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

Unbundled Legal Services Section

Unbundled Services in Civil Litigation

Ashley Syer discusses unbundled representation that lawyers can offer to their clients in civil litigation.

Thursday September 28 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Oct 3

12:30pm - 2:30pm

2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC Professional Development

Advancing Reconciliation Series: Advancing Reconciliation through Trauma-informed Practice

This two-hour experiential session will help you recognize how trauma shows up interpersonally, and how to apply key principles that allow you to respond in ways that actively resist re-traumatization. Take this session to make trauma-informed approaches the new normal standard of care in your practice.

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

ADR-Nanaimo, ADR-Vancouver Sections

Help Your Clients Take the War Out of Their Words

Janet Schmidt discusses how to coach clients to leave the 'war' out of their words in mediations to engage in constructive ways

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

Family Law-Vancouver Section

Tips on Cohabitation and Marriage Agreements

Matthew Ostrow and Johanna Stein present on everything you need to know about cohabitation and marriage agreements.

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

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 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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