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 Nov 8, 2024

All times listed in Pacific time.

Wed Nov 13

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Business Law Section

Do you Have What it Takes to be an M&A Lawyer?

Ben Slager, Partner and CEO at Mogan Daniels Slager LLP, and Kareen Zimmer, Partner at Fasken, discusses client care and relations, managing client expectations, billing practices, marketing, and time management, and more. 

Wednesday November 13 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Nov 13

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Civil Litigation-Vancouver Section

Certificates of Pending Litigation

Greg Allen and Jessica Lithwick provide an overview of the key statutory provisions and their interpretation by the Court of Appeal. Greg and Jessica also discuss practical and strategic considerations for CPLs from the perspective of both plaintiff and defense counsel.

Wednesday November 13 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Nov 13

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Legal Research Section

Text, Context, Purpose: Unravelling the Mantra

In Canada, the interpretation of statutes is ostensibly governed by the "modern approach," which mandates a view to "text, context, and purpose." Assistant Professor Mark Mancini analyzes recent cases and outlines two different ways that courts are applying the modern approach.

Wednesday November 13 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Fri Nov 15

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Sections

Starting a Niche Practice

Rebeka Breder, Breder Law, and Cody Reedman, Reedman Law, share their expertise on how to launch and grow a successful niche legal practice. Our panelists discuss their pathway to building their respective practices in specialized areas. 

Friday November 15 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Mon Nov 18

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Insurance Law Section

Giacomini Case - Lowering the Bar to Dismiss for Want of Prosecution

Vince Critchley discusses the change in the test and whether this change will open the floodgates to dismissal for want of prosecution applications. Vince also offers defendants one more tool to dismiss claims on their merits earlier in the process.

Monday November 18 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Nov 19

4:15pm - 5:30pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Wills & Trusts-Vancouver Section

Interviewing Clients & Trauma Informed Counselling

Shari R. Pearlman, Lawyers Assistance Program of BC (LAPBC), discusses strategies on interviewing and counselling clients with sensitivity within the estate environment. Shari also explores self-care tips for legal practitioners.

Tuesday November 19 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Nov 19

4:30pm - 6:00pm

1.5 CPD (0.5 ethics)

ONLINE

Family Law-Vancouver Section

Tricky Issues in Industry-Specific Valuations

Do you need a valuation in a niche market? Abby Pang, Illuma Law, Javier Tam-Huang, Smythe LLP, and Paul Woodhouse, Smythe LLP, discuss industry-specific research, use of confidential resources, admissibility issues and “My business will not sell for that price!”

Tuesday November 19 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Nov 20

12:00pm - 1:30pm

1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC Restorative Justice Committee

Revamp Conflict Resolution with Restorative Justice

Restorative justice is a transformative approach to conflict that aims to repair harm among individuals and the community. Expert speakers share considerations for restorative justice in both criminal and civil cases and offer specific scenarios where restorative justice has been applied.

Wednesday November 20 2024, Chantelle Coulson, Counsel, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, Gillian Angrove, Counsel, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, Nermin Karim, Director of Programs and Operations, North Shore Restorative Justice Society (NSRJ), Lydia Hwitsum (X'tli'li'ye), Council Member, BC First Nations Justice Council, Zoom, Webinar, restorative, justice, human, rights, social, conflict, resolution, repair, harm

Wed Nov 20

5:00pm - 6:30pm

1.5 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Criminal Justice-Vancouver Section

Criminal Law Foundations: How to Prepare for Trial

Judge Reginald Harris, Jenny Dyck, and Justin Myers discuss common trial preparation strategies, pitfalls, and steps to take to be in the best position to successfully present a case in trial to court.

Wednesday November 20 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Nov 21

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Employment Law Section

Freedom of Expression and Off-Duty Conduct

Reut Amit, Southern Butler Price LLP, and Adrienne Smith, Adrienne Smith Law, address a misapprehension about the scope of freedom of expression and highlight recent case law about the employment implications of expression both on and off duty, touching briefly on gender identity.

Thursday November 21 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Nov 21

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)

ONLINE

Workplace Investigations Section

Procedural Fairness in Workplace Investigations

Michele Parkin, Martin Sheard and Jessica Thomson discuss the essential principles of engaging in a fair, transparent and unbiased investigative process, with a focus on sensitive issues such as sexual misconduct. 

Thursday November 21 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Nov 21

4:15pm - 5:15pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Elder Law Section

Older Adults: Witnesses, Victims, Offenders

Kelly Melnyk, Marie Ong, and Phil Riddell KC, provide an overview of the complexities older adults face at each stage of a criminal matter, insights into supporting vulnerable victims and witnesses, and strategies and sentencing considerations for a defense lawyer's toolkit.

Thursday November 21 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Nov 21

5:30pm - 10:00pm

0.5 CPD

IN-PERSON

Maritime Law Section

Annual Maritime Law Dinner

Join the Maritime Law section for an evening of gourmet cuisine, engaging discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. This annual dinner unites legal professionals to celebrate the intricate realm of maritime law.

Thursday November 21 2024, ,

Thu Nov 21

9:00am - 11:00am

2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC Advancing Reconciliation Series

Recruitment and Retention of Indigenous People

A deep understanding of Indigenous perspectives and cultural differences is vital for a workplace to feel inclusive and safe. Rachelle Dallaire, Executive Director at Indigenous Perspectives Society, discusses how to establish a culturally safe environment and analyzes the best approaches for recruiting and retaining Indigenous employees.

Thursday November 21 2024, Rachelle Dallaire, Executive Director at Indigenous Perspectives Society, discusses how to establish a culturally safe environment and analyzes the best approaches for recruiting and retaining Indigenous employees., Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal, reconciliation, indigenous, identity, first nations, aboriginal, impact, career, firm, recruitment, business

Mon Nov 25

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Immigration Law Section

Navigating an LSBC Audit

 

Monday November 25 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Mon Nov 25

12:00pm - 2:00pm

2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC Advancing Reconciliation Series

Integrating Indigenous Practices to Board Governance

Incorporating Indigenous values into governance, policies and procedures advances reconciliation and builds more meaningful partnerships. Kwakwaka’wakw and Tlingit lawyer, Halie Kwanxwa’logwa Bruce, explores how to apply a reconciliation lens to engagement, project management, trust-building and conflict resolution.

Monday November 25 2024, Hallie (Kwanxwa’logwa) Bruce, JD, Barrister & Solicitor / Mediator, Cedar & Sage Law, Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal, indigenous, practices, policies, board, governance, Halie, Bruce, reconciliation, project, management

Mon Nov 25

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Civil Litigation-Okanagan Section

View from the Bench with Associate Judge Steven Schwartz

Associate Judge Steven Schwartz provides his views from the Bench regarding some of the most frequently asked questions and offers his best practices for counsel like navigating a busy chambers day, making submissions with self-represented litigants in chambers and much more. 

Monday November 25 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Nov 26

6:30pm - 8:00pm

1.5 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Senior Counsel Section

"Retirement on Trial" Group Screening & Discussion

Retirement on Trial is a compelling documentary about a senior lawyer who sets out on a quest to navigate the uncharted waters of retirement. With a burning desire to prepare himself and his colleagues for the psychological and emotional shift that awaits, he offers seminars to explore the challenge of this transition.

Tuesday November 26 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Nov 27

4:30pm - 6:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Intellectual Property & Technology Law Section

Intellectual Property Trivia & Networking Event

Get your CPD hours, learn about intellectual property law all with a chance to win fabulous prizes! Jacob Kojfman, Senior Counsel, Co-operators, and part-time game show host, and a panel of intellectual property experts, bring you an interactive IP Trivia experience based on a popular game show.

Wednesday November 27 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Nov 27

5:30pm - 7:00pm

1.5 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Women Lawyers Forum-BC

Claim Your Space: Self-Advocacy for Women Lawyers

At this event we will hear personal accounts from our speakers as they present tips on identifying professional inequities, challenging them and closing the confidence gap when advocating for our career growth.

Wednesday November 27 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, WLF,
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Thu Nov 28

5:30pm - 7:30pm

1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)

ONLINE

ADR-Nanaimo Section

Two-Eyed Mediation: A Partnership Approach to Mediation Process, Ethics, and Design

Aaron Leakey and Kelly Douglas make a unique team who offer a “two-eyed” approach to the art and practice of mediation. Using a partnership model that respects the ‘ethical space’ between worldviews, their approach involves applying a decolonial lens to traditional mediation practice.

Thursday November 28 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,

Thu Nov 28

8:30am - 9:30am

1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)

ONLINE

Immigration Law Section

Overseas Lawyers' Group | November

The Overseas Lawyers' Group is a monthly, informal virtual meeting. The group discusses developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shares practice tips, and discusses challenging case scenarios. Members are encouraged to join the meeting with video and audio capabilities.

Thursday November 28 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Mon Dec 2

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Labour Law Section

Fireside Panel: Building Diversity within Labour Practice

Join Koml Kandola and Jitesh Mistry, Labour Arbitrators and Mediators, and Najeeb Hassan, Associate Chair Mediation and Adjudication at British Columbia Labour Relations Board and Director of the Collective Agreement Arbitration Bureau for this years fireside chat.

Monday December 2 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
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Mon Dec 2

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Pensions & Benefits Law Section

Discussion with the BC Pension Regulator

Phil Haggstrom, Jenny Chau, and Steve Anu discuss BCFSA's draft Information Security Guideline, Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities' Risk Management Guideline and other matters of interest to pension practitioners in BC.

Monday December 2 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Wed Dec 4

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Public Sector Lawyers Section

Political Involvement & Other Outside Interests of Public Sector Counsel

What questions should government lawyers consider when volunteering for outside activities or considering political involvement? Three speakers from academia, government and private practice will discuss the boundaries between our roles as public servants and private citizens.  

Wednesday December 4 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Dec 5

1:00pm - 2:30pm

1.5 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Immigration Law Section

BC PNP Annual Update

During the upcoming meeting, representatives from the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) will provide insights into recent updates and changes to the program, aimed at enhancing the immigration process for skilled workers.

Thursday December 5 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Jan 22

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Workplace Investigations Section

Cognitive Bias and Workplace Investigations

Dr. Carla MacLean, Doctor of Psychology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, demonstrates how cognitive biases can affect our interpretations and conclusions in workplace investigations without our awareness of it, and suggests simple strategies to mitigate bias.

Wednesday January 22 2025, , Zoom, Webinar,

Fri Jan 24

8:00am - 5:00pm

6.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)

IN-PERSON

CBABC

BC Legal Conference: Privacy Law 2025

With advancements in technology, increasing awareness of data rights and the need for stronger regulatory frameworks, the privacy law landscape is rapidly evolving. This makes for an exciting practice for lawyers, but the challenge is keeping on top of changes. This full-day conference brings together experts in privacy law including lawyers, academics and government officials to discuss the trends that impact our work in privacy law today.

Friday January 24 2025, Michael Harvey, Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC; Michela Fiorido, Partner, Harris & Company LLP; Kyle Friesen, General Counsel, Surrey Police Service; Aislin Jackson, Policy Staff Counsel, BC Civil Liberties Association; Suzanne Kennedy, Partner, Harris & Company LLP; Reina Magistro Nadler, PHD Candidate, Peter A. Allard School of Law; Sybila Valdivieso, Executive Director, Provincial Health Services Authority, privacy, technology, data, rights, tort, class action, biometric technology, hybrid, invasion, case study, surveillance, monitoring, privacy-compliance, neurotechnology, brain data, neuro-privacy, healthcare, medical, ,protection, information, freedom

Thu Jan 30

8:30am - 9:30am

1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)

ONLINE

Immigration Law Section

Overseas Lawyers' Group | November

The Overseas Lawyers' Group is a monthly, informal virtual meeting. The group discusses developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shares practice tips, and discusses challenging case scenarios. Members are encouraged to join the meeting with video and audio capabilities.

Thursday January 30 2025, , Zoom, Webinar,
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