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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All times listed in Pacific time.
Thu Dec 2
4:00pm - 5:30pm
0.5 CPD
ONLINE
CCCA BC Section
The Impacts of Current Immigration Laws + Virtual Chocolate Tasting
With thanks to our sponsor, Fasken, we invite you to join the CCCA BC for a virtual chocolate tasting and a presentation from Daniel Lee of Fasken on “Understanding how current Immigrations Laws and Policies may impact our business as the Global Economy reopens”.
Thursday December 2 2021, Daniel Lee of Fasken , Chocolate Tasting by Kasama Chocolate, Zoom, Webinar, in-house counsel,
Thu Dec 2
5:00pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Victoria Section
Monthly Social Night
Join us at the Sticky Wicket (at the Strathcona Hotel) starting at 5:00pm, the first Thursday of every month: mix and mingle with your peers.
Thursday December 2 2021, ,
Thu Dec 2
5:00pm - 7:00pm
IN-PERSON
Women Lawyers Forum-Vancouver Island
Social Night (Nanaimo)
Introducing the WLF-Vancouver Island's Social Night - Nanaimo Edition! We will only be sending out save the dates for this event, so no registration necessary - just come if you can and make sure to add the date below in your calendar!
Thursday December 2 2021, , WLF,
Thu Dec 2
5:30pm - 7:30pm
2.0 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday December 2 2021, Cinnie Noble, Founder, CINERGY® Coaching, Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,
Fri Dec 3
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Class Action Section
The Future of Class Actions in BC
Please join us for a panel discussion on the future of class actions in BC. Our speakers will be discussing recent trends and provide their insight on where class actions in this province may be headed.
Friday December 3 2021, Luciana Brasil, Branch MacMaster LLP, Saro J. Turner, Slater Vecchio LLP, Daniel Bach, Siskinds LLP, Zoom, Webinar,
Fri Dec 3
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Women Lawyers Forum
Finding Fulfillment in the Law and Your Profession
Guest speakers include Ellen Gavin, legal recruiter at Impact Recruitment, Sara Forte, founder of Forte Law, and Alice Davidson, Chief Legal Officer at Mogo Inc., and the discussion will be moderated by Bena Stock, Former Lawyer, now Counselor and Workplace Wellness Consultant.
Friday December 3 2021, Elle Gavin, Legal Recruiter, Impact Recruitment, Sara Forte, Forte Law, Alice Davidson, Chief Legal Officer, Mogo Inc. , Moderator: Bena Stock, Former Lawyer, Counselor and Workplace Wellness Consultant. , Zoom, Webinar, WLF,
Mon Dec 6
5:30pm - 7:30pm
IN-PERSON
Immigration Law Section
Annual Fall Launch
The CBABC Immigration Law Section cordially invites you to attend its Annual Social. This is an excellent opportunity for federal and provincial governments, the Immigration Bar, and other members of the legal community to meet.
Monday December 6 2021, ,
Tue Dec 7
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Tuesday December 7 2021, 1. Daniel Coles, Miller Thomson , 2. Kyle Friesen, General Counsel, Surrey Police Service , 3. Bridget Gilbride, Fasken , 4. Casey Leggett, Martin and Associates , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue Dec 7
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Employment Law Section
Update on After-Acquired Cause
Join Lia Moody of Samfiru Tumarkin and Paul McLean of Mathews Dinsdale as they discuss the latest and greatest decisions involving allegations of after-acquired cause.
Tuesday December 7 2021, Lia Moody, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Paul McLean, Mathews Dinsdale, Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Dec 8
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Insurance Law Section
Insurance Law and Climate Change
Discussion of the effects of climate-related events (such as fires and floods) on the insurance industry, including climate change litigation, updated risk for insurance industry, and other aspects of insurance landscape.
Wednesday December 8 2021, Scott Harcus, Partner at Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP;, Dr. Janis Sarra, Professor at UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law;, Rob de Pruis, Director, Consumer & Industry Relations at the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Dec 9
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday December 9 2021, John Hall, John Hall Arbitration & Mediation Ltd., Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Dec 9
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday December 9 2021, Leanne M Walsh, West Coast Workplace Law, Pam Costanzo, Young Anderson , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Dec 9
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Immigration Law Section
International Adoptions
overview of the adoption process, including roles of the federal and provincial governments, as well as foreign governments, laws, and international treaties.
Thursday December 9 2021, Delia Jane Ramsbotham, Sunrise Family Services Society, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Dec 9
4:00pm - 5:30pm
ONLINE
Aboriginal Lawyers Forum
CBABC Reconciliation Action Plan Consultation with ALF
On December 9 join members of the Truth & Reconciliation Committee to help develop the goals for the new plan and review the themes that have emerged in the consultations. Materials will be circulated a few days before the meeting.
Thursday December 9 2021, Randy Robinson, Crown Counsel - Vanderhoof, ALF Chair, Geordie Hungerford, CEO of FNFMB, CBABC Truth & Reconciliation Committee Chair, Shawnee Monchalin, Miller Thomson LLP, ALF Member at Large, Zoom, Webinar, ALF, Indigenous,
New
Mon Dec 13
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Monday December 13 2021, Lisa Hamilton, Hamilton Fabbro Lawyers, Simon Margolis, QC, Cornish Margolis Boyd, Mark Tweedy, Mark Tweedy Mediation and Arbitration, Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,
Tue Dec 14
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Real Property-Vancouver Section
Real Estate Fraud
Need professional responsibility, ethics and practice management CPD credits? Brett Horton of Stewart Title will discuss various types of real estate fraud and how you can avoid them in your practice.
Tuesday December 14 2021, Brett A Horton, Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Tue Dec 14
7.00pm - 8:30pm
ONLINE
Construction Law Section
Holiday Social
Join us to kick off the festive season with a few laughs and renewed connections. Festive attire, your favourite holiday beverage, and good cheer are strongly encouraged.
Tuesday December 14 2021, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Dec 16
5:00pm - 6:00pm
IN-PERSON
Women Lawyers Forum-Vancouver Island
Monthly Social Night
On the third Thursday of every month for the Section year. Let's meet, network and support each other throughout the year in this informal setting.
Thursday December 16 2021, , WLF,
Thu Jan 6
5:00pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Victoria Section
Monthly Social Night
Join us at the Sticky Wicket (at the Strathcona Hotel) starting at 5:00pm, the first Thursday of every month: mix and mingle with your peers.
Thursday January 6 2022, ,
Thu Jan 13
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Thursday January 13 2022, Chief Justice Hinkson, Zoom, Webinar,
Tue Jan 18
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Business Law Section
Financial Elements of Purchase and Sale Agreements
discussion of common financial statements and post-closing mechanisms in the context of purchase and sale transactions. Learn how to best advise your clients via risk mitigation strategies, manners of avoiding common pitfalls, and typical warning signs and disputes.
Tuesday January 18 2022, Rohan Sethi, KPMG LLP, Jason Thalla-Joel, KPMG LLP, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Jan 19
CPD TBD
ONLINE
Family Law-Vancouver Island Section
Intersection between Trusts and Family Law
More details coming soon.
Wednesday January 19 2022, Fiona Hunter, Horne Coupar, Emma Neary, Horne Coupar, Zoom, Webinar,
Save the Date
Wed Jan 19
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
CBABC PD
Reimagining the Wheel: A Student-Centered Articling/Summer Experience
Thinking about becoming a principal to an articling student? Want to up your game to be an excellent mentor? This session is for you. Our panel will share how to move beyond the LSBC Articling Checklist and into a collaborative work relationship with your student(s) that supports their growth and adaptability and will increase the likelihood of them staying with you as an associate.
Wednesday January 19 2022, Jaime Kidston,, Tamara Napoleon,, Kerry Simmons, QC,, Louisa Winn, QC, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Jan 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm
IN-PERSON
Women Lawyers Forum-Vancouver Island
Monthly Social Night
On the third Thursday of every month for the Section year. Let's meet, network and support each other throughout the year in this informal setting.
Thursday January 20 2022, , WLF,
Thu Jan 27
12:30pm - 2:30pm
2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC PD
The Business Behind Law: Strategic Financial Planning for Law Firms
Invest in your law firm with this strategic session intended to help optimize your business. Starting with the 101 on the business of law, a panel of speakers will guide attendees through the 3 pillars of financial planning and practice management: operational management, growth and succession planning.
Thursday January 27 2022, Lindalee Brougham, , Adam Denny, , Misti Holmes, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Jan 27
8:30am - 9:30am
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Immigration Law-Overseas Lawyers Group Section
January Meeting
The group discusses developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shares practice tips, and discusses challenging case scenarios. Meetings held on the last Thursday of each month (Except Sept 29th and there is no December meeting)
Thursday January 27 2022, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue Feb 1
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC PD
Truth & Reconciliation Part 3: What the Private Sector needs to do to Move Reconciliation Forward
Featuring three guest speakers, conversations will range from the inclusion of Indigenous issues in environmental, social and corporate governance, to the representation and recruitment of Indigenous peoples on corporate boards and senior management. Also expect to learn more about the need for a wealth management regime, changes to financial, corporate and securities legislation as well as changes to financial regulation. In conclusion, we will touch on free prior and Informed consent for economic activities on traditional territories.
Tuesday February 1 2022, Geordie Hungerford, , Niilo Edwards,, Katherine Wheatley, Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal,
New
Thu Feb 3
5:00pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Victoria Section
Monthly Social Night
Join us at the Sticky Wicket (at the Strathcona Hotel) starting at 5:00pm, the first Thursday of every month: mix and mingle with your peers.
Thursday February 3 2022, ,
Fri Feb 11
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE, ONLINE
Family Law-Fraser Valley Section
Pension Division Bear Pit: Ask the Expert Your Tough Questions
Please join the Family Law - Fraser Valley Section in welcoming Colin Galinski for a "bear pit" style meeting. Bring questions from files, or things you’ve always wondered about. Questions can also be sent to sections@cbabc.org in advance.
Friday February 11 2022, Colin Galinksi, Galinski Law, Zoom, Webinar,
Fri Feb 11
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC PD
Truth & Reconciliation Part 4: What the Public Sector needs to do to Move Reconciliation Forward
This session explores a wider perspective on understanding and reclaiming indigenous jurisdiction, how a new fiscal relationship could be developed between First Nations and Canada, and the role of First Nations as collectively an 11th province. Additionally, the session will include information on the need for improved educational outcomes and consider how to close the First Nations infrastructure gap.
Friday February 11 2022, Manny Jules, , Harold Calla,, Kory Wilson, Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal,
New
Mon Feb 14
1Day
8.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC PD & Immigration Law
Immigration Law Conference 2022: Reconnecting and Reimagining
Plan to attend the Immigration Law Conference, "Immigration: Reconnecting and Reimagining." Hear from industry experts on best practices along with challenges of this complex area of law. Discussions range from hot topics in litigation to a citizenship primer to a review of Economic Class permanent residence routes.
Monday February 14 2022, Various - See Agenda,
New
Thu Feb 17
5:00pm - 6:00pm
IN-PERSON
Women Lawyers Forum-Vancouver Island
Monthly Social Night
On the third Thursday of every month for the Section year. Let's meet, network and support each other throughout the year in this informal setting.
Thursday February 17 2022, , WLF,
Thu Feb 24
8:30am - 9:30am
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Immigration Law-Overseas Lawyers Group Section
February Meeting
The group discusses developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shares practice tips, and discusses challenging case scenarios. Meetings held on the last Thursday of each month (Except Sept 29th and there is no December meeting)
Thursday February 24 2022, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Mar 3
CPD TBD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC PD & Family Law-Okanagan
Family Law Conference 2022
Join us for this unique opportunity to get away for two days of networking and learning as we gather to discuss some of the more challenging nuances of practising family law in BC. Topics include containing conflicts, discretionary trusts, excluded property, income assessments, distributive experiences and ethical considerations.
Thursday March 3 2022, Various - See Agenda,
Save the Date
Fri Mar 4
Fri - Sun
IN-PERSON, IN-PERSON
Women Lawyers Forum-Vancouver Island
Annual Ski Weekend
Calling women lawyers on Vancouver Island! Join your other WLF Section members for a weekend at Mt. Washington Resort. If you like skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, or you're just looking for a relaxing weekend, you won't want to miss this event.
Friday March 4 2022, , WLF,
Thu Mar 17
5:00pm - 6:00pm
IN-PERSON
Women Lawyers Forum-Vancouver Island
Monthly Social Night
On the third Thursday of every month for the Section year. Let's meet, network and support each other throughout the year in this informal setting.
Thursday March 17 2022, , WLF,
Thu Mar 31
8:30am - 9:30am
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Immigration Law-Overseas Lawyers Group Section
March Meeting
The group discusses developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shares practice tips, and discusses challenging case scenarios. Meetings held on the last Thursday of each month (Except Sept 29th and there is no December meeting)
Thursday March 31 2022, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Apr 7
5:00pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Victoria Section
Monthly Social Night
Join us at the Sticky Wicket (at the Strathcona Hotel) starting at 5:00pm, the first Thursday of every month: mix and mingle with your peers.
Thursday April 7 2022, ,
Thu Apr 21
5:00pm - 6:00pm
IN-PERSON
Women Lawyers Forum-Vancouver Island
Monthly Social Night
On the third Thursday of every month for the Section year. Let's meet, network and support each other throughout the year in this informal setting.
Thursday April 21 2022, , WLF,
Thu Apr 28
8:30am - 9:30am
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Immigration Law-Overseas Lawyers Group Section
April Meeting
The group discusses developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shares practice tips, and discusses challenging case scenarios. Meetings held on the last Thursday of each month (Except Sept 29th and there is no December meeting)
Thursday April 28 2022, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu May 5
5:00pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Victoria Section
Monthly Social Night
Join us at the Sticky Wicket (at the Strathcona Hotel) starting at 5:00pm, the first Thursday of every month: mix and mingle with your peers.
Thursday May 5 2022, ,
Thu May 19
5:00pm - 6:00pm
IN-PERSON
Women Lawyers Forum-Vancouver Island
Monthly Social Night
On the third Thursday of every month for the Section year. Let's meet, network and support each other throughout the year in this informal setting.
Thursday May 19 2022, , WLF,
Thu May 26
8:30am - 9:30am
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Immigration Law-Overseas Lawyers Group Section
May Meeting
The group discusses developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shares practice tips, and discusses challenging case scenarios. Meetings held on the last Thursday of each month (Except Sept 29th and there is no December meeting)
Thursday May 26 2022, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Jun 2
5:00pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Victoria Section
Monthly Social Night
Join us at the Sticky Wicket (at the Strathcona Hotel) starting at 5:00pm, the first Thursday of every month: mix and mingle with your peers.
Thursday June 2 2022, ,
Thu Jun 16
5:00pm - 6:00pm
IN-PERSON
Women Lawyers Forum-Vancouver Island
Monthly Social Night
On the third Thursday of every month for the Section year. Let's meet, network and support each other throughout the year in this informal setting.
Thursday June 16 2022, , WLF,
Thu Jun 30
8:30am - 9:30am
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Immigration Law-Overseas Lawyers Group Section
June Meeting
The group discusses developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shares practice tips, and discusses challenging case scenarios. Meetings held on the last Thursday of each month (Except Sept 29th and there is no December meeting)
Thursday June 30 2022, , Zoom, Webinar,
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