Summary of Meetings: Family Law - Vancouver
Number of Meetings Held: 8
September 24, 2024
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Guest Speakers: Chris Carta, Daylyn Miller
Meeting Title/Topic: Conduct Orders: Beyond the 101
Synopsis: Join Chris Carta and Daylyn Miller for a review beyond the basics – creative uses, what worked and what didn’t, enforcement and beyond.
October 30, 2024
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Guest Speakers: Abib Ngom, Afsana Allidina, Cléa Amundsen
Meeting Title/Topic: Hague Convention
Synopsis: The 1980 Hague Convention is a multilateral treaty that establishes proceedings for the prompt return of children who have been wrongfully removed or kept away from their home country. Our speakers will discuss recent case law and best practices.
November 19, 2024
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Guest Speakers: Paul Woodhouse, Abby Pang, Javier Tam-Huang
Meeting Title/Topic: Tricky Issues in Industry-Specific Valuations
Synopsis: Do you need a valuation in a niche market? Abby Pang, Illuma Law, Javier Tam-Huang, Smythe LLP, and Paul Woodhouse, Smythe LLP, discuss industry-specific research, use of confidential resources, admissibility issues and “My business will not sell for that price!”
February 6, 2025
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Guest Speakers: Morag MacLeod, KC, Shari R. Pearlman
Meeting Title/Topic: Civility in the Profession
Synopsis: Morag MacLeod, KC, Family Law Lawyer, Mediator & Arbitrator, shares her views of how civility from counsel impacts her work. Shari Pearlman, RCSW, JD, Lawyer Counsellor & Assistant Director, Lawyers Assistance Program of BC, talks about how civility impacts our wellbeing and mental health.
March 6, 2025
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Guest Speakers: Justice Lisa Hamilton
Meeting Title/Topic: Family Law Dinner
Synopsis: Join family law lawyers for an evening of connection and professional growth. This event features a keynote address by the Honourable Justice Lisa Hamilton of the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
April 29, 2025
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Guest Speakers: Erin Brook
Meeting Title/Topic: Effectively Presenting Evidence of Family Violence
Synopsis: Erin Brook, Barrister and Solicitor, Brook Law, discusses barriers to proving the nature and impact of family violence and strategies for addressing difficult evidentiary issues in family violence cases.
May 29, 2025
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Guest Speakers: Alexei Paish, Sam Liang, Erin Swint
Meeting Title/Topic: Behind the Numbers: Tax Insights for Family Law Practice
Synopsis: 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.
June 11, 2025
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Meeting Title/Topic: Family Gathering
Synopsis: Enjoy an evening filled with delicious appetizers and opportunities to mingle with colleagues. This is your chance to make connections that last a lifetime! The Family Law - Vancouver Section will be offering door prizes. Join us for your chance to win!