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Women Lawyers Association of the Australian Capital Territory

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Address: GPO Box 2032 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.wlaact.org.au

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24.01.2022 "Experts say law is one of the most suitable industries for agile working. With the exception of client meetings, legal work can often be quite solitary. For many, it involves the quiet drafting of documents and occasional telephone calls, and lawyers offices are often hushed places of concentration and analysis. All you need is a laptop, a phone and clever technology that makes location irrelevant."

24.01.2022 It's not too late to register to attend the 9th Australian Women Lawyers National Conference '2020 Vision: In Focus'! For the first time, the Australian Women Lawyers National Conference will be presented online due to COVID-19 restrictions. This will be a fantastic opportunity to hear from a range of high-profile and influential speakers, including keynote speakers Nyadol Nyuon and the Hon. Diana Bryant AO QC, who support the contribution and advancement of women.... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/awl-national-conference-202

24.01.2022 Meet WLA Member Kara Kara has always been passionate about assisting the vulnerable in our community and has sought out roles that have allowed her to use her legal training in order to assist others. Kara has worked at JACS and is currently working as a criminal lawyer at Legal Aid ACT I first joined the WLA when I learned of the mentoring programs that were being facilitated between WLA members and female law students. A great support network of wonderful, talented and s...mart women in the legal profession, have guided me through both the highs and the lows of the early stages of my career. It was therefore important to me that I participate as a mentor to female law students, so that I can continue to pass on the same kind of support that I’ve been so grateful to have had, to other women entering the profession. #women#womenlawyers #lawyer#lawyers#lawyerlife#canberra #canberralawyers #canberralocals#thecapital#australia#australianlawyers#law#lawthings#lawyersofinstagram #femaleempowerment#womenlawyersassociation#networks#networking#femalenetworks#femaleempowerment#womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #girlboss https://www.instagram.com/p/CFLTb3bJsoS/?igshid=a93picrooxri

23.01.2022 In 2006, an African-American woman, Tarana Burke, started the #MeToo movement on social media, a call for victims of sexual violence and harassment to share their experiences. Yet, 11 years later, when #MeToo became a global phenomenon after celebrities like Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan and others shared their own stories of sexual assault and harassment, Burke was left largely unacknowledged.

23.01.2022 "A woman who is the first UK deputy district judge to wear a hijab said she hoped to be a "trailblazer". Raffia Arshad, a member of St Marys Chambers in Nottingham, received her letter of appointment as judge for the Midlands circuit last week."

20.01.2022 Emma Howard, the National Mental Health Manager at Clayton Utz and active advocate for supporting mental health in the workplace shares with us the importance of having a mental health strategy in place in the workplace and what this entails.

20.01.2022 Its #InternationalWomensDay. The average weekly ordinary time earnings gender pay gap for full-time adult employees narrowed to a record low in November 2019, ...but a 13.9% gap remains: women earning $1,508.50 and men earning $1,751.40 per week #IWD #IWD2020 #EachForEqual There are a variety of gender pay gap measures that reveal the rest of the story around the pay gap, for more info, see http://ow.ly/dR4k50yEmMZ

20.01.2022 Dr Quek said International Womens Day had socialist, activist roots but there was a push to make it more palatable to the corporate world, focusing on cupcakes and celebrating womens corporate success.

19.01.2022 If I, as a manager, was constantly interrupting women and putting them down, that would be something that would adversely affect them at work and would be something that someone could complain about and seek to stop. [But this legislation] says you cant do this if it is a statement of belief, and that is a significant change, Hunyor told BuzzFeed News. He added that in his view the proposed law encourages statements that are maybe offensive or insulting or demeaning.

19.01.2022 NITVs line-up celebrates the inspiring achievements women make to our society every day, and in particular, First Nations women and Women of Colour.

19.01.2022 Meet WLA Member Alicia Prest! Alicia joined the WLA whilst studying at the University of Canberra where she co-founded UC’s Women Lawyer’s Mentor Program and has been an active member ever since. Alicia is a lawyer and director with Campbell & Co Lawyers. The thing I find most enjoyable about the work I do is the human side, being my interactions with clients and other professionals. I am a strong believer that with being a member of the legal profession comes the honour ...and privilege of being part of our clients' stories during what is often one of the most difficult times in their lives. Being in a position where I can impart knowledge with my clients and seeing them use that knowledge as power to make informed decisions and retain some control of their legal situation is incredibly rewarding. One of the other things I love about my career is the opportunity to work with other professionals. There is nothing more satisfying (apart from getting good results for clients of course!) than meeting and working with quality mediators, barristers and other lawyers. Despite whether we are on the same side or opposing sides, it is always a welcome feeling when professionals work hard, contribute their best and demonstrate mutual respect in the absence of egos. Taking the opportunity to learn from our interactions with other professionals and to appreciate their skills, views and experience is a privilege and ensures we are constantly learning something that no amount of study can teach #womenlawyers #lawyer #lawyerlife #motivationalquotes #quoteoftheday #quotestoliveby #newyeargoals #2020goals #canberra #canberralawyers #lawyersofinstagram #femaleempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #girlboss

19.01.2022 We have a couple of tickets remaining for this event. Joining us from Melbourne is Nyadol Nyuon who has been nominated twice in 2011 and 2014 as one of the most influential African Australians. Join us and our guest speaker for an enjoyable lunch at Parlour.

18.01.2022 "According to provisional clinical psychologist Victoria Tarratt, suppressing your emotions, whether its anger, sadness, grief or frustration, can lead to physical stress on your body. It will affect blood pressure, memory and self-esteem. Longer-term, theres an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease, along with problems with memory, anxiety and depression. We have a long slog ahead of us. This will be a marathon, not a race. These are extraordinary times in which many of us are experiencing all kinds of loss; whether its social connections, jobs, lifestyle. All are valid things to mourn for. If youve had a shit day, please feel free to talk about it."

17.01.2022 The corporate rebranding of International Womens Day (IWD), as a time for cupcakes and celebration, couldnt be further from its revolutionary roots, or any meaningful discussion of womens liberation.

16.01.2022 We are SO pleased to announce the Annual Law Week Dinner is back!! www.wlaact.org.au//wla-presents-2021-annual-law-week-dinner

16.01.2022 Thats not to say theres necessarily negative feelings that come with the day for me. I just dont know whether its really something for me to participate in as a Gamilaroi and Dunghutti girl, whose tiddas (sisters) are facing a ceiling made of concrete, not glass.

15.01.2022 "I think it is permissible to feel your emotions as they are without worrying whether the reaction is appropriate when compared with others experiences. This is not to reject the value of reflecting. It is to say that our reflection on privilege can turn into self-blame. Why I am not coping well? You are not coping because you are in fucking global pandemic. Salvage what you can. ... For now, our inner strength does not need to be tested by jumping from planes, climbing Mount Everest or running a marathon. Instead, we have to attempt to survive a global pandemic, mostly at home. To retreat into our inner self, we must cultivate that self."

13.01.2022 "The justice system is reacting quickly to the coronavirus pandemic to ensure the outbreak has little effect on the legal profession and their clients, including new processes to courts and innovative working practices. Lawyers Weekly has compiled the updates, information and commentary in one place as they happen."

13.01.2022 Unfortunately, due to health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we will have to postpone this Thursdays event in honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination till later in the year when the situation settles. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Those who have purchased tickets will be refunded shortly. If you are seeking information on COVID-19, you can call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on ...1800 020 080. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Further information is also available in the ACT Health website and the latest national health advice. https://www.health.gov.au//novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-hea

12.01.2022 Before the effects of COVID-19 were felt in Canberra, we were fortunate to host an event in celebration of the International Womens Day 2020. On 12 March, we were joined by esteemed guest, Judge Kate Hughes of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. At this sold out event, attendees were provided with the unique opportunity to hear Judge Hughes speak about her journey to the bench and the defining moments she encountered along the way, and how she balances wellbeing and jud...icial workload. The Women Lawyers Association of the ACT would like to extend its sincere thanks to Judge Hughes for so generously sharing her insights and experiences. We would also like to remind you that our events have been placed on hold for the time being given recent advice from Government about enclosed gatherings. Postponement dates will be announced at a later time. Thank you for your patience and understanding. http://www.wlaact.org.au//international-womens-day-2020-wi

12.01.2022 Our sell-out end of year drinks are this evening and we can’t wait to catch up with everybody who RSVP’d If you missed out on a ticket for tonight, never fear - we are crossing our fingers that we can catch up in 2021 for a number of events we have in the works!

12.01.2022 "The High Court revealed on Monday that an independent investigation had upheld allegations that [Former High Court judge Dyson Heydon] sexually harassed six young female associates during his time on the bench between 2003 and 2013. Women Lawyers Association of the ACT president Danielle Mildren said the experiences of those who suffered at the hands of Mr Heydon were sadly not unique. The association conducted a survey in 2018 that found 57 per cent of respondents had been ...sexually harassed at work. "Sadly, we know of so many women lawyers in the ACT who have suffered sexual harassment at work," Ms Mildren said. "Many do not report the incidents for the same reason as the brave women [who later spoke out about Mr Heydon] - the power imbalance between the perpetrator and the complainant, as well as the very real fear of damaging their career prospects." Ms Mildren said it was clear that cultural change was necessary to tackle the issue."

11.01.2022 Reposted from Australian Women Lawyers

11.01.2022 Tickets are now available for our upcoming lunch in honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, with guest speaker Nyadol Nyuon.

10.01.2022 From 2 June 2020, Legal Aid lawyers are back on duty at the ACT Magistrates Court to help people with their criminal law matters. The duty lawyer service is f...ree and can be accessed by anyone who does not have a lawyer. Watch this short video of Tiffany from our Criminal Law Practice explain how you can access this service. To find out more about this free service, please call our Helpline on 1300 654 314. Legal Aid ACT Criminal Law Duty Service is located outside Court Room 1 of level 1 at the ACT Magistrates Court and operates from 9am, commencing 2 June 2020.

10.01.2022 Six prominent Australian women talk power, success and influence for International Women's Day. "If you're a woman who speaks up and works hard to achieve your dreams, chances are at some stage you've been called one or more of those words and it wasn't meant as flattery."

10.01.2022 "The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will likely add a layer of anxiety to lawyers who are existing or prospective home owners and business owners, but new measures can be viewed positively by the profession."

10.01.2022 Reconciliation Week looks a little different this year. Heres how you can still be involved and learn about the oldest living culture on earth.

09.01.2022 Meet WLA Member Georgie Le Couteur! Georgie is a Domestic Violence Lawyer with Legal Aid ACT I went into Domestic Violence law because it is an area fraught with ambiguity and daunting tasks. Victims of abuse are already vulnerable and asking these vulnerable people to conduct themselves perfectly in court with no support or understanding of the system is not a fair thing. I wanted to attempt to balance out that vulnerability by being able to support and assist victims of ab...use with navigating the legal and procedural aspects of their situation. It always makes my day when I see victims of abuse come out of their matter feeling empowered rather than confused or exhausted. My clients are my favourite part of what I do! I love meeting with them, talking to them about what is going on and helping them untangle their legal matter from other things they may have going on in their life. It is always so rewarding to help someone (in my role usually women) have their side of the story heard and taken seriously. What advice helps you get through the day?: ‘you are worth more than you think you are.’ I know this sounds extremely arrogant but women have a terrible habit of down-playing their achievements, skills, and aptitude. This advice has helped me to ask for more complex matters and to grow my legal knowledge quickly through experiences I wouldn’t otherwise have had. It’s also something nice to think about when you hit a wall in the afternoon and your brain slows right down. #women#womenlawyers #lawyer#lawyers#lawyerlife#canberra #canberralawyers #canberralocals#thecapital#australia#australianlawyers#law#lawthings#lawyersofinstagram #femaleempowerment#womenlawyersassociation#networks#networking#femalenetworks#femaleempowerment#womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #girlboss

09.01.2022 Men dont abuse women because society tells them its OK. Men abuse women because society tells them they are entitled to be in control. In fact, society says that if they are not in control, they wont succeed they wont get the girl, they wont get the money, and they will be vulnerable to the violence and control of other men.

08.01.2022 Presenteeism, long hours and unconscious biases around merit have long been barriers to womens success in the legal profession. The President of the Women Lawyers Association of NSW, Larissa Andelman, argues that law firms and leaders need to rethink working structures in order to realise genuine action for women.

08.01.2022 Greg de Moore, Associate Professor of Psychiatry based at Sydneys Westmead Hospital shares his insights about mental health in the legal profession. "More broadly speaking, working in an environment where you get sensible feedback is important, and where the person you work for, your immediate boss, inculcates a sense of meaning in your working environment and has an understanding of what youre trying to work towards and encourages that. These are important in improving the workplace environment and thereby hopefully the mental health of lawyers."

08.01.2022 Congratulations to the newly elected ACT Law Society Council! https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au//29539-law-society-welcom

07.01.2022 Michelle King, director of inclusion at Netflix, says its time to stop telling women to adapt to the male-dominated workplace and time for the workplace itself to change.

07.01.2022 Meet WLA Member Susan Platis Susan has been a member of WLA for 3 years and is currently advising on criminal law and policy within the Justice and Community Safety Directorate. Although my permanent role sits within the criminal practice at Legal Aid ACT, I recently completed a nine-month secondment to the ACT Coroners Court as Counsel Assisting before accepting the role with JACS. Throughout these roles, Ive enjoying working with many other ACT women lawyers. We have m...any strong women role models in the ACT and Im privileged to have mentors who lead by example. When I started practicing in criminal law, ACT Magistrate Louise Taylor was Deputy CEO of Legal Aid ACT. She understands the value of mentoring in the legal professional space. I also respect and admire the approachable, collaborative working style of WLA president Danielle Mildren who has an intuitive ability to unite diverse groups of women lawyers in a quiet, unfussed fashion. #womenlawyers #lawyer #lawyerlife #canberra #canberralawyers #lawyersofinstagram #femaleempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #girlboss#womenlawyersassociation#canberralocals#canberralife#canberrawomen #wlaact #womenlawyer #canberra #australianlawyers

07.01.2022 Its not too late to register to attend the 9th Australian Women Lawyers National Conference 2020 Vision: In Focus! For the first time, the Australian Women Lawyers National Conference will be presented online due to COVID-19 restrictions. This will be a fantastic opportunity to hear from a range of high-profile and influential speakers, including keynote speakers Nyadol Nyuon and the Hon. Diana Bryant AO QC, who support the contribution and advancement of women.... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/awl-national-conference-202

05.01.2022 Some post-pandemic lessons from Anca Costin worth a read on this rainy Satuday http://www.wlaact.org.au/blog/lessons-for-a-flexible-future

04.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/492998397403096/posts/3110991985603711/

03.01.2022 Mentoring program Are you considering becoming a mentor or wish you could partake in more mentoring? Law students would be grateful for your wisdom and guidance - yes, we've been there, there was a time when there were so many unknowns and we didn't know what life post-graduation had in store for us. Applications for the University of Canberra's Women Lawyers' Mentoring Program (WLMP) is now open and closes on Friday, 5 March 2021. ... Registration takes a few minutes, and more information can be found on our website - http://www.wlaact.org.au/uc-mentoring-program.

03.01.2022 The Women Lawyers Mentoring Program pairs women law students from the University of Canberra with professional women in the legal sector as a means to empower and develop women studying law. Applications for the Semester 1, 2020 mentor program session close at midnight on Tuesday, 10 March 2020. We encourage our members who are interested in being a mentor to register. Mentors are free to individually structure their sessions. http://www.wlaact.org.au/uc-mentoring-program

02.01.2022 The application deadline for the WILO mentoring program has been extended until 5pm, 19 March. We encourage our WLA ACT members to register to be part of this great mentoring program if you havent already done so.

01.01.2022 "In an open letter to Attorney-General Christian Porter, about 500 women working in the law from across Australia have sought changes to the way judges are disciplined and appointed." "The letter was also sent to Susan Kiefel, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, along with another letter to thank her "for her strong, decisive and compassionate responses to the complaints in the Heydon matter, and ask her to work with the government to see these reforms implemented i...n a way sensitive to the protection of judicial integrity and independence."" https://theconversation.com/deep-cultural-shifts-required-o

01.01.2022 "Whilst the global coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a range of issues and challenges for legal recruitment, it also presents certain opportunities. In the second of a three-part series on how the pandemic is impacting upon legal recruitment in Australia, Lawyers Weekly unpacks the myriad issues, challenges and opportunities on the horizon."