AWLA focused on flexible working arrangements, childcare tax rebates, and submitted on key legislative bills, including the Employment Relations (Flexible Working Hours) Amendment Bill. Read more
2004
AWLA advocated for amendments to the Crimes Act, and raised concerns about the low representation of women and inequality in the workforce and presenting at legal conferences. Read more
2003
AWLA raised concerns about Crown Solicitor warrant appointment practices, submitted on the Judicial Matters and Supreme Court Bills, and ran a seminar on achieving work/life balance. Read more
2002
Gender disparity in the legal profession was challenged by AWLA in the media. Read more
2000
AWLA started its mentoring programme to support women in law by pairing junior lawyers with experienced practitioners, and established the Margaret Wilson Scholarship. Read more
1994
Hon. Dame Judith Potter established the Women’s Consultative Group to promote and advocate for the advancement of women in law. It prepared reports, made submissions on bills, and advised the NZLS. Read more
1991
A group of Auckland lawyers, including AWLA members, established the Minor Proceedings Crèche on Bankside Street. This was to cater for the need of practitioners, particularly women, to have childcare options in walking distance of central city law firms. Read more
1987
AWLA highlighted concerns including the representation of women in law, cervical cancer treatment, and violence against women. They hosted panels, critiqued media coverage, and advocated for legal reforms. Read more