Sistahs-in-Law

The Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) is pleased to partner with the Black Female Law yers Network (BFLN) to sponsor 30 Lil’ Sistahs— BIPOC women (ages 16-22) to attend BFLN’s Sistah’s in Law annual retreat.

Sistahs-in-Law 2025 – Call for Lil’ Sistahs!

Presented by the Black Female Lawyers Network (BFLN) in partnership with the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN).

What: An inspiring full-day retreat and fundraiser. Lil’ Sistahs will attend a dynamic panel discussion and connect with Black women in law.

Theme:

19th Annual Sistahs In-Law Retreat & Fundraiser

“Our Roots, Our Rise: The Power of Presence, Leading with Excellence”

Who Can Attend:

30 BIPOC women, ages 16–22 (Selected on a first-come, first-served basis)

Where: The Quay, 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1V3

When: Monday, November 10, 2025

Note: Photos will be taken at the event for promotional use.

How to register

Or scan the QR code on the event flyer.

Questions?

Contact: jahnel.brookes@gmail.com (BFLN) and kthompson@ojen.ca (OJEN)

Audience: Youth

Area of law: About the Justice System

Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN)

OJEN is a non-profit, charitable organization that brings together leading institutions and individuals from the legal and education sectors to collaborate on initiatives designed to foster public understanding of the justice system. With the commitment of hundreds of volunteers, including judges from all levels of the courts, members of the bar, the Crown Attorney’s office, court staff, legal aid clinics, law schools, teachers, and community representatives, OJEN reaches thousands of youth across the province each year.

Black Female Lawyers Network (BFLN)

BFLN is an organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for students and practitioners in the field to convene, share and learn from one another. In 2006, the annual retreat, Sistahs-in-Law, began as an intimate gathering of colleagues and friends has blossomed into a full-day event that has attracted close to two hundred attendees from all over Canada. Proceeds from Sistahs-in-Law go to supporting two very important law school scholarships which recognize the contributions of aboriginal and black law students.