AUDITIONS
A short feature film is about to begin production soon. We are looking for indigenous Fijians and Indo Fijian actors. Filming will take place in the West and looking for actors preferably residing in the West. However actors from Suva and other areas are also welcome to try out.
Specifically looking for male and female actors, age ranging from 25 – 65, could be older. Also looking for children from both races aged between 5 – 11 years.
In the West, auditions will be held at the Waterfront hotel on Tuesday 26th January from 9am to 1pm. In Suva Auditions will be held at Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Luke Street, Nabua on Friday 29th January from 9.30am to 1pm.
Please call 3370 733 ext 212 on Monday to register your interest and book a time for either of the auditions.
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IBA World Women Lawyers Conference. 15 - 16 April, London, England.
A conference presented by the IBA Women Lawyers' Interest Group
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE for interested participants to the International Bar Association's 4th World Women Lawyers Conference, which will take place at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London, England on 15 - 16 April.
REGISTER BEFORE THE 5 MARCH TO RECEIVE THE EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT
This years' event - open to both male and female delegates - will cover a range of issues affecting women in the legal field today, and of interest to non-female practitioners as well, in both plenary and workshop format, including:
- Successful rainmaking for women lawyers: a panel of seasoned experts will share the secrets of their success
- Trafficking of women and children: what can international lawyers do to help solve or reduce the epidemic?
- Bankruptcy and finance: the financial world post the 2008 - 9 crash
- Legal management: management issues in the legal profession and how women have stepped up to the challenge
- Corporate social responsibility best practices: are universal or uniform rules desirable around the world?
- M&A Workshop: a hypothetical cross-border case
This varied, yet relevant programme will be presented by speakers from over 20 international jurisdictions spanning private practice, in-house counsel, national agencies and associations, NGO's and business. The conference will be opened by IBA President, Fernando Pelàez-Pier.
DOWNLOAD THE FULL PROGRAMME HERE
In addition to the thought provoking substantive sessions, the conference features an exclusive social programme including a drinks reception and gala dinner at the Law Society of England and Wales. The drinks reception, open to all delegates and guests, will feature the presentation of the 4th Outstanding International Women Lawyer Award. Sponsored by Lexis Nexis, this award recognises a woman lawyer who has achieved professional excellence in her field whilst also advancing the opportunities of fellow female practitioners within a practice area or segment of the profession. For further details, or to make a nomination, please contact Jenny Clugston at the IBA office on jenny.clugston@int-bar.org
Conference attendance scholarships:
The Women Lawyers’ Interest Group is happy to announce that scholarships
will again be awarded to lawyers who wish to participate in the 4th
World Women Lawyers Conference on 15 and 16 April 2010 in London, but
who are unable to do so owing to financial constraints.
Scholarship applications must be received by Monday 8 March. Click here for full scholarship details
REGISTER ONLINE NOW AND SAVE A FURTHER 10% ON THE EARLY BIRD RATE
Alternatively, please complete the registration form contained within the conference programme
and send it in, along with payment details, to the IBA Office. For
further information, please contact Natasha Dullaway at the IBA on TEL
+44 (0)207 691 6868
FAX +44 (0)207 691 6545 or EMAIL natasha.dullaway@int-bar.org
We look forward to seeing you London in April.
Kind Regards,
Roxana M Kahale; Conference Co-Chair and Co-Chair, IBA Women Lawyers' Interest Group
Kahale Abogados, Buenos Aires
Sella Ugboma; Conference Co-Chair and Co-Chair, IBA Women Lawyers' Interest Group
Stella Ugboma and Associates, Lagos