Be Bold I was never meant to be a lawyer. For most of the history of our justice system, people with my socioeconomic background had neither the resources nor the connections needed to become a lawyer. And... Lee LMG Nevens
August 2019 The Innovation Conversation In her last column as CBABC President, Margaret A. Mereigh kicks off a discussion about innovation in the legal profession. Margaret A Mereigh
June 2019 Should the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal Be Part of the BC Provincial Court? Modernization of BC’s justice system, including our courts, is top of mind as public access and confidence demand a simple, cost-effective approach.BC’s Civil Resolution Tribunal... Margaret A Mereigh
April 2019 Taking Innovation to the Profession "We could dismiss the innovation discussion as one of current novelty. In the past, I have done just that. However, there are increasing pressures... Margaret A Mereigh
February 2019 The Failed Social Contract The implications for democracy and government legitimacy Margaret A Mereigh
December 2018 Change is Inevitable Best wishes to Caroline Nevin, a leader and an educator Margaret A Mereigh
October 2018 Power and Influence “Power” can be defined as the ability of a person in authority to control people and resources to achieve a desired outcome. “Influence” on the... Margaret A Mereigh
August 2018 My Final BarTalk Column as President Looking back at the past 11 months in the CBABC Bill Veenstra
June 2018 CBABC’s Truth & Reconciliation Action Plan The steps we are taking as a Branch Bill Veenstra