DRAFTING AFFIDAVITS AND APPLICATIONS FOR CHAMBERS

The Young Lawyers Sections joined together to uncover the secrets, strategies and tactics of drafting persuasive chambers materials. Two hundred attendees heard from The Honourable Justice Neena Sharma of the BC Supreme Court, along with legal experts Scott Dawson from Farris and Chris Moore from McLean Armstrong. They shared tips and tricks on language and formatting to achieve top-tier affidavits and applications. 

TECH CONTRACTS BROKEN DOWN FOR THE NON-TECH LAWYER

The Business Law Section brought together over 100 online and in-person attendees for a discussion on how to navigate technology contracts. Savvy technology lawyers, Kelsey Franks from McCarthy Tetrault and Kate Goddard of Osler Hoskin and Harcourt LLP, led a discussion applicable to any lawyer working with word processing systems, supply chain management solutions, communications platforms and more.   

MARITIME LAWYERS BUILD CONNECTIONS OVER DINNER

The Maritime Law Section hosted their annual dinner with good food and an opportunity to catch up with colleagues. Adam Taylor, Executive Director of the Marine Life Sanctuaries Society, gave the keynote presentation on Sponge Reefs in Howe Sound: Recent Discoveries, Research, and Protection Efforts. Attendees asked questions and made new connections.

REAL PROPERTY AND FAMILY LAW INTERSECT

One hundred and fifty lawyers joined an online discussion on how family law can overlap with real property issues in British Columbia. The experienced panel included Anna Silver and Meghan Selinger from Silver Selinger LLP and Johanna Stein of Coal Harbour Law. They provided an excellent overview of the Family Law Act, highlighting the pitfalls arising on property acquisition and transfer, and discussed the role of cohabitation agreements and real property solicitor’s files when addressing family law disputes.

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