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The Opole Bar of Attorneys-at-Law, the Gdańsk Bar of Attorneys-at-Law and the European Association of Lawyers (AEA-EAL) organised a joint event on the international women’s day on 8 March 2022. With top speakers: Francesca Sorbi (lawyer, Italy, member of training committee of CCBE, member of the Board European Foundation of Lawyers), dr Alix Frank Thomasser (lawyer, Austria, chair of CSR committee of CCBE, founder of Women in Law initiative), professor Esther Susin Carrasco (lawyer, Spain, associated professor at the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya), dr Ewa Kosowska- Korniak (lawyer- psychologist- trainer- PR specialist, Poland), Joanna Łojkowska (lawyer, Poland, partner in legal firm) and Jadwiga Kwarciak (social and care educator, Poland, head of a social welfare centre, a specialist in work against domestic violence we discussed legal, social and even psychological aspects of personal development, equality and social role of women. We were honoured with the participation of special guests: professor Marci Shore from Yale University and Izabela Konopacka, Vice-President of the Federation of the European Bars.

AEA-EAL has created a group on Facebook, dedicated to those colleagues and friends, who wish to help the Ukrainian people and victims of the war against Ukraine.

The group is available here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawyers4ukraine

Statement of the Board of Directors

On behalf of the European Association of Lawyers (AEA-EAL), we strongly condemn the aggression of the Russian Federation towards the Republic of Ukraine.

The aggression initiated by President Putin is an attack on fundamental principles of democracy, human rights, and international order in Europe.

This act of war is a clear violation of international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, the Charter of Paris for a New Europe, OSCE Charter for European Security, and Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances.

Universally recognized law clearly prohibits the use of force or threat of its use in international relations except for self-defense or acting based on the resolution of the UN Security Council. Both exceptions are not applicable in this context.

We express our solidarity with the Nation of Ukraine and appeal to the authorities of all states to undertake steps ensuring full support for victims of war.

We call our Members and Friends to engage in any possible help for citizens of Ukraine, including pro bono legal aid and assistance.

Maria Ślązak
President

Download the Statement on Ukraine

European Association of Lawyers (AEA-EAL), Bar association of attorneys-at-law in Opole, and Bar association of attorneys-at-law in Gdańsk invite you to participate in

„Women on Women” online mini-conference to celebrate International Women’s Day,

• When?

8th of March 2022, 4 pm- 6.15 pm

• Topic:

„New challenges and problems for women in the world and women’s ideas for solutions.”

• Speakers:

Francesca Sorbi (lawyer, Italy, member of training committee of CCBE, member of the Board European Foundation of Lawyers)
dr Alix Frank Thomasser (lawyer, Austria, chair of CSR committee of CCBE, founder of Women in Law initiative)
prof. Esther Susin Carrasco (lawyer, Spain, associated professor at the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya)
dr Ewa Kosowska- Korniak (lawyer- psychologist- trainer- PR specialist, Poland)
Agnieszka Deeg-Tyburska (lawyer, Poland, General Counsel of Polpharma Group, managing a team of lawyers in Poland)
Joanna Łojkowska (lawyer, Poland, partner in legal firm)
Jadwiga Kwarciak (social and care educator, Poland, head of a social welfare center, specialist in work against domestic violence

Special guest: surprise!

• Interpretation:

The conference is simultaneously interpreted into English and Polish.

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3uQjqNN
Meeting ID: 845 0155 5616
Meeting code: 390054

Join and experience!

Our President Maria Ślązak represented the AEA-EAL during the online conference, accompanying the Opening of the Legal Year ceremony in Hong Kong. The event was a Roundtable of Presidents of lawyers’ organizations on „How can law and legal professionals help each other to navigate through jurisdictional and international challenges and create opportunities for all?„. It gathered over 80 representatives from 70 overseas lawyers associations and international legal organizations coming from 34 jurisdictions, including Sternford Moyo, President of the International Bar Association (IBA); Melissa Pang, President of the LawAsia and Anna Wyrzykowska, President of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA). The meeting was chaired by C. M. Chan, President of the Law Society of Hong Kong.

You can find below information on forthcoming and planned events of our Association in 2022 organized online, on-site and in hybrid form. Stay tuned for details and updates.

Women about Women

online conference on women, lawyers, and more on the occasion of the International Women Day

When?

8 March 2022

Where?

An online event on Zoom

Who should participate?

Lawyers and all interested people

How much does it cost?

The conference is free of charge is free of charge

Where to register?

To find more info and access details click here

Mediation Webinar on online dispute resolution

When?

8 April 2022 at 15.00 (CET) – tbc

Where?

Online event on

Who should participate?

Lawyers, mediators, specialists, and people interested in the specificity of the online conflict solving

How much does it cost?

The webinar is free of charge.

Where to register?

More info coming soon – stay tuned for updates!

35th AEA-EAL Anniversary Dinner and General Assembly

When?

15 – 16 May 2022

Where?

Brussels

Who should participate?

AEA-EAL members & friends

How much does it cost?

More info coming soon – stay tuned for updates!

4th Twinning of Lawyers

When?

June/July 2022 (tbc)

Where?

hybrid form (tbc)

Who should participate?

AEA-EAL members, partners from Twinning countries, and all interested lawyers

How much does it cost?

More info coming soon – stay tuned for updates!

Market Access Seminar

Our leading insiders’ event for experts and specialists

When?

October/ November 2022 (tbc)

Where?

hybrid form (tbc)

Who should participate?

lawyers, specialists on market access, experts on EU trade & investment law

How much does it cost?

More info coming soon – stay tuned for updates!

We wish all our Members, Colleagues and Friends, who is celebrating the New Lunar Year tomorrow, all the best, health peace and prosperity in the Year of Tiger!

Today, on Monday the 24th of January the next Day of the endangered lawyer is being celebrated worldwide!

24 January was chosen as the annual International Day of the Endangered Lawyer because on this day in 1977, four lawyers and a co-worker were murdered at their address at Calle Atocha 55 in Madrid, an event that came to be known as the Massacre of Atocha.

The purpose of this international Day is to draw the attention of government officials, international institutions, civil society, the media, and the general public to the situation of lawyers in a particular country, in order to raise awareness about the threats that they face in the exercise of their profession. In past years, this Day has been dedicated to countries including Azerbaijan (2021), Pakistan (2020), Turkey (2019 & 2012), Egypt (2018), China (2017), Honduras (2016), the Philippines (2015) and Iran (2010).

This year, for the second time, the Day of the Endangered Lawyer focuses on Colombia, where the persecution of human rights lawyers continues, preventing them from freely, independently, and safely practising their profession.

You may find a full report on situation of Colombian lawyers here.