SUMMARY OF MEETINGS: WOMEN LAWYERS FORUM
Number of Meetings Held: 9
October 1, 2025
Fall Launch feat. Hot Tips from Top Mentors
Guest Speakers: Cherisse Friesen, Legal Services Branch, BC Ministry of the Attorney General, Kelly Samuels, EKB, Kim Kobayashi, Eclipse Business Consulting Inc., Jennifer Marles, Patent Practitioner, Viridant IP. Moderated by Paula Price, Uplevel Coaching
Synopsis: An evening with insightful speakers who share about how mentorship and the power of community empowered them to take the next step in their journey, especially when the path ahead was not clear cut.
Attendance: 29 in person, 17 online
November 20, 2025
Physical Wellness and Functional Movement for Women Lawyers
Guest Speaker: Sylvia Domingo, Kinesiologist
Synopsis: In this practical, interactive session, Sylvia Domingo, Kinesiologist and Movement Specialist, shared how to reduce the physical risks of desk-based work. She covered common injuries, effective prevention strategies, and guides participants through a 20-minute functional stretching routine designed specifically for desk workers.
Attendance: 12 in-person, 30 online
November 27, 2025
Connnecting While Creating: Fraser Valley
Synopsis: An evening of networking and putting together a personalized terrarium at Cedar Rim Nursery.
Attendance: 32 in-person
January 28, 2026
Junior Women Lawyers Networking Event
Synopsis: Informal evening consisting of mingling over snacks, and a brief overview of the WLF. Welcomes articling, newly called, or early stage lawyers.
Attendance: 56 in-person
February 4, 2026
WLF Mentorship Lunch
This event is an excellent opportunity to meet with your mentor or mentee and other participants of this years' WLF Mentoring Program.
Attendance: 28 in-person
February 26, 2026
Senior Women Lawyers Dinner
Guest Speaker: Laura Lynch, CBC News
Synopsis: An evening dedicated to honoring the achievements, wisdom, and empowerment of women who have paved the way for others.
Attendance: 25 in-person
April 2, 2026
Physical Wellness Across Life Stages: A Practical Workshop for Women Lawyers
Guest Speaker: Sylvia Domingo, Kinesiologist
Synopsis: In this interactive sequel to our November workshop, kinesiologist Sylvia Domingo shared evidence-based strategies to support women’s physical health from the perinatal stages through midlife. Participants learned practical strategies to maintain core and pelvic health, reduce injury risk, and adapt to changing physical demands across the different life and career stages.
Attendance: 14 in-person, 10 online
May 14, 2026
Speed Mentoring
Mentees rotated between mentors in small groups, diving straight into practical career topics and honest conversation. Targeted advice and new professional connections in a short, impactful session.
Attendance: 20 in-person
June 5, 2026
Summer Social
Guest Speaker: Rose Keith, KC, Harper Grey LLP
Synopsis: An evening celebrating the end of term with our valued volunteers and membership. The event featured the importance of mentorship and volunteering, and the impact both have in supporting and advancing women in the legal profession.
Attendance: 21 in-person, 5 online