joins the legal community in expressing alarm and outrage regarding the alleged assault and detention of criminal defence lawyer Sudine Riley by uniformed officers at the Oshawa courthouse on January 23, 2026.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of MEMBERS
TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026 AT 4:00 PM
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Update on changes to the Notary and Commissioner for Taking Affidavits Application Program
In June 2025, WLAO was invited to share feedback on proposals to modernize Ontario’s notary and commissioner for taking affidavits application program (the program). The proposals put forward were to: The ministry has carefully reviewed the valuable feedback from all stakeholders and members of the public in considering changes to the program. O. Reg. 337/25 under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act and O. Reg. 338/25 under the Notaries Act have been…
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Call for Nominations!
The WLAO has opened the nomination process for new directors and committee members.The deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m on December 15, 2025.
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Women Making Moves with Shelter Movers – 2025 Holiday Fundraiser!
Thank you for joining us on November 12th: “Women Making Moves,” in support of Shelter Movers. WLAO is proud to bring together our community for an evening of inspiration, connection and supporting the important and impactful work done at Shelter Movers. This event would not have been possible without our incredible sponsors! We would like to express…
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In the Public Eye: Representation of Women Lawyers in Media Over the Last Decade
How are women lawyers portrayed in media, and what impact does that have on the profession? As part of Access to Justice Week 2025 with The Law Society of Ontario, join the Women’s Law Association of Ontario for an important conversation: “In the Public Eye: Representation of Women Lawyers in Media Over the Last Decade.”…
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2025 President’s Awards Gala
A celebratory evening recognizing our incredible 2025 awards recipients and the outstanding achievements of women in law. Congratulations to our 2025 Award Recipients: Thank you to our incredible event sponsors: Clyde & Co. LLP Oatley Vigmond Blaney McMurtry LLP Snowden Kamayah LLP Thomson Rogers LLP Wildeboer Dellelce LLP Matson Driscoll & Damico Forensic Accountants
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You’re Invited! The 2025 President’s Awards Gala
Join us on Thursday, May 8th at Sassafraz Toronto for the WLAO 2025 President’s Awards Gala.
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2025 Award Nominations Now Open – Apply by April 11th, 2025!
We look forward to celebrating with you soon at our annual President’s Awards Gala on May 8th, 2025.
