Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Cultural Competence for Legal Professionals (Online Replay)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Cultural Competence for Legal Professionals (Online Replay)

Become more culturally competent so you can provide more equitable and effective legal representation.

Fulfill your 2023 LSO CPD EDI/Professionalism requirement by the end of the year! Learn the practical skills you need to improve your cultural competency in OsgoodePD’s half-day Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Cultural Competence for Legal Professionals Online Replay program on December 14. Immediately put your skills into action through a series of exercises where you’ll address challenges faced in different legal settings, and learn strategies for successfully overcoming them.

 

December 14th, 2023 from 8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET.
Online Replay with Live Q+A

 

The legal culture is changing, and the ability to interact respectfully and effectively with all clients and colleagues is more important than ever. Your clients, the regulators and the public are demanding more individual and corporate responsibility from legal professionals when it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion, and this program will equip you with the necessary cultural competency skills to enhance self-knowledge, improve your interpersonal skills and strengthen your ability to perform your legal and professional obligations.

Through a series of presentations and exercises, you will learn the skills you need for greater cultural competence. You will also be equipped to immediately put cultural competence skills into practice with learn-by-doing exercises focused on difficulties that may be encountered in various legal settings, and how to handle them. The program concludes with a riveting roundtable discussion where you will hear firsthand accounts of the cultural competence challenges faced by legal professionals and solutions for conquering them.

 

Who Should Attend

All lawyers and paralegals (in Ontario and across Canada)

Any other legal professionals, including law clerks, law students (in Ontario and across Canada)

REGISTER HERE

Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 11th

Members! The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM.

The 2023 AGM will be hosted in person at Gale Law Professional Corporation, 330 Bay St. #1400, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8

You must be a current member to attend! Please register below.

Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, December 11, 2023

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Annual General Meeting - Monday, December 11th, 2023, at 5:00 PM.

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Members! Please take a moment to register for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM.

The 2023 AGM will be held by way of an in-person meeting at Gale Law Professional Corporation, 330 Bay St. #1400, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8. 

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2023 Annual Holiday Party

This event is SOLD OUT.

It's back! The return of our fabulous Annual Holiday Dinner Party! Join us on Wednesday, November 15th at the 1 King West Hotel for cocktails, a 3-course dinner, and the opportunity to share the holiday spirit - dressed up and celebrate in person!

Bring a colleague, book a table for 8 or become a sponsor!

Registration is below and we welcome both members and non-members to join in the celebration! Members can bring along a guest at the member rate!

WLAO Holiday Dinner Party - November 15, 2023

$100.00$3,500.00

WLAO Holiday Dinner Party. Come share the joy of the season with fellow members and guests. If you are purchasing more than 1 ticket, please provide the names of your guests to wlao1919@gmail.com. Thank you!

Please let us know names and firms for any guests.

Please inform us of food allergies or restrictions and we will try to accommodate.

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TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT

WLAO Holiday Dinner Party

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
5:00PM to 9:00PM
One King West Hotel & Residence, Toronto
1 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 1A1

 

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October 25, 2023 - A2J Week - Women Leaders in Access to Justice

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 (Virtual)
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Register below!

All registrants will receive a Zoom link to their email prior to the event, please check your spam folder.

 

Are We There Yet? A Panel Discussion on Pay Equity, Partnership, and Serving the Public. 

This free virtual panel will discuss the ongoing challenges of senior women lawyers and women partners working in traditional law firm settings. These include the absence and/or secrecy around the maternity leave and parental leave policies, disparity in pay even at the partnership level, and other reasons why women, even partners, are choosing to start their own law firms. This has an impact on the public's ability to find a woman lawyer.

This is particularly pronounced in areas such as criminal law, civil sexual assault, family
etc. where members of the public may want a woman lawyer to represent them. Addressing these
issues may also increase the number of women in senior roles who may apply to the bench.

Speakers:

Erin Durant, Founding Partner of Durant Barristers

Robyn Doolittle, Journalist at the Globe and Mail

Neha Chugh, Founder at Chugh Law, LSO Bencher

Anna Matas, Litigator, Gillian Hnatiw & Co.

Moderated by: Jocelyn Tatebe, President of the Women's Law Association of Ontario

This free session is hosted by the Women’s Law Association of Ontario  in partnership with The Law Society of Ontario. Visit Access to Justice Week for all events. 

 

 

October 25, 2023 - A2J Week 2023

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A2J Week 2023: October 25th - Panel Discussion on Pay Equity, Partnership, and Serving the Public

EVENT REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! Please email wlao1919@gmail.com for any inquiries. 

Free Virtual Program: 4:00pm to 5:00pm

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Are We There Yet? Panel Discussion on Pay Equity, Partnership, and Serving the Public.

This panel will discuss the ongoing challenges of senior women lawyers and women partners who work in traditional law firm settings.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 (Virtual)
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Cultural Competence for Legal Professionals

Become more culturally competent so you can provide more equitable and effective legal representation.

Fulfill your LSO CPD professionalism EDI hours and build your competence with confidence.

November 14th, 2023 from 8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET.
(Online Live)

The legal culture is changing, and the ability to interact respectfully and effectively with all clients and colleagues is more important than ever. Your clients, the regulators and the public are demanding more individual and corporate responsibility from legal professionals when it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion, and this program will equip you with the necessary cultural competency skills to enhance self-knowledge, improve your interpersonal skills and strengthen your ability to perform your legal and professional obligations.

Through a series of presentations and exercises, you will learn the skills you need for greater cultural competence. You will also be equipped to immediately put cultural competence skills into practice with learn-by-doing exercises focused on difficulties that may be encountered in various legal settings, and how to handle them. The program concludes with a riveting roundtable discussion where you will hear firsthand accounts of the cultural competence challenges faced by legal professionals and solutions for conquering them.

Register Here.

A discount code for WLAO Members is available. Please check your email for access or contact us at wlao1919@gmail.com for information.

Full event information and registration can be found at: https://osgoodepd.ca/

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Welcome Back Patio Party! September 21st, 2023

 

Join us for an evening of delicious food, drinks and an opportunity to reacquaint yourself with fellow WLAO members.

You MUST be on the registered attendee list in order to access the venue space.

Thank you to our generous food and drink sponsors, Beard Winter LLP and Marta Watson LLP.

September 21, 2023 - Welcome Back Patio Party

$20.00$40.00

SOLD OUT!

Welcome Back Patio Party!

September 21st, 2023

Deloitte Building, 8 Adelaide Street West, 6th Floor, Toronto

5:30 to 8:00 PM

Fee: WLAO Members $20, Non-members $40, Women in Law Leadership Affiliate $20

Thank you to our generous food and drink sponsors, Beard Winter LLP and Marta Watson LLP.

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Welcome Back Patio Party! We are officially SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket and we look forward to seeing you in person. If you missed the opportunity to get a ticket, we hope to see you at our next event.

Tuesday,  September 21st, 2023
5:30 to 8:00 PM

Deloitte Building, 8 Adelaide Street West, 6th Floor, Toronto

Thank you to our generous food and drink sponsors, Beard Winter LLP and Marta Watson LLP.

Bencher Election Roundtable - April 13, 2023

The OTLA's Women Trial Lawyers Caucus in collaboration with the Women’s Law Association of Ontario, will be hosting a roundtable focused on the Bencher Election.

Thu, April 13, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Moderators:

Laurie Tucker, President-Elect, OTLA

Jocelyn Tatebe, President, WLAO

Panelists:

Teresa Donnelly, Past Treasurer - LSO

Jacqueline Beckles, Bencher Candidate

Neha Chugh, Bencher Candidate

Karen Hulan, Bencher Candidate

Location:

Zoom - Zoom login details will be sent via email on the event day.

Register Now!

Event Rates

FREE Member Rate (WLAO and OTLA)

Tell a Colleague!

NCA Event: From Global to Local - June 1st, 2023

Join a moderated panel to learn how to break barriers, market your skills, and excel in the Ontario legal market as an internationally-trained lawyer.

The panel will be followed by an audience Q & A.

NCA Event: From Global to Local - June 1st, 2023

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NCA Event: From Global to Local

JUNE 1ST, 2023

5:30 PM To 7:30 PM

Dentons LLP

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Join a moderated panel to learn how to break barriers, market your skills, and excel in the Ontario legal market as an internationally-trained lawyer.

 

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2023 Annual Awards Gala - Thursday, May 18, 2023

Women's Law Association of Ontario invites you to congratulate this year's Annual Award Winners at our Gala event on Thursday,  May 18th.

Congratulations to all of our estemed winners:

Gina Alexandris
2023 President's Award

Heather Mullen
2023 General Counsel Award 

Vanassa Richards-Thompson
WLAO Emerging Leader Award
Sponsored by Howie Sacks and Henry LLP

Miriam Henry
WLAO Emerging Leader Award
Sponsored by Sandra J. Shime

And our Student Awards:

Alexandra Tamiko Da Dalt, Osgoode Hall Law School 
Aird & Berlis LLP/WLAO Equality Award

Jamie Holmes, University of Windsor Faculty of Law 
The Honourable Sandra Chapnik/WLAO Women-In-Law Award

Mona Karimi, Osgoode Hall Law School 
The Torkin Manes LLP/WLAO Trailblazer Award

WLAO invites you to celebrate these fantastic women lawyers and student award winners at our Annual Awards Gala:

Thursday, May 18, 2023 (Tickets are limited so please register early)
5:30PM reception; 6:15PM - 9:00PM dinner (cash bar)
Sassafraz Restaurant, 100 Cumberland Street, Toronto (Yorkville)

Dress code:  Jazz up your business attire or go all out with cocktail wear!

The WLAO President's Award recognizes a woman, firm or organization who has made a substantial contribution to the legal community and as a recognized leader, demonstrates a commitment to the promotion of women in the law: engaged, aware and connected to issues, substantive and personal, facing women in the legal profession today.

The New Emerging Leader Award recognizes a lawyer who exemplifies leadership and excellence.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available for this program - show your support! WLAO Sponsorship Opportunities President's Awards Gala May 18 2023

Come celebrate fantastic women and their remarkable accomplishments! Registration below.

Closed Captioning will be provided.

Thank you to our generous sponsors and award partners:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WLAO 2023 Annual Awards Gala - Registration

$100.00$1,500.00

2023 Annual Award Dinner Registration. Please contact wlao1919@gmail.com to inquire about tickets if quantities indicate "sold out".

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2023 Annual Award Gala Registration - Thursday, May 18, 2023.

 

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International Women’s Day 2023


Wednesday, March 8, 2023

5:30 pm - 7:15 pm E.T.
Virtual Program

Please join the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Forum, the Women’s Law Association of Ontario, the Women’s Paralegal Association of Ontario, the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund, the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic and Young Women in Law, for our annual International Women’s Day program:

Innovation and technology for gender equality in the legal professions.

Our guest speakers will share how they have championed innovation and technology, and driven Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles in their organizations.

Featured speakers

  • Jacqueline Horvat, Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario
  • Kelly McDermott, President, Ontario Bar Association
  • Pam Hrick, Executive Director & General Counsel, Women’s Legal Education & Action Fund
  • Deepa Mattoo, Executive Director, Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
  • Jocelyn Tatebe, President, Women’s Law Association of Ontario and Strategic Legal Counsel, Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
  • Gerri Camus, Vice President and Co-Founder, Women’s Paralegal Association of Ontario
  • Sahar Talebi, Director of Sponsorship, Young Women in Law, and Associate, Lenczner Slaght
  • The Honourable Sheilagh O’Connell, Senior Advisory Family Justice, Ontario Court of Justice
  • Mante Molepo, Innovator in Residence, Ontario Bar Association and Founder and CEO of Mante Molepo Consulting
  • Tara Vasdani, Managing Partner and Founder, Remote Law Canada
  • Eowynne Noble, Head of People, Fasken
  • Mary Jackson, Chief Officer, Professional Resources, Blakes

Please note: Application for CPD EDI Professionalism content is pending.

Register Now

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Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 11th

International Women’s Day 2023
Annual General Meeting / Member

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Toronto, ON M5C 2V6

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416-410-7267

toll free: 1-888-723-8883

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