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Ladies and Gentlemen, 04 Introducing The 15 Young achievers/ Welcome to the Justitia Awards cere thanks go to the Laureates 2020! The Women in Law Initia- Selection Committee for their di- Women In Law Game changers/ tive is proud to present the most ligent work. Now let’s celebrate outstanding women in legal pro- the best of the best in the three Initiative Pioneers Award fessions of the year. When we categories and the winner of the invited nominations about a year Special Award for Organizations. 04 Alix Frank-Thomasser 15 Christina Blacklaws ago, we did not expect to receive President of The Women in Law Initiative so many nominations from Please save the date for our 16 Michaela Clique Franz J. Heidinger around the globe, which intro- next International Conference 04 Omnia Gadalla duced us to the highest caliber on Contemporary Issues for Wo- Secretary-General of the Justitia Awards 17 of women in all legal profes- men in Law which will take place 18 Petra Smutny sions. It was hard to reduce the in from September 9-11, 05 Laureates' Selection Committee impressive nominations down to 2021. We look forward to welco- 19 Carmen Thornton shortlists in the three categories, ming you all to Vienna. and even more so to pick the 06 International Laureates of the year. Our sin- Yours truly, Leaders/ Lifetime 20 Organization Award Award 06 Brigitte Bierlein 20 EWLA 07 Christina Blacklaws 21 Dame Janet Gaymer Dr. Alix Frank-Thomasser Prof. Franz J. Heidinger Cherie Blair President of Women in Law Secretary General of the Justitia Awards 08 Kathleen Hlaleleni Dlepu Matolo 21 Rehana Khan Parker 09 22 About Us 10 Rosario Silva de la Puerta 22 WIL goes Academic Accompanying this magazine we created a library of videos of Follow our Youtube Channel the nominees. You can watch the videos if you click on the link www.youtube/WIL 11 Academia 23 Justitia Awards 2021 ! underneath the title on the corresponding page. Optionally, you Click this Link to the Video can also scan the QR-code. Ceremony Award 23 The WIL Conference 2021 23 Table of Sponsors 11 J. Jarpa Dawuni Ivana Krstic Legal Notice (Impressum) 12 This periodical has been edited by Verein Women in Law – Frauen im Recht, an NPO (association) pursuant to Austrian law, 13 Antonija Petričušić having its registered address at Schottengasse 10, A-1010 Wien, Austria. Personal responsibilty lies with the Association’s president, Dr. Alix Frank-Thomasser. All rights reserved. 14 Ilse Reiter-Zatloukal

2 3 Justitia Awards 2020 | The Women In Law Initiative Justitia Awards 2020 | The Women In Law Initiative Alix Frank-Thomasser Laureates' Selection president of The Women in Law Initiative Committee he Women in Law Initiative improve the situation for women in (WiL), based in Central Eu- the legal professions, and streng- Trope, is organized through then female leadership. We con- the Austrian NPO Women in Law nect not only practitioners, but also prof.in Dr.in Sonja Bydlinski, MBE – Frauen im Recht (an association researchers and scholars, from law Head of Department at the Ministry of Justice under Austrian law). I am Dr. Alix students to retired lawyers. The in- Lawyer for over 35 years, Master‘s Degree in Business Administration since 2012. Head Frank-Thomasser, attorney-at-law itiative has gained wide acceptance of the Unit for Business and Company Law at the Ministry of Justice since 1999. Honorary and president of WiL, which I foun- and operates under the patronage Professor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business since 2007. ded in 2018. Women in Law stri- of UNESCO. We are thankful for the ves to connect women (and male great support of our many sponsors The Second International Women allies) in all fields of law and offers and partners. in Law Conference will take place Dr.in Alix Frank-Thomasser them a platform to discuss current In March 2019, we hosted our in Vienna, Austria from September President of the Women in Law Initiative issues, learn from each other, and First International Conference in 9-11, 2021. Lawyer, author, and co-founder of Euréseau. Member of the Managing Board of the Vien- network across industry sectors Vienna, which was attended by With our Justitia Awards, we would nese Bar, Austria, and a member of the Austrian Delegation to the CCBE. Chair of the CCBE and borders. We endeavor to open distinguished participants and like to honor outstanding female CSR Committee. Holds the Golden Honor for services to the Republic of Austria. previously closed doors for women, speakers from all over the world. lawyers from around the globe. Dr.in Julia valsky Head of Group Diversity Management, Erste Group Bank AG Doctorate in sociology and graduated from the Diplomatic Academy Vienna and the London Franz J. Heidinger School of Economics. Former spokeswoman for the of Women’s Affairs and former Secretary-General of the Justitia Awards chief of staff in the Federal Ministry of Education and the Austrian Mission to the OECD in Paris. butions to society. The nominee is resulting in opportunities for Wo- Timothy Wilson, oBE “the” outstanding woman of the men in Law or a young legal pro- Chief Executive MSI Global Alliance year, demonstrating excellence as fessional, who has shattered the the most innovative and ground- glass ceiling in her field. This in- Former director of an international charity. Served in the British Army for 27 years. He was breaking lifetime achiever. cludes new ways of working when appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for leadership in Iraq and is 2. Academia “business as usual” has failed and a member of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of The Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms. The nominee should have made a innovative “out-of-the-box” so- significant impact, delivered qua- lutions have succeeded. She has Dr. rupert Wolff litatively and/or quantitatively demonstrated innovation in terms President of the Austrian Bar (ÖRAK) measurable tangible results relati- of the topics covered; the metho- Lawyer, certified court interpreter for the Italian language. More than 30 years of expe- he Justitia Awards honor ve to the invested resources, and dology employed; the channels rience in the legal field and is practicing law in Austria and Italy. From 1992 until 2011, out-standing female laure- influenced demonstrable changes used to create opportunities; and/ he was a member of the Austrian delegation to CCBE. President of the Austrian Bar since ates of all legal professions in attitudes, beliefs, and practices or other aspects. T 2011. Holds the Grand Honor for services to the Republic of Austria. in one of three categories: towards gender equality in legal- 1. International Leaders | Lifetime professions. The Justitia Laureates’ Selection Award 3. Young Achievers | Game Chan- Committee has reviewed each no- Dr.in raffaela Zillner LL.M. This category celebrates the most gers | Pioneers mination for the Justitia Awards, Board member Juristenverband talented and impactful women in The nominee is a game-changer shortlisted the finalists, and selec- Lawyer, Master‘s in Information Law and Media Law. Currently working as general secreta- the legal professions, and recogni- who has had an impact on the pro- ted the laureates of the categories ry at the Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling. Member of the Austrian Lawyer’s zes their achievements and contri- motion of innovative approaches for the Justitia Awards 2020. Association Committee, where she stands up for gender equality in various legal industries.

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Christina Blacklaws inspiring women in the business world with her passion and commitment

“The Women in Law Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info "I feel immensely ho- Brigitte Bierlein Initiative is a network nored to be shortlisted ormer President of The Law Christina was President of the Law Making history as the first female of empowerment and to be part of this Society of England & Wales. Society of England and Wales un- great movement.“ that will enable us to FRuns her own consultancy til July 2019, and performed a vast achieve everything we business “Blacklaws Consulting”. range of ambassadorial and repre- want.” Award-winning published author, sentative functions both domesti- global survey on the issue, two Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info speaker, lecturer, and frequent cally and internationally. toolkits which supported over 250 media commentator. She is passionate about diversity roundtables in 19 jurisdictions and r. Brigitte Bierlein was born joined the Senior Public Prose- 2001 to 2004, she was a member Christina Blacklaws studied Juris- and inclusion, technology, and ac- led to 3 insight reports and a Wo- in Vienna on June 25, 1949, cutors’ office of Vienna and in of the executive board of the In- prudence at Oxford and qualified cess to justice and uses every op- men in Law Pledge which was sup- Dand attended school there. 1987, she joined the Department ternational Association of Public as a solicitor in 1991. She has de- portunity to advocate and progress ported by the government and all In 1967 she took her school-lea- for Criminal Law at the Federal Prosecutors (IAP). veloped and managed law firms, positive change in these areas. legal representative bodies. ving examination at the High Ministry of Justice before return- including a virtual law firm, and Christina represents the Women School in Vienna’s third ing to the Senior Public Prose- Brigitte Bierlein held the office of set up the first ABS with the Co-op. “In these times of crisis, this Lawyers Division and is an active and studied law at the University cutor´s Office in Vienna. Brigitte Vice-President of the Constitutio- More recently, she was Director of initiative is even more vital. committee member. She also sits of Vienna, where she obtained a Bierlein was Advocate General at nal Court from 2003 to February Innovation at a top 100 firm. on the Thomson Reuters Women in doctorate in law (Dr. iur.) in 1971. the General Prosecutors’ Office 22, 2018, and from February 23, She now runs her own consultancy We must continue to pro- Law Advisory Board and the Adviso- After taking the judge‘s examina- (“Generalprokuratur”) at the Su- 2018 to June 2, 2019, she was the business providing strategic advice mote, support, and celebrate ry Board of the Insuring Women’s tion in 1975, she became a judge preme Court from 1990 to 2002 President of the Constitutional particularly in the area of trans- Women in Law and those Futures of the Chartered Insurance at District Court Innere Stadt (1st and was a member of the board Court. As the first woman in Aus- formational change, technological exceptional men who truly Institute, which is working towards District) and the District Tribunal of examiners for judges and pro- tria‘s history, Brigitte Bierlein was developments, and diversity and understand that gender improving women’s lifelong finan- (“Strafbezirksgericht”) of Vienna. secutors at Higher Regional Court Federal Chancellor of the Republic inclusion to international and do- cial resilience and some of the root Vienna between 1990 and 2010. of Austria from June 3, 2019, to mestic law firms and legal busines- equality is good for 100% of causes of women’s pensions deficits. From 1977 on, she was a pro- From 1995 on, she was a member January 7, 2020. ses. She holds a range of public ap- us, not just 50%." As well as being a multi-award-win- secutor at the Public Prosecutors’ of the executive board of the As- pointments including chair of the ning published author in the areas Office of Vienna and from 1977 sociation of Austrian Public Pro- LawTech UK Panel, chair of the On diversity and inclusion, Chris- of innovation, diversity, and inclu- to 1979 she was a member of the secutors („Vereinigung Österrei- Next Generation Services Advisory tina has developed and lead a pro- sion, Christina is also Austrian Food Codex Commission chischer Staatsanwältinnen und Group, part of Innovate UK, and gram focused on women in leader- a speaker, lecturer, (“Lebensmittel-Codexkommis- Staatsanwälte“) and was its pre- member of the Legal Support Ad- ship positions in the legal field. The and frequent media sion”). In 1986, Brigitte Bierlein sident from 2001 to 2003. From visory Group. project produced the largest ever commentator.

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rehana Khan parker Building a global sisterhood that helps each other rise, grow, and flourish Kathleen Hlaleni Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info Dlepu Matolo ole Proprietor, Rehana Khan where she gained experience in A bold risk-taker who made gender Parker & Associates. “It is criminal and family law, which las- equality and justice her mission San honor and privilege to be ted for about a decade. Thereafter, shortlisted as a nominee in the the landscape of opportunities “When my partner, Daisy Women in Law Initiative’s presti- for women and people of color "As a lawyer with Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info Molefe, and I opened gious Justitia Awards. Whilst my started to change and her client 27 years standing in our women-owned law work embraces Public Internatio- base expanded to cover commer- irector, Molefe Dlepu Incor- of color was a defining moment in nal Law, Constitutional and Human cial work, civil litigation, estate South Africa, the fact porated Attorneys. Kathleen her career, even though it came firm in 1992, I knew Rights Law, there remains a great and trust administration, and that I have been no- DHlaleni Dlepu Matolo was with many challenges. it was a risk, but one deal of work to be done in terms other fields. minated means a lot born in the township of Alexandra that I was willing to of the issues faced by women in Rehana currently serves in the to me as it is the first in January 1958, the oldest of 3 "We wanted to create a take because it was for the profession. This platform fos- inaugural council of the Western international recog- daughters. When she was only 2 safe space for young wo- the right reasons. We ters a sisterhood; it realizes global Cape Provincial Council of the years old, her parents moved to discussions on how to champion Legal Practice Council and is the nition for me in my the small, rural village of Kran- men to learn and be trained wanted to ensure that the role of women domestically chairperson of the Professional capacity as a lawyer." spoort to stay with grandparents without enduring the harsh young women in the to internationally; connects con- Affairs Committee and a member due to rising tensions in the town- treatment from the predo- profession did not face tinents, finds paths, dissects our of the Transformation Committee. ships in the major cities at the minantly male profession.” the challenges we did intersections and shares our- ex She ranked the number 1 black fe- leadership, and the democratic va- time. when we first started periences on what best approa- male in the elections to this coun- lues enshrined in the constitution Growing up she committed her- ches to adopt in striving for parity. cil, was the chairperson of Black of South Africa and International self to fighting inequality for the At the helm of the South Afri- out." More important, however, is the Lawyers Association Western Declarations on Human Rights to en- benefit of her grandparents and can legal profession, Kathleen fight against the scourge of sexual Cape, and has been an examiner sure access to justice and protection her people. She made trans- Hlaleni Dlepu Matolo is a female discrimination and gender-based for the Attorneys Admission Exa- of Human Rights and against abuse formation her primary focus in practicing attorney, conveyancer, through the various formal plat- violence which has for decades mination from 2000 to date. Ad- of the most vulnerable, margina- everything that she did. First for notary public, philanthropist, na- forms she been directly and indi- plagued the women in our profes- ditionally, Rehana holds a quasi- lized, and oppressed. Rehana also black people and then for women tional leader, and role model. As rectly involved in. Kathleen parti- sion. I look forward to discussions judicial role as the Minister of Arts achieved the position as an acting – fighting for gender equality. a change-maker in South Africa at cipated in making inputs focused and strategies centered around and Culture, Tribunal Chairperson judge. She is the founder and co- This is how law became her first the highest level, she has dedica- on the empowerment of women these issues as we forge new in Heritage Issues. director of WOZA – Women in Law love. Women's empowerment ted her life to the transformation in the legal profession with the friendships across the continents.“ Currently, her practice covers Awards South Africa, an entity com- and gender equality became her of the legal profession lobbying Black Lawyers’ As- land reform, constitutional and mitted to promoting gender equality, true purpose. inclusivity, driving gender parity, sociation. This was After qualifying as a lawyer in international law litigation, with a diversity, inclusion, Being appointed to the Law So- and advocating sustainable skills done through the 1992, she started her own prac- strong background in administra- and the upliftment ciety of the Northern Provinces development at an institutional, formation of a gen- tice and opened doors for Legal tive law. She is committed to the of women in the le- as one of the first women lawyers organizational and legislative level der committee. Services for the Legal Aid Board, advancement of Women in Law, gal profession.

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J. Jarpa Dawuni rosario Silva professor, activist, and visionary who believes in de Lapuerta the power of strong female Believing in the European union networks and its power to create Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info

Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info . Jarpa Dawuni is an academic in Africa: From Obscurity to Parity? and legal game-changer who (Routledge, 2016), co-edited with osario Silva de Lapuerta was acts as co-director of the jour- Jhas made important strides as Gretchen Bauer. Dawuni has held born in Madrid in 1954. Af- nal Noticias de la Unión Europea, an academic and a women and several fellowships, including Gen- Rter earning her degree in law which is the main source of EUR- girls’ rights activist. She has an der and Power Fellow of the Cen- (Universidad Complutense de Ma- Lex content. impressive professional trajecto- ter for Democratic Development in drid), she served as Spain‘s’ first Rosario Silva de Lapuerta is also “Given the importance ry that cuts across academia and Ghana, and a Global Fellow under “The Women in Law female state attorney (“Abogado involved in the European Union; of the legal professions women’s mobilization, where she the Global Women’s Leadership Initiative is an excel- del Estado”) in Málaga, at the legal she has been a judge at the Court in our society, the full has combined her academic skills Program at the Wilson Center, Wa- affairs department of the Ministry of Justice since 7 October 2003, with development capabilities to shington, D.C., and as a Carnegie lent transnational of Transport, Tourism and Com- as well as Vice President of the incorporation of wo- launch an innovative entity called African Diaspora Fellow. forum for amplifying munication and, subsequently, at Court of Justice since 9 October men into the world of the Institute for African Women in the voices of Women the legal affairs department of the 2018. The European Court of Jus- law is essential." Law, which has a vision of building "By creating a global legal in Law through Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Further- tice is composed of a judge from a network of women legal profes- sisterhood for addressing various programs more, Rosario has been appointed each Member State, and advo- sionals dedicated to using the law head state prosecutor of the State cates-general. Judges and advo- as a tool for societal development social justice issues, the Wo- and activities." Legal Service for Cases before the cates-general are, by common the judiciary, administration, law and advancement. men in Law Initiative is es- Court of Justice of the European agreement, appointed by the go- firms, or universities. To promo- Dawuni is an Associate Profes- sential in the current global Communities and Deputy Direc- vernments of the Member States te this full incorporation into the sor of Political Science at Howard changes, and will continue Network of the Law and Society tor-General of the Community for a renewable period of six professions, initiatives such as University, Washington D.C. She to be vital in the future.“ Association, Co-Convener of the and International Legal Assistance years. This is the highest legal the Women in Law association is a qualified Barrister-at-Law be- Women’s Caucus of the African Department (Ministry of Justice). position in the EU (non-politi- are very useful and provide all fore the Ghana Superior Courts of Studies Association, and is current- She is also a member of the Com- cal), and the first time in history female legal professionals with Judicature and holds a Doctorate She is a Global Scholar in the Wilson ly the Co-Convener of the Women mission think tank on the future that the position is occupied by a help in their projects and aspira- in Political Science from Georgia Center’s Women in Public Service and Gender Studies Collective at of the Community judicial and woman. tions. The Court of Justice of the State University. Her primary areas Project. She sits on board of the Howard University. She sits on the head of the Spanish delegation Rosario Silva de Lapuerta is a European Union, of which I am of research include law and de- West Africa Research Association editorial board of the Journal of in the Friends of the Presidency hard-working and ambitious legal Vice-President, has, through its velopment, judicial politics, women (WARA) and the African Research International Politics and Develop- Group concerning the reform of professional, which is well reflec- jurisprudence, promoted equality in the legal professions, gender and Academies for Women (ARA-W). In ment (JIPAD) and Studies in Law the Community judicial system ted in the fact that in Spanish his- between men and women in the the law, international human rights, 2016, she received the President and Politics book series by Peter in the Treaty of Nice, and of the tory, only one person – Gil Carlos labor market, having recognized democratization, and women’s civil Obama White House Presidential Lange. Her research has appeared Council ad hoc working party on Rodríguez – has reached a higher already in 1976 in its Defrenne society organizing. Her two recent Award for her service on the Board in journals such as Africa, Studies the Court of Justice. position in the ranks of community ruling that the books are International Courts and of ARA-W. in Gender and Development in Af- On top of her outstanding legal justice. principle of equal the African Woman Judge: Unvei- Dr. Dawuni belongs to several rica, the Journal of work, Rosario also works as a pro- "It is necessary that women who pay is part of the led Narratives (Routledge, 2018), professional bodies and is the past African Law, and the fessor of community law at the finish their studies can access pro- foundations of the co-edited with Judge Akua Kuenye- Co-Convener of the Gender and University of Balti- Diplomatic School in Madrid and fessions and exercise functions in Community.” hia and Gender and the Judiciary Judging Collaborative Research more Law Journal.

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Ivana Krstic Antonija petričušić passionately sharing her know- she made gender equality her top ledge of anti-discrimination with priority - and is inspiring her the next generation of lawyers students to do the same

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vana Krstic is a Professor of In- Faculty of Law, and she took part ntonija Petričušić (Dr. iur., human rights, and minorities in- ternational Human Rights Law in the preparation of the rulebook Mag.iur., MA in Human clude a gender dimension. Iand a Director of the Center for on combating sexual harassment ARights, MA in Sociology Human Rights at the Faculty of and gender discrimination at the and Social Anthropology) passed “As an active and engaged Law, University of Belgrade, spe- Faculty of Law. This experience her Doctorate Studies in Law at citizen, I believe that our de- cializing in anti-discrimination and was a driving force in advocating the University of Graz with dis- gender equality, as well as migra- the idea of introducing a master‘s tinction in 2013. Her thesis titled mocratic society can prosper tion and asylum law. program on gender equality in "This award helps the “Assessing Second Generation only if we as citizens come "By coming together, legal education. As a consequence, work of brave and con- Conditionality: Minority Rights as together and cooperate with we develop ourselves, From 2010 to 2014, she estab- the Faculty of Law prepared an a Component of the Western Bal- fident women, often people who share equal expand our professio- lished and coordinated the Legal application and received the grant kans Conditionality Policy” was interests, values, and goals. Clinic on Combating Human Traffi- for Erasmus Plus projects – Stra- lonely in their struggle, awarded the Styrian Governor’s nal network, become cking at the Faculty of Law. Also, tegic Partnership in Higher Educa- to be more visible and Prize. As proof of her constant I believe professional asso- stronger and more vi- since 2009 she has coordinated tion, for the project: New Quality appreciated.” strive for academic growth, she ciations, such as Women in sible, and we change the Legal Clinic on Non-Discrimi- in Education for Gender Equality received her M.A. in Sociology Law, are not only empowe- our society to make it nation, where gender equality is a - Strategic Partnership for the De- and Social Anthropology at the ring women who share simi- fairer, more just, and significant part of the curricula for velopment of Master‘s Study Pro- ty for people working in the public Central European University in lar career goals and advan- students. gram LAW AND GENDER (LAW- sector. In 2015, she was selected Budapest, Hungary, after she had more inclusive.“ As a Director of the Center for GEM). to be a mentor for 8 judges from finished her Doctorate in Law. ce the influence of women Human Rights, Ivana Krstic organi- 4 appellate court jurisdictions to Previously, she earned her M.A. in the legal field, but are an zes conferences, round tables, visi- „The Women in Law Ini- teach judges about non-discrimi- in Human Rights and Democra- important tool for genera- and being an active public intellec- ting lectures, and summer schools tiative empowers great nation and gender equality. Each tization from the University of ting trust and cooperation tual. In her case, the topic of gen- for students. Most of these acti- year, she delivers lectures at the Sarajevo and the University of Bo- among female citizens and, der equality is not only one of her vities include non-discrimination women to work harder to Judicial Academy on non-discrimi- logna. She graduated in Law and research interests, but also a focal and gender issues. She was on the change very conservative nation. Since 2015, Ivana Krstic has Journalism at the University of thus, strengthen democracy. point of her activism in a wider organizing committee for the Gen- legal surroundings and to been a member of a prestigious Zagreb. By coming together in Croatian society der Equality in Higher Education: deconstruct the masculine European Law Equality Network professional organizations, Dr. Petričušić’s work as an acade- International Good Practices and character of the legal pro- (EELN) as a Serbian expert for both As an Assistant Professor at the we make both ourselves and mic and lecturer is an outstanding Local Context conference, held in streams - non-discrimination and Law Faculty, Dr. Petričušić teaches our society stronger." example of how legal education Belgrade on October 20, 2017. fession, which shapes the gender equality. She is currently a courses in Sociology, Rights of Mi- can serve as a tool for combating After the conference, she was a processes by which laws member of the Serbian Council for norities and Human Rights Law to gender stereotypes and sexism in member of the team to prepare are made, interpreted, and Child Rights and the Serbian Repu- law students and students of so- Also, Dr. Petričušić promotes our society. She professes her femi- a draft action plan for achieving enforced." blic Commission for cial sciences at the University of values of gender equality, non- nist attitudes to students openly in gender equality at the Faculty of Transgender Per- Zagreb. She has made an impact discrimination, and social inclusion the classroom and Law. She was also involved in the Ivana Krstic also designed and sons, independent on a generation of students of the in all her educational activities and in the different ex- preparation of the gender equality delivered trainings on non- advisory bodies to Faculty of Law in Zagreb since the demonstrates her commitment to tra-curricular activi- questionnaire for lecturers at the discrimination and gender equali- the republic. lectures she delivers in sociology, those values by raising awareness ties she undertakes.

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Ilse reiter-Zatloukal Christina Blacklaws changing the future by teaching inspiring women in the business the history of gender equality world with her passion and commitment Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info "May the time soon "I feel immensely ho- rofessor Ilse Reiter-Zatloukal (“Lawyers 1938”), which shines come in which the nored to be shortlisted is a distinguished researcher a light on the fate of mostly Je- ormer President of The Law Christina was President of the Law and to be part of this at the Department for Legal wish lawyers who were disbar- issues The Women in Society of England & Wales. Society of England and Wales un- P Law Initiative is con- great movement.“ and Constitutional History of the red in Austria during the Nazi era FRuns her own consultancy til July 2019, and performed a vast Law Faculty at the University of and either had to emigrate or cerned with will only business “Blacklaws Consulting”. range of ambassadorial and repre- Vienna. were murdered in concentration be a mere object of Award-winning published author, sentative functions both domesti- global survey on the issue, two Her enthusiasm, especially ab- camps. legal history – a time speaker, lecturer, and frequent cally and internationally. toolkits which supported over 250 out the history of law throughout "I have been committed to the media commentator. She is passionate about diversity roundtables in 19 jurisdictions and the ages in all its different aspects, subject of women in law and have when gender equality Christina Blacklaws studied Juris- and inclusion, technology, and ac- led to 3 insight reports and a Wo- combined with her great dedica- concerned myself with the impact is realized in all bran- prudence at Oxford and qualified cess to justice and uses every op- men in Law Pledge which was sup- tion to teaching, makes her not of male-dominated law on women ches of law. However, as a solicitor in 1991. She has de- portunity to advocate and progress ported by the government and all only one of the students’ most ever since my early academic days there is still a long way veloped and managed law firms, positive change in these areas. legal representative bodies. beloved professors but also earns – at a time when addressing the- to go, and I am proud including a virtual law firm, and Christina represents the Women her the utmost respect from her se issues in teaching and research set up the first ABS with the Co- “In these times of crisis, this Lawyers Division and is an active to walk at your side.” colleagues. Her work’s focus on still attracted a great deal of ridicu- op. More recently, she was Direc- initiative is even more vital. committee member. She also sits legal gender studies made her an le and did not yet have the status tor of Innovation at a top 100 firm. on the Thomson Reuters Women in obvious and natural choice to talk they have now. Since 1993, I have She now runs her own consultan- We must continue to promote, Law Advisory Board and the Adviso- to us about the history of Women held a gender-specific lecture on most entirely of men. Over time, cy business providing strategic ad- support, and celebrate ry Board of the Insuring Women’s in Law in Austria. legal history at least once a year, this initial cooperation in teaching vice particularly in the area of trans- Women in Law and those Futures of the Chartered Insurance Furthermore, she is not only a usually on an interdisciplinary ba- led to the highly successful "Legal formational change, technological exceptional men who truly Institute, which is working towards member of numerous commit- sis. However, 27 years ago, those Gender Studies-Wahlfachkorb", developments, and diversity and understand that gender improving women’s lifelong finan- tees and associations within her courses were still called only “wo- an optional subject specialization inclusion to international and do- cial resilience and some of the root field of expertise, but also holds men-specific”. Soon, more and at the faculty.Therefore, I am hap- mestic law firms and legal busines- equality is good for 100% of causes of women’s pensions deficits. one of the highest posts at the more female colleagues joined my py to witness and accompany the ses. She holds a range of public ap- us, not just 50%." As well as being a multi-award-win- as Vice-Chair very first supporters and me, and work of The Women in Law Initia- pointments including chair of the ning published author in the areas of the Senate. we formed the “women's research tive, and it is a great LawTech UK Panel, chair of the On diversity and inclusion, Chris- of innovation, diversity, and inclu- She also finds the time and com- group Juridicum”. At that time, honor for me to be Next Generation Services Advisory tina has developed and lead a pro- sion, Christina is also mitment to publish regularly. One however, most women in the uni- one of the nomi- Group, part of Innovate UK, and gram focused on women in leader- a speaker, lecturer, of these publications is the ac- versity field were only assistants, nees for the Justitia member of the Legal Support Ad- ship positions in the legal field. The and frequent media claimed book “Advokaten 1938” the professorship consisting al- Awards!" visory Group. project produced the largest ever commentator.

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omnia Gadalla courageously and tire- Michaela Clicque lessly fighting for justice and female justices Thriving in a male-dominated industry and inspiring the next Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info generation mnia is a young Egyptian clearly stipulates that women have woman who established the right to be judges. She contac- Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info Othe “Her Honor Setting The ted the International Association Bar” initiative in 2014 to combat of Women Judges, UN Women, ormer Player’s Status Law- tive Committee, and the - Emer the discrimination against Egyp- the African Women in Law Insti- yer, currently legal counsel gency Panel. tian women and the ban on them tute, Organization, and others and Ffor the Statutory and Regula- Alongside the UEFA legal frame- becoming judges, and to support was invited to many international “The Women in Law tory Unit at UEFA’s headquarters work, Michaela also provides le- other female graduates and raise events but she couldn’t go due Initiative is very -im with overall responsibility for all gal advice, jointly together with “The Women in Law awareness about the issue in or- to financial concerns. “Her Honor portant since it gat- regulatory related matters. FIFA, on the revision process of Initiative is of great der to break the stereotypes in the Setting The Bar” works tirelessly hers high calibers of Driven by her passion for foot- the statutes of the National As- importance as it pro- Egyptian community that women on changing the broad-based cul- ball, Michaela joined UEFA in sociations affiliated to UEFA. As cannot be judges. She filed two ca- tural explanation. She has tried to Women in Law and February 2015, where she took such, she fights to implement vides a platform for ses seven years ago, and lost the build her network and expand it sheds light on their over the position as Players‘ Status good governance principles, such women from diffe- first case in 2017. The judgment consistently and prudently so as to contributions. Lawyer. By doing so, she fulfilled as the equal representation of rent legal professions stated that “[t]he judiciary call for use it for the benefit of her initia- her longstanding dream of wor- women in leading roles within and backgrounds to applications is addressed for males tive. She initiated the campaign by king for a football organization. their respective federations. exchange their ex- only” and the other case is still herself and has made other insti- seats that have been always Even though it was not always Because she constantly has to being reviewed. The case might tutions follow and support her af- reserved for and occupied by easy in a world dominated by prove not only her professional periences and try to take 10 up to 15 years. She sued ter they lost hope in finding brave men, Michaela was determined skills but also her football know- find common ways to the President, the Minister of Jus- female law graduates that could men, especially in male- and managed to quickly rise up ledge and considering that she improve the role of tice, and the Head of the State persist for as long as she has. dominated careers such the career ladder by receiving is currently the only woman in women in the legal Council. She was threatened due to as law (on the bench, law two promotions within less than her unit, it was always impor- society.” her opposition to the government "It also allows them to share firms,…etc.). This indeed five years. She is now Legal Coun- tant for Michaela to support wo- and its institutions. Her offers to their challenges and insights, gives hope and delivers a sel for the Statutory and Regula- men, especially female students hold symposiums even at private tory unit at UEFA‘s headquarters, who are reaching out to her universities were rejected due to which guide and benefit message that other women where she takes the lead in all re- through various channels, and to proving that women are not only government restrictions. Even the other women, especially can make it too.” gulatory related matters. give them the best possible sup- qualified to work in the sports in- press were not allowed to publish young ones who are striving On a day-to-day basis, she is re- port and advice to fight for their dustry but that they can indeed recent updates on the cases. Egyp- to build their career. It in- She also has an outstanding role sponsible for the revision proces- dream of working in the world of thrive and excel in it. She is also tian women are still banned from forms other Women in Law as a teaching assistant at the Fa- ses of UEFA‘s legal framework (i.e. sports. setting an extraordinary exam- applying to the judiciary that was culty of Law and Shari’a, Al-Azhar all competition regulations, Disci- Michaela continues to be an ple for the women following in established a century ago. This is and another professions/ University, mentoring female stu- plinary Regulations etc.), as well overachiever throughout her en- her footsteps and contributing despite the international conven- fields that there are women dents – since Al-Azhar colleges are as their application and interpre- tire career, and she boasts a high greatly to making tions and a constitution which in high posts and decision- separated – and lead them to bet- tation. Additionally, she oversees level of professionalism and ex- the world of sports states their right to sit on the bar. making positions, and about ter opportunities in the regulatory work of UEFA‘s pertise combined with remarka- more accessible to Her voice was the reason for sub- how women can make their terms of social and most supreme organs such as the ble people’s skills. Through hard women and more mitting a bill by female parliament extra-curricular ac- UEFA Congress, the UEFA Execu- work and dedication, Michaela is inclusive overall. members of parliament which way to the top and occupy tivities.

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Carmen Thornton Changing the rules of the game petra Smutny Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info tarting a typical career path combining motherhood with her recognizing female achievements in an international law firm career has helped her find a way for this generation and the next Sas an associate specializing to be a pioneer for young lawyers in mergers and acquisitions, Car- by changing marketing, media, men Thornton´s life made an un- and PR strategies for the whole Click this link to view video: www.womeninlaw.info expected but lucky turn when she branch and making it more acces- became a mother at the age of sible to young people. awyer, registered mediator, the UK, where she was the first 27. She quickly realized that pur- author, and seminar coach. attendee from the Austrian justice suing her dream of a partnership "Women do not need to “I’m fascinated by L Petra Smutny has an im- department, and she was a mem- in an international law firm would emulate men to be profes- the concept of being pressive CV to say the least. She ber of the Austrian delegation on "The explicit recogni- not allow her to be as flexible as a game-changer - the started her career by becoming a the occasion of the 57th UN Com- she needed to be as a young mo- sional or competent. Femi- tion of the success of ninity is neither advantage law has always been judge at a District Court in Vien- mission on the Status of Women – today‘s generation of ther. Thus, she made a bold move na, concentrating on criminal law, to name but a few. and founded her own law firm in nor disadvantage - it is a a men’s game. And it civil law, and family law. In the women lawyers is also a completely different area of ex- fact, and we are allowed to needs changing." following years, she continued to “Even today, around 100 an essential basis for pertise and decided to become embrace it. That is what I the Vienna’s Regional Court and a divorce attorney. Building up a years after women fought the success of the next have done in my professio- the Higher Regional Court, where company from scratch, going to seen as professional and for access to law faculties generation of women nal life - quite successfully she concentrated on labor and so- lawyers.“ networking events, speaking at competent and still embra- cial law. In 2014, Petra decided to in Europe, outstanding conferences, and meeting potenti- I might add - and I want to ce their femininity. That change her career path and star- achievements by women al clients is not that easy with two encourage other women having a family and a ca- ted working as a lawyer. lawyers are all too often babies around who never sleep. to do the same, in their During her career, Petra has at- ded and became Vice President of The only way to do all that whilst reer is not a contradiction. overlooked and automati- individual way. That is why tributed great importance to the the Graduate Student Association being flexible in terms of time and Acknowledgment from a cally attributed to men." I greatly appreciate this topic of gender equality by acting “ILHR – International Human Rights being there for her two babies prestigious organization as Vice Commissioner for Equal Lawyers” in Philadelphia, USA. was using the internet and social nomination - it not only like the Women in Law Treatment in the justice depart- Petra is also very active when it co- Petra Smutny has always been and media for marketing, acquisition, reassures me that my way Initiative is a signal: that ment, the Deputy Chairperson mes to the topic of human rights. continues to be a great role model and PR. She probably is the first of doing business is the of the working group for matters She has held and participated in when it comes to her engagement lawyer in Austria to do so. Now the law as a profession is right one. It also gives me of equal treatment, and has also many seminars, such as the “Fatal in using the law to achieve equal 17,000 people (and mostly young aware of those societal a platform to tell others: worked on the amendment of the Promises – Trafficking in Human treatment and justice. Not only female students) follow her daily changes and is willing to Austrian Equal Treatment Act. Beings” seminar at the Universi- on a professional level, but also in stories about juggling court sessi- you can do it. actively take part in them.” Her involvement does not end in ty of Pennsylvania Law School in other areas of her life, Petra conti- ons, client meetings, kids‘ parties, Social media is changing Austria, as Petra Smutny has ta- 2013 or the 4-week “International nues to learn and grow by constant- and her marriage. In addition, she our society. Young women ken part in the “Gender Twinning Visitor Leadership Program” or- ly taking part in advanced trainings writes a regular column on family Carmen Thornton is also an ad- Project Poland” at the Boltzmann ganized by the United States De- in various fields law, gender equality, and socio- are looking for role mo- vocate for women as speaker and Institute for Human Rights in War- partment of State on “Trafficking such as foreign lan- economic issues in Austria’s No. 1 dels, for ways to form their partner of the Veu- saw, Poland, worked on the Judi- in Human Beings”. Her exceptional guages, mediation, Women’s Magazine and in one of professional and private ve Clicquot Bold cial Diversity Team at the Depart- efforts in this field were brought to curative education, Austria’s largest newspapers “Der lives online. I want to show Business Women ment for Constitutional Affairs in another level when she co-foun- and many more. Standard”. Facing the greatest them that women can be Network. difficulties in her career so far in 18 19 Justitia Awards 2020 | The Women In Law Initiative |Category 4 Justitia Awards 2020 | The Women In Law Initiative |Category 4 EWLA The special prize for organizations has gone to the European Women Dame Janet Gaymer Lawyers’ Association EWLA. www.ewla.org ame Janet founded and several appointments in the public was the head of the emp- and private sectors. his extraordinary organiza- women lawyers, inter alia with or- Dloyment department of the tion was founded 20 years ganizations and institutions inside international law firm, Simmons “(…) In 1998 EWLA concluded Tago, when on June 4, 1998, and outside of Europe with a view & Simmons. She also founded the that women lawyers continued to a colloquium, organized by the Bri- to achieving equality of rights and UK and European Employment La- face many challenges and obstac- unequal pay, were identified – is- tish Council brought together more opportunities. wyer Associations. les in their careers, such as com- sues which continue to be of rele- than 100 women lawyers from EWLA brings together women Board of EWLA: 1st Row from the : Virginie Issumo (LUX), bining motherhood with practice, vance today in the practice of law. Nathalie Leroy (F), Myriam Van Varenbergh (B), Veronica Europe and elsewhere to discuss lawyers across the European Uni- Williams (ROM) 2nd Row from the left: Dace L. Luters- In 2001 Dame Janet became the and sexual harassment. More nee- This is why EWLA continues to play Thümmel (LV), Vice President Margarete Hoffmann (GER), the hardships women face while on, for instance through the clo- Anna Samsel Van Haasteren (POL), Sabine Overkämping Senior Partner of Simmons & Sim- ded to be done. (…) Over the next an important role in giving a voice working in the legal field. The Euro- sest possible contact with bars, law (GER), Tytti Peltonen (FIN), Secretary General Elsa Papan- mons and, in 2006, was appointed two years, EWLA was created, cul- to women lawyers. As one of the doupoulos (GR), Prof. Regula Kägi-Diener (SUI), Marianne pean Women Lawyers’ Association societies, associations of women Eisma (NL), Prof. Jackie Jones (UK), Caroline Bommart- Commissioner for Public Appoint- minating in a conference in Berlin founders of EWLA, I am delighted has been representing the Voices lawyers, faculties, and schools of Foster (F) ments and Civil Service Commis- in 2000. At that conference, issues to have had the privilege of hel- of Women Lawyers Across Europe legal education and research, both sioner. Since then, she has held faced by women lawyers, such as ping that voice to be heard.” ever since. on a national and international le- The European Women Lawyers vel and with European or other Association (EWLA) is registered in public authorities. By encouraging Belgium as an international non- meetings, cooperation, and un- governmental, non-profit, associa- derstanding between women lawy- tion (Association Sans But Lucratif). ers, the links between EU female It is a federation of national women lawyers are strengthened. lawyers’ associations from amongst Women´s interests in the institu- the European Union countries and tions of the European Union in all those of EFTA countries. Members women´s issues, in general, and in

of EWLA are also individual female the legal field, in particular, are re- treasurer Myriam Van Varenbergh (B), President Jackie lawyers and academics from these presented and defended without Jones (UK), Dace L. Luters-Thümmel (LV) Cherie Blair countries. EWLA pursues the co- prejudice to the principal scienti- operation of European women fic and pedagogical character of herie set up the Cherie Blair dor for Scope, and the Trustee of lawyers to combine their specific EWLA. Foundation for Women in Africa Justice Foundation. She is expertise in monitoring law and EWLA is part of The European Law C2008 to help women build also Vice-Chair of the US Secreta- politics seen from the angle of fun- Institute, The European Movement small and growing businesses in ry of State’s International Council damental rights, and, in particular, International, and The Berkley Cen- Africa, South Asia, and the Middle for Women’s Business Leadership gender equality. ter on Comparative Equality and East in order for them to be able and Honorary Chair of the World nally is incredibly important to EWLA aims to improve the un- Anti-Discrimination Law. The EWLA to contribute to their economies Justice Project. A firm believer in me. The Women in Law Initiative derstanding of European legislation Network is also constantly expan- and have a stronger voice in their the transformative power of edu- creates an environment for wo- in terms of equality, with particular ding, and the member associati- societies. cation, Cherie has been Chancellor men lawyers to inspire and en- reference to women, and its ef- ons of the organization include the Mrs. Blair is a member of ICRW’s of AUW (Asian University for Wo- courage one another. It is organi-

fects. To understand the effects on German, French, Irish, and Spanish Katharina Miller (ES), Dace L. leadership council, Ambassador men) since 2011. zations like this that help enable female lawyers, EWLA undertakes lawyers’ association, the “Women Luters-Thümmel (LV) for the GSMA Connected Wo- equality and positive changes for studies, research, and holds con- in a Legal World” Network, and the men Programme, President of the “Promoting women in the law ourselves and those who aspire ferences together with European “Women in Law” Initiative. Loomba Foundation, Ambassa- both nationally and internatio- to be the lawyers of the future.”

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Conference The 2021 Justitia Awards Ceremony will take place during the Second International Women in Law Con- 2021 ference on September 10, 2021.

The Women in Law Initiative connects female legal Nomination process: professionals and thought leaders from all around the 1. Go to www.justitia-award.at globe and will offer an exceptional meeting platform in 2. Download and fill in the nomination form the heart of Europe at the University of Vienna, Austria 3. Include CV and signature of nominee from September 9 – 11, 2021. 4. Email completed nomination to [email protected] Participants: 5. Receive confirmation of nomination ○ from freshmen year to retirement, ○ all legal professions: lawyers, notaries public, All nominations submitted must include in-house counsel, judges, researchers and scien- the following documents: tists, civil servants, etc., WIL goes Academic ○ male allies of the cause, ○ The nomination form must specify the award ○ creating an international network of (prospective) category/categories, give a reason for the nomi- n 2020, women in most “western” countries have raise awareness among female students and male legal professionals in both academia and the legal nation, and be duly signed. been permitted to study and practice law for a allies regarding the challenges and obstacles women industry. ○ An abridged curriculum vitae (limited to two A4 century. They play a vital role in all legal professi- face in their legal careers. It is a unique opportunity pages) of the nominee with all experience and I The focus areas and sessions are: ons but are still underrepresented in most of them. to systematically focus on these issues. achievements relevant for the respective category. The Women in Law Initiative (WiL) is offering the Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Women in Law ○ bias: conscious or unconscious – creating aware- “Women in Legal Professions – Contemporary Issu- course had to be adapted to online learning. It is in ness and dealing with it, The application process will be open from November es” course at the University of Vienna to analyze the full swing and we are confident that we will gain truly ○ flexibility and agility: strengths and weaknesses 20, 2020. The final deadline to submit applications current situation of women in legal professions and relevant input from the next generation. of modern working environments, is April 30, 2021. Only materials received before the ○ diversity / inclusion / intersectionality: going deadline will be considered by the selection commit- beyond gender, tee. ○ threats: physical and mental health, multiple Table of Sponsors: responsibilities, etc. ○ reaching the top: overcoming obstacles on the Exclusive Justitia Awards Sponsor: Conference and Awards Sponsoring Silver: Conference and Awards Sponsoring Bronze: way to becoming a partner, director, or board member. From theory to practice

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