Wellington Women Lawyers …
Association was formed in 1983 with one of its main objects being to work for the equal opportunity and advancement of women in the study and practice of law.

Click on About to find out the other objects of the Association as well as more information about us.

Functions …  

FUNCTIONS 2007 COMING UP …

Tuesday 3 September 5.30pm: Law student function supported by WWLA and Russell McVeagh with special guest speaker Dame Sylvia Cartwright at Russell McVeagh

Wednesday 17 October 5.30pm: ‘Weighed in the Balance’ – panel discussion about work life balance sponsored by Minter Ellison Rudd Watts

Wednesday 19 December 6pm: Christmas drinks at the Green Room

SOME OF THE THINGS WE HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS YEAR ...

Wednesday 21 February: Wine, nibbles & movie night at the Penthouse in Brooklyn STRANGER THAN FICTION

Tuesday 27 March: Wine & nibbles for our mentor and mentee couples at Fisher’s Fine Art Gallery in Featherston Street

Friday 11 May: Human Rights Film Festival at the Paramount: Wine & nibbles followed by CARLA’S LIST which tells the story of United Nations prosecutor Carla Del Ponte and her pursuit of those accused of crimes against humanity in the former Yugoslavia

Wednesday 16 May: Wine, nibbles & viewing the exhibitions at TheNewDowse Art Gallery in Lower Hutt

Monday 28 May: AGM and dinner at the Wellesley Club with guest speaker Justice Glazebrook who will speak about her work with the Asia Pacific Forum’s Advisory Council of Jurists

20 & 21 July: WWLA’s 20^th Anniversary, on Friday 20 July (the actual anniversary of incorporation of the Association) a cocktails function at the Court of Appeal lobby for members, past members and members of other WLAs only and on Saturday 21 July a formal dinner at Shed 5 for members, partners and other supporters

Wednesday 22 August: Mish McCormack of Mish Fitness spoke about fitting fitness and well-being into a busy work life at Minter Ellison Rudd Watts

SOME OF THE THINGS WE DID LAST YEAR ... 

22 July: Film Festival WATER at the Embassy

27 July: student function at Victoria University

6 September: lunchtime employment law seminar at Minter Ellison Rudd Watts led by Karen Spackman & Katie Elkin

4 October: Media Watchdogs: Jane Wrightson from the Broadcasting Standards Authority, Hilary Souter from the Advertising Standards Authority and Mary Major from the Press Council talked about their work

7 December: Christmas cocktails at the Green Room  

Convenor's report for 2006-2007 year … 

º   Click ?? to read the 2006-2007 Convenor's report, presented at our AGM on 28 May 2007.  It contains a summary of functions hosted, submissions made, activities of note, and issues which arose during the year.

º   Click here to read the 2005-2006 Convenor's report, presented at our AGM on 22 May 2006. 

º   Click here to read the 2004-2005 committee report, presented at our AGM on 26 May 2005. 

Other news … 

º   To see submissions written by WWLA on various issues, click on Submissions.

º   To see a copy of Human Rights Commissioner and former WWLA committee member Joy Liddicoat's speech to the Rally Against Rape click here.

º   To see a copy of WWLA's letter to Law Talk concerning judicial appointments, click here.