Jordanian women in legal professions: challenges and opportunities

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1 INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION EVENT IBA Women Business Lawyers Initiative Amman, Jordan Jordanian women in legal professions: challenges and opportunities 7 September 2015 Al-Reem Ballroom, Kempinski Hotel, Amman, Jordan Simultaneous translation Arabic/English will be available In partnership with the Arab International Women s Forum and the Arab Women s Legal Network Free attendance CLICK HERE to register With the support of the Arab Regional Forum

2 Programme Event Co-Chairs Esther De Raymaeker Senior Legal Advisor, International Bar Association (IBA), London Haifa Al Kaylani Founder and Chairman, Arab International Women s Forum (AIWF), London Judge Suhair Tobasi Arab Women s Legal Network (AWLN), Amman Monday 7 September Registration Opening and introduction to the event Esther De Raymaeker Senior Legal Advisor, IBA, London Welcome and opening address Haifa Al Kaylani Founder and Chairman, AIWF, London Opening address Hon Ihssan Barakat Inaugural AWLN President , on Jordanian women in legal professions: challenges and opportunities Keynote address HE Reem Abu Hassan Minister of Social Development, Amman Keynote address HE Sharif Zubi ZU BI Advocates & Legal Consultants, Former Minister of Justice and former Minister of Industry and Trade, Amman Keynote address HE Mervat Tallawy Director General, Arab Women Organization (AWO), Cairo PANEL ONE Which path to take: in-house, private and public sector practitioners The panellists will explore the distinctions between in-house, private and public sector practitioners and will discuss challenges, advantages and routes of entry for each path. Rania Rizk Pepsico, Dubai Laurie McNabb UNRWA, Amman Rand Hannun Nabulsi & Associates, Amman Sofia Sattarova Baker Botts, Dubai PANEL TWO All lawyers are not litigators: on practice areas and specialisations Panellists will discuss the challenges and advantages of being a general practitioner and how to transition from being a general practitioner to focus on a particular practice area or specialisation. Dr Omar Al Jazy Aljazy & Co, Amman Dr Hiba A Zarour Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Amman Suaad A Salman Allami UNDP- Iraq, Women for Progress Center, Private Office, Baghdad Nancy Dababneh International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW), Amman Coffee break PANEL THREE Sitting at the table: how to access and be engaged in the high level decision making process Panellists will discuss how to effectively advance a career as a global commercial lawyer and gain access to senior decision making positions. Judge Mayssam Noueiri Director General of the Ministry of Justice, Beirut Suha D Abdelhadi Independent Legal Consultant, Abu Dhabi Jeanine Daou PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Dubai Olufunmi Oluyede TRLPLAW, Lagos; IBA LPD Council Member and Chair, IBA Crimes Against Women Subcommittee of the Criminal Law Committee Lunch Keynote address Judge Suhair Tobasi on The role of women in legal professions in developing local societies

3 Monday continued PANEL FOUR Effective networking and making connections Panellists will discuss how to network effectively, overcome gender stereotypes and grow a network in culturally conservative environments. Haifa Al Kaylani Founder and Chairman, AIWF, London Farah Al-Nabulsi Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds, Amman Enaam Asha Sisterhood is Global Institute SIGI, Amman PANEL FIVE Marketing and business development Panellists will discuss the marketing of legal services and how to develop the business side of the practice. They will look at strategies and best practices for lawyers to market their firms and connect with potential clients in new and innovative ways, including the use of social media. Dr Maria Wolleh Mannheimer Swartling, Berlin; Chair, IBA Women Lawyers Interest Group PANEL SEVEN Law Firm Management The panellists will discuss basic principles of effective law firm management, including best practices, talent management, professional development, partnerships and practice growth with a particular focus on challenges for women in law firms. Hermann Knott Luther Law Firm, Cologne; Co-Chair, IBA Law Firm Management Committee Khaled Saqqaf Al Tamimi, Amman Ala Khalifeh Khalifeh & Partners, Amman A word from the IBA Women Lawyers Interest Group and the IBA Crimes Against Women subcommittee of the Criminal Law Committee All Speaker bios are available on the website Zeina Al Nabih Al Tamimi, Amman Coffee break PANEL SIX International lawyers and anti-corruption Panellists will discuss the anti-corruption legal framework and its importance for international business lawyers. Jane Ellis International Bar Association, London Judge Mayssam Noueiri Director General of the Ministry of Justice, Beirut Prof Fayyad Alqudah Alqudah Law and Arbitration, Amman Dr Fayrouz Amr Jordan Anti-Corruption Commission, Amman Lana Habash Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds, Amman The organisers may at any time, with or without giving notice, in their absolute discretion and without giving any reason, cancel or postpone the event, change its venue or any of the other published particulars, or withdraw any invitation to attend. In any case, neither the organisers nor any of their officers, employees, agents, members or representatives shall be liable for any loss, liability, damage or expense suffered or incurred by any person, nor will they return any money paid to them in connection with the conference unless they are satisfied not only that the money in question remains under their control but also that the person who paid it has been unfairly prejudiced (as to which, decision shall be in their sole and unfettered discretion and, when announced, final and conclusive).

4 Information Date 7 September 2015 Venue Kempinski Hotel Abdul Hamid Shouman Street Amman - Jordan Tel: Fax: Language All working sessions and conference materials will be in English. How to register Register online by 28 August 2015 at Legal_Projects_Team/Women_Business_Lawyers_Initiative_ Jordan.aspx. You should receive ed confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not then please contact Rob White at rob.white@int-bar.org. Registration confirmation All documentation regarding your attendance at the event can now be obtained from the IBA website. Upon registration a confirmation will be sent containing instructions on how to download the documents. Registration confirmation will not be distributed by post. Event sell-outs The IBA places its events in venues of a suitable size for the event; however there are times when our events may sell out. Should this happen, prospective delegates will be informed and a waiting list will operate. The waiting list will function on a first come, first served basis, subject to receiving registered delegate cancellations. The IBA will not be liable for any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by an individual who travels to the events without a confirmed place at the event. Cancellation of registration If you are no longer able to attend the event, we kindly ask you to cancel your registration so we may make your space available again. Travel arrangements and visas Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. It is recommended that you check your visa requirements with your local embassy or consulate. We are unable to dispatch visa invitation letters to support your visa application prior to receipt of your registration form. Please apply for your visa in good time. Disabled access The Kempinski Hotel is wheelchair accessible. Please notify us if you require special assistance. Photography and filming Certain sessions and/or social functions may be photographed and/or filmed and some of this content may be used for future IBA marketing materials, member communications, products or services. Should you have any concerns with regard to this, or do not wish to be featured in any of these materials please contact the IBA Marketing Department at ibamarketing@int-bar.org Promotional literature Please note that no individual or organisation may display or distribute publicity material or other printed matter during the conference, unless by prior arrangement with the IBA. Organisations and companies wishing to discuss promotional opportunities should contact the Sponsorship Department at the IBA (sponsorship@int-bar.org).

5 Registration form IBA Women Business Lawyers Initiative Amman, Jordan Jordanian women in legal professions: challenges and opportunities 7 September 2015, Kempinski Hotel, Amman, Jordan in partnership with The Arab International Women s Forum and The Arab Women s Legal Network Please read the Information section before registering online or completing this form and return it to Rob White at the address below. CLICK HERE to register online. Only use this form if you are unable to register online. Personal details (Please attach your business card or write in block capitals) Title Given name Family name Name and country to be shown on badge (if different from above) IBA membership number (if applicable) Date of birth Firm/company/organisation Address Tel Fax The IBA will treat your personal information with the utmost respect and in accordance with UK data privacy laws. If you are agreeable to passing on your details, please tick this box If you do not wish to receive IBA information and materials, please tick this box Your details will however be included in the list of participants. Please send the completed form to: Rob White International Bar Association 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) rob.white@int-bar.org

6 A Development Organisation Leading The Way Forward The Arab International Women s Forum (AIWF) has a clear aim to support and enhance the role of women in the social and economic development of their countries and across the Middle East region. The Arab International Women s Forum (AIWF), established in 2001 as an independent not for profit organisation, is a unique network linking Arab women with their international counterparts and serves as the voice of Arab women, showcasing their development, ability and competence in business, professional and public life, creating greater global awareness of women s success and prospects in the Arab world. Now in its second decade of fulfilling its mission of Building Bridges, Building Business, the Arab International Women s Forum has been an agent of change for women in the Arab region, encouraging their potential to take greater leadership roles and reach higher levels of responsibility in all sectors of business, public life and in civil society while at the same time contributing to the progress and prosperity of their families and communities. AIWF has been recognised for its vision and successful achievement of outstanding and timely initiatives with two landmark Reports and Recommendations in 2005 and 2007 on Women as Engines of Economic Growth in the Arab World which set the benchmark for building and promoting its policy recommendations and strategies that have a focus on capacity building and training, economic competitiveness, sustainable human development and the empowerment of women, through partnership, increased connectivity, innovation and collaboration, for women in the Arab world. To mark the end of its first decade, AIWF widened its remit to connect women in the Arab world with women in the other emerging economies by launching its enhanced Programme for Building Bridges, Building Business: Emerging Economies, Emerging Leaderships determining that its future direction would be on continuing to strengthen its focus on the importance of education, leadership training, capacity building and self-development for women and youth and urging governments and the private sector to work together to achieve much needed job creation initiatives. AIWF has received international recognition in the Arab world and internationally as a powerful advocate of women in business for the advancement of women, and its growing role to promote and advance legislative rights for the participation of Arab women has been distinguished by collaboration with, among others, the League of Arab States, the European Commission and European Parliament, United Nations organisations and agencies, the World Bank, the MENA-OECD Investment Programme, women s business councils in the Arab States, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, International Chambers of Commerce and many globally recognised institutes of higher and further education. The Young Arab Women Leaders The Voice of the Future initiative was launched in 2011 by AIWF in partnership with its Global Diamond Partner PwC, through which AIWF and PwC are committed to equipping young women leaders with the skills to start, grow and lead successful businesses, increasing access to technical and professional education and strengthening links between women in the UK and the MENA. An inaugural Conference was held in the City of London in 2011 and thereafter, AIWF and PwC extended their joint initiative to the Arab region and outstanding events have been held in Amman, Jordan; Beirut, Lebanon; Dubai, United Arab Emirates and in Birzeit, Palestine, prior to returning again to the City of London in All of these events have provided a platform for young aspiring Arab women to support, engage and network with mentors in political, economic and social leadership roles in the Arab world. The seventh Conference of the Young Arab Women Leaders series will be held in Doha, Qatar in November AIWF could not have made the impact it has over the last decade without the support of its Global Partners: PepsiCo, Pfizer Inc, Shell, Willis, Sharjah Business Women Council, PwC, Jumeirah and Sungjoo Foundation, all of whom are committed to strong inclusiveness and diversity policies and developing and training women. Also of great importance to the work of AIWF are the MoU partnerships with the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, the Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance, the Mudara Institute of Directors, the Pearl Initiative, the Dubai Business Women Council and Memac Ogilvy. In raising awareness and strengthening its connections with global media, from June 2007 AIWF has enjoyed a continuing relationship with the Financial Times (FT) which has culminated in four FT special reports on Arab women in business. AIWF supported the publication of Domains of Influence: Arab Women Business Leaders in a New Economy, which is a unique testament to the impact of Arab Women in today s global environment of entrepreneurship and economic empowerment and which was shortlisted for the fourth prestigious Prix Pictet. In 2015, AIWF is pleased to partner with the International Bar Association (IBA) Initiative for Women Business Lawyers and the Arab Women s Legal Network to embark on a new key initiative to assist women in commercial law in the Arab region, commencing with a joint event in Amman, Jordan in September. Supported fully by its powerful network of global partners, the Arab International Women s Forum continues to build on the commitment made at the end of its first decade to work towards sustainable empowerment for women and youth and to champion a concerted drive at the highest levels to advance gender equality in the Arab world. Promoting an enhanced role for Arab women in their economies and their communities will contribute towards the sustainable development and prosperity in the Arab world to which every citizen aspires and truly achieve progress for all. Contact information Arab International Women s Forum Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

7 Established in 2005 the Arab Women s Legal Network is a regional non-governmental and non-profit organization, aimed at promoting Arab women working in legal professions through facilitating the meeting of the Arab women Legal practitioners, providing a platform to exchange expertise and experiences as well as to discuss common challenges and issues. In addition, the Network provides specialized trainings and professional development programs which aim at raising the legal awareness in general and enhancing the professional capacities of Arab legal women in a way that enables them to efficiently participate in their societies. The launch of the Arab Women s Legal Network was officially announced on July 16, 2005 under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, when more than ninety ladies gathered from sixteen Arab countries (Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen) in Amman, Jordan during the annual meeting and the first training program of the Network. The program which was held under the title female legal pioneers included eleven seminars and workshops regarding a number of legal topics and skills. The meeting provided the opportunity for participants to interact with their peers in the region. Contact information Arab Women s Legal Network PO Box Amman 1181 Jordan Tel: Fax:

8 International Bar Association the global voice of the legal profession The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world. It has a membership of over 40,000 individual lawyers and almost 200 bar associations and law societies spanning all continents. It has considerable expertise in providing assistance to the global legal community as well as being a source of distinguished legal commentators for international news outlets. Grouped into two divisions the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division the IBA covers all practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and up-todate information. Through the various committees of the divisions, the IBA enables an interchange of information and Advert space views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of business law around the globe. Additionally, the IBA s high-quality publications and world-class conferences provide unrivalled professional development and network-building opportunities for international legal practitioners and professional associates. The IBA s Bar Issues Commission provides an invaluable forum for IBA member organisations to discuss all matters relating to law at an international level. The IBA s Human Rights Institute works across the Association to promote, protect and enforce human rights under a just rule of law, and to preserve the independence of the judiciary and the legal profession worldwide. Other institutions established by the IBA include the Southern Africa Litigation Centre and the International Legal Assistance Consortium. Contact information International Bar Association 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street London EC4A 4AD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)