Auckland Women Lawyers Association

The Auckland Women Lawyers Association is a representative organisation of women involved in the legal profession including solicitors, barristers, judges, corporate counsel, law students and community representatives. AWLA works to address legal issues affecting our members and New Zealand women and children. AWLA also provides a forum for women lawyers in Auckland to make and strengthen contacts. AWLA engages in various activities including regular social functions, submissions to Parliament on issues such as paid parental leave, domestic violence and relationship property. AWLA receives support from ADLSi, NZLS, the New Zealand Bar Association, the New Zealand Association of Women Judges and many Auckland law firms. AWLAs membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December so a new membership subscription becomes due each year. Every year AWLA hosts a number of events aimed at upskilling, uniting and inspiring women lawyers and others who share AWLAs interests. Past events hav...