Western Law Diversity Committee

Hey everyone! Join Western Women in Law (WWL) as they participate in Diversity Week! On February 15th at 12:30pm, please join us for a Zoom panel to discuss accessibility of the legal profession for mothers. This is a great opportunity to learn about a diverse group of female professionals’ career trajectories and approaches to work-life balance.

The panel will feature a diverse group of female professionals: Emily Hamovitch, Partner at Goodmans LLP, Sara Poll, Legal Manager of Employment at Newmont Corporation, and Kathleen Ritchie, Partner at Gowling.

If you are interested in viewing the panel, please sign up using the Google Form below. A Zoom link will be sent to your UWO email addresses on the day of the event.

Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeQGtGKAQk-sXLS1inHBckFH8304DW8SB6nzux3CvXv6jOPg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0FLv9A6svzCI2_Ch2BDogK_Uqz1ac5pUmmVza7xj0h4BprCGGZgKJuHAY

REMINDER: We have a Beading Workshop happening TODAY at 12:30 pm! Join the Student's for Truth and Reconciliation at room 44!

❗️❕IT'S HERE!❗️❕

We have the monthly schedule for Diversity Month! As a reminder, attending ANY of our Diversity Month events will enter you into our weekly prize draws AND our monthly prize!

See soon for details (though, I heard there's a giftcard with it...) 🧐

Diversity Committee presents: Next Thursday at 12:30 PM to hear about Pro Bono opportunities in large firms like Blakes, Stikeman Elliot, and McCarthy, from the basics to the in-depth! There will be a Q&A session as well so join us at:

https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/s/91549170652

NOTE: Attendance does enter you into our WEEKLY PRIZES and MONTHLY GRAND PRIZE!

Check out SALSA's event today, they'll be kicking off Diversity Month with a career panel at 6 PM!

The Opening Ceremony for this year's Diversity Month will be live in 15 min! We will be unveiling the month calendar - Join us via:

https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/99275696892?pwd=QXVhRElWbVgwZ3hEMmk4UEF2UW5BZz09

The Western Law Diversity Committee presents "Diversity Month: Accessibility in Action"! This month, expand your knowledge and skills in creating an inclusive culture amongst individuals and encouraging means of accessibility in the legal field.

Join us as we host the opening ceremonies this Wednesday, February 1st at 12:30 pm on zoom! We hope to see you there! 🙂 https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/99275696892?pwd=QXVhRElWbVgwZ3hEMmk4UEF2UW5BZz09

Join us in. an open session for students, faculty, and staff to discuss the Anti-Racism Working group final report! Members of the ARWG will give a short presentation and will be available to answer any questions.

See the attached poster for details!

Hello Friends!

On Wednesday, November 16th at 12:30 pm in Room 51, Western's Human Rights Office is holding a session for those who want to learn more about the Office, the Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy, and your options for making complaints and resolving disputes!

The presentation will be given by Sydney Kruth - Acting Director, HRO, and Aisha Raja - Legal Advisor, Human Resources!

Feel free to message us if you have any questions :)

Diversity Committee's statement regarding Tuesday, September 27th's events. Please see BLSA'S original statement below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjGKnJXLkgX/?hl=en

If you were impacted by these events, we have compiled the following resources:

Equity & Human Rights Services (Western) - https://www.uwo.ca/hro/about/index.html

*** This office provides confidential consultations to students who wish to report discrimination and/or harassment on campus.

Western Law Health and Wellness Services - https://law.uwo.ca/current_students/student_services/health_wellness_and_support_services.html

The Student Wellness Counsellor can be contacted at [email protected].

If you prefer to speak to a Black or racialized counsellor, you can contact Western Student Health and Wellness at 519 661 3030 and request that service.

Western University Non-Discrimination/Harassment Policy -https://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/policies_procedures/section1/mapp135.pdf