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The peak body representing women lawyers in NSW for the advancement of women in the legal profession.
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11 November 2009
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Dear Members & Colleagues
As we enter the festive season, I am delighted to report the return of our Christmas Shopping Day which will coincide with the evening of our Christmas Cocktails at the Law Society of NSW on Friday 27th November 2009. We will have some great offers and door prizes! Our Newcastle members are also invited to regional chapter Christmas Cocktails in Newcastle on Wednesday 25th November.
Please find detailed below with other events this month.
Further to our enews last week, I would also like to remind members that our AGM will be held at the Law Society of NSW at 5.30pm on Thursday 19th November. If you are interested in standing for a committee position, please contact our executive officer Kathryn McKenzie executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au or phone 02-4392-1185 with any enquiries.
We look forward to seeing you at an event soon.
Kind regards,
Mary Snell
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17 November, Tuesday 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
2010 and Beyond: Flexible Working Arrangements Model Proposal launch
A joint project of the Australian Legal Practice Management Association and Women Lawyers Assoc. of NSW
Hunt & Hunt, Level 13 Gateway, 1 Macquarie Pl, Sydney.
Practitioners are invited to attend the launch of the FWA model proposal which was developed following ALPMA and WLA member feedback that a model flexible working proposal would assist both lawyers and their employers to propose and consider requests for flexible work. Hunt & Hunt have kindly agreed to host at their offices at Level 13 Gateway, 1 Macquarie Pl, Sydney. Guest Speaker: Nicole McKenna.
ALPMA and WLANSW Members: Free; Other Guests $20.00.
Light refreshments will be served – please RSVP by 13 November to Renée Kovalskis, ALPMA
E: r.kovalskis@alpma.com.au T: 9686 7791 F: 9639 6751
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25 November, Wednesday 6:45 PM
 ROAR! Showcasing local designers and businesses and sharing some Christmas cheer!
A Celebration of Feminine Designing Talents
Venue: 25 King St (Cnr Watt St) Newcastle
Join us for an evening of canapés and aperitifs as you potter around various exhibits showcasing the talents of our local designers. You may be surprised to discover such an array of treasures at your very doorstep. Be thrilled by the most delicate of laces, the sheerest of gossamer and creations of pure fantasy which shall be paraded before your eyes. Yes, ladies, we are having a Fashion Parade! Learn a little or a lot about wine. A brief wine appreciation course shall be hosted by Robyn Drayton. And most importantly, just enjoy yourself. It’s Christmas!
$45pp. Please RSVP by 16 November. Click on the flyers below for the invitation and Payment Form.
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 27 November, Friday 12:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Xmas Shopping Day & Cocktail Event
The Law Society of NSW, Level 2, 170 Phillip St, Sydney
Our Xmas Shopping Day is back by popular demand commencing at 12pm featuring Susan Holmwood (Shirtmaker), Sada Skincare, Avanti Jewellers, Intimo Lingerie, Gifts from Provence, homemade Xmas cakes and puddings, stationery and Xmas decorations, antique linen, pashminas, handbags and other fabulous gifts and homemade fare. All welcome – free!
Xmas Cocktails will commence at 5pm $45 members/$55 non-members. Gifts, door prizes, cocktails and canapes! Our Christmas Cocktail guests will be able to take advantage of the extended hours of our shopping stalls through to 7.30pm. Please join us and our distinguished guests.
Please click here for further details and registration. |
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12 November, Thursday 5:30 - 8:00PM
WBF & WLA Silks Cocktail Event at Moonshadow Grille, Lobby Level MLC Centre, Martin Place, Sydney
Women Barristers Forum in association with the Women Lawyers Association of NSW invite you to join us for cocktails to celebrate the appointment of women senior counsel for 2009: Janet Manuell SC, Anne Rees SC, Laura Wells SC and Dina Yehia SC. RSVP by 30 October for earlybird cost of $55pp or $65pp if received after.
Please click here for further details and registration. |
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 13 November, Friday 12:30-2:00PM
Golden Girls Annual Lunch at The Law Society of NSW,
Level 2, 170 Phillip St, Sydney
Please join us and some of our retired colleagues and Life Members. An opportunity to catch up, talk about our earlier years and meet with other members and colleagues. Please pass onto others that may be interested and if any of our ‘golden girls’ require assistance with transport, please contact our office.
Everyone welcome. No charge; attendees pay for own lunch. Please register your attendance: executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au or phone 02-4392 1185 to ensure adequate seating
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OTHER EVENTS & NEWS: |
The Australian Human Rights Centre invites you to the 2009 AHRCentre Annual Public Lecture
Religious challenges to human rights - Can secularism contribute to peace-making in the Middle East?
with Professor Frances Raday
Frances Raday holds the Lieberman Chair in Labour Law at the Hebrew University and is Director of the Concord Research Institute for integration of International Law in Israel. She was Chair of the Lafer Centre for Women's Studies and of the Academic Committee of the Minerva Centre for Human Rights and Chief Editor of the Israel Law Review. She has been counsel in key legal proceedings on labour and discrimination issues and from 2000 - 2003, she was an Expert Member of the UN Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. Please visit www.ahrcentre.org for further details.
Date: Tuesday, 17 November, 2009
Time: 6.15pm -7.45pm (followed by a reception)
Venue: G04 Theatre, Law Building, University of New South Wales
Cost: FREE RSVP: ahrc@unsw.edu.au by Friday 13 Nov 09 |
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 10 IN-SEASON DOUBLE PASSES! PRIME MOVER
A real crowd-pleaser, featuring an ensemble cast of some of Australia's best-known actors. For more information about the film, check out the trailer - it's a film with a difference!
Releasing in cinemas November 12.
http://www.primemovermovie.com/
Email: executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au with the subject heading ‘Prime Mover’ to go in the draw for a chance to win a double pass. Only winners will be contacted. |
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 AMREEKA, Dendy Opera Quays, Monday 16th November, 6.30pm
We're having a special women's screening of the film at Dendy Opera Quays on Monday 16th November at 6.30pm. We have 40 double passes for the screening. As they want to ensure the theatre is filled, please ensure you’ll use them before emailing executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au with the subject heading ‘Amreeka’ to go in the drawer. Only winners will be contacted. AMREEKA is a warm and light-hearted feel good film about Muna Farah, a Palestinian single mum, and her teenage son, Fadi, whose lives change when they win a US Green Card and decide to relocate to the US. AMREEKA looks at some of the challenges they face, but what makes this such a winning film is that it's light and full of genuine heart, warmth and great comedy. AMREEKA is ultimately an uplifting film about the strength of family and looking out for one another.
IN CINEMAS NOVEMBER 19, 2009
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 Set in the Tallebudgera Valley, Gwinganna is a destination that will soothe your soul and inspire you towards healthy living. Gwinganna would like to offer Women Lawyers Association of NSW an opportunity to experience Gwinganna and save 15%* off retreats plus receive an additional $100 retail credit. Enjoy organic cuisine, informative seminars and nurturing spa treatments. Available for stays until February 2010. Limited spaces are available and some conditions apply.
*Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Orchard Suite accommodation, new bookings only.
For further information please contact our Retreat Advisors on 1800 219 272 or visit www.gwinganna.com |
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Who are Australian Women Lawyers (AWL)
Formed in 1997, AWL is the national body representing and funded by women lawyers associations in Australia. The current AWL Patron is the Honourable Chief Justice Diana Bryant of the Family Court of Australia. |
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