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Wage gap growing between male, female lawyers
Disparities in compensation are a key factor driving women out of the legal profession, according to a U.S. leader on the issue. The problem can be so pervasive that some women may want to consider...
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LSBC launches program to retain female lawyers
The Law Society of British Columbia has approved a new program for 2012 to help retain more female lawyers.“Keeping women lawyers in the profession is a key objective for the law society,” said LSBC...
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New LSUC treasurer to focus on articling
Thomas Conway has been elected treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Conway will begin his term following Convocation proceedings on June 28 and will serve as the law society’s top elected...
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LSUC likely to axe parental leave benefits
The future of the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Parental Leave Assistance Program will be decided next Thursday.It hangs on the decision of Convocation, which will determine whether sole practitioners...
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B.C. launches Justicia Project
The Law Society of British Columbia today is launching its Justicia Project aimed at increasing the number of women lawyers in private practice.The Justicia Project was first developed by the Law...
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Parental leave plan saved, for now
Law Society of Upper Canada benchers voted by a large margin on Thursday to limit parental leave benefits to lawyers with to low-net practice income.Starting in 2014, only lawyers whose net annual...
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McGill law launches mag for women in law
McGill University Faculty of Law has a new resource for women. This month, first-year law students Charlotte-Anne Malischewski and Erin Moores launched Contours, a magazine for women in law.“We...
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Once a lawyer, always a lawyer
“Follow your heart.”This was one of the main messages from last night’s Diverse Careers for Women in Law panel discussion at the Law Society of Upper Canada.Hosted by the Women’s Law Association of...
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A ‘pressing need’ for more female judges: MacKay
SASKATOON — Justice Minister and Attorney General Peter MacKay is highlighting the “pressing need” to appoint more female judges and ensure the bench reflects “the changing face of Canada.”The federal...
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Wage gap growing between male, female lawyers
Disparities in compensation are a key factor driving women out of the legal profession, according to a U.S. leader on the issue. The problem can be so pervasive that some women may want to consider...
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LSBC launches program to retain female lawyers
The Law Society of British Columbia has approved a new program for 2012 to help retain more female lawyers.“Keeping women lawyers in the profession is a key objective for the law society,” said LSBC...
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New LSUC treasurer to focus on articling
Thomas Conway has been elected treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Conway will begin his term following Convocation proceedings on June 28 and will serve as the law society’s top elected...
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LSUC likely to axe parental leave benefits
The future of the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Parental Leave Assistance Program will be decided next Thursday.It hangs on the decision of Convocation, which will determine whether sole practitioners...
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B.C. launches Justicia Project
The Law Society of British Columbia today is launching its Justicia Project aimed at increasing the number of women lawyers in private practice.The Justicia Project was first developed by the Law...
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Women prominent in new judicial appointments
In a slew of appointments across the country, the federal government has appointed or promoted seven women as it named six new judges and elevated five members of the bench to various appeal...
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OSC pushing companies for greater transparency about women on boards
The Ontario Securities Commission has issued proposed amendments and is asking for comment on changes that would demand greater transparency regarding representation of women on corporate boards and in...
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Women’s shelters need in-house counsel, report urges
A report released by the West Coast Legal Education and Action Fund is calling on the government to support in-house counsel at shelters and women’s groups.The recommendation was one of a number that...
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CALGARY — The woman with the top job at the Supreme Court of Canada is challenging the legal profession and business community to engage in a “richer debate” on the question of why there aren’t more...
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Women, firms need to work together
A lack of mentorship opportunities, inflexible hours, and not enough support for maternity and parenting were at the forefront of issues discussed at a Law Society of Upper Canada symposium yesterday...
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14 lawyers in top 100 list of most powerful women
Lawyers have made their mark in the list of Canada’s 100 most powerful women released today.At least 14 lawyers are on the list the Women’s Executive Network produces each year to highlight the...
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