If you are a member, keep your eyes on your emails for more information on what’s coming up this year, and be sure to put these important dates in your diaries! We are always interested in feedback for the types of events that you would like to see hosted by the CWLA, so please contact us with your ideas. Occasionally we may also post events held by other organisations that may be of interest our members.
If you are interested in joining the committee and would like more information about what the committee does, please feel free to get in touch with us.
Canterbury Women's Legal Association invites you to mark your calendars for our annual Professional Women's Conference, happening on 31 July 2025, at the Christchurch Town Hall.
This year, our theme, " Breaking the mould: Redefining norms and challenging stereotypes," underscores the importance of empowering women in law to lead with authenticity, challenge the status quo, and create lasting, transformative change.
We’re excited to present an impressive line-up of speakers this year, including Nadia Lim, Brooke Roberts of Sharesies, Pete Burdon, Renee Walker, and Tracey Minnoch.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Stay tuned and keep an eye on our website, social media and future NZLS notices for more exciting details!
If you wish to register for this event please ensure you mail canterburywla@gmail.com by Monday, 16 June 2025 with the below details:
Attendee/s Name/s:
Attendee/s Email address:
Employer/Firm:
Dietary Requirements:
Please note that due to catering commitments, if you need to cancel after 16 June 2025, refunds will not be provided. Members are encouraged to send someone along in their place.
CWLA invites you to mark your calendars for our annual Professional Women's Conference, happening on 5 September 2024, at the Christchurch Town Hall.
This year, our theme, "Rise with Resilience," underscores the importance of resilience, strength, and perseverance for professional women, empowering attendees to overcome challenges and thrive.
We’re excited to present an impressive line-up of speakers this year, including ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner, Jessica Mutch-McKay, Abbas Nazari, plus more to be announced shortly.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Stay tuned and keep an eye on our social media for more exciting details.
The Canterbury Women’s Legal Association is pleased to announce its 2023 Professional Women’s Conference “Your Toolbox For Success” scheduled for Thursday, 24 August 2023 at the Christchurch Town Hall.
This year we bring you a fantastic line up of expert speakers, including Frances Cook, James Laughlin and Dr Sarah Anticich. Additionally, we are pleased to confirm that this year we have a formidable panel of legal professionals who will provide us with their insight into different areas of the legal profession, their experiences, and a Q&A session: Judge Milroy, Vivienne Wilson and Stephanie Grieve KC.
The day will begin with registrations and morning tea at 10.30am and conclude with Canapes and Drinks at 5pm.
CWLA Members Tickets: $270
Non Member Tickets: $325
Non-Profit and Students: $175
Tickets are limited. Please register by 15 August 2023 by emailing canterburywla@gmail.com and include:
Name/s of attendees:
Employer name:
Cocktail attendance Y/N
Dietary requirements
The Canterbury Women’s Legal Association is hosting its annual Professional Women’s Conference on 9 June 2022 at the Rydges Latimer Square Hotel in Christchurch.
This year’s theme is ‘Undo your limits’ and we have the following speakers:
Hilary Barry – Journalist and television personality;
Dr Siouxsie Wiles - Scientist;
Dave Sewell –Executive leadership coach;
Nicola Willis – Deputy Leader of the National Party;
Abbey Foote – Professional director; and
Brodie Kane – Radio broadcaster.
Professor Ursula Cheer, Dean of the Canterbury Law School has agreed to be our chairperson.
Please register by email to canterburywla@gmail.com or by clicking the following link:https://forms.gle/9ECc9QbZuVhZuexr5
Please provide the following details: Name/s of attendees, Employer name, Email address & phone number for invoicing, Cocktail attendance Y/N and Dietary requirements.
The Canterbury Women's Legal Association invites its members to attend a Lunch and Learn session with Adrienne Paul - law lecturer at the University of Canterbury.
Please join us for this event on Thursday 11 March 2021, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the Buddle Findlay offices in Christchurch.
Adrienne will cover Te Ao Māori & Tikanga Māori, the role of Tikanga Māori in the law and provide examples of Tikanga Māori in the legal system.
A free lunch will be provided. Please let us know if there are any dietary requirements.
We hope you can join us for this interesting event! Please RSVP by Friday, 5 March 2021.
Due to catering commitments, if you are unable to attend the event please send someone along in your place.
The Canterbury Women's Legal Association invites its members and non-members to attend a Welcome Back Event to start the 2021 year.
Please join us for this event on Thursday, 11 February 2021, from 5:30pm, at the Parlour Cocktail Lounge in the Old Government Building (OGB).
Drinks and platters provided.
We hope you are able to join us for this special event! Please RSVP by Friday, 5 February 2021. Please note numbers are limited.
Tickets: Members $15.00; Non-members $40.00
Please register by emailing the names of attendees, employer name, and phone number to canterburywla@gmail.com
The Canterbury Women's Legal Association invites its members to a special cocktail evening to celebrate its 30th anniversary and Christmas.
Please join us for a member-exclusive event on Wednesday 2 December 2020, from 6:00pm, at The Canterbury Club. A short presentation will be held from 7:00pm.
Drinks and canapés provided. Cocktail attire.
Details
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2020
Time: 6:00pm
Presentation to start at 7:00pm.
Tickets: $20.00
Please register by Wednesday 18 November 2020. Register by emailing the names of attendees, employer name, and phone number to canterburywla@gmail.com
We understand that our members may have had changes proposed to their employment terms and conditions arising out of Covid-19. If you would like a sounding board about any proposal that affects you, then we have a panel of senior female employment practitioners who you are able to speak to in the first instance. Please email canterburywla@gmail.com with the subject “Employment Panel of Friends" and we will provide the names of practitioners who are available to speak to you on an informal and confidential basis. It is not intended that the initial advice given would be a formal engagement but you may be able to make those arrangements independently with a panel of friends member.
CWLA understands that Covid-19 may have caused a loss of financial security for some of our members. CWLA is committed to providing support and has allocated funds to provide limited assistance to those members who have been financially impacted as a direct result of Covid-19.
For example, it could be that you are experiencing:
reduced hours or complete loss of work;
loss of financial support by your employer to travel to and/or attend training and education courses;
inability to pay utility bills, accommodation costs or cover grocery expenses as a result of reduced hours of work;
inability to pay for practicing certificate fees practicing;
inability to pay CWLA membership fees; and or
the need for professional CV preparation or career planning assistance.
To be eligible for a grant from the CWLA Covid-19 Assistance Fund, you need:
to hold a current practicing certificate;
be a member of CWLA; and
be directly affected by Covid-19.
To apply for a grant, please email canterburywla@gmail.com with the subject “CWLA Covid-19 Assistance Fund” and specify the amount of financial assistance you are applying for along with accompanying reasons. Each application will be assessed by the CWLA Committee and the CWLA Treasurer at their sole discretion.
CWLA invites you to its "Lunch & Learn Session”
The Canterbury Women's Legal Association invites its members to attend a lunchtime session with Coroner Anna Tutton.
Please join us for this event on Wednesday 4 March 2020, from 1:00pm - 2:00pm at the Wynn Williams offices in Christchurch.
Coroner Tutton will cover topics such as her career path so far, how she has made it work as a single parent and what her current role as a Coroner involves.
A free lunch will also be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
We hope you are able to join us! Please RSVP by Monday, 24 February 2020. Due to catering commitments, please send someone along in your place, if you are no longer able to make it.
Register by emailing the names of attendees, employer name, and phone number, along with any dietary requirements to canterburywla@gmail.com
for the CWLA University Student Scholarship
WHEN Wednesday 5 December 2018
TIME 12.15pm
VENUE Mexico - Christchurch Central
TICKETS $25 for Members/$35 for Non-Members
RSVP to canterburywla@gmail.com by 28 November 2017
