SectionTalk: Making Connections this Fall

 

December 2023

SectionTalk: Making Connections this  Fall

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to connect with members in your practice area. Update your Sections enrollment and bookmark our Programs & Events Schedule to get the latest information! 

WLF Fall Launch

The Women Lawyers Forum hosted their annual networking event, “Hot Tips from Top Mentors.” The Honourable Justice Baljinder K. Girn from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Cheryl D’Sa of Narwal Litigation LLP, and Sandeep Mann from Fraser Health Authority engaged in meaningful conversations about what it means to be a great mentor. The distinguished panel shared tips from their journeys through the legal profession. Attendees asked questions and mingled with colleagues.

Personal Representative in Estate Litigation

This popular Wills & Trusts Section meeting brought together over 150 attendees to learn about the scope and limitations of the personal representative. Panel speakers Rebecca M. Morse and Rachael Breeze, Farris LLP and Vivian Ho, Fasken reviewed a case comment on the recent Court of Appeal decision Tom v Tang, 2023 BCCA 221.

Changes to the Workers Compensation Act

The Employment Law Section and Human Rights Law Section came together to share upcoming updates on the B.C. Workers Compensation Act with almost 200 attendees. The Human Rights Section covered the scope of enforcement under the new provisions, and how the changes will impact other decision makers like the Human Rights Tribunal. Employment Law Section members heard about the tort of harassment and claims for failure to accommodate.

Monte Carlo Night

The Young Lawyers – Lower Mainland and Business Law Sections partnered with Chartered Financial Analyst Society Vancouver and Chartered Professional Accountants BC for their annual Monte Carlo Night at the Vancouver Club. Over 100 attendees enjoyed the sweet sounds of Jonny Tobin, a multi-award-winning keys player, while mingling over great food and fun-filled casino games.

Attendees could donate clothing in support of two local charities, Working Gear and Dress for Success, who provide industry-appropriate clothing to people in need.

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