Summary of Meetings: Family Law - Fraser Valley
Number of Meetings Held: 3
October 16, 2024
Registration Count: 33
Guest Speakers: Rebecca Stanley
Meeting Title/Topic: Collaborative Family Law: A Primer
Synopsis: 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.
March 26, 2025
Registration Count: 40
Guest Speakers: The Honourable Steven Point
Meeting Title/Topic: Bill C-92: Empowering Indigenous Jurisdiction in Child Welfare
Synopsis: The Honourable Steven Point, OC, OCB, will discuss the implications of Bill C-92, which affirms the inherent jurisdiction of Indigenous peoples over the care and protection of their children.
June 18, 2025
Registration Count: TBA
Guest Speakers: Justice Ian Caldwell, Sandy Thomson, Georgialee Lang
Meeting Title/Topic: Preparing for Trial - Tips from Senior Counsel and a View from the Bench
Synopsis: Sandy Thomson and Georgialee Lang discuss their approach to trial preparation, outlining the specific steps and tools that they use to ensure thorough readiness for trial. Justice Ian Caldwell shares a view from the Bench on trial readiness.