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 Dec 8, 2023

All times listed in Pacific time.

Wed Dec 13

12:30pm - 2:00pm

1.5 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Immigration Law Section

BC PNP Update

The annual BC Provincial Nominee Program update. The session reviews general program updates, procedural updates, and best practices for lawyers assisting clients with applications in the current environment.

Wednesday December 13 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Dec 13

4:15pm - 5:15pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Elder Law Section

Supporting Older Adults with a Culturally Competent Lens

Marie-Noël Campbell discusses cultural capacity when working with older adults, addressing: cultural expectations with respect to client meetings; appropriate measures to communicate with clients with language or communication barriers; and tips on a trauma-informed approach.

Wednesday December 13 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Jan 16

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Labour Law Section

Mediation: An Essential Tool in your Arsenal

Bob Pekeles, Arbitrator & Mediator, discusses mediation as a crucial tool in the labour lawyer's toolkit in this fireside chat. 

Tuesday January 16 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Fri Jan 26

8:30pm - 5:00pm

6.5 CPD (2.0 ethics)

IN-PERSON

CBABC PD and Freedom of Information & Privacy Law Section

Privacy Law Conference 2024

Privacy Law 2024 is the first on this year’s lineup of BC Legal Conference. The conference delivers key updates and invaluable knowledge from accomplished speakers to keep you ahead in your practice. Make the most of seven educational sessions led by leaders in privacy law, with a keynote presentation by Michael McEvoy, BC’s Information and Privacy Commissioner.

Friday January 26 2024, Various - See agenda,

Wed Jan 31

12:30pm - 2:00pm

1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC Professional Development

Practice Management Series: Lawyers as Employers - Lessons Learned and Best Practices

Managing your role as practicing lawyer and employer is no easy task in today’s legal workplace. This 90-minute session explores the ins and outs of the ‘lawyer as employer’ role throughout the Employee Lifecyle. From contract through to succession or exit, participants will learn bets practice tips for how to be a top employer.

Wednesday January 31 2024, Debbie Jones and Anita Atwall, Zoom, Webinar, PD,

Tue Feb 6

4:30pm - 6:00pm

1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC Professional Development, CLEBC, and Access to Justice BC

A2J BC Week: Finding Justice - Challenges and Opportunities in BC's Legal Aid Landscape

Legal aid for those who can’t pay for a lawyer is a key component of a functioning justice system. But many British Columbians continue to face barriers to accessing legal aid, especially in the area of family law. Our panel will discuss the current challenges and opportunities in family and civil legal aid in BC. From funding to functions, topics will include the impact of not having legal aid, innovative approaches to increasing legal aid and the role of both people and technology in legal aid delivery.

Tuesday February 6 2024, TBD (Aleem Bharmal KC - confirmed), Zoom, Webinar, PD,
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Wed Feb 14

12:30pm - 2:30pm

2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)

ONLINE

Wednesday February 14 2024, Prof Lisa Surridge (UVIC, Dept' of English), Zoom, Webinar, PD,

Fri Feb 16

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.

Friday February 16 2024, Gurminder Sandhu, LSBC Bencher (Westminster), Manpreet Mand, 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,

Fri Mar 15

8:30am - 5:00pm

6.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)

INPERSON, ONLINE

CBABC Professional Development & Immigration Law Section

Immigration Law Conference 2024

Join your colleagues for a fulfilling day of essential insights and strategies that take your immigration practice to the next level. You’ll leave with the latest on pathways to residency, how to navigate Judicial Reviews in Federal Court and more! This full-day conference offers five expert-led sessions that include deeper dives into best practices for judicial review applications, permits, and the opportunity to network with other immigration lawyers over lunch.

Friday March 15 2024, Various - See agenda, PD,

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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