AWL is a non-profit society established under the Societies Act of Alberta. We strive to be the premiere organization for wom ... en lawyers in the Calgary region. We connect women lawyers with each other, help them advance their careers, and celebrate their accomplishments through our program of professional development, networking, mentoring, and career-building opportunities. AWL is committed to promoting the advancement, interests, equality and well-being of all women in the legal profession. Our members come from varied personal backgrounds as well as from diverse professional milieus including practitioners of all ages and in all areas of the law. Our members include sole practitioners, associates or partners in small, medium or large firms, in-house counsel, Crown Prosecutors, businesswomen, law students, articling students, retired lawyers, politicians and even patrons from the judiciary. read more