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.
Tue Aug 16
9:30am - 10:30am
WEBINAR
Tuesday August 16 2022, Kerry Simmons, QC, (Executive Director, Canadian Bar Association BC), Cindy Zhang, LL.B. (Associate, BLG LLP Toronto) and Shauna Towriss, LL.B. (Partner, Cassels LLP), Money Laundering, Cullen Commission
Wed Aug 24
12:45pm - 1:45pm
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
WEBINAR
CBABC Professional Development
Supreme Court of British Columbia Masters Chambers Pilot
On August 15, 2022, the Supreme Court of British Columbia will launch the Masters Chambers Pilot to allow electronic submission of application records through Court Services Online for regular chambers. In this webinar, Master Muir of the Supreme Court and members of Court Services Branch will talk about document standards, demonstrate use of the CSO platform for filing application records, and answer your questions.
Wednesday August 24 2022, Master Leslie Muir, British Columbia Supreme Court, Patricia White, Court Services Online Product Manager, Hazel Lew, Business Analyst Consultant, Brenda Belak, Legal Counsel, British Columbia Supreme Court, PD,
Wed Sep 7
4:15pm - 5:15pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Wednesday September 7 2022, Laurel Plewes, MScN, RN with Vancouver Coastal Health , Dr. Adam Sandell, Doctor with Vancouver Coastal Health , , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Tue Sep 13
4:00pm - 5:30pm
IN-PERSON
Construction Law Section
2022-2023 Kick-off Social
The 2022-2023 Construction Law Section Executive invites you to reconnect with your peers and kick off the new Section year.
Tuesday September 13 2022, ,
New
Thu Sep 15
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Civil Litigation-Vancouver Section
Good on Paper – Tips on Written Advocacy Before the Courts
Effective advocacy starts with good writing. Join us for a discussion on the similarities and differences in writing styles when writing for the Supreme Court as compared to the Court of Appeal, and for what it takes to get your writing right!
Thursday September 15 2022, Justice Susan Griffin (of the BC Court of Appeal) and Justice Lauren Blake (of the BC Supreme Court), with Angela Folino (of Kahn Zack Ehrlich Lithwick LLP) moderating, Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Sep 15
12:30pm - 2:30pm
2.0 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday September 15 2022, Ben Parkin, Director - Litigation at WorkSafeBC, Meera Bennet, Legal counsel at Legal Services Branch, Ministry of the Attorney General, Clayton Gallant, Gudmundseth Mickelson LLP, Johanna Goosen, Senior Manager, Litigation at WorkSafe BC, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Mon Sep 26
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
WEBINAR
Monday September 26 2022, Halie Bruce and Prof. Sarah Morales, Aboriginal, PD,
New
Wed Sep 28
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
ADR-Vancouver Section
Cultural Awareness and Honouring Unique Perspectives in Mediation
Join us for a discussion with Nerissa Yan and Harpreet Minhas, experienced litigators as they share their thoughts on navigating cultural differences and assumptions, and how awareness and sensitivity by both mediators and counsel is integral to effective practice.
Wednesday September 28 2022, Nerissa Yan, Partner, Yan Muirhead LLP , Harpreet S. Minhas, Associate Counsel, Mandeep Randhawa Law Corporation, Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,
New
Wed Sep 28
5:30pm - 7:30pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Okanagan Section
Term Kick-Off Social
A social mixer for young lawyers in the Okanagan area to get to know one another in a fun and informal environment.
Wednesday September 28 2022, ,
New
Wed Sep 28
6:00pm - 7:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Criminal Justice-Vancouver Section
First Nations Court: A Primer
Join the New Westminster First Nations Court team to learn all about First Nations Courts in British Columbia. Speakers will discuss having your client's file dealt with in First Nations Court, how the court works, and what your client can expect if admitted.
Wednesday September 28 2022, Judge Garth Smith, BC Provincial Court, Lori Ashton, BC Prosecution Service, Leslie Leclair, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, Mike Smith, Duty Counsel, Zoom, Webinar,
New
Tue Oct 4
12:00pm - 2:30pm
2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development
Ethical Considerations for Every Lawyer (Victoria)
Paul Pearson, LSBC Bencher (Victoria County) and CBABC Board Director at Large, Sarah L. Klinger 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.
Tuesday October 4 2022, Paul Pearson, LSBC Bencher (Victoria) and Sarah Klinger., PD,
Thu Oct 6
12:00pm - 2:30pm
2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development
Ethical Considerations for Every Lawyer (Nanaimo)
Brian Dybwad, LSBC Bencher (Nanaimo County) and Patricia Blair 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.
Thursday October 6 2022, Brian Dybwad, LSBC Bencher (Nanaimo) and Patricia Blair, PD,
New
Thu Oct 13
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
WEBINAR
Thursday October 13 2022, Kim Hawkins and Frances Rosner, Aboriginal, PD,
New
Wed Oct 19
12:00pm - 2:30pm
2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development
Ethical Considerations for Every Lawyer (Surrey)
Gurminder Sandhu, LSBC Bencher (Westminster County) and Kamaljit K. Lehal 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 19 2022, Gurminder Sandhu, LSBC Bencher (Westminster), Kamaljit K. Lehal, PD,
Wed Oct 19
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
WEBINAR
CBABC Professional Development
Career Starter Series - Part 1: Building Your Professional Reputation
Our speakers navigate what professionalism looks like in practice. Learn how to develop business and practice-specific relationships so that you can build and maintain a strong professional network. Review the connection between personal activities and professional reputation and lines not to cross. Skills covered include how to be professional in your written and oral communication, virtual presence, and in-person connections to be seen as credible and trustworthy among lawyers and other professionals.
Wednesday October 19 2022, Kevin Loo, QC, Kimberly Henders Miller, and Yarden Gershony, PD,
New
Sat Oct 22
CPD TBD (2.0 ethics)
HYBRID
CBABC Professional Development
Prince Rupert County Connects 2022 (Smithers)
Join us in Smithers this fall for a regional hybrid-conference with topical Criminal and Family sessions for lawyers across the North - Stay tuned for more information!
Saturday October 22 2022, Various - See Agenda, PD,
Save the Date
Mon Oct 24
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
WEBINAR
Monday October 24 2022, Saul Joseph, Jared Knott, Aboriginal, PD,
New
Wed Oct 26
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
WEBINAR
CBABC Professional Development
Career Starter Series Part 2: Charting Your Career Path
Making your way through the early years of your career as a lawyer is both an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience. Whether you have clear career goals, or on a windier path, this session is for you. Gain advice, tools and resources from The Lawyer Coach Allison Wolf and lawyer Karen Ameyaw about navigating various career trajectories in the first years of your practice.
Wednesday October 26 2022, Allison Wolf and Karen Ameyaw, PD,
New
Wed Oct 26
9:00am - 10:15am
1.25 CPD (1.25 ethics)
WEBINAR
CBABC Professional Development and Access to Justice Centre for Excellence
Data Drugs & Disorientation: Access to Justice Research from the Edge
As we recognize Access to Justice Week across Canada, join us for a panel showcasing the research of British Columbia scholars Kate Gower, Michael Litchfield and Yvon Dandurand. Topics will include the use of data science to diagnose unmet legal need, law reform lessons from Canada’s shifting drug policy landscape, and the struggles of individuals navigating the justice sector’s online information labyrinth.
Wednesday October 26 2022, Kate Gower, Michael Litchfield and Yvon Dandurand, PD,
New
Mon Oct 31
12:00pm - 2:30pm
2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development
Ethical Considerations for Every Lawyer (Kelowna)
Thomas Fellhauer, QC, and Audra Bayer, 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 October 31 2022, Thomas Fellhauer, QC, LSBC Life Bencher (Okanagan) and Audra Bayer, PD,
New
Wed Nov 2
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
WEBINAR
CBABC Professional Development
Career Starter Series Part 3: Demystifying the Partnership Track
Becoming a partner at a law firm is an exciting prospect for some associates. Others may be undecided on whether making partner is right for them. This session uncovers what it means to become a partner in various firm settings. How have successful lawyers made the decision for themselves? What are the benefits and drawbacks of partnership? What are some different partnership models? And, if a lawyer wants to become a partner, what can they do to achieve this goal?
Wednesday November 2 2022, Erin Roth, PD,
New
Thu Nov 17
CPD TBD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development
Making Your Case with a Better Memory
Join nationally recognized memory training consultant Paul Mellor in a unique 6-hour CPD accredited seminar that will bolster your memory. Learn techniques to improve your everyday practice. Mellor’s objective is to show how a trained memory can increase your efficiency and productivity in all aspects of law. He will help you lay a foundation for total recall.
Thursday November 17 2022, Paul Mellor, PD,
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