AALA VIC - Diwali Celebration

With the long-awaited end of lockdown finally here, the Victorian Branch of the AALA is delighted to invite you to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights.

Details of the event are as follows:

• Date:         Wednesday 17 November 2021
• Time:        6.30pm for networking & drinks, with formal business and dinner to commence at 7 pm
• Venue:      Daughter in Law, 37/41 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
• Cost:        $50 for members and $60 for non-members (ticket price includes tasting menu and drinks) 

Traditional cultural dress is welcomed, but not mandatory.

Diwali translates to ‘a row of lights’ and is a festival about light overcoming darkness and good overcoming evil.

We are pleased to announce that we will be joined by Ameet Bains, CEO of the Western Bulldogs and a former lawyer. Ameet Bains and the Western Bulldogs have championed diversity in the AFL and have played a critical role in improving vaccination rates in multicultural communities, with the home of the Western Bulldogs recently being turned into a vaccination hub to increase vaccination rates in the inner west.

This event is proudly sponsored by Cornwalls. Cornwalls is one of Australia’s oldest and most respected independent law firms. It is a dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary firm offering a full range of commercial law services, with offices located in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Clients have entrusted Cornwalls with their business since 1891. With a rich history and progressive mindset, Cornwalls creates and maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects people, clients and community.

This event will be conducted in a COVID-safe manner and attendees will be required to comply with the public health guidelines and Chief Health Officer’s directions as in force at the date of the event (including providing proof of vaccination as a condition of entry).

If you have any queries, please contact vic@aala.org.au