The 11th IBA World Women Lawyers' Conference, organized by the International Bar Association (IBA), is scheduled to take place from June 24 to 26, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. This biennial event brings together women legal professionals from around the globe to discuss pressing issues, share experiences, and foster professional development within the legal sector.
Key topics to be addressed at the conference include building a female talent pipeline in business, redefining leadership for the next generation, the gender gap in mental health among women lawyers, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence on the legal profession. Additionally, discussions will focus on how law firms can integrate concerns related to people, planet, and purpose into their practices.
The conference will feature a variety of sessions, including keynote speeches, roundtable discussions, fireside chats, and the presentation of the IBA Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award. Attendees will also have opportunities to network through social events such as a canal cruise, host committee receptions, and dinners.
This event is ideal for women lawyers seeking to enhance their professional skills, expand their networks, and engage in meaningful discussions about the evolving landscape of the legal profession.
Speakers(16)
Cl dia Cruz Almeida
VdA - Vieira de Almeida
Cl dia Cruz Almeida is affiliated with VdA - Vieira de Almeida in Lisbon, Portugal.
Faith Odhiambo
Law Society of Kenya
Faith Odhiambo is affiliated with the Law Society of Kenya in Nairobi, Kenya.
Ines Sequeira Mendes
Membership Officer at Law Firm Management Committee
Ines Sequeira Mendes is the Membership Officer for the Law Firm Management Committee and is affiliated with Abreu Advogados in Lisbon, Portugal.
Jamie Carey
Vice President at International Bar Association
Jamie Carey is the Vice President of the International Bar Association and is associated with Carey in Santiago.
Jeff Davis
Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
Jeff Davis is the Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board in Toronto, Ontario, and is a member of the IBA Law Firm Management Committee Advisory Board.
Lise Lotte Hjerrild
Horten
Lise Lotte Hjerrild is associated with Horten in Copenhagen and is a member of the IBA Women Lawyers’ Committee Advisory Board.
Mafalda Barreto
Gomez-Acebo & Pombo
Mafalda Barreto is associated with Gomez-Acebo & Pombo in Lisbon, Portugal.
Mafalda Catarina Figueiredo
CS'Associados
Mafalda Catarina Figueiredo is affiliated with CS'Associados in Lisbon, Portugal.
Margarida Torres Gama
Morais Leitão Galvão Teles Soares da Silva
Margarida Torres Gama is associated with Morais Leitão Galvão Teles Soares da Silva in Lisbon, Portugal.
Mariana Caldeira Sarávia
SRS Legal
Mariana Caldeira Sarávia is associated with SRS Legal in Lisbon, Portugal.
Mariana Norton dos Reis
Conference Officer at Women Lawyers' Committee
Mariana Norton dos Reis is the Conference Officer for the Women Lawyers' Committee and is affiliated with Cuatrecasas in Lisbon, Portugal.
Marta Gra a Rodrigues
Garrigues
Marta Gra a Rodrigues is associated with Garrigues in Lisbon, Portugal.
Natasha Ali Errey
NA ALI & Company Advocates
Natasha Ali Errey is associated with NA ALI & Company Advocates in Mombasa, Kenya.
Neftalí Garro
Communications Officer at IBA Women Lawyers’ Committee
Neftalí Garro is the Communications Officer for the IBA Women Lawyers’ Committee and is affiliated with BLP Legal in San Jose.
Sarah Wigington
Charles Russell Speechlys
Sarah Wigington is affiliated with Charles Russell Speechlys in London, England.
Steve Cohen
Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz
Steve Cohen is affiliated with Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz in New York and is a member of the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee Advisory Board.
Event Details
- Date
- June 24-26, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal
- Hotel Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa
- Pricing
- €865 - €1,460
- Audience
- Women legal professionals, including lawyers, judges, academics, and corporate counsel.