The CBA Women Lawyers Forum is an inclusive space for women lawyers to share experiences, build skills and advocate for change in the legal profession and Canadian society. We strive to apply a gender-informed and intersectional lens to our work.

We bring together women lawyers and law students across the country to:

• Promote women’s stature and influence in the legal profession in Canada
• Create programs and networking opportunities to support women lawyers
• Advocate for changes in the legal profession, the justice system and Canadian society to better enable and celebrate the full participation of all women.

Professional Development

We create and offer professional and personal development programs to help women enhance their opportunities. Our skills and knowledge-based programs are designed to develop business and professional confidence for women who work in private practice, public service, as in-house counsel or as community leaders.

Get Involved

• Attend our events
• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn
• Submit an article
• Contribute to our resolutions
• Join us at our biannual Leadership Conference
• Nominate someone for the Cecilia I. Johnstone Award

Stay Informed

• Contact us
• Read our resolutions
• Discover resources from the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession and the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations
• Upgrade your knowledge with the CBA Skilled Lawyer Series
• Visit the CBA PracticeLink for practice tips and resources