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.
Mon May 13
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Family Law-Fraser Valley Section
Excluded Property in Family Law
Todd Bell provides insight into the recent changes addressing Excluded Property within family law.
Monday May 13 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Mon May 13
12:45pm - 1:45pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Monday May 13 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue May 14
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Aboriginal Lawyers Forum
Preparing for PLTC - What You Need to Know Before You Go
Christina Cook, Bencher of the Law Society of B.C. and Senior Policy Lawyer at the BC First Nations Justice Council, and Veronica Martisius, Staff Counsel in the Litigation Department of the BC Civil Liberties Association, share tips, tricks and information they wish they knew before starting PLTC.
Tuesday May 14 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, ALF, Indigenous,
Tue May 14
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Securities Law Section
Recent Trends in Securities Litigation
Teresa Tomchak, Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, provides an overview of recent trends in securities litigation and a market update.
Tuesday May 14 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue May 14
5:00pm - 6:30pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Diversity on the Bench 2024: Building Your Application
Considering a decision-making role in your legal career? This session offers guidance to build a successful set of skills and knowledge to be a tribunal member and how to convey that in the application. The case for increasing diversity on our tribunals is strong. Bring your questions for our panel of tribunal members.
Tuesday May 14 2024, CJ Gillespie, Judge Delaram Jahani (Prov Crt), Judge David St Pierre (Prov Crt), Madam Justice Bal Girn, Moderator: Scott Morishita, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Wed May 15
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Constitutional/Civil Liberties Section
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) - Where We Are
Melissa Perry provides an update on the state of the law regarding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) given the federal government's recent decision to delay the implementation of MAiD for people whose only medical condition is mental illness.
Wednesday May 15 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed May 15
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Maritime Law Section
May Meeting 2024
Join Maritime Law Section members 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.
Wednesday May 15 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed May 15
5:00pm - 7:00pm
2.0 CPD
ONLINE
ADR-Vancouver Section
Intersections of ADR & the Courts
This esteemed panel discusses the intersection between alternative dispute resolution and the courts, and share their views from both sides of the Bench.
Wednesday May 15 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,
Thu May 16
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday May 16 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu May 16
5:00pm - 7:00pm
IN-PERSON
Construction Law Section
Year-End Networking Event
An annual spring networking event at Mahony's Tavern. Enjoy an evening filled with delicious canapes and opportunities to mingle with colleagues. Construct connections that last a lifetime!
Thursday May 16 2024, ,
Tue May 21
4:30pm - 6:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Diversity on Tribunals 2024: Building Your Application
Considering a decision-making role in your legal career? This session offers guidance to build a successful set of skills and knowledge to be a tribunal member and how to convey that in the application. The case for increasing diversity on our tribunals is strong. Bring your questions for our panel of tribunal members.
Tuesday May 21 2024, Jennifer Glougie, Luningning (Ning) Alcuitas-Imperial, Erin Frew, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Thu May 23
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Family Law-Vancouver Section
Coercive Control and Indirect Violence
Vandana Sood, counsel for the appellant in K.M.N. v. S.Z.M., 2024 BCCA 70, shares key takeaways from this important Court of Appeal decision regarding intimate partner violence. Dr. Heather Taddy shares her journey in navigating the court system.
Thursday May 23 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu May 23
5:30pm - 8:30pm
IN-PERSON
Internationally Trained Lawyers Section
Global Gathering: Internationally Trained Lawyers
Don't miss out on this networking event that will bring together members of South Asian Bar Association (SABA), Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers BC (FACL BC)'s NCA/LLM Committee, and CBABC's Internationally Trained Lawyers Section.
Thursday May 23 2024, ,
Thu May 23
8:30am - 9:30am
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Immigration Law Section
Overseas Lawyers Group - May Meeting
Connect with peers virtually at this monthly, informal meeting. The group discusses developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shares practice tips, and discusses challenging case scenarios.
Thursday May 23 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Fri May 24
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Friday May 24 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal, Indigenous,
Fri May 24
7:00pm - 10:00am
6.0 CPD
IN-PERSON
Aboriginal Lawyers Forum
CBABC Aboriginal Lawyers Forum Retreat 2024
Join us for this empowering retreat where Indigenous professionals can come together, learn from each other, and leave with renewed inspiration and strengthened skills to make a positive impact on their communities and beyond. Together, let's amplify Indigenous voices and pave the way for a brighter future.
Friday May 24 2024, , ALF, Aboriginal, Indigenous,
Fri May 24
9:30am - 2:00pm
4.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Northern BC LawTalks 2024
CBABC brings Northern BC Law Talks to you online on May 24. Lawyers and advocates alike come together to discuss the future of law. This conference takes a deeper look into the contemplated changes to the Federation’s Model Code, the latest developments and advocacy work around the regulation of the profession, your ethical and professional obligations and considerations for using AI in your practice, and sucession planning.
Friday May 24 2024, Various - See agenda, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Tue May 28
5:00pm - 6:30pm
1.5 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Tuesday May 28 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed May 29
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Family Law-Vancouver Island Section
Effective Parenting Coordination
Shauna Tucker interviews Marge Thompson about working with counsel to make parenting coordination as effective as possible for our clients – and their children.
Wednesday May 29 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu May 30
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday May 30 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu May 30
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Charities and Not-For-Profit Law Section
Land Trusts: Charities, Legislation and Conservating Natural Landscapes
Paul Peterson, Lawyer, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, and David Cunnington, BC Ecological Gifts Program Coordinator, Environmental Climate Change Canada, discuss land trusts and charities working with federal and provincial legislation for the conservation of natural landscapes.
Thursday May 30 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu May 30
5:30pm - 7:00pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Victoria Section
May Networking
All early career lawyers, articling students, and law students welcome! This opportunity to mix and mingle with peers is hosted on the last Thursday of every month during the Section term.
Thursday May 30 2024, ,
New
Fri May 31
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Immigration Law Section
Criminal Issues in Immigration Law
Rob Dhanu, KC, delves into the intricate nexus of criminal issues for immigration lawyers. Learn the basics, from understanding the implications of criminal convictions on immigration status to strategies for mitigating such impacts.
Friday May 31 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Mon Jun 3
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Aboriginal Law-Vancouver, Aboriginal Law-Vancouver Island Sections
Annual Case Law Update
Robert Janes, KC discusses the highs, lows, and everything in between of Aboriginal Law, as he reviews notable decisions from the past year.
Monday June 3 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, Indigenous,
New
Tue Jun 4
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Civil Litigation-Okanagan Section
Trial Preparation Discussion
Christopher Hart, Partner, Nixon Wenger LLP, facilitates a roundtable discussion featuring Jeffrey Robinson, Partner, Rush Ihas Hardwick LLP, Andrew Prior, Associate Counsel, Pihl Law Corporation, and Kylie Walman, Family Law Partner, Nixon Wenger LLP, revealing various strategies and techniques to successfully prepare for trial.
Tuesday June 4 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Jun 5
5:00pm - 8:30pm
IN-PERSON
Criminal Justice-Vancouver Section
Criminal Justice Dinner
Enjoy dinner, networking, and an motivating keynote speech by Benjamin Perrin, Professor, UBC, Peter A. Allard School of Law.
Wednesday June 5 2024, ,
Fri Jun 7
7:00pm
IN-PERSON
CBA(BC) Benevolent Society
Battle of the Bar Bands Vancouver
Rock out to your colleagues at the Commodore Ballroom and raise funds for a great cause at Battle of the Bar Bands, presented by CBABC and Hunter West Legal Recruitment. Buy your tickets before they’re sold out!
Friday June 7 2024, , battle, bands, networking, celebration
Tue Jun 11
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Tuesday June 11 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Tue Jun 11
5:00pm - 7:00pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Lower Mainland Section
An Evening of Networking
Enjoy an evening filled with light appetizers and opportunities to mingle with colleagues. Build connections that last a lifetime and boost your network!
Tuesday June 11 2024, ,
New
Wed Jun 12
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Labour Law Section
Annual Labour Law Bear Pit
Trevor Hughes, Jennifer Glougie and other members of the Labour Relations Board address recent updates in labour news followed by a traditional "Bear Pit" format where members from the audience are given the opportunity to ask questions.
Wednesday June 12 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Jun 13
5:00pm - 7:00pm
IN-PERSON
Insurance Law Section
Mix & Mingle: Networking Opportunity
Enjoy an evening filled with delicious canapes and opportunities to mingle with colleagues. This is your chance to construct connections that last a lifetime!
Thursday June 13 2024, ,
New
Mon Jun 17
5:00pm - 7:00pm
IN-PERSON
Senior Counsel Section
Forge In-Person Connections: Spring Networking
Mingle in-person with like minded professionals for an evening of networking designed to cultivate connections and foster collaboration within the legal community.
Monday June 17 2024, ,
Wed Jun 19
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Wednesday June 19 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Jun 19
4:15pm - 5:15pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Wednesday June 19 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Jun 20
5:30pm - 9:00pm
IN-PERSON
CBABC & VBA
Bench & Bar Dinner - Vancouver
The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch and the Vancouver Bar Association cordially invite you to the 38th Annual Bench & Bar Dinner at the beautiful Fairmont Waterfront. Enjoy dinner and networking with lawyers and judges as we announce the winners of the following awards: CBABC Georges A. Goyer, QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service CLEBC Leaders in Learning Award Lawyers Assistance Program Award We encourage you to invite your colleagues and other professional connections.
Thursday June 20 2024, ,
Tue Jun 25
4:15pm - 5:15pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Wills & Trusts-Vancouver Section
Current Issues in Drafting
Amanda Stacey and Dwight Dee of Miller Thompson LLP, discuss current issues in drafting with respect to Wills and Trusts, including topics such as residuary gifts to charities, Trustees’ Power to Allocate, and testamentary trusts when using multiple wills.
Tuesday June 25 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Jun 26
5:30pm - 8:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Wills & Trusts-Okanagan Section
An Overview of Proof in Solemn Form Proceedings
Are you interested in learning about the “why”, “how”, and “when” for proving a testamentary document in solemn form? Shamim Aidun, Associate, Sabey Rule, provides an overview of these form proceedings.
Wednesday June 26 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
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