Dear WLF Members,
Summer may be nearing its end, but the CBA Women Lawyers Forum Executive is excited to kick off another year of programming and advocacy supporting and advancing women in law.
The absolute highlight of our upcoming term is our highly anticipated, in-person national conference happening October 15-16 at the Westin Wall Centre in Richmond/Vancouver, BC!
The Rise of Women-led Law Firms
From the underlying motivations to foundational principles, from operational architecture to sustainability, and from future-proofing your practice to intentional growth – we have put together a spectacular bootcamp for anyone who has ever wondered about doing it on their own terms.
Our thoughtfully curated sessions are entirely led by successful women lawyers from across the country who have built and run thriving firms. They are ready to provide you with the blueprints and inspiration to go forth and build your own table.
An Action-Packed Agenda
- Why and How More Women Lawyers are Building Their Own Tables
- Speakers: Alexi Wood, Aneka Jiwaji, Anita Atwal, Dimple Kainth, Dana J. Campbell-Stevens, and Erin Cowling.
- Focus: Examine the statistics behind this Canadian legal shift and explore how emerging women-led structures are actively reshaping the profession.
- Beyond the Vision: The Operations Behind Women-Led Law Firms
- Speakers: Jennifer Gold, Kamaljit Kaur Lehal, and Sarah Dargatz.
- Focus: An insider’s look at operational nuts and bolts, practical management infrastructure, and real-life examples from women doing it differently.
- AI, Privacy and More: A Primer for Your (Future) Practice
- Speakers: Afshaan Jiwaji, Daria Batkin, and Nicole Garton.
- Focus: Explore how emerging tech and AI tools are rewriting the landscape, and what that means for legal ethics, privacy, and digital evolution.
- Strategic Business Development 101
- Speakers: Evelyn Ackah, Kathryn Marshall, and Sara Forte.
- Focus: Intentional practice growth fundamentals, focusing on firm branding, visibility, and smart ways to raise your national professional profile.
- Leading Your Firm Without Losing Yourself
- Speakers: Dimple Kainth, Evelyn Ackah, and Martine Boucher.
- Focus: Prevent burnout and align your career with the life you actually want to live. Build a sustainable practice that gives you freedom and resilience.
- Scaling with Purpose: When and How to Grow
- Speakers: Martine Boucher, Leena Yousefi, and Sara Forte.
- Focus: Approach firm growth with data-driven confidence. Learn how to recognize the exact moment to scale and build a clear strategy for the next stage.
Networking & Celebrating Excellence
Don’t forget about our signature Networking Event on the evening of October 15. It is the perfect opportunity for conference-goers to connect, build cross-country referral networks, and celebrate excellence in our profession with the live presentation of the prestigious Cecilia I. Johnstone Award!
Trust us, this is a national gathering you do not want to miss. We cannot wait to come together with WLF members from near and far.
Secure Your Pass Today
Spaces are limited for this premier in-person event. Early Bird ends Friday, August 14th.
Register Now on the Official Conference Website
See you in October!
Warm regards,
The CBA National Women Lawyers Forum Executive