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All times listed in Pacific time.
Tue Jan 31
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Talent-Management Series - Part 1: Becoming an Articling Principal
Thinking about becoming an articling principal, but are not sure what’s involved? Then this session is for you. Our panelists go beyond the LSBC Articling Guidelines to help you uncover the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to successfully supervise, train and mentor the next generation of lawyers.Participants will leave this session with the information and tools they need to take on this challenging and rewarding opportunity.
Tuesday January 31 2023, Kevin Westell, Paul Tonita, and Mike Race , Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Tue Jan 31
5:30pm - 7:30pm
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Women Lawyers Forum-BC
Junior Women Lawyer’s Event
Come and connect over canapes and refreshments with other women lawyers at this annual networking event. Whether you are looking to make new connections, build your referral network or just a fun evening, this event is perfect for you!
Tuesday January 31 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, WLF,
Thu Feb 2
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Construction Law Section
A Look Back and the Way Forward
Chris Atchison, President, BC Construction Association, Matt Pitcairn, Vice President, BC Roadbuilders Association, and Donna Grant, President, Vancouver Regional Construction Association review the year that was 2022, and look ahead to what the future has to offer for the construction industry and its participants.
Thursday February 2 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Fri Feb 3
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
IN-PERSON
Criminal Justice-Nanaimo Section
New Resources in Nanaimo
At this meeting, Lene Silva, who holds a new position at Legal Aid B.C. as a Criminal Justice Navigator, will outline how she assists clients attending for their Court appearances, including directing clients to legal aid services, assisting in intake processes for marginalized individuals, and ensuring that clients are aware of the supports available to them. Shane Briggs will discuss the services he can offer clients as a Peer Prison Outreach Worker at Unlocking the Gates Services Society. Unlocking the Gates is a peer-led, non-profit organization that supports individuals being released from correctional facilities to help ensure a successful reintegration into society. All those who work at Unlocking the Gates have been incarcerated and understand how important it is to have the proper supports to transition back into the community.
Friday February 3 2023, ,
Sat Feb 4
10:45am - 11:30am(PacificTime)
ONLINE
CBABC
CBABC Annual General Meeting (Online Only)
The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch is Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 10:45-11:30am PST via Zoom Videoconference. At this meeting, members will: Hear from our Keynote Speaker, Honourable Justice Mahmud Jamal of the Supreme Court of Canada Receive the Board of Directors 2021-22 report Vote to appoint auditors for the 2022-23 fiscal year Only CBA members may register and attend.
Saturday February 4 2023, Honourable Justice Mahmud Jamal of the Supreme Court of Canada, Zoom, Webinar, AGM, Jamal, Canadian bar association, governance
Mon Feb 6
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development, Access to Justice BC and Pro Bono Students Canada
A2J Week BC | Access to Justice Issues in BC’s Family Law System
Join Pro Bono Students Canada and Access to Justice BC to learn about what recent research on access to justice issues within the BC family law system says and discuss people-centred design. This interactive session will engage your experiences and feed into upcoming research on access to justice issues.
Monday February 6 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, PD,
New
Tue Feb 7
4:30pm - 6:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development and Access to Justice BC, CLEBC, Law Society of BC, Community Living BC, UVIC Law, Peter A. Allard School of Law, TRU Law
A2J Week BC | Access to Justice: Whose Job is it Anyway?
When it comes to this question, what role do lawyers, notaries and paralegals have to play? The provincial government’s Intentions Paper on the regulation of lawyers and other legal service providers suggests that regulation changes are part of the solution. Join our panel of thought leaders to hear their views on how access to justice and regulation of professions are connected.
Tuesday February 7 2023, Clare Jennings (CBABC), Chris McPherson (LSBC), Paul Craven (Province), Mark Iyengar (FACL-BC), Elizabeth Kolias (BCPA) , Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Tue Feb 7
5:00pm - 7:00pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Victoria Section
Monthly Mixer
This is a monthly social mixer held at the Sticky Wicket, downtown Victoria on the first Thursday of each month
Tuesday February 7 2023, ,
Wed Feb 8
3:30pm - 5:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development and Access to Justice Centre for Excellence
A2J Week BC | Neurodiversity in Law
Join the Access to Justice Centre for Excellence and CBABC for a panel discussion with Dr. Lawrence Fung (Stanford Neurodiversity Project), Simon Margolis (BLG Toronto) and Keenan Nadeau. Topics will include the competitive advantage of neurodivergent legal professionals, the practical challenges that neurodiversity presents in law school and law firm environments, and best practices for supporting thought diversity in law.
Wednesday February 8 2023, Dr. Lawrence Fung MD PhD (Stanford University), Simon Margolis (BLG Toronto), Keenan Nadeau (3 Yr LS Dalhousie), Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Thu Feb 9
5:30pm - 7:30pm
2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Thursday February 9 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,
Fri Feb 10
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Friday February 10 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Fri Feb 10
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development and Access to Justice BC
A2J Week BC | Innovating to Create Market-Based Solutions
Globalization is disrupting traditional legal roles and organizational structures and technology is reconfiguring how almost all services are delivered. The panellists will share their journeys into the field of development and delivery of market-based approaches, what they have learned so far and their reflections on clients and system users' feedback in terms of the future possibilities for access to justice.
Friday February 10 2023, Hersh Perlis, Matt Canzer, Marcus Sixta, Chyanne Sharma, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Wed Feb 15
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Wednesday February 15 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Feb 15
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Talent Management Series - Part 2: What Lawyers Want: How to Recruit and Retain the Next Generation
The legal profession, built on precedents, has been generally resistant to change. Change, however, has been accelerated by the pandemic, forcing lawyers to take a broader re-evaluation of work and employers to tighten their vision and strategy. Lawyers now seek more from their organization: more flexibility, more acknowledgement and advancement, and more diversity and equity. In this session, we will cover considerations and strategies legal employers can leverage to recruit and retain the next generation of lawyers.
Wednesday February 15 2023, Miriam Leung, The Counsel Network (BC), Zoom, Webinar, PD, COVID, coronavirus,
Wed Feb 15
4:15pm - 5:15pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Wednesday February 15 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Feb 15
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Maritime Law Section
February Meeting
Monthly Meeting Review and update on maritime law, practice and procedure.
Wednesday February 15 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Feb 15
6:00pm - 8:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON
Wills & Trusts-Okanagan Section
Specialized Passing of Accounts Topics
Shahdin Farsai will discuss the various manners in which passing of accounts can be specialized to different circumstances. Doors: 5:30pm, Presentation: 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Pacific Time) Please arrive at 5:30pm to ensure you are included in the dinner order.
Wednesday February 15 2023, ,
Thu Feb 16
10:00am - 11:00am
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Charities and Not-For-Profit Law Section
Powers of Attorney and Charitable Gifts – Tips, Traps and Red Flags
Come learn about powers of attorney and how they can be used to facilitate charitable giving, as well as steps that should be taken by charities when receiving gifts from a representative of an incapable donor or reviewing the accounts of a residual estate in which there was an active POA.
Thursday February 16 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Feb 16
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday February 16 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, in-house counsel,
New
Thu Feb 16
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Animal Law Section
Animal Law Litigation in Pakistan
Hira Jaleel, Animal Law Teaching Fellow at Lewis & Clark Law School, will be speaking about her experience in litigating animal law cases in Pakistan, including the indiscriminate killing of street dogs, and the banning of exotic pet ownership in Pakistan.
Thursday February 16 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Feb 16
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday February 16 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Feb 16
5:30pm - 9:00pm
IN-PERSON
Civil Litigation-Vancouver Section
3rd Annual For the Love of Litigation Dinner
Celebrate the vicissitudes of our (sometimes stressful) profession with fellow lawyers and students. This event will feature the following local practitioners and members of the judiciary, each of whom will share short anecdotes about funny, important or cherished events in their career.
Thursday February 16 2023, ,
Thu Feb 16
8:30am - 9:30am
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Immigration Law Section
OLG - February Meeting
Please join the Overseas Lawyers Group for our monthly, informal meeting. The group discusses developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shares practice tips, and discusses challenging case scenarios.
Thursday February 16 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue Feb 21
4:15pm - 5:45pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Wills & Trusts-Vancouver Section
Canada’s Trust Information Reporting Regime: Are You Ready?
Join Adam Van Noort, Associate, McQuarrie Legal Services, and Richard Weiland, Partner, Clark Wilson LLP, for guidance on how to prepare for the upcoming enhanced tax reporting obligations for trusts and a case comment on De Angelis v. Siermy 2022 BCCA 401.
Tuesday February 21 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Feb 22
6:00pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Lower Mainland Section
Young Lawyers - Lower Mainland & Chartered Business Valuators Joint Social
Join the Young Lawyers - Lower Mainland Section and the Chartered Business Valuators for this start-of-the-year social event! Kick off the 2023 year by mingling with other young lawyers and business valuators. Appetizers will be served. Drinks are available for purchase. Space is limited so register early. We hope that you can join us!
Wednesday February 22 2023, ,
Tue Feb 28
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Talent-Management Series - Part 3: Working Better Together: Maximizing Paralegal Talent
Knowing how to work collaboratively with a paralegal is critical to enhance the productivity and profitability of your firm. Paralegals bring experience and expertise in building client relationships and process management and can combine their knowledge of legal concepts with new and innovative legal technology tools. Whether you are hiring your first paralegal or want to know how to maximize your existing paralegal talent, our speakers will share their insights, best practices, and strategies.
Tuesday February 28 2023, Elizabeth Kollias, Adnan Habib, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Fri Mar 3
8:30am - 4:30pm
6.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
VIRTUAL VIEWING OPTION
CBABC Professional Development & Immigration Law Section
Immigration Law Conference 2023: Pathways to Immigration
With countless pathways to immigration in Canada, our 2023 Conference Program equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your practice, no matter who you represent. This full-day conference provides you five contemporary sessions led by immigration law experts, breakfast and lunch through the day, and the opportunity to network with over 75 immigration lawyers.
Friday March 3 2023, Various - See Agenda, PD,
Tue Mar 7
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Series - Part 1: Including Lawyers with Disabilities
Lawyers with disabilities are no strangers to overcoming personal and professional barriers. The legal profession has made important efforts to improve access, challenge discriminatory practices and educate practitioners about the ability for lawyers with disabilities to succeed in this profession. But more can be done to help legal employers and law firms include lawyers with disabilities and pave the way for a more diverse legal team and client service model. Join our presenters as they share their experiences, insights and best practices.
Tuesday March 7 2023, Carrie Moffatt, Jessica Vliegenthart, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Wed Mar 22
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Series - Part 2: Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Unconscious bias can be detrimental to growing a diverse and innovative workforce. If everyone is the same, everyone will have the same ideas and come to the same conclusions. And that’s not how great businesses are built. In this session, we will cover unconscious bias in the workplace – what it is, when it happens, and what strategies can be used to challenge the behaviour.
Wednesday March 22 2023, Sameera Sereda, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Thu Mar 30
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Immigration Law Section
A28 Residency Requirements
How permanent residents can stay compliant with their residency obligations under A28, including both physical presence and exemptions to the physical presence requirement.
Thursday March 30 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Apr 5
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Series - Part 3: Pathways to Lawyers Wellbeing - Inclusive Environments Matter
Recent studies show that the legal profession has a strong impact on lawyer health and well-being. The traditional practice of law, by its very nature, pits lawyer wellness against professional obligations to clients, employers, and the courts. This session explores how the practice of law can have a disproportionate impact on professionals with visible and invisible disabilities, 2SLGBTQSI+ lawyers, and IBPOC lawyers, and how to establish more inclusive workspaces.
Wednesday April 5 2023, Dimple Kainth, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Thu Apr 27
Multi - Day(SeeAgenda)
12.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development & Family Law-Okanagan Section
Family Law Conference 2023: Good Clients on their Worst Behaviour
Tax issues, separation agreements, pension division. On top of your already complex and heavy workload, you must also manage your practice and obligations to your clients. How do you navigate it all? Good Clients on their Worst Behaviour dives into the nuances and the psychology that stir up your practice. In addition to the robust line up of panels and topics, the conference, taking place at the Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa, weaves in leisure and fine dining to connect you with colleagues and as a reprieve from the stressors of your practice.
Thursday April 27 2023, Various - See Agenda, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Wed May 17
5:30pm - 7:30pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON
Wills & Trusts-Okanagan Section
Bronze Wines Decision
Canfield v. Bronze Wines Ltd decision Doors: 5:30pm, Presentation: 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Pacific Time) Please arrive at 5:30pm to ensure you are included in the dinner order.
Wednesday May 17 2023, ,
Wed Jun 21
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Wills & Trusts-Okanagan Section
Conflicts of Law
conflicts of law, particularly as it may apply to the practice of Wills and Estates
Wednesday June 21 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
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