Attend events aimed at broadening knowledge of the law and legal practice, and earn CPD points for attendance at qualifying VWL events.
Connect with colleagues in the legal profession and other professional associations – such as the Women Barristers’ Association and Women in Finance – via networking events and cross-industry conferences.
CURRENT EVENTS
ONLINE ONLY - Intersectionality and discrimination: The positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984
Date
17 July 2024
Time
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue
ONLINE
VWL's Women in the Public Sector Committee is pleased to present this online panel focusing on the 2022 legislative change to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 introducing a positive duty to eliminate conduct that is unlawful under the Sex Discrimination Act (being discrimination, sexual harassment, and victimisation).
Our experienced panel of speakers include Sharmilla Bargon (Senior Solicitor at Redfern Legal Centre), Melanie Schleiger (Special Advisor Strategic Advocacy at Victoria Legal Aid), Arlou Arteta (Education Lead at Racial Justice Centre) and Dana Wintermantel (Lead Counsel at Victorian Government Solicitor's Office). The panel will be moderated by Kiara Wagner (lawyer at Victoria Legal Aid and member of VWL's Women in the Public Sector committee).
With thanks to our event sponsors the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office
This event may contain content that meets the CPD needs of lawyers, according to the Uniform CPD (Solicitors) Rules 2015. If this session does meet CPD needs, you may claim 1 CPD point for each hour of attendance (breaks not included).
Our experienced panel of speakers include Sharmilla Bargon (Senior Solicitor at Redfern Legal Centre), Melanie Schleiger (Special Advisor Strategic Advocacy at Victoria Legal Aid), Arlou Arteta (Education Lead at Racial Justice Centre) and Dana Wintermantel (Lead Counsel at Victorian Government Solicitor's Office). The panel will be moderated by Kiara Wagner (lawyer at Victoria Legal Aid and member of VWL's Women in the Public Sector committee).
With thanks to our event sponsors the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office
This event may contain content that meets the CPD needs of lawyers, according to the Uniform CPD (Solicitors) Rules 2015. If this session does meet CPD needs, you may claim 1 CPD point for each hour of attendance (breaks not included).
VWL & WBA Student Mentoring Launch 2024
Date
24 July 2024
Time
5.45pm for a 6pm start - 8.00pm
Venue
K&L Gates - 2/525 Collins St Melbourne 3000
VWL & WBA invite 2024 Student Mentoring Program participants to the launch of the program.
Empower-HER: Wellbeing Workshop
Date
31 July 2024
Time
6.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue
Clarence Workplace for Professionals, Level 11, 456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000
“EmpowerHER”– Wellbeing workshop
Consider these words: Yesterday. Childhood. Culture. Identity. Today. Health. Healing. Balance. Future…Limitless.
Step into your power with "EmpowerHER," a transformative workshop led by Psychologist & Mental Health Advocate Anushka Phal as she delves into the intricate interplay of cultural identity, mental health and burnout within the legal profession. Anushka brings her extensive expertise and passion to create a supportive environment where participants can explore and address the unique challenges they face in their professional and personal lives.
Through candid discussions and interactive exercises, participants will uncover the profound impact of childhood experiences, cultural values and societal expectations on their career trajectories. This workshop is designed to help legal professionals recognize the deep-rooted influences that shape their professional lives, enabling them to make more informed and authentic career decisions.
Consider these words: Yesterday. Childhood. Culture. Identity. Today. Health. Healing. Balance. Future…Limitless.
Step into your power with "EmpowerHER," a transformative workshop led by Psychologist & Mental Health Advocate Anushka Phal as she delves into the intricate interplay of cultural identity, mental health and burnout within the legal profession. Anushka brings her extensive expertise and passion to create a supportive environment where participants can explore and address the unique challenges they face in their professional and personal lives.
Through candid discussions and interactive exercises, participants will uncover the profound impact of childhood experiences, cultural values and societal expectations on their career trajectories. This workshop is designed to help legal professionals recognize the deep-rooted influences that shape their professional lives, enabling them to make more informed and authentic career decisions.
FAIR FEES AND COSTS AGREEMENTS
Date
01 August 2024
Time
5.30pm - 7.00pm
Venue
ONLINE
An informative & practical CPD presentation and panel discussion regarding costs agreements and costs disclosure.
Victorian Women Lawyers is excited to invite you to our "Fair Fees and Costs Agreement" back-to-back CPD presentation and panel discussion.
Understanding costs can be challenging, regardless of whether you're a graduate, junior lawyer, senior practitioner, or partner. This complexity contributes to its status as one of the most heavily litigated areas, often attracting numerous complaints.
Join us for an insightful evening covering all aspects of solicitor client costs disclosure and agreements. The event will be divided into two parts:
For more information about the event, please refer to our event flyer and website.
Victorian Women Lawyers is excited to invite you to our "Fair Fees and Costs Agreement" back-to-back CPD presentation and panel discussion.
Understanding costs can be challenging, regardless of whether you're a graduate, junior lawyer, senior practitioner, or partner. This complexity contributes to its status as one of the most heavily litigated areas, often attracting numerous complaints.
Join us for an insightful evening covering all aspects of solicitor client costs disclosure and agreements. The event will be divided into two parts:
- From 5:30-6:15 pm, Annabelle Ballard and Bridget Kennedy will explore the technical legal requirements for costs agreements and disclosure statements.
- From 6:20-7:00 pm, our diverse and experienced panelists will discuss what constitutes a good cost disclosure and share practical tips on managing client expectations around costs.
For more information about the event, please refer to our event flyer and website.
2024 - Warren Moot Launch
Date
05 August 2024
Time
5.45pm for a 6pm start
Venue
Maddocks Level 25, 727 Collins St, Docklands
A pre-competition launch event and workshop for the VWL Warren Moot. This event will participants with insights from experienced members of the judiciary and Victorian Bar. Discussion will cover advocacy, preparing oral and written submissions, and courtroom etiquette.
Menstruation to Menopause: A Panel Event on Womens Health in the Workplace
Date
08 August 2024
Time
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, Level 21, 380 La Trobe Street Melbourne VIC 3000
VWL is proud to be partnering with Maurice Blackburn lawyers to bring to life this expert panel event on women's health. We will hear from the panelists on what workplaces can be doing to provide greater support for women’s health concerns in the workplace, and how employees can have these often sensitive and difficult conversations in the workplace.
It is recognised that the current legislative work rights do not account for the support required for women experiencing pain and discomfort in the workplace. Women health concerns range from painful periods to reproductive health, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, miscarriages and perimenopause. In a time where women’s health and pain are finally at the forefront of policy and discussion, our panelists will share their insights and experiences on what can be done now to improve the workplace for women experiencing health issues.
The event will be moderated by VWL President, Jo Abraham and include an incredible panel of speakers including Jessica Heron (Maurice Blackburn), Imogen Szumer (Maurice Blackburn), Mona Emera (Emera Family Law) and Natalie Moore (Own Your Health Collective).
It is recognised that the current legislative work rights do not account for the support required for women experiencing pain and discomfort in the workplace. Women health concerns range from painful periods to reproductive health, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, miscarriages and perimenopause. In a time where women’s health and pain are finally at the forefront of policy and discussion, our panelists will share their insights and experiences on what can be done now to improve the workplace for women experiencing health issues.
The event will be moderated by VWL President, Jo Abraham and include an incredible panel of speakers including Jessica Heron (Maurice Blackburn), Imogen Szumer (Maurice Blackburn), Mona Emera (Emera Family Law) and Natalie Moore (Own Your Health Collective).
PAST EVENTS
08 May 2024
Unlocking the Power of Social Media: Strategies for Building Your Legal Brand and Networks
20 March 2024
Practising Law with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities: Empowerment, Identity and Culture
20 March 2024
ONLINE ONLY - Livestream - Practising Law with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities: Empowerment, Identity and Culture
07 March 2024
28 November 2023
18 November 2023
17 November 2023
19 October 2023
18 October 2023
05 October 2023
07 September 2023
06 September 2023
Briefing for Balance - Equitable Briefing Dinner
23 August 2023
26 July 2023
19 July 2023
17 May 2023
Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave: a step in the right direction but more needs to be done
04 May 2023
19 April 2023
17 March 2023
Managing and Preventing Vicarious Trauma in the Law - Interactive Panel Discussion
29 November 2022
08 September 2022
01 September 2022
31 August 2022
05 August 2022
Australian Women Lawyers 2022 Conference
28 July 2022
21 July 2022
27 June 2022
25 May 2022
23 May 2022
20 April 2022
06 April 2022
24 November 2021
Victorian Women Lawyers Association Inc. 2021 AGM and 25th Anniversary Keynote
20 October 2021
19 October 2021
12 October 2021
05 October 2021
Women Barristers Association - Gender Equitable Briefing: Strategies for Improving Briefing Rates
21 September 2021
31 August 2021
Confident Conversations: Founding your own firm - Legal start-ups in regional and suburban Victoria
25 August 2021
18 August 2021
04 August 2021
28 July 2021
16 July 2021
21 April 2021
14 April 2021
07 April 2021
31 March 2021
26 November 2020
08 October 2020
07 October 2020
03 September 2020
Law Student Mentoring Program - Powerful Mentoring Techniques with Clare Monger of K & L Gates
01 September 2020
27 July 2020
08 July 2020
24 June 2020
Clerkship and Graduate Masterclass: free online panel discussion with Clayton Utz
05 June 2020
Work-Life Integration and the Future of Work: Free Webinar with the Remote Expert
11 March 2020
The World Post-Marriage Equality: Issues Affecting Rainbow Families and the LGBTIQA+ Community
04 March 2020
26 November 2019
26 November 2019
19 November 2019
13 November 2019
10 October 2019
Alternative Legal Pathways - Networking Breakfast and Panel Discussion
09 October 2019
02 October 2019
11 September 2019
10 September 2019
04 September 2019
28 August 2019
14 August 2019
New Law in the Suburbs: a panel discussion on how law firms can enhance productivity and well-being
13 June 2019
05 June 2019
29 May 2019
15 May 2019
28 March 2019
The Modern Slavery Act - Domestic servitude and modern slavery in our backyard... RE-OPEN!
20 November 2018
10 October 2018
VICTORIAN WOMEN LAWYERS WELLBEING SERIES PART 2: NON-DOING WORKSHOP
24 August 2018
Australian Women Lawyers (AWL) National Conference
22 August 2018
06 August 2018
28 June 2018
14 June 2018
17 May 2018
10 April 2018
22 November 2017
26 October 2017
19 October 2017
18 October 2017
13 October 2017
28 September 2017
26 September 2017
21 September 2017
Ballarat Event - Career Development and Leadership in Regional Victoria - Discussion and Networking Evening
31 August 2017
26 July 2017
18 July 2017
Integrity in the Public Sector: Reflections on Anti-Corruption Initiatives, Gender, and Power
27 June 2017
31 May 2017
29 May 2017
15 March 2017
Cultural Diversity in the Legal Profession - A panel discussion on the importance of greater diversity in the legal profession
29 November 2016
21 November 2016
02 November 2016
25 October 2016
21 October 2016
20 October 2016
13 October 2016
Closing the gender pay gap: How to negotiate your pay, conditions & employment contract
06 October 2016
15 September 2016
14 September 2016
24 August 2016
18 August 2016
27 July 2016
13 July 2016
Climbing the career ladder: Panel discussion about career progression for women in the legal industry
29 June 2016
27 May 2016
24 May 2016
19 May 2016
Family Violence in Australia - Migrant women slip through the cracks
11 May 2016
03 March 2016
25 February 2016
24 February 2016