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 Sep 13, 2024

All times listed in Pacific time.

Tue Sep 17

6:00pm - 7:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Women Lawyers Forum-BC

Fall Launch feat. Hot Tips from Top Mentors

Jeevyn Dhaliwal, KC, Judge Sheryl Wagner, Deb Viccars, and Dimple Kainth will speak about mentorship and how their own experiences with mentors and champions have shaped their careers.

Tuesday September 17 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, WLF,

Wed Sep 18

5:00pm - 6:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Maritime Law Section

September Meeting

Join Maritime Law Section Executives to discuss the November dinner and updates in maritime law, practice and procedure including the Canada Shipping Act 2001 concerning unlicensed passenger vessels.

Wednesday September 18 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Sep 19

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)

ONLINE

Civil Litigation-Vancouver Section

Time Management and Efficiency in a Litigation Practice

Stephanie Streat, Sara Albert and Wendy Thiessen, discuss strategies for optimizing the time spent at your computer, tactics for tackling your to-do list, technology innovations, tips for working in a team or remote environments and more.

Thursday September 19 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Mon Sep 23

12:30pm - 2:00pm

1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC

Advancing Reconciliation: Legal Impacts of False Claims to Indigenous Identity

Continue your reconciliation journey this Fall with the return of Dr. Darryl Leroux from the of the University of Ottawa. Dr Leroux co-led our 2023 session on Respecting and Preserving Indigenous Identities. This next session expands on his research into false claims of Indigenous identity to spotlight specific court cases. Kirsten Barnes joins the discussion with Dr Leroux to reveal the emerging issues facing lawyers and the courts in this area, including an analysis of the key factors and reasons used by the courts to approve or deny these claims in different contexts.

Monday September 23 2024, Darryl Leroux (U of Ottawa), Kirsten Barnes (BCFNJC), Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal, reconciliation, indigenous, identity, first nations, aboriginal, impact

Tue Sep 24

4:30pm - 6:00pm

1.5 CPD

ONLINE

Family Law-Vancouver Section

Conduct Orders: Beyond the 101

Join Chris Carta and Daylyn Miller for a review beyond the basics – creative uses, what worked and what didn’t, enforcement and beyond.

Tuesday September 24 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Wed Sep 25

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Constitutional/Civil Liberties Section

Free Speech on Campuses

Noah Ross, Alison Colpitts, and Julia Riddle, delve into the complexities of freedom of expression and student protests on university campuses. They were counsel on a recent injunction application brought by a BC university regarding such student protests.

Wednesday September 25 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Sep 25

5:00pm - 6:30pm

1.5 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Criminal Justice-Vancouver Section

Criminal Law Foundations: Bail and Administrative Offences and Other Timely Topics

Gain valuable insights from our kick-off panel’s court expertise. The Honourable Judge Nancy Adams, Kristy Neurauter, and Vicki Williams, speak about their long-standing tradition of front-end work in the Provincial Bail Courts.

Wednesday September 25 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Sep 25

8:30am - 12:30pm

5.25 CPD (2.0 ethics)

INPERSON, ONLINE

CBABC & Department of Justice

CBABC & Justice Canada: Government Law & Practice 2024

Continue your reconciliation journey this Fall with the return of Dr. Darryl Leroux from the of the University of Ottawa. This next session expands on his research into false claims of Indigenous identity to spotlight specific court cases. Kirsten Barnes of the BC First Nations Justice Council joins the discussion to reveal the emerging issues facing lawyers and the courts in this area, including an analysis of the key factors and reasons used by the courts to approve or deny these claims in different contexts.

Wednesday September 25 2024, The Hon. Chief Justice Leonard Marchand, , Court of Appeal of BC; The Hon. Justice Jasvinder S. (Bill) Basran, Supreme Court of British Columbia; Lee Nevens, Department of Justice; The Hon. Associate Justice Catherine A. Coughlan, Federal Court of Canada; Fred Wan, Department of Justice; Craig Cameron, Department of Justice; Mark Seebaran, Office of the Attorney General of British Columbia; Tim Timberg (Ret’d); Mitch Taylor, KC, Department of Justice , Aboriginal, government, justice, crown, judicial review, court practice, artificial intelligence, Indigenous rights, reconciliation

Thu Sep 26

8:30am - 9:30am

1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)

ONLINE

Immigration Law Section

Overseas Lawyers Group - September Meeting

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 September 26 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Thu Oct 3

5:30pm - 8:30pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Insolvency Law Section

Trustee Panel Discussion

Melinda McKie, Deloitte Restructuring, Craig Munro, FTI Consulting, and Michelle Grant, PwC Corporate Advisory & Restructuring, discuss current trends, shifts, and challenges in insolvency matters from that unique vantage point.

Thursday October 3 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Mon Oct 7

12:15pm - 1:15pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

CCCA BC Section

Leading Successful AI Adoptions: A practical Approach

Stephen Burns, Partner, Bennett Jones LLP, provides a review of AI adoption from a practical, risk and legal perspective, focusing on the frameworks and strategies required to lead successful AI adoption within the organization, the risks to be mitigated and the questions to ask of the business, technical teams, and service providers. 

Monday October 7 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, in-house counsel,
New

Wed Oct 9

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Municipal Law Section

Understanding the Limits of Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech and Discriminatory Speech in Municipal Facilities

Elizabeth Anderson, Partner, Young Anderson, and Michael Moll, Partner, Civic Legal, discuss what the role of the local government is in allowing for freedom of expression per the Charter and whether local governments can or should mitigate or prevent hate speech or discriminatory speech.

Wednesday October 9 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Thu Oct 10

5:30pm - 7:30pm

1.5 CPD

ONLINE

ADR-Nanaimo Section

The Art of Reframing

Reframing is a powerful and constructive communication skill. This session focuses on skill development for reframing negative positions to positive interests. There is a brief lecturette, skill demonstration, and small breakout group practice with coaches.

Thursday October 10 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,
New

Wed Oct 16

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Family Law-Fraser Valley Section

Collaborative Family Law Practice

Rebecca Stanley explains how collaborative family law is different from some of the more common methods of family dispute resolution, such as litigation and mediation, and how collaborative family law can benefit you and your clients.

Wednesday October 16 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Mon Oct 21

12:45pm - 1:45pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

CBABC

Considering a Career as a Judicial Justice?

Learn about the day-to-day activities of a Judicial Justice in Provincial Court, the skills and knowledge required, what to consider when applying, and how applications are evaluated. Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie leads a panel of Judicial Justices to share their experiences and to help you take this next step in your career.

Monday October 21 2024, Aamna Afsar, Judicial Justice, Provincial Court of BC, Gerry Hayes, Administrative Judicial Justice, Provincial Court of BC (Criminal Division), Lori Plater, Administrative Judicial Justice, Provincial Court of BC (Traffic Division), Zoom, Webinar, judicial, bench, justice, judge, regulation, career, early career

Wed Nov 6

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Construction Law Section

Construction Dispute Related Provisions and Heads of Damages

David Curtis, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, and Michael Williams, Clyde & Co Canada LLP, present on common contractual provisions that are engaged during construction related disputes and common categories of damages arising from those disputes.

Wednesday November 6 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Thu Nov 21

9:00am - 11:00am

2.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC

Advancing Reconciliation: 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
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