Message from the President

Rebecca Lee President, The Law Society of Western Australia

Welcome to Law Week 2022!

Taking place 16 May – 20 May, the week showcases a dynamic programme of events for both the legal profession and the community.

Law Week is an opportunity to place a spotlight on issues affecting access to justice in the community. This year, in pursuit of this overarching theme, the Law Society of Western Australia has put a focus on Justice, Inclusion and Community. To quote Vernā Myers, well-known inclusion strategist, cultural innovator, thought leader, and social commentator: “Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” With this as inspiration, we have extended an invitation for other voices in the legal profession to join us centre stage this Law Week through

a number of special events. It is our privilege to host guest participants, to see their ideas dance, and to support their voices being heard.

We have over 30 community events which provide opportunities for members of the community to learn more about the law, to attend free advice sessions and to learn more about your rights and responsibilities before the Law. The Law Society itself is hosting and promoting a number of special events including a free online forum with the formidable I. Stephanie Boyce, President of the Law Society of England and Wales, where we will hear her in conversation with our esteemed panellists to open Law Week; the Walk for Justice to raise money for the Law Society’s wholly owned subsidiary Law Access Ltd; Book Club Forum discussing the gripping memoir of Sydney lawyer Arman Haydar; our CPD Day for Country practitioners provide

focused professional development and networking opportunities for our country colleagues; and the closing event for the week, the Long Table Lunch Live, which provides the opportunity to showcase our community of diverse lawyers and contributors to the profession and to celebrate the value that diversity offers the profession.

From social, educational, and fundraising events to free legal assistance clinics and informative webinars, there is something of value for everyone this Law Week.

Finally, I would like to thank The Public Purposes Trust Fund for their continued support of Law Week, and importantly, all the volunteers who have so generously given their time to make this week a highlight on our calendars.

I wish you all a great Law Week!