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)

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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.

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WLAO 2023 Annual Awards Gala - Registration

$100.00$1,500.00

2023 Annual Award Dinner Registration. Please contact wlao@cogeco.ca 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.

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Effective Career Transitions - February 9, 2023

Making an effective career transition between private practice, government or an in-house role requires careful planning and preparation in order to ensure that you are a strong candidate. Our speakers will be discussing their unique career transitions as mid and senior level lawyers and what prepared them for their new roles. We will be joined by three speakers:

Sarah Malik (Crown Counsel at Public Prosecution Service of Canada)
Fariya Walji (Incoming Senior Director, Law Practice Program (LPP), Toronto Metropolitan University - formerly Ryerson University)
Emily Larose (Vice President Regulatory & General Counsel at Electrical Safety Authority).

This event is being offered as both a limited capacity in-person event, and as a virtual presentation.

This program contains 1 Professionalism Hour(s).

Attendees will be given an opportunity to pose questions to our speakers.

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm (5:30pm registration & networking; 6pm event content; 6:45pm Q& A for speakers;  7-7:30pm optional networking)
Location: Hybrid Event. Virtual. In-Person - Lerners Lawyers (225 King Street West, Suite 1500, Toronto, ON, M5V 3M2)

Virtual available for both Members and Non-members. Very limited In-person, who will be offered light snacks and refreshments.

Price: $30 for members, $40 for non-members.

February 9, 2023 - Effective Career Transitions

$30.00$40.00

Date: February 9, 2023
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Lerners Lawyers (225 King Street West, Suite 1500, Toronto, ON, M5V 3M2)

Making an effective career transition between private practice, government or an in-house role requires careful planning and preparation in order to ensure that you are a strong candidate.

Virtual and Limited In-person (In-person attendees will be offered light snacks and refreshments.)

Price: $30 for members, $40 for non-members.

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Date: February 9, 2023
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Hybrid Event. Virtual open to Members and Non-members. Very limited number of tickets available for In-Person at Lerners Lawyers (225 King Street West, Suite 1500, Toronto, ON, M5V 3M2)

Making an effective career transition between private practice, government or an in-house role requires careful planning and preparation in order to ensure that you are a strong candidate.

Virtual available for both Members and Non-members. Limited Number of In-person tickets, which includes light snacks and refreshments.

Price: $30 for members, $40 for non-members.

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2022 Annual General Meeting - Monday, November 21st

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for , November 21, 2022 at 5:30PM.

In person at Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers
1 Toronto Street, Suite 900, Toronto, Ontario
And virtually by zoom. We request that you please register below so we can send you the Zoom link, if necessary.

Remember: You must be a member in good standing to participate. If you are uncertain of your status please renew now and membership will be valid for one year. A member who is unable to attend the Meeting may, by proxy, appoint another member to vote on their behalf. Anyone intending to vote by proxy is asked to advise the President of their intention to do so by today, Friday, November 18, 2022, to jocelyn.tatebe@gmail.com.

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October 25, 2022 - A2J Week - Women Leaders in Access to Justice

A2J Week 2022: Women leaders in access to justice

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET
Register below!

If you did not receive the Zoom link, please check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it please contact wlao@cogeco.ca before 3PM.

Panelists will discuss how they and their firms support access to justice.  They will also talk about their firm culture.

Speakers:

Treasurer Jacqueline Horvat is the Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario. She was elected in 2022 during her third term as an elected bencher. Jacqueline represents clients in commercial and shareholder disputes. She is involved in collaborative projects with the University of Windsor, including the Reclaim Pro Bono Project, representing clients who have suffered online and technology facilitated violence. Jacqueline gives back to the profession by being a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs and mentoring new lawyers.

Michelle Haigh is a licensed paralegal and founder of Precision Paralegal Services Professional Corporation, and has 25 years’ experience in the Small Claims Court. Michelle is currently a member of the Toronto Small Claims Court Frequent User Committee and the Attorney General’s Small Claims Court Advisory Committee.  Michelle was formerly a member of the Humber College Program Advisory Board, and the Sheridan College Advisory Board. Michelle has also sat on the boards for Legal Aid Ontario and the Canadian Mental Health Association (Halton Branch).

Amelia Yiu is the founding principal lawyer of Elm Law Professional Corporation, a law firm located in Whitby, Ontario. Amelia is committed to supporting and promoting women lawyers by creating an inclusive atmosphere at her firm and by being an advocate for the advancement of women in the profession.Amelia was called to the bar of Ontario in 2007 and began her career at a boutique litigation law firm in downtown Toronto before opening Elm Law in 2016. Her practice is focused on estate litigation, power of attorney disputes and elder law. Amelia also practices family law where it intersects with estates and/or power of attorney issues.

Moderators:

Jennifer Gold is a Partner of Wood Gold LLP in Brampton, where she practices family law with a focus on settlement. She’s experienced in achieving consensus, negotiating agreements, de-escalating conflict, and representing clients in mediation and arbitration. In 2021, Jennifer was appointed as a Dispute Resolution Officer for the Superior Court of Justice to assist in early resolution of family law cases. She has completed a Certificate in Family Mediation and, in keeping with her professional commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, has also completed the University of Alberta’s course, Indigenous Canada.

Najma Jamaldin is a Trial & Appeal Lawyer who is passionate about Canadian law and history. Najma has accumulated over 20 years of court expertise and with a deep belief in individual rights, she applies herself with professionalism and dedication. She has experience dealing with complex matters before all levels of court and regularly appears in the appellate courts. Najma has frequently participated as a panelist for several legal education conferences held by Ontario Bar Association, Osgoode Hall Professional Development Program and the Criminal Lawyers Association. She serves on committees for the Advocates’ Society and Women’s Law Association of Ontario. Najma works with a network of lawyers in shared chambers to ensure she can serve her clients from every angle.

CPD Accreditation: Approved EDI Professionalism: 1 hour(s) and 5 minute(s).

This session is hosted by the Women’s Law Association of Ontario.

October 25, 2022 - A2J Week 2022: Women leaders in access to justice

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A2J Week 2022: October 25th - Women leaders in access to justice.

Virtual Program: 3:30pm to 5:00pm

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2022 Holiday Dinner Party

It's back! The return of our fabulous Annual Holiday Dinner Party! Join us on Thursday, December 8th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto for cocktails, dinner and the opportunity to share the holiday spirit - dressed up and in person!

This year we are delighted to have Treasurer Jacqueline Horvat and immediate past Treasurer Teresa Donnelly as our guests of honour.

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 - December 8th, 2022

$80.00$3,000.00

WLAO Holiday Dinner Party. Come share the joy of the season with fellow members and guests.
If you would love to come but are feeling the "pinch", please contact wlao@cogeco.ca information about subsidized tickets.

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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WLAO Holiday Dinner Party

Thursday, December 8th, 2022
5:30PM to 9:00PM
Doubletree by Hilton Toronto
108 Chestnut Street, Toronto ON M5G 1R3

 

Welcome Back Patio Party - Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Join us for an evening of delicious food, drinks and an opportunity to reacquaint yourself with fellow WLAO members, meet Women’s General Counsel of Canada members, and our generous Deloitte hosts.

Features:

  • Food and Drinks - each ticket includes two beverages and pizza made freshly on-site.
  • Prizes - bring your business cards to exchange with new contacts and to win prizes such as Spa gift certificates.

You MUST be on the registered attendee list in order to access the venue space, so don't forget to register before September 19th!

Register below!

September 20, 2022 - Welcome Back Patio Party

$20.00$40.00

Welcome Back Patio Party!

Tuesday,  September 20th, 2022

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

5:30 to 8:30 PM

Fee: WLAO Members $20, Non-members $40

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Welcome Back Patio Party!

Tuesday,  September 20th, 2022
5:30 to 8:30 PM

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

 

 

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Town Hall Mentoring Event - September 13, 2022

Each Town Hall highlights mentoring tips offered by a range of practitioners within the same practice area.

Our second Town Hall Mentoring Event shares the practice of commercial law from three lawyers with experience diverse as an inventor who now litigates, a fashion lawyer and trademark agent, and a general counsel in the automotive industry. The Event will engage you from lively one on one interviews to a rapid Q & A segment to an intimate small group interactive session. Join us!

WLAO Town Hall Mentoring Event

Tuesday September 13, 2022

5.30PM to 7.00PM

We will be hosting this event via Zoom.

Host: Lorisa Stein MA JD FEA

Speakers:
Rachel Prestayko BSc JD
Ashlee Froese BA (Hons) LLB
Kelly Kwan BSc JD

All participants will be required to provide three questions for the speakers upon registration.

This Event is open to WLAO members and non-members.

Members - free. Non-members - $10.

September 13, 2022 - Mentoring Town Hall

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Our second Town Hall Mentoring Event shares the practice of commercial law from three lawyers with experience diverse as an inventor who now litigates, a fashion lawyer and trademark agent, and a general counsel in the automotive industry. The Event will engage you from lively one on one interviews to a rapid Q & A segment to an intimate small group interactive session. Join us!

September 13th, 2022, 5.30PM to 7.00PM

Ask a question of our speakers, or indicate a topic you would like to hear discussed.

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This Town Hall Mentoring Event explores the practice of family law from the perspectives of professionals engaged in litigation, collaborative, advocacy and peacemaker roles and answers questions from the registrants.

September 13, 2022 - 5:30PM to 7:00PM

 

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