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                | 21 September 
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                | Dear 
                  Members & Colleagues We are delighted 
                  to welcome The Honourable Justice Rachel Pepper as guest 
                  speaker at our industry forum The Contribution of women to 
                  Environmental Law in Australia hosted by Martin 
                  Place Chambers on 29 September. Places are limited so please 
                  book early to avoid disappointment. Please visit our 2010 Event Schedule to view details of other 
                  upcoming events.  Thank you to 
                  members that have renewed or upgraded their membership to 
                  Corporate Membership, and a warm welcome to our new members. I 
                  would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your 
                  support and invite members to renew if they have not done so 
                  already. If you are not already a member, please consider the 
                  benefits of joining, and contributing to the next generation 
                  of women lawyers. Click here for the Membership Form. If you 
                  are unsure about your membership status or require further 
                  information, please contact our Executive Officer, Kathryn 
                  McKenzie, on 0466 157 087 or at executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au. The spring 
                  weather has also seen a surge in the social calendar and we 
                  hope you enjoy some of the offerings. Kind 
                  regards, 
  Mary Snell
 President
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                                | 29 
                                September, Wednesday 5:30 
                                PM — 7:30 PMThe Contribution of 
                                women to Environmental Law in 
                                Australia
 Guest Speaker: The 
                                Honourable Justice Rachel 
                                Pepper
 
 Proudly hosted 
                                by Martin Place Chambers, Level 6, Reserve 
                                Bank Building, 65 Martin Place, Sydney
 
 Lawyers and members 
                                practising in Environmental Law are invited to 
                                an evening of networking with colleagues at 
                                Martin Place Chambers to hear our guest speaker, 
                                Justice Pepper of the Land and Environment Court 
                                of NSW speak about the contribution of women to 
                                Environmental Law in Australia.
 
 Light 
                                refreshments provided; no charge; bookings 
                                essential to:
 executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au
 
 Please 
                                download the flyer 
                                for further information and registration 
                                form.
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                                | 22 
                                October, Friday 12:45 
                                PM — 2:00 PMMeet the New Women at 
                                the Bar - Female Bar Readers Welcome & 
                                Networking Lunch
 Hosted by the Women 
                                Barristers Forum & 
                                WLANSW
 Buena 
                                Vista Cafe & Bar, Level 14, Supreme Law 
                                Courts Building, 184 Phillip St, 
                                Sydney
 
 Please join us and distinguished 
                                guests for our biannual lunch. No charge; 
                                non-reader attendees pay for own 
                                lunch.
 Please register your attendance to 
                                ensure adequate seating and prompt service.
 executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au
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                  OTHER EVENTS & NEWS: |  
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                      | Please find below an invitation for you and a 
                        guest to attend a special advance preview screening of 
                        the film, THE TREE Hoyts Entertainment Quarter, Wednesday, 
                        September 22 at 6:45pm Email 
                        Tamara at Pop Culture info@popculture.net.au if you would 
                        like to attend 
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                        limited seating. 
 TRANSMISSION FILMS & PARAMOUNT 
                        PICTURES PRESENT A Julie 
                        Bertuccelli film THE TREE  (M) Starring: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Marton 
                        Csokas, Aden Young & introducing Morgana 
                        Davies *Closing 
                        Night Film, Cannes Film Festival 2010*(where 
                        it received a standing ovation) *Official 
                        Competition, Sydney Film Festival 
                        2010*   After the sudden death of her father, 
                        8-year-old Simone shares a secret with her mother Dawn. 
                        She’s convinced her father speaks to her through the 
                        leaves of her favourite tree and he’s come back to 
                        protect them. But the new bond between mother and 
                        daughter is threatened when Dawn starts a relationship 
                        with George, the plumber, called in to remove the tree’s 
                        troublesome roots. As the branches of the tree start to 
                        infiltrate the house, the family is forced to make an 
                        agonising decision. But have they left it too late? 
                        In 
                        cinemas nationally September 30 CHECK OUT THE BEAUTIFUL TRAILER AT: 
                        http://www.thetreefilm.com/ |  
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 SUMMER CODA 
                        is a romantic drama 
                        starring Rachael Taylor, Alex Dimitriades, Susie Porter, 
                        Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath, Angus Sampson & 
                        Jacki Weaver and is the feature film debut from 
                        writer,director Richard 
                        Gray. Email executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au with 
                        the subject heading ‘SUMMER’ to go in the draw to win a 
                        sneak preview pass valid from Friday October 15 - 
                        Sunday October 17. Only winners will be 
                        contacted. Hitchhiking home to a family she's never 
                        known, Heidi (Rachael Taylor) meets Michael (Alex 
                        Dimitriades).In the stunning orange groves and river 
                        country of Mildura, they embark on an unexpected 
                        adventure, discovering that their secrets and lives may 
                        be better shared. Closure is just the beginning.In 
                        cinemas nationally October 21  CHECK OUT THE TRAILER AT: 
                        http://www.summercoda.com 
                        
 Financial 
                        Review International Dispute Resolution Conference 2010, 
                        15 October 2010Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney,199 George 
                        St, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 9250 
                        3100
 The 
                        Financial Review International Dispute Resolution 
                        Conference 2010 will bring together litigators, in-house 
                        legal counsel, plus executives from the large corporates 
                        to debate the benefits and challenges of dispute 
                        resolution. The attendees will hear from judicial 
                        leaders, arbitration specialists and users of mediation. 
                        The conference will feature case studies, offer 
                        practical information and networking opportunities for 
                        delegates and speakers.
 
 Registration: 8:00am – 
                        8.30am; Start 8.30am – finish: 17:15pm;Networking 
                        Drinks: 17:15pm– 18:15pm
 Full Price: 
                        $1248.50 inc. GST EarlyBird: $979.00 inc. GST 
                        (Before 1 October, 2010)For special student rate of 
                        $543.00 please contact Helena Mikhailova on 02-9282 3301 
                        or hmikhailova@fairfaxmedia.com.au
 Please 
                        visit the website for further pricing 
                        and information or call 1800 032 
                      577.
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 Sydney 
                        Dance Company ticket offer – SAVE $10 off Ares 
                        tickets Experience 
                        Sydney Dance Company performing a program of passion, 
                        virtuosity and versatility. New 
                        Creations 2 features the Australian premiere of two 
                        award-winning works by artistic director and resident 
                        choreographer Rafael Bonachela: ‘Irony Of Fate’—a solo 
                        work created for and danced here for the final time by 
                        Amy Hollingsworth and ‘Soledad’—an intimate and intense 
                        duet. These will be performed alongside a world premiere 
                        by renowned Israeli choreographer Emanuel Gat created 
                        especially for Sydney Dance Company. Experience 
                        three exciting dance works never before seen in 
                        Australia, from two of the world’s leading 
                        choreographers, performed by a unique company of 
                        exquisite dancers. ARTISTIC 
                        DIRECTOR RAFAEL BONACHELA  SEASON: 
                        12—23 OCTOBERTUESDAY—FRIDAY 8PM
 SATURDAY 4PM 
                        & 8PM
 BOOK 
                        NOW! SYDNEY THEATRE 02 9250 1999 http://www.sydneytheatre.org.au/ http://www.sydneytheatre.org.au/event.asp?pID=199 When 
                        booking please quote SDCFRIENDS http://www.sydneydancecompany.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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