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The Women in Law Conference | Vienna | September 11-13, 2025
Women in Law
Conference 2025
Vienna, Austria | international experts | September 11 - 13, 2025
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50+ speakers
International panelists and moderators
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Justitia Awards Gala 2025
3 days of networking
3 in-depth panel discussions
A Global Vision for Equality
Redefining Justice
Justice for all
Legal Activism

Women in Migration

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.

Topics 2025

Three Conference Tracks 

  1. Women in Migration
    Law and Enforcement: Global Challenges, Local Solutions
  2. Legal Activism
    Leveraging Strategic Litigation and Arbitration for a Just Future
  3. Justice for All
    Breaking (Bad) Barriers to Legal Access

From theory to practice in each track 

  • Introductory lecture (keynote) and panel input by experts  
  • Interactive learning & best practice workshop

Why join?

International speakers & panelists

3 in-depth panel discussions

3 days of networking

Delve into the most pressing topics for women* in the legal professions today. Join three tracks, and share your thoughts, experiences, and knowledge with women* and male* allies from around the globe.

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Program

September 11 and September 12, 2025 (CEST)
Day 1
Sep. 11, 2025
Day 2
Sep. 12, 2025

Check-In

Check-in will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, including welcome coffee and cake. This is great opportunity to meet fellow participants, network, and prepare for an engaging day ahead. We look forward to welcoming you at the Faculty of Law, Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna.

Welcome to Women in Law 2025

We’re starting off The Women in Law Conference 2025 with a warm welcome to all attendees. All Sessions take place at the Faculty of Law Vienna, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna,  [open map]
Franz J. Heidinger
Alix Frank-Thomasser

Women in Migration – Law and Enforcement: Global Challenges, Local Solutions

TRACK 1: This panel will gather leading experts to explore the multifaceted challenges faced by women in migration, particularly through the lens of law and enforcement. With a focus on women’s rights, we will address critical issues such as gender-based violence, labor exploitation, access to healthcare, and the impact of migration policies on women’s safety and well-being. The discussion will highlight how these challenges differ across regions and examine effective global and local solutions aimed at safeguarding migrant women’s rights. Join us for an insightful dialogue on enhancing legal protections and creating inclusive migration policies that prioritize the needs of women.
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General Information Session

The General Information Session will provide key details about the daily schedule, logistical updates, and other important information.
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Get-Together at Viennese Heuriger

The Women in Law Initiative invites all attendees to a traditional Viennese Heuriger (wine-tavern)

Check-In with Breakfast

Check-in with breakfast from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM. This is great opportunity to meet fellow participants, network, and prepare for an engaging day ahead. We look forward to welcoming you at the Faculty of Law, Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna.

Welcome & General Information Session

The General Information Session will provide key details about the daily schedule, logistical updates, and other important information.
Franz J. Heidinger
Alix Frank-Thomasser

Conference Keynote

Join us for the keynote presentation. We will announce all keynote speakers here in due course.
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Legal Activism: Leveraging Strategic Litigation and Abitration for a Just Future

TRACK 2: Join international legal experts for a dynamic discussion on the evolving role of strategic litigation and arbitration in resolving complex disputes across borders. This panel will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in both fields, examining how legal strategies are shaping industries, human rights cases, and international relations. This panel will highlight how strategic litigation presents unique opportunities for women in the legal sector, empowering them to challenge injustices and advance gender equality. Whether through arbitration in global business conflicts or litigation to drive social change, our speakers will shed light on the impact and potential of these powerful legal tools in today’s interconnected world.
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11:55 am-12:45 pm

Networking Lunch Break

Justice for All: Breaking (Bad) Barriers to Legal Access

TRACK 3: This panel will explore the critical need for legal advice, with a focus on supporting women and other marginalized groups. The discussion will address key topics such as pro bono legal services, legal aid and third-party financing of litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Our panel of experts will shed light on how these services can empower individuals in vulnerable situations and the ways in which systemic barriers to justice can be overcome. The panel will also explore whether state or private entities are better suited to handle litigation funding and process financing taking into account quota litis implications and pro bono litigation. Join us for a deep dive into creating fair and inclusive access to legal support for all.
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Interactive Plenary Session

This session offers a dynamic platform for attendees to engage in meaningful discussions around key topics, which we will announce here in due course.
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Conclusion & Farewell

The Farewell session marks the conclusion of our conference and afterwards we look forward to welcoming all attendees to the Justitia Award Gala 2025. Check-in at 7:00 PM, with the gala commencing at 7:30 PM (Location TBA)
Franz J. Heidinger
Alix Frank-Thomasser
4:00 pm-7:00 pm

Time to Unwind for all attendees of the Justitia Awards Gala 2025

Justitia Awards Gala 2025

We are delighted to welcome you to the Justitia Awards Gala 2025. Please arrive early to allow sufficient time for check-in and seating (7:00 PM – 7:30 PM). Formal attire is requested. The location will be announced in due course. [open map]

Speakers

Meet the internationally renowned speakers, panelists, and workshop facilitators of The Women in Law Conference 2025. ~updated continually~

Alix Frank-Thomasser

President | The Women in Law Initiative

Franz J. Heidinger

Secretary General | Justitia Awards
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400,00 EUR

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Legal Expert in Training
200,00 EUR

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Student
55,00 EUR

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Justitia Award Ceremony

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students under the age of 27

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Academic Advisory Board

The Academic Advisory Board is charged with upholding the academic quality of The Women in Law Conference and setting its agenda.

Birgit Forgó-Feldner

Professor | University of Vienna, School of Law

Birgit Spießhofer

Europe Chief Sustainability & Governance Counsel | Dentons Europe LLP

Christian Berger

Economic Policy Advisor | Vienna Chamber of Labor; Lecturer at several universities

Christiane Wendehorst

University of Vienna, Department of Civil Law; President | European Law Institute (ELI)

Ilse Reiter-Zatloukal

Head | Department for Legal and Constitutional History of the Law Faculty at the University of Vienna

Laura Carlson

Professor in private law at the Department of Law | Stockholm University

Lizzette Robleto de Howarth

Leader, Lawyer, Academic and Advocate | Senior Lecturer at The University of Law

Maeve O’Rourke

Director of postgraduate Human Rights Law Clinic | ICHR

Margaret Thornton

Emerita Professor | ANU College of Law; Barrister of the Supreme Court of NSW & the High Court of Australia

Marie-Therese Claes

Professor Gender and Diversity at WU Vienna

Satang Nabaneh

Director of Programs & Research Professor of Law | University of Dayton

Stefan Perner

Head | Institute for Civil and Civil Procedure Law | Vienna University of Economics and Business

Verica Trstenjak

former Advocate General | ECJ; Member of the Executive Board | EU Agency of Fundamental Rights

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Conference Venue

Faculty of Law Vienna
Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna, Austria
+43 1 523 27 27 info@womeninlaw.info

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