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

10 May 2005

Dear Members & Colleagues

Join us in welcoming our female Bar Readers at our Sydney networking lunch this Friday 13 May. Newcastle/Hunter Region colleagues are also holding their monthly networking lunch this Friday. We hope to see you there or at some of the functions during Law Week noted below.

Alan Cameron will discuss how the profession is responding to changing client and public expectations at our 9 June lunch, Sofitel Wentworth Sydney, "The legal profession in 2005 - or is a business?" Limited seating; details below - book early to ensure your seat!

13 May 2005, Friday 12.45-2.15pm
"Bar Readers Welcome & Networking Lunch"
Buena Vista Cafe Bar, Supreme Law Courts Building, Level 14, 184 Phillips St, Sydney. No charge; attendees pay for own lunch - view menu at www.buenavistacafe.com.au To ensure adequate seating, please register your attendance to: executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au

13 May 2005, Friday 1.00pm
Newcastle Networking "Informal Gatherings"
Sticky Rice Thai Restaurant, 19 Scott Street, Newcastle. BYO, cheap and cheerful - no need to book, just turn up! A great opportunity to network, catch up with the latest news and colleagues.

LAW WEEK 15-21 MAY 2005 www.lawweek.com.au

18 May 2005, Wednesday 5.30pm
"Law as a Career: Raising the Bar" at the Faculty of Law, University of Sydney, Lecture Theatre 9, Level 2, 173-175 Phillip Street, Sydney. Speakers Panel: Jane Needham SC, Phillipa Gormly and Tiffany Wong. Chair: Michael Slattery QC. On conclusion of our presentation we will view a brief video produced by the Women Barristers' Association in VIC "Raising the Bar" - an entertaining and inspirational look at life at the bar from a woman's perspective through personal interviews with junior members of the bar, to senior silks and experienced judges. No charge; includes networking opportunities, light refreshments and wines by Tower Estate ; bookings essential to: executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au

19 May 2005, Thursday 5.30pm
CLE Seminar "Mental Health Issues & The Law" - a growing concern and specialisation within the legal profession. Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street Sydney. Speakers: Tania Evers, Barrister; Michael Giuffrida, Forensic Psychiatrist; Peter McGhee, Principal Solicitor Intellectual Disability Rights Service. Chair: Her Honour Judge Robyn Tupman. Supported by Lawyers Reform Association; introducing Criminal Justice Support Network (CJSN). WLANSW/LSA/CJSN Members $33; Non-Members $44 includes wines by Tower Estate and refreshments. Click here to view details. Bookings essential to: executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au

20 May 2005, Friday 7.30 pm
"Golden Gavel Breakfast Competition" - Sponsored by LexisNexis, Westin Hotel Sydney. Now in its 13th year, the NSW Young Lawyers Golden Gavel Public Speaking Competition, has gained a reputation as the most entertaining event on the legal calendar. The adjudicator will be Professor Ron McCallum, Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Sydney and our 2005 Patron. Tickets: $40 per person or a table of 10 for $390. Bookings contact: Poppy Drekis via email: ptd@lawsocnsw.asn.au or ring (02) 9926 0269. Click here to view details (PDF 401Kb)

9 June 2005, Thursday 12.30pm Lunch Seminar "The legal profession in 2005 - or is it a business?" at the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney. Guest Speaker: Alan Cameron. Bookings essential to executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au WLANSW Members $65; Non-Members $75 includes buffet lunch. Click here to view details (PDF 223Kb)

18 May 2005, Wednesday 6.00 pm David Malouf lecture: Challenging Indifference organised by the Australian Human Rights Centre and Sydney PEN at Metcalfe Auditorium, State Library of NSW, Macquarie St, Sydney. Please RSVP by 16th May, to (02) 9385 2543 or c.hauenstein@unsw.edu.au Tickets $25/$10 concession can be bought at the door. Refreshments will be served after the talk. All are welcome to attend! Click here to view details (PDF 67Kb)

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