3 days of networking
4 practical workshops
6 expert panel discussions
reducing the gender pay gap
young voices panel
4 remaining at the top
3 microaggressions
2 new work
1 women’s rights = human rights
The Women in Law Initiative
The Women in Law Initiative connects female* legal professionals (and their male* allies) from all around the globe, organizes international conferences, and presents the annual Justitia Awards.
Learn MoreTopics 2022
Kick-off events
- Young voices panel
The future is female – how will the next generation of women* in law shape the legal professions? - Reducing the gender pay gap
Why should the legal professions care? How is economic gender disparity hurting the legal professions?
4 Conference Tracks
- Women’s rights are human rights
The importance of international treaties for the protection and global advancement of women with a special focus on the Istanbul Convention and CEDAW - New work
digitization, automation, AI, work-life-blending, collaboration, remote work, agility – Quo Vadis, (women* in the) legal professions? - Microaggressions and micro discrimination
Eliminating microaggressions as a way to achieve gender equality in the legal professions - Remaining at the top
They have shattered glass ceilings, overcome bias, and put in more work and hours than everyone else to reach their goals. Now, how do these women at the top defend and hold their well-earned positions?
From theory to practice in each track
- Introductory lecture (keynote) and panel input by experts
- Interactive learning & best practice workshop
Why join?
50+ international speakers & panelists
6 expert panel discussions
4 hands-on workshops
3 days of networking
Delve into the most pressing topics for women* in the legal professions today. Join two tracks, and share your thoughts, experiences, and knowledge with women* and male* allies from around the globe.
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7Hours
47Mins
55Secs
Speakers
Helena Dalli
European Commissioner for Equality
Nida Usman Chaudhary
Founder | Lahore Education and Research Network
Alma Zadić
Minister of Justice | Republic of Austria
Katharina Mader
Chamber of Labour Austria
Priyanka Dutta-Passecker
Biotech CEO (Healiva SA) and Board Member of Female Leaders Network, Austria
Dubravka Šimonović
former UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women its causes and consequences | United Nations
Victoria C. Abplanalp
University Lecturer | University of Vienna & Management Consultant | McKinsey & Company
Sophie Natlacen
Judge Candidate
Karin Lukas
L. Boltzmann Institute of Fundamental and Human Rights
Franz J. Heidinger
Secretary General | Justitia Awards
Valerie Saintot
Adjunct Professor | SKEMA business school, University of Gloucestershire
Lukas Flener
Partner | Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte (fwp)
Lizzette Robleto de Howarth
Chief Programmes Officer | Advocates for International Development (A4ID)Maria Andriani Kostopoulou
Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights & GREVIO, Council of EuropeBettina Knoetzl
Lawyer | KNOETZLJoanna Wisła-Płonka
Lawyer | Regional Bar of Attorneys at Law, Opole
Lwando Xaso
Consultant | Including Society
Veronika Haberler
LeReTo
Stefania Passera
Founder & CEO, Passera Design | Contract Designer in Residence at World Commerce & Contracting
Christina Blacklaws
Managing Director | Blacklaws Consulting
former President | Law SocietyChristiane Wendehorst
University of Vienna, Department of Civil Law
Ana Nestorovic
Lawyer | PhD candidate Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna)
Alina Drack
student and tutor | Vienna University of Economics and Business, Baker McKenzie
Alix Frank-Thomasser
President | The Women in Law InitiativeJennifer Lusser
Section Head, General Legal Section, Office of Legal Affairs | International Atomic Energy Agency
Doruntina Berisha
Head of Legal Tech | CodeLaw
Iga Kurowska
Head of Innovation and Legaltech | Aktion LegalLaura Carlson
Professor in private law at the Department of Law | Stockholm UniversityVěra Jourová
Vice-President for Values and Transparency | European Commission
Isabel Boaten
Managing Partner | AB & DAVIDChristian Demmelbauer
Assitant | Unviersity of Vienna Faculty of Law - Department of Legal Philosophy
Divya Dwivedi
Advocate | Supreme Court of India & Founder | JND Charitable Trust
Ines Maria Curtius
Lawyer & Solicitor | Advisory Board Member @WorldCC
Paula Tavares
Senior Legal and Gender Specialist | The World Bank
Ellen Hayes
Legal Recruitment Executive
Onyoja Momoh
Lecturer in Private International Law | Centre for Private International Law, University of Aberdeen
I. Stephanie Boyce
President | The Law Society of England and WalesAngelika Pallwein-Prettner
Partner | Employment Law Team | Binder Grösswang
J. Jarpa Dawuni
Institute for African Women in Law | Howard University
Osai Ojigho
Country Director Nigeria | Amnesty International
Day 1
Sep 15, 2022
Day 2
Sep 16, 2022
Day 3
Sep 17, 2022
Welcome to Women in Law 2022
We’re starting off The Women in Law Conference 2021 with a warm welcome to all attendees.
Franz J. Heidinger
Alix Frank-Thomasser
Young voices panel
The future is female – how will the next generation of women* in law shape the legal professions? What dreams and visions do young women* have for their careers in law? What do they want from employers and colleagues, from lawmakers and their fellow women* in law? Listen to young voices and learn from their experiences and expectations.
Victoria C. Abplanalp
Sophie Natlacen
Christian Demmelbauer
Alina Drack
Doruntina Berisha
Iga Kurowska
Reducing the Gender Pay Gap
Why should the legal professions care? How is economic gender disparity hurting the legal professions? Even in the legal professions, women* still earn less than men* and the pay gap widens further with age and job level. These disparities hurt women* and cement the gendered distribution of power and wealth in societies. Our experts will take a global perspective on the gender pay gap and discuss ways towards greater pay equity. Which steps can law firms, in-house counsel, and other legal professionals take to actively work towards closing the gender pay gap?
Laura Carlson
Katharina Mader
Alix Frank-Thomasser
7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Heuriger 10er Marie
Mayor’s Reception at Viennese Heuriger (in-person event)
The Women in Law Initiative and the Mayor of Vienna, Dr. Michael Ludwig, invite all attendees to the traditional Vienna Heuriger (wine-cellar) 10er Marie.
Welcome
Welcome addresses by supporters and patrons of The Women in Law Initiative Helena Dalli, European Commissioner for Equality Věra Jourová, European Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO
Věra Jourová
Helena Dalli
Alix Frank-Thomasser
Track 1 – Women’s rights are human rights
The importance of international treaties for the protection and global advancement of women with a special focus on the Istanbul Convention and CEDAW. Why are CEDAW and the Istanbul Convention relevant for women* in law? We will discuss the status of implementation and legislative proposals, their current and future impact on women* (in law), and strategies for sustainable and effective enforcement on a global level. introductory keynote expert panel discussion
Joanna Wisła-Płonka
Karin Lukas
Divya Dwivedi
Onyoja Momoh
Maria Andriani Kostopoulou
Nida Usman Chaudhary
Osai Ojigho
Dubravka Šimonović
Track 2 – New work
digitization, automation, AI, work-life-blending, collaboration, remote work, agility – Quo vadis, (women* in the) legal professions? How will we shape the future of work in the legal professions? Which role will women* play in the implementation of new work? How can companies in the legal world become more, open-minded, agile, efficient, and innovative? How can women* in law combine professional development with personal growth? introductory keynote expert panel discussion
Ellen Hayes
Valerie Saintot
Veronika Haberler
Lukas Flener
11:25 am-11:40 am
coffee break
11:40 am-12:40 pm
Track 1 – Women’s rights are human rights – workshop
delve deeper into the topic in this interactive practical workshop
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11:40 am-12:40 pm
Track 2 – New work – workshop
delve deeper into the topic in this interactive practical workshop
Stefania Passera
Ines Maria Curtius
12:40 pm-1:40 pm
Networking Lunch Break
Track 3 – Microaggressions and micro-discriminations
Eliminating microaggressions as a way to achieve gender equality in the legal professions. Microaggressions are oftentimes unintentional, subtle, casual, everyday behaviors and interactions that communicate bias and send denigrating messages to members of a marginalized group (e.g., people of color, women*, LGBTQI+). They are hurtful and notoriously difficult to confront because the sender of the message often does not intend to harm and is unaware of the psychological toll these seemingly small offenses take. We will discuss the detrimental effects such as the lowering of work productivity and problem-solving abilities of microassaults, microinsults, and microinvalidations in the workplace and help raise self-awareness through information and practical guidance. introductory keynote expert panel discussion
Lwando Xaso
J. Jarpa Dawuni
Paula Tavares
Christina Blacklaws
Track 4 – Remaining at the top
They have shattered glass ceilings, overcome bias, put in more work and hours than everyone else to reach their goals. Now, how do these women at the top defend and hold their well-earned positions? While there are still too few women in leadership positions, those who have finally shattered glass ceilings and reached the top are faced with the daunting challenge of remaining there. How do you become an agent of change and support other women*? How do you not get caught in the “double bind”? How do you cope with over-burdening? How do you find and unapologetically embrace your personal leadership style? Successful women* in executive positions discuss their personal development and share their insights on becoming and staying successful. introductory keynote expert panel discussion
Angelika Pallwein-Prettner
Isabel Boaten
Christiane Wendehorst
Bettina Knoetzl
Jennifer Lusser
I. Stephanie Boyce
Priyanka Dutta-Passecker
3:05 pm – 3:20 pm
coffee break
3:20 pm – 4:20 pm
Track 3 – Microaggressions and micro-discriminations – workshop
delve deeper into the topic in this interactive practical workshop
Lizzette Robleto de Howarth
3:20 pm – 4:20 pm
Track 4 – Remaining at the top – workshop
delve deeper into the topic in this interactive practical workshop
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Plenary Session
Franz J. Heidinger
Alix Frank-Thomasser
Conclusion & Farewell
Franz J. Heidinger
Alix Frank-Thomasser
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Justitia Awards Gala
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Social Program and Networking
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Justitia Award Ceremony
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