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National Organization of Women In Criminal Defence providing support for and ensuring respect, equality and inclusion of all women defence lawyers in Canada. https://linktr.ee/wiccd

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Celebrating International Women’s Day – March 8 2026 WiCCD participated as a partner organization this year, once again, in the Law Society of Ontario’s International Women’s Day Program with President Cassandra DeMelo providing some clos…

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So proud!

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Women in Canadian Criminal Defence – WiCCD’s Spring 2026 Membership Drive to get us to 800 Members is on!! JOIN US! We have a wonderful gift for Member number 800!JOINING Women in Canadian Criminal Defence (WiCCD) – pronounced « WiCKED »If you’re a woman or gender diverse lawyer practising in crim…

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JOIN US! JOINING Women in Canadian Criminal Defence (WiCCD) - pronounced « WiCKED » If you’re a woman or gender diverse lawyer practising in criminal defence, paralegal or a law student interested… ... JOIN US! JOINING Women in Canadian Criminal Defence (WiCCD) - pronounced « WiCKED » If you’re a woman or gender diverse lawyer practising in criminal defence, paralegal or a law student interested i...

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JOIN US! JOINING Women in Canadian Criminal Defence (WiCCD) - pronounced « WiCKED » If you’re a woman or gender diverse lawyer practising in criminal defence, paralegal or a law student interested… ... JOIN US! JOINING Women in Canadian Criminal Defence (WiCCD) - pronounced « WiCKED » If you’re a woman or gender diverse lawyer practising in criminal defence, paralegal or a law student interested i...

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R v. Korduner – WiCCD’s First intervention in the SCC!! – Feb 17 2026 A seemingly countless parade of male lawyers before us, but with one other woman representing the Saskatchewan AG, Kyla Lee represented WiCCD last, and was the only woman presenting for the defence…

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Congratulations WiCCD team with our first intervention at the SCC|CSC today! Incredible work from Kyla Lee, Megan Delaronde, Sweta Tejpal and Caleigh Glawson! We are so proud!

More details here: anitaszigeti.com/2026/02/17/r-v-korduner-wiccds-first-intervention-in-the-scc-feb-17-2026/

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Women in Canadian Criminal Defence (WiCCD) makes our first appearance as an intervener in the Supreme Court of Canada! — Feb 17 2026 Tomorrow morning Women In Canadian Criminal Defence makes our first appearance in the Supreme Court of Canada | Cour suprême du Canada intervening on a driving law case.Not bad for an organization …

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WiCCD Celebrates 4th Anniversary with A Fireside Chat with Justices Pemberton and Woodley of the OCJ – Feb 12 2026 What a wonderful, warm evening celebrating the start of our 5th year in operation as WiCCD in Canadian Criminal Defence. Big shout-out to WiCCD Exec member Sweta Tejpal for co-ordinating and hostin…

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She Cares # 51 - NCR Appeals and Best Practice Tips with Erin Dann and Carter Martell
YouTube video by WiCCD - Women In Canadian Criminal Defence She Cares # 51 - NCR Appeals and Best Practice Tips with Erin Dann and Carter Martell

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12.02.2026 04:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Every Canadian #lawyer should be concerned & following this story.
Criminal Defense is a difficult area for women to practice in just as the members of
@wiccd-canada.bsky.social but doubly so when subjected to this type of treatment.
##Lawsky

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WiCCD Celebrates 4th Birthday with Judicial Keynote and a (virtual) Fireside Chat on Feb 12 2026 Women In Canadian Criminal Defence is celebrating our 4th birthday on Feb 12 2026 and we are honoured to host Justice Shauna Pemberton and Justice Alayna Janai Vivienne Woodley as our Keynote speak…

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She Cares #50  About The Pinpoint Method of Cross-examination -- A Conversation with Kyla Lee
YouTube video by WiCCD - Women In Canadian Criminal Defence She Cares #50 About The Pinpoint Method of Cross-examination -- A Conversation with Kyla Lee

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Who Cares? Episode #49 about Fitness and NCR - Bharwani in the SCC
YouTube video by WiCCD - Women In Canadian Criminal Defence Who Cares? Episode #49 about Fitness and NCR - Bharwani in the SCC

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Who Cares? Episode #48 about Women Defence Lawyers on Sexual Assault Trials
YouTube video by WiCCD - Women In Canadian Criminal Defence Who Cares? Episode #48 about Women Defence Lawyers on Sexual Assault Trials

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Why Wouldn’t Female Lawyers Represent Men in Sexual Crimes_.pdf

WICCD statement on women representing men in sexual assault cases

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In Praise of “Legal Aid Lawyers” — June 22 2025 The other day one of our clients refused our services because we were “legal aid lawyers”. When the tribunal was informed that we had been discharged, they appointed him a lawyer throug…

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Video Recording of our Review Board Law Panel – WiCCD and LAMDA’s Mental Disorder Law Conference April 26 2025 This panel discussion is now released on WiCCD’s Youtube. Caveat re this panel – I had two operations in the week leading up to this event and was heavily medicated during the day of &#…

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Video Recording of our Review Board Law Panel – WiCCD and LAMDA’s Mental Disorder Law Conference April 26 2025 This panel discussion is now released on WiCCD’s Youtube. Caveat re this panel – I had two operations in the week leading up to this event and was heavily medicated during the day of &#…

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WiCCD & LAMDA Mental Health Law Conference: Panel 4 -- The Law of NCR
YouTube video by WiCCD - Women In Canadian Criminal Defence WiCCD & LAMDA Mental Health Law Conference: Panel 4 -- The Law of NCR

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WiCCD & LAMDA Mental Health Law Conference: Panel 2 -- Specialized and Therapeutic Courts
YouTube video by WiCCD - Women In Canadian Criminal Defence WiCCD & LAMDA Mental Health Law Conference: Panel 2 -- Specialized and Therapeutic Courts

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WiCCD & LAMDA Mental Health Law Conference: Introduction and Panel 1 -- Bail and Mental Health
YouTube video by WiCCD - Women In Canadian Criminal Defence WiCCD & LAMDA Mental Health Law Conference: Introduction and Panel 1 -- Bail and Mental Health

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WiCCD’s Award Winning YouTube Channel Features Full Day Conferences on Bail and Mental Disorder Law WiCCD has begun rolling out our Mental Disorder and the Criminal Law panels – each of the 8 will be uploaded and available, released on Sundays when we are not premiering other new content. F…

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WiCCD stands with Judson Howie against State interference with defence counsel’s work, which is integral to the proper administration of Justice.

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Our firm is proud to have these words of support from @wiccd-canada.bsky.social (Women in Canadian Criminal Defence). Our initial statement: www.judsonhowie.ca/post/law-fir...

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Couldn’t have done it without you!!

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Who Cares? Episode #46 About Impaired Driving with Kyla Lee
YouTube video by WiCCD - Women In Canadian Criminal Defence Who Cares? Episode #46 About Impaired Driving with Kyla Lee

Who Cares? Episode #46 About Impaired Driving with Kyla Lee youtu.be/8__OBgi3J7E?... I'm always so excited for these talks and the amazing work that @wiccd-canada.bsky.social does!

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LAMDA and WiCCD co-host first Mental Disorder and the Criminal Law Conference together April 26 2025 MORE THAN 450 PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED IN PERSON SEATING IS NOW SOLD OUT – ONLY ONLINE ACCESS IS AVAILABLE !! FEWER THAN 50 ONLINE SPOTS LEFT !! ABOUT THIS UNIQUE CONFERENCE Canada&#821…

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