CBABC members receive complimentary access to continuing professional development (CPD) credits through Section meetings, and get preferred rates on other Professional Development events.
To receive email notifications of new Section events added to this schedule, please enroll in your preferred Sections.
All times listed in Pacific time.
Tue Dec 12
5:00pm - 7:00pm
IN-PERSON
Family Law-Vancouver Island Section
Holiday Gathering & Networking
Join friends and colleagues to connect, network, and celebrate the season. The Honourable Judges Karina Sacca and Jennifer Barrett provide opening remarks on the transition from family law practitioner to a judge with the Provincial Court of British Columbia.
Tuesday December 12 2023, ,
Wed Dec 13
12:30pm - 12:00pm
IN-PERSON
Women Lawyers Forum-Kamloops
Holiday Potluck
An annual holiday potluck lunch to mix and mingle with peers. Celebrate the accomplishments of the year, embrace the festive cheer, and strengthen the bonds that make our legal community a thriving and supportive network.
Wednesday December 13 2023, , WLF,
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,
Thu Dec 14
4:30pm - 7:00pm
IN-PERSON
Criminal Justice-Nanaimo Section
Holiday Mix & Mingler
This is a great opportunity to meet the people you work with face to face, discuss practice wins and challenges, and foster relationships with your colleagues.
Thursday December 14 2023, ,
Tue Jan 16
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
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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