The CDL Women’s Caucus was established in 2016 to promote the goals of leadership, education, empowerment and networking - with a focus on supporting our women lawyers in their pursuit of career growth. The caucus is guided by a national Steering Committee, with Regional Chairs.

Chair:  Aleksandra Zivanovic, Boghosian Allen LLP

Vice Chair:  Heather Vaughan, Benson Percival Brown LLP

Atlantic Canada:  Jennifer Taylor, Stewart McKelvey

Ontario North:  Sabrina Lucenti, Dooley Lucenti LLP

Ontario South West:  Maura Thompson, Shillingtons LLP

Western Canada:  Heather Laing QC, McDougall Gauley LLP

In June 2017, we held the first annual Women’s Caucus Luncheon in Toronto, featuring Marianne Trost, the Women Lawyers' Coach. We were also delighted to use the gathering as an opportunity to support a local woman-centric charity – The Period Purse. 

June 2018 will see the caucus launch programming across the country, often in partnership with other CDL events. Marianne Trost will be returning to Toronto to deliver Part II of her business development strategy for women lawyers.

The Women’s Caucus is open to all. If you are interested in getting more involved, please contact your regional chair.

* Many thanks to McKellar Structured Settlements - founding supporter of  the CDL Women's Caucus.