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CBABC

Diversity on the Bench 2025: Building your Application

Learn about the day-to-day activities of a judge in Provincial and Supreme Courts, the skills and knowledge required, what to consider when applying to the Bench, and how applications are evaluated.

General Practice, Solo and Small Firm

Mitigating Risks in the Digital Legal Landscape

The session will cover practical advice, helpful resources, and a discussion on the increasing risks of cybercrimes. Learn how to protect your practice from common pitfalls and stay informed about emerging threats in the digital world.

Maritime Law

May Meeting

Join the Maritime Law Section Executive for a review and update on maritime law, practice and procedure. We are pleased to support a hybrid option for those who would like to attend in-person or online.

Women Lawyers Forum - Vancouver Island

May Networking (Victoria)

Join the WLF – Vancouver Island Section for an evening of valuable networking. This monthly event provides the perfect informal opportunity to meet new people, foster connection, and expand your professional circle.

CBABC

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Series: People, Position & Power

Attend this session to uncover the impact your experience has on the people around you and how this understanding of yourself and others can help you build more effective client relationships.

ADR - Nanaimo, Family Law - Vancouver Island

Therapeutic Interventions for High Conflict and Reunification Cases

Alyson Jones has a long history working on high conflict cases with complex family dynamics. This practical presentation explores the steps that can be taken when dealing with complex cases, and the therapeutic interventions that may or may not be applicable for these families.

Aboriginal Lawyers Forum

Community Lunch (May)

Join ALF Executive member Jesse Young for a virtual lunch will provide an opportunity to connect with other Indigneous lawyers/students/grads and foster greater connections within the community. 

Immigration Law

Cross-Border Travel

Recent cross-border developments potentially impacting international travelers, plus recommendations for lawyers regarding electronic devices and crossing the border into the U.S.

CBABC

Diversity on Tribunals 2025: Building your Application

Learn how to draw upon your experience, knowledge, and skills to become a tribunal member and how best to convey these in your application.

Construction Law

Building Bridges: Year End Networking

It's that time of year again where we wrap up the year with a delightful evening filled with delicious canapes and opportunities to connect with colleagues in-person. Construct connections that last a lifetime!

Aboriginal Law - Vancouver Island

The UVIC JD/JID Program: What it Means to Have JID Experience in the Legal Profession

Shayla Praud shares her experiences in the JD/JID program at the University of Victoria, which includes transsystemic courses and field schools in Indigenous communities throughout Canada. Learn what JID graduates bring to the table and how they can enrich practice with their particular training. 

Real Property

Unlock New Opportunities: An Evening of Networking

An evening of networking connecting counsel who shape the BC real property legal landscape. Exchange ideas and share updates on your practice with peers over a bite to eat. This is an opportunity to connect with early career lawyers and senior counsel alike who practice real property near you.

CBABC

Aboriginal Lawyers Forum Retreat 2025

Culture and Community: Bringing Indigenous Lawyers and Law Students Together. While all B.C. lawyers and law students are welcome to register, the content of this retreat is curated especially for Indigenous lawyers and students.

Senior Counsel

Outlook Essentials for Senior Lawyers

Enhance your email management with Sean Dillman, Legal, Technology Specialist & Litigator, British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General, as he discusses drafting using speech-to-text, proofing using text-to-speech, routing email using rules and scheduling email delivery.

Workplace Investigations

An Introduction to A.I. in Workplace Investigations

David Louie, Lawyer and Investigator, Southern Butler Price LLP, and Jordan Michaux, Associate, Roper Greyell LLP, discuss the impacts, potential applications, and relevant considerations of artificial intelligence in workplace investigations. 

Women Lawyers Forum

Book Club: Creating a Seat at the Table

A thought-provoking evening as we discuss Creating a Seat at the Table, a book that offers a window into the lives of women who have faced—and overcome—the unique challenges of a career in law.

Young Lawyers - Lower Mainland

Provincial Court Practice For Young Lawyers

Former Judge Paul Meyers provides his unique insight into common pitfalls that young lawyers can avoid and how less experienced counsel can put their best foot forward.

CBABC

BC PNP Annual Update

Hear from members of the BC Provincial Nominee Program. This annual gathering always brings a crowd, and capacity is limited.

CCCA BC

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Best Practices in Managing Risk Within Your Organization

Sandeep Mann, Wendy King, and Naeem Rajabali, discuss how legal counsel can support their organizations when developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) solutions. This informative session presents insights, best practices and challenges of managing risks across an organization. 

Aboriginal Law - Vancouver, Aboriginal Law - Vancouver Island

Annual Case Law Update

Robert Janes, KC, reviews the past year's notable Aboriginal law cases and what they mean for the area of practice. From Aboriginal and Treaty rights to limitation periods, Treaty interpretation, and more, this thorough review is one you won't want to miss.

Family Law - Vancouver Island

Litigator to Mediator

Rebecca Alleyne and Brooke MacLeod discuss how and when they decided to become mediators, and how they each transitioned from counsel to mediator.

Elder Law

Age and Ageism in Judges Assessments of Witnesses

Helene Love, The Centre for Restorative Justice, Simon Fraser University, discusses the results of a study where she analyzed nearly 900 civil judgments where judges assess witnesses to see if older age relates to judges' assessments of general credibility, sincerity, reliability or to the weight given to witness statements.

Municipal Law

Annual Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs Update

Tara Faganello, Assistant Deputy Minister, Community Safety and Crime Prevention, Local Government Division Victoria, and her team provide a summary of the ministry’s current work and updates on recent legislative changes.

Immigration Law

Immigration Law - Overseas Lawyers Group

May Meeting
Time: 8:30am - 9:30am (PT)

Family Law - Vancouver

Behind the Numbers: Tax Insights for Family Law Practice

Join us for a practical and engaging session designed specifically for family lawyers who want to sharpen their understanding of tax issues that arise in the context of separation, divorce, and asset restructuring.

Charities and Not-for-Profit Law

How to Help Clients Conduct Effective and Efficient Meetings

Michael Blatchford, Partner at Miller Thomson LLP and Registered Parliamentarian, provides a primer on parliamentary procedure to enable you to address common procedural questions relating to meetings and to help mitigate risk of internal organizational disputes related to the conduct of meetings. 

Wills and Trusts - Vancouver

Legal Options & Practical Solutions for Vulnerable Clients

Raman Johal, Partner, Gowling WLG, and Amanda Brown, Director, ReAct Adult Protection Program, discuss both legal and practical strategies to implement when planning for vulnerable clients.

Young Lawyers - Okanagan

Spring into Networking

You are invited to an evening of networking and connection-building among young lawyers in the Okanagan region. This event is designed to foster professional relationships, share experiences, and explore opportunities for growth in the legal community.

Young Lawyers - Victoria

June End of Term Networking

This is your opportunity to mix and mingle in-person with colleagues as we wrap up the 2024-2025 term. All early career lawyers, articling students, and law students welcome!

Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law

Joint Networking? Naturally

Connect, collaborate, and cultivate your professional circle. Join us for an evening of meaningful connections with other environmental and natural resources lawyers.

Securities Law

Toronto Stock Exchange and TSXV Update

Anne Child, Dave Babstock, Joseph van Sickle, Andrew Creech, and Charlotte Bell, of the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, provide an overview and update of the market.

Labour Law

Annual Bear Pit

Jennifer Glougie, Chair, Labour Relations Board, other leaders of the Labour Relations Board, and the Honourable Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, provide updates on the work of the the Labour Relations Board and the Ministry of Labour followed by a question period where section members are encouraged to participate in the traditional "Bear Pit" format. 

CBABC

Pathways to Canada: Immigration Options for LGBTQ+ Americans

This session provides essential guidance for LGBTQ+ Americans exploring options for relocating to Canada. With rising concerns over safety, legal protections, and quality of life, many LGBTQ+ individuals in the U.S. are looking north for greater security and acceptance.

CBABC & Vancouver Bar Association

39th Annual Bench & Bar Dinner 2025

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch and the Vancouver Bar Association cordially invite you to the 39th Annual Bench & Bar Dinner at the beautiful Fairmont Waterfront. Celebrate the remarkable achievements of your colleagues and acknowledge their outstanding contributions to the cause of justice, their communities and the province.

Young Lawyers - Lower Mainland

Behind the Bench: Associate Judge Shadowing - Vancouver

Attend an informal dinner with Associate Judge Bilawich, Associate Judge Vos, and Associate Judge Robertson of the Supreme Court of British Columbia to review matters going forward the following day. During the shadow day, attend as a fly on the wall to learn the do's and don't's of attending Chambers.

Aboriginal Lawyers Forum

Community Lunch (June)

Join ALF Executive member Andrea K. Glen for a virtual lunch will provide an opportunity to connect with other Indigneous lawyers/students/grads and foster greater connections within the community. 

Young Lawyers - Lower Mainland

Where Your Law Degree Can Take You

Michelle Cameron,, Jennifer Chan, Morgan Fowler, and Lori Guiton, Director of Policy and Legislation at WorkSafeBC, shed light on the diverse paths a law degree can pave beyond traditional litigation or solicitor roles. Discover different options for fulfilling career trajectories in the BC legal landscape. 

Employment Law

Termination Clauses Clarified: Key Takeaways from Egan v. Harbour Air Seaplanes

Nicole Toye and Olivia Startup, counsel for the employer in Egan v. Harbour Air Seaplanes, provide an in depth overview of this case, the current state of the law regarding termination clauses in British Columbia and best practices for drafting termination clauses.

Immigration Law

Immigration Law - Overseas Lawyers Group

June Meeting
Time: 8:30am - 9:30am (PT)

Insurance Law

End of Term Networking

Enjoy an evening filled with delicious canapes and opportunities to mingle with colleagues as we wrap of the 2024-2025 section term. This is your chance to construct connections that last a lifetime!