The peak body representing women lawyers in NSW for the advancement of women in the legal profession.

16 June 2005

Dear Members & Colleagues

Membership 2005/2006! We have had an overwhelming response to our membership invitation and would like to welcome all the new members that have already joined and current members that have renewed. Send in your application/renewal now to claim a deduction this financial year. Additional benefits from our Major Sponsor, National Australia Bank, and VIVE Magazine are noted on our website under 'Sponsorships' http://www.womenlawyersnsw.org.au/sponsors.htm

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2005 Queen's Birthday honours: Congratulations to The Hon. Justice Jane Mathews! A long term member and supporter of WLANSW, Her Honour was awarded the Order of Australia - Officer in the General Division (AO) for service to the judiciary, to the legal profession, to the University of New South Wales, and to music.

23 June 2005, Thursday 5.15pm
"In-Home Emergency Child Care Scheme" CPD Seminar
Bar Association Common Room, Basement Level, 174 Phillips St, Sydney.
The NSW Bar Association has pioneered an in-home child care scheme to assist barristers with young children meet their court and conference commitments in an emergency. The scheme is being extended to solicitors, paralegals and staff of barristers and all are encouraged to attend this seminar to find out about the programme and how it can be of benefit. Registration is not required.

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8 July 2005, Friday 1.00pm
Newcastle Networking "Informal Gatherings"
Sticky Rice Thai Restaurant, 19 Scott Street, Newcastle.
No need to book, just turn up! A great opportunity to network, catch up with the latest news and colleagues.

Work Opportunities/Work Wanted

Senior Commercial Litigator available for short or long term locum contracts. Admitted in NSW (entitled to hold unrestricted practising certificate) and UK. Very wide ranging experience in insolvency, banking, mortgagee actions, technical and construction disputes, intellectual property, regulatory/compliance issues, employment law, as well as general commercial disputes (breach of contract claims, actions in tort, fraud etc). Contact 0424 575371 or tenthird@bigpond.net.au

Legally Qualified Corporate Governance Professional A professional group of company secretaries seeks lawyers to join our expanding team. Our company services companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange by performing corporate governance and company administration services, project managing initial public offerings and listings on the Stock Exchange, and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) liaison. The company fosters a flexible working environment, by accommodating external commitments wherever possible. This niche industry experience being offered will require the successful applicant to have corporate experience (a minimum of 4-5 years), which has involved significant client interaction with a strong focus on a high level of professionalism. Closing date for applicants is the 29th June 2005.
Click here for further details (PDF 52Kb) or contact Natalie on 0412 159 153 or email natalie@ccpartners.com.au

Promote your work/life friendly job position through the WLANSW
WLANSW is keen to place quality women candidates in touch with work opportunities that are supported by work/life friendly work practices. If you or the firm or organisation you work for have a current opportunity in an environment which is supportive of work/life balance, we encourage you to forward information about the position to: executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au so that it can be listed on our website and promoted through this e-newsletter.

Sex Discrimination Commissioner’s project: Striking the Balance With Work and Family Sex Discrimination Commissioner Pru Goward will launch the discussion paper in Sydney on Wednesday 22 June 2005. The discussion paper represents the first stage of the Commission's Paid Work and Family Responsibilities project and will be available from the Commission's website following the launch www.humanrights.gov.au

We encourage members to forward any relevant comments or information to the Committee for our submission at: executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au by 31 August 2005. Visit the Policy & Law Reform page on the website for terms of reference and further information: http://www.womenlawyersnsw.org.au/submissions.htm

Events and News:
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