AWL is committed to promoting the advancement, interests, equality and well-being of all women in the legal profession.

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Celebrating Women in Law | International Women’s Day 2025 This International Women’s Day, AWL Calgary proudly celebrates the strength, resilience, and achievements of women in the legal profession and beyond. This year’s theme, for ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. (1/4)
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inspire. #IWD2025 #WomenInLaw #EmpowerHer (4/4) fin
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we break barriers, uplift each other, and shape a more inclusive future. P.s. Here's a look at our 2024 Board Meeting, where our team was cooking up some exciting ideas for the year ahead! Join us in celebrating the incredible women who lead, advocate, and (3/4)
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Empowerment, reminds us that advancing women’s careers isn’t just about opportunity about equity, recognition, and lasting change. At AWL, we are committed to empowering women lawyers by fostering connections, providing mentorship, and championing career growth. Together, (2/4)
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The AWL recently hosted its first Racialized Lawyer Dinner for 2025. A wonderful opportunity to connect over good food and conversation.
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During Black History Month, AWL acknowledges and pays tribute to the rich legacy and ongoing contributions of Black women lawyers to the Canadian legal profession. The theme for this year, “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future (1/4)
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current barriers in Canadian society for Black communities, and commit to effective allyship in dismantling these barriers. AWL urges its members to commit to continuous learning and acting, not only in February but throughout the year. /fin
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Generations,” encourages celebrating past, present, and ongoing achievements of Black communities in Canada, listening to their stories, and learning more about their history and contributions to Canadian society. This month, we also reflect on the systemic historical and (2/4)
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This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, AWL Calgary honours and stands in solidarity with the lost children, survivors, and intergenerational survivors of residential schools. This day and every day, we reflect on the truth, the history of and (1/3)
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ongoing enduring systemic impacts of colonialism of Indigenous peoples in Canada.  We also commit ourselves as active allies in the ongoing process of reconciliation to amplify Indigenous voices and work together to break down systemic barriers. We commit to learn, unlearn(2/3)
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On June 21, AWL Calgary reflects on, commemorates and celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day. We are committed to learning more about the voices, experiences, histories, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples today and every day. #NIPD2024
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email registration@awlgolftourney.ca (mailto:registration@awlgolftourney.ca) .
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Join us for our annual golf tournament! With its success last year, we decided to bring back the 2 streams of teams – beginner golfers and serious golfers. As a novice, you will enjoy fun prizes and entertainment – such as best team costume, most putts to a hole and the 1/3
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photo booth.  If you are an avid golfer, you get to spend the afternoon competing with other participants for awesome prizes. Registration will close on July 17, 2024, so sign up now! For more information, please visit 2024AWLAnnualGolfTournament.… (2024awlannualgolftournament.…) or 2/3
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As a silver sponsor for Franny’s Fund 2024 Gala, we are thrilled to hear that the gala raised close to $60,000.00.
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This National Pride Month, the AWL reflects on celebrating & being allies to support & fight for the rights of LGBTQ2S lawyers & people, this month & all year round We encourage you to check out the events Calgary Pride will be hosting during Pride Week in Aug (Aug 26 -Sept 1)
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AWL is honored to recognize and celebrate National Indigenous History Month this June 2024. Several AWL board members, along with some of our members, were invited to participate in a sweat lodge ceremony organized by Sarah Sinclair of Calgary Legal Guidance and led by an (1/2)
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elder. We honor our Indigenous sisters and acknowledge their vital role in raising awareness about Indigenous practices and culture. (2/2)
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The AWL Spring Celebration is an annual occasion where newly-called female lawyers are celebrated and acknowledged for joining the Law Society of Alberta. This year AWL is honouring female lawyers that were admitted to the bar from June 2023 – May 2024.
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