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 Jan 26
4:00pm - 5:00pm
1 CPD
ONLINE
General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section
Immersive Experience into Lawyer Wellness
David Ibbetson will provide valuable insights on lawyer wellness, with the goal of allowing participants to obtain a glimpse of what self-coaching feels like, and how it can contribute towards lawyer wellness and potential.
Tuesday January 26 2021, David Ibbetson, Lawyer Coach, Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Jan 27
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1 CPD
ONLINE
Wednesday January 27 2021, Ann Tuck, VP Legal Affair and General Counsel at Vancity, Margot Spence, Manager Corporate Law at ICBC, Melody Robens-Paradise, Deputy Regional Director & Senior Counsel, BC Regional Office Department of Justice, Etienne van Eck, Executive Director/ Deputy Registrar, Inquiry, Discipline & Monitoring at the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, Zoom, Webinar, in-house counsel,
Wed Jan 27
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Wednesday January 27 2021, Daniel W Burnett, Q.C. of Owen Bird Law Corporation, Daniel J. Reid of Harper Grey LLP , Josephine Wong of Hayward Sheppard Barristers & Solicitors , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Jan 27
5:00pm - 7:00pm
2 CPD
ONLINE
Wednesday January 27 2021, The Honourable Judge Roger Cutler - Sitting Judge in the Indigenous Court, Duncan, Elder and Mentor Mark Atleo and Vanessa Ramsdale - South Island Wellness Society, Leah Fontaine - BC Prosecution Service, Mitchell Walker - Director of Gladue Services- BC First Nations Justice Counsel, Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal,
New
Thu Jan 28
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday January 28 2021, Eric Lung, Partner, Dentons Canada LLP, Dierk Ullrich, Partner, Fasken , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Jan 28
12:00pm - 1:30pm
ONLINE
Thursday January 28 2021, Chairs / Moderator:, Jada Tellier, Kornfeld LLP, , Panelists:, Brock Roe, JFK Law Corporation, Emilie Lahaie, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Kyla Schwartz, Tsawwassen First Nation, Aria Laskin, JFK Law Corporation, , Zoom, Webinar, Indigenous,
Thu Jan 28
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Construction Law Section
Using IPD Delivery for Construction Projects
There is interest and uncertainty around the use of the construction delivery known as Integrated Project Delivery. The CCDC recently released the CCDC 30 - IPD Contract as a standard form document for IPD projects. How are professionals navigating through this framework?
Thursday January 28 2021, Jen Hancock, VP, Collaborative Construction, Chandos Construction, , Ana Maria Llanos, Principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc., , Doug Sanders, Partner, BLG, , David Little, Partner, Bennett Jones, Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Jan 28
4:30pm - 6:00pm
1 CPD
ONLINE
Charities and Not-For-Profit Section
Insurance Considerations for Not-For-Profits and Charities
This presentation will cover all manner of insurance issues applicable to not-for-profits and charities including, for example, approrpiate insurance coverage for not-for-profits and charities, and the impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry.
Thursday January 28 2021, Nikki Keith, Partner at Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc., Karen Zimmer, Partner at Alexander Holburn , Zoom, Webinar, coronavirus, pandemic,
Wed Feb 3
12:00om - 1:00pm
1 CPD
ONLINE
Municipal Law Section
Marchi v. Nelson Case Update and Discussion
The Supreme Court of Canada recently granted leave to appeal the decision of the B.C. Court of Appeal in Marchi v Nelson (City of), 2020 BCCA 1. A panel of counsel on the case as well as municipal insurers who will discuss the issues and implications involved.
Wednesday February 3 2021, Greg Allen, Partner, Allen / McMillan, , Dana Romanick, Lawyer, Kootenay Law, , Aniz Alani, Solictor, City of Abbotsford, , Megan Chorlton, Director of Member Services, Muniicipal Insurance Association of BC, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Feb 3
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1 CPD
ONLINE
Intellectual Property & Technology Law Section
Top 10 IP Cases in 2020 - BC and Beyond
This past year, the Supreme Court, the federal courts, and BC provincial courts redefined and continued to define key aspects of intellectual property law. In a panel discussion format, Jennifer Marles, Pablo Tseng and Scott Foster will discuss the top 10 IP cases in 2020.
Wednesday February 3 2021, Jennufer Marles, Partner, Oyen Wiggs, , Pablo Tseng, Partner, McMillian, , Scott Foster, Partner, Gowling WLG, Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Feb 3
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
BC Northwest Section Section
Ethical Practices and Scenarios
Please join the BC Northwest Section for the first meeting of 2021! Speakers Scott Mulder of Warner Bandstra Brown and elected Bencher Heidi Zetzsche will guide us through ethical practice scenarios, reflecting on their own experiences and practice areas.
Wednesday February 3 2021, Scott Mulder, Criminal Defence, Family, and Civil Litigation, Warner Bandstra Brown (Terrace), Heidi Zetzsche, Elected Bencher of the Cariboo Region, Family Lawyer (108 Mile House), Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Feb 3
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1 CPD
ONLINE
Family Law-Kamloops Section
January Meeting
We will be having our first section meeting of 2021. Go to the registration page to view the agenda.
Wednesday February 3 2021, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Fri Feb 5
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
CBABC PD
The NCA Path for Success: Securing Articles
As an internationally trained law student or lawyer, you’re now in BC working on your NCA. Next up: articling! Join this session to hear from people who have been in your shoes, looking for articles in a competitive environment.
Friday February 5 2021, Siohban Lennox, Rupinder Gosal, Paula Price, Zoom, Webinar, Foreign, qualifications, practice law in Canada,
Sat Feb 6
12:00pm - 1:00pm
ONLINE
Saturday February 6 2021, , Zoom, Webinar, AGM
Tue Feb 9
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1 CPD
ONLINE
Real Property-Vancouver Section
BC Real Estate Market Update
Kellie Fong, Economist with the BC Real Estate Association, will provide her insight on the BC economy with a focus on residential real estate.
Tuesday February 9 2021, Kellie Fong, Economist with the BC Real Estate Association, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Tue Feb 9
4:00pm - 5:00pm
1 CPD
ONLINE
Aboriginal Lawyers Forum
Meet & Greet with CBA National President Brad Regehr
Brad Regehr, CBA National President will join ALF from his home in Winnipeg to share his perspective on the work of CBA on truth and reconciliation, hear your thoughts about the legal profession, and answer your questions.
Tuesday February 9 2021, Brad Regehr, CBA National President , Zoom, Webinar, ALF, Indigenous,
New
Wed Feb 10
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1 CPD
ONLINE
Wednesday February 10 2021, Madam Justice Lyster, BC Supreme Court, Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Feb 11
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1 CPD
ONLINE
Securities Law Section
Recent Developments in US Securities Law
Chris Doerksen and Kimberley Anderson of Dorsey & Whitney LLP will discuss recent developments in US securities law, including various changes to SEC reporting requirements, COVID-related developments, among others.
Thursday February 11 2021, Chris Doerksen and Kimberley Anderson of Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Zoom, Webinar, coronavirus, pandemic,
New
Tuesday February 16 2021, Madam Justice Amy D. Francis of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Feb 17
5:00pm - 7:00pm
2 CPD
ONLINE
Criminal Justice-Victoria Section
A View from the Bench
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Provincial Court Judge? What it would be like to preside over Criminal matters coming from a Family Law background? What it takes to be a Judge in a small community or deal with judging remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Wednesday February 17 2021, Judge Karina Sacca, Judge Wendy Bernt, Zoom, Webinar, coronavirus, pandemic, COVID, coronavirus,
Wed Feb 17
6:00pm - 7:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Criminal Justice-Vancouver Section
Drug Treatment Court of Vancouver: A Primer
Join us to learn all about the Drug Treatment Court of Vancouver! DTCV is in its 20th year of operation this year out of BC Provincial Court at 222 Main Street.
Wednesday February 17 2021, Judge Dhillon, BC Provincial Court, Chantelle Coulson, DTCV Prosecutor, Debra Carpentier, DTCV Duty Counsel, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Immigration Law-Victoria Lawyers Group Section
Question & Answers with CBSA
The CBA BC Victoria subsection will be joined by one or more local representatives from CBSA. Please send questions for CBSA to Tess Acton at tess@vancouverlaw.ca by February 18. Speaker details to come.
Wednesday February 24 2021, TBA, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Feb 25
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
CBABC PD
Financial Planning for Lawyers: Creating a Plan that's Right for You
With court closures and an overall reduction in work, many firms are lowering partner draw, freezing hiring, and eliminating positions. This session will emphasize the importance of a financial plan and offer practical tips for stretching income and keeping emotions out of investments.
Thursday February 25 2021, Amardeep Sidhu, Lawyers Financial, Zoom, Webinar, Finance, Money, Save, Savings, Debt, Student, Young Lawyer, Loans, Lawyers Financial
Wed Mar 3
12:30pm - 1:30pm
ONLINE
CBABC PD
A Defined Benefit Pension Plan for Law Firms
Whether you are recruiting new talent to your firm or looking to build strong retention among your staff, investing in a defined benefit pension plan may be the tool you need. Dawn Marchand, President and CEO of Lawyers Financial, will walk through how to get your law firm started, how your firm benefits from a pension plan, and how to get to the next level by guaranteeing retirement income for life.
Wednesday March 3 2021, Dawn Marchand, President and CEO of Lawyers Financial, Zoom, Webinar, Pensions, Retirement, Planning, Financial, Law Firms, Managing Partners, Principal, Contributions, Payment, Annuity, Benefits, Employee, CPP, Guaranteed Annual Income System, GAINS, Lawyers Financial
Thu Mar 25
CPD TBD
ONLINE
Family Law-Vancouver Island Section
"BUT WHERE ARE YOU REALLY FROM?" - Cultural Competency in Family Law
In this presentation, Beatriz Contreras of Contreras McLennan Law Corporation will generate a discussion on respectful intercultural communications in a family law file with emphasis on identifying some common microaggressions.
Thursday March 25 2021, Beatriz Contreras, Family & Immigration Lawyer, Contreras McLennan Law Corporation , Zoom, Webinar,
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