Programs & Events Schedule
CBABC members receive complimentary access to continuing professional development (CPD) credits through Section meetings, and get preferred rates on other Professional Development events.
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Updated Sep 26, 2023
All times listed in Pacific time.
Thu Sep 28
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday September 28 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Sep 28
5:30pm - 7:30pm
IN-PERSON
Labour Law Section
Fall Networking
The 2023-24 Labour Law Section Executive invites you to reconnect with your peers and make new contacts. An assortment of delicious appetizers will be served.
Thursday September 28 2023, ,
Tue Oct 3
12:30pm - 2:30pm
2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Tuesday October 3 2023, Karen Snowshoe , Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Wed Oct 4
12:00pm - 2:30pm
2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development
Ethical Considerations for Every Lawyer (Victoria)
Panelists engage participants to discuss real-life ethical scenarios, case studies and the Code of Conduct. Participants will work together during this interactive, in-person session to tackle emerging ethical practice issues and gain insights to fulfill their obligations to clients, the courts, the profession and the public.
Wednesday October 4 2023, Lindsay LeBlanc, LSBC Bencher (Victoria), J. Berry Hykin, PD,
Thu Oct 5
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Municipal Law Section
Annual Ministry of Municipal Affairs Update
Kara Woodward, Tara Faganello, Ardys Baker, Eric Nicholls, Avery Kelly and Keith Preston from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs provide an annual update including summaries of recent and upcoming legislative changes.
Thursday October 5 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Oct 5
5:30pm - 7:30pm
2.0 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday October 5 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,
Wed Oct 11
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Taxation Law Section
The New Reporting Regime for Trusts
Richard Weiland provides an overview of the enhanced trust information reporting requirements taking effect for 2023, including key definitions and concepts in the new reporting rules, a discussion of various examples, and review of practical challenges and professional obligations.
Wednesday October 11 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Oct 12
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Securities Law Section
Canadian Securities Exchange Policy Update
Mark Faulkner and Anna Serin provide an overview and update on the recent amendments to the Canadian Securities Exchange policies, including a discussion of the practical implementation of the updated policies which have been in effect since April 2023.
Thursday October 12 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Mon Oct 16
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Family Law-Vancouver Island Section
Preparing for Mediations and Arbitrations
John Paul Boyd, K.C. discusses how to prepare for your mediation and/or arbitration and provides practical tips that will be of interest to counsel and your respective clients.
Monday October 16 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue Oct 17
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Senior Counsel Section
Generative AI for Senior Counsel: What Every Lawyer in BC Needs to Know
Ryan Black discusses various generative AI models and how they can revolutionize legal research, contract drafting, client interactions, ethical considerations and pitfalls that lawyers should be aware of when experimenting with AI or integrating AI into their practice.
Tuesday October 17 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Oct 18
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Unbundled Legal Services Section
Unbundling Estate Law - Tips and Tricks
The presentation looks at what has worked in private practice and how it has been unfolding within the Access Pro Bono's Everyone Legal Clinic ("ELC") , which only offers Estate services on an unbundled basis.
Wednesday October 18 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Oct 18
12:00pm - 2:30pm
2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development
Ethical Considerations for Every Lawyer (Surrey)
Panelists engage participants to discuss real-life ethical scenarios, case studies and the Code of Conduct. Participants will work together during this interactive, in-person session to tackle emerging ethical practice issues and gain insights to fulfill their obligations to clients, the courts, the profession and the public.
Wednesday October 18 2023, Gurminder Sandhu, LSBC Bencher (Westminster), Manpreet Mand, PD,
Wed Oct 18
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Criminal Justice-Victoria Section
Alternative Measures & Diversion Programming - Services Offered by the Elizabeth Fry Society
In June of 2022, the Elizabeth Fry Society (EFry) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Victoria Crown Counsel to offer Community Work Service and Alternative Measures to women involved in the criminal justice system in Victoria. Nicole Kudor presents EFry’s diversion programming to council for the benefit of their clients as well.
Wednesday October 18 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Oct 18
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Maritime Law Section
October Meeting
Join Maritime Law Section members for a review and update on maritime law, practice and procedure. We are pleased to support a hybrid option for those who would like to attend in-person or online.
Wednesday October 18 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Tue Oct 24
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Family Law-Fraser Valley Section
Chambers Best Practices & Tips for Family Lawyers
The Honourable Master Krentz discusses best practices for family law litigators in chambers, covering the do's and don'ts essential for family law chambers practice.
Tuesday October 24 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Tue Oct 24
4:15pm - 5:15pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Wills & Trusts-Vancouver Section
The Role of the Personal Representative in Estate
Rebecca Morse and Rachael Breeze discuss the role of the personal representative in estate litigation, and the scope and limits of the personal representative’s neutrality. Vivian Ho presents a case comment on the recent Court of Appeal decision of Tom v. Tang, 2023 BCCA 221, concerning when a will-maker can treat children unequally.
Tuesday October 24 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Oct 25
4:30pm - 6:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Wednesday October 25 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Oct 25
9:00am - 10:15am
1.25 CPD (1.25 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development and Access to Justice Centre for Excellence
A2J Week Canada: Open Access, Artificial Intelligence & Virtual Hearings: Access to Justice Research from the Edge
Panelists will share preliminary findings from their study on the application of the open court principle to virtual hearing processes in the administrative tribunal context. They will evaluate artificial intelligence as a tool for legal research and increasing access to justice, and they will identify opportunities for justice system actors to improve the potential of this tool through contributions to open access legal content.
Wednesday October 25 2023, Michelle Lawrence, Rob Lapper KC, & Michael Litchfield, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Thu Oct 26
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development and Access to Justice Centre for Excellence
A2J Week Canada: Meeting Everyday Legal Needs: A View from British Columbia
Join our panelists as they examine recent efforts in British Columbia to improve access to justice and meet everyday legal needs. Our panel will discuss efforts to address legal services gaps, foster innovation, and expand the scope of legal aid in British Columbia.
Thursday October 26 2023, Hon. CJ Melissa Gillespie, Jamie Maclaren KC, Moderated by Connor Bildfell, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
New
Fri Oct 27
12:30pm - 2:00pm
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Human Rights Law Section
Changes to the Workers Compensation Act
Alissa Demerse and Kevin Love discuss which workers and employers are covered by the new provisions, what WorksafeBC can do to enforce them, and how these amendments may impact other decision-makers like the labour arbitrators and the Human Rights Tribunal.
Friday October 27 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, HRT,
New
Fri Oct 27
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Advancing Reconciliation Series: Respecting and Preserving Indigenous Identities
False claims of Indigenous identity by non-Indigenous people perpetuates harm for Indigenous people and communities. Through a facilitated question and answer session, our esteemed panelists will address the changing dynamics of white identities, self-indigenization and settler colonial logics and the pushback. This session explores the fundamentals of Indigenous identity, key issues related to false claims and what non-Indigenous and Indigenous lawyers can do to appropriately protect against this. This session is for all lawyers, articling and law students, and judges.
Friday October 27 2023, Confirmed: Crystal Fafard; Dr Darryl Leroux (U of Ottawa), Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal, PD,
Wed Nov 1
12:30pm - 2:00pm
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Career Starter Series: Taking the Nightmare Out of Networking
Now that you have found the job and are beginning to explore different practice areas of interest, your next step is to foster relationships within your legal community. And knowing how to set up and apply a framework to your networking approach is critical to making meaningful, long-lasting practice connections. Attendees will work through scenarios to identify their networking style and create a plan that applies the key skills needed to achieve person success.
Wednesday November 1 2023, Sarah Klinger, Law Office of Sarah Klinger; Cheryl D'Sa (Narwal Lit), Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Wed Nov 15
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Career Starter Series: Financial Planning for Early Career Lawyers
This 90-minute workshop tackles two major financial worries for early career lawyers: should I pay off debt or invest in my future? You can do both. We’ll show you how. Attendees will participate in breakout sessions where you’ll take a closer look at two profoundly important questions for early career lawyers: how to manage debt, and how to protect your income. To get the most out of this session, registrants are asked to complete a pre-session cash flow worksheet, and should be prepared to participate – in polls, Q&As to get key tips and advice on how to financially plan for your future.
Wednesday November 15 2023, Karen Sill, CFP, FMA, Ryan Graham, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Mon Nov 20
12:00pm - 2:30pm
2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development
Ethical Considerations for Every Lawyer (Nanaimo)
Panelists engage participants to discuss real-life ethical scenarios, case studies and the Code of Conduct. Participants will work together during this interactive, in-person session to tackle emerging ethical practice issues and gain insights to fulfill their obligations to clients, the courts, the profession and the public.
Monday November 20 2023, Brian Dybwad, LSBC Bencher (Nanaimo), Patrica Blair, PD,
Wed Nov 22
12:00pm - 2:30pm
2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development
Ethical Considerations for Every Lawyer (Kelowna)
Panelists engage participants to discuss real-life ethical scenarios, case studies and the Code of Conduct. Participants will work together during this interactive, in-person session to tackle emerging ethical practice issues and gain insights to fulfill their obligations to clients, the courts, the profession and the public.
Wednesday November 22 2023, Scott Morishita and Wes Shields, PD,
Wed Nov 22
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Restorative Justice in the Legal Landscape
Restorative justice is a relational, victim-centered response to crime and conflict. Facilitators work with involved parties to discuss the harm that was done and how the wrongdoer can take responsibility to repair that harm. The focus is shifted from punishment to the active involvement of victims, offenders and the community in finding solutions that address the underlying causes. Our speakers, Clare Jennings and Gillian Lindquist, discuss restorative justice in the context of the legal landscape. They will explain how to identify the right cases to achieve restorative justice and how to seek beneficial resolutions for clients such as criminal defendants and their victims.
Wednesday November 22 2023, Clare Jennings, Gillian Lindquist, Boyd Peters (BCFNJC Council), Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Wed Feb 21
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Maritime Law Section
February Meeting
Join Maritime Law Section members for a review and update on maritime law, practice and procedure. We are pleased to support a hybrid option for those who would like to attend in-person or online.
Wednesday February 21 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Mar 13
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Maritime Law Section
March Meeting
Join Maritime Law Section members for a review and update on maritime law, practice and procedure. We are pleased to support a hybrid option for those who would like to attend in-person or online.
Wednesday March 13 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Apr 17
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Maritime Law Section
April Meeting
Join Maritime Law Section members for a review and update on maritime law, practice and procedure. We are pleased to support a hybrid option for those who would like to attend in-person or online.
Wednesday April 17 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed May 15
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Maritime Law Section
May Meeting
Join Maritime Law Section members for a review and update on maritime law, practice and procedure. We are pleased to support a hybrid option for those who would like to attend in-person or online.
Wednesday May 15 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
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