The University of Waikato's Women in Law Association (WILA)
Who are we?
The University of Waikato’s Women in Law Association (WILA) is a society dedicated to promoting gender equality within the legal profession at Te Piringa - Faculty of Law. WILA provides mutual support to its members, and hosts activities that enhance the role of women in society and at Te Piringa - Faculty of Law.
Membership is free and open to all law students regardless of their gender, race or religion. To join, please contact the listed email address below.
What do we do?
WILA holds academic and social events throughout the year. This may include, and is not limited to:
- Pink Ribbon Women In Law Breakfast
- Workshops to build key legal skills
- Female judge Speaker panels
- Specialist Speakers
- Family Law Negotiation and Women In Law Competitions
Current Committee 2022
| President | Sam Johnston |
| Deputy President | Jana Stokes |
| Treasurer | Hannah Jacobsen |
| Social Officers | Emma-Rose Gibney and Briana McGuire |
| Competitions Officers | Kuziva Chikunda and Keira McGregor |
| Public Relations Officers | Charlotte Miller |
| Patron | Juliet Chevalier-Watts |
Norris Ward McKinnon Family Law Negotiation Winners
| 2020 | Monika Jarkiewicz |
| 2019 | Christie Burborough and Zak Kneebone |
Tompkins Wake Feminist Law Moot Winner
| 2020 | Michaela de Vantier and Stephen Sharpe |
Contact us
Get in touch with is by emailing the WILA president.
Or like our Facebook Page, and follow us on instagram at @wilawaikato as we are always posting event information on these pages!