Summary of Meetings: Civil Litigation - Vancouver
Number of Meetings Held:4
September 15, 2022
Registration Count Online: 141
Guest Speakers: Justice Susan Griffin (of the BC Court of Appeal) and Justice Lauren Blake (of the BC Supreme Court), and Angela Folino
Meeting Title/Topic: Good on Paper – Tips on Written Advocacy Before the Courts
Synopsis: Effective advocacy starts with good writing. Justice Susan Griffin (of the BC Court of Appeal) and Justice Lauren Blake (of the BC Supreme Court), and Angela Folino discussed the similarities and differences in writing styles when writing for the Supreme Court as compared to the Court of Appeal, and for what it takes to get your writing right!
October 3, 2022
Registration Count Online: 103
Guest Speakers: Kerry Simmons KC and Robin Gage
Meeting Title/Topic: Litigator’s Essential Update from CBA on Current Initiatives
Synopsis: CBABC representatives presented on topics of critical importance to litigation practice in our province today, namely the return to in-person chambers, scheduling matters, and digitization of chambers records.
November 17, 2022
Registration Count Online: 168
Guest Speakers: Master Harper Master Sandra Harper (BCSC), of the Supreme Court of British Columbia
Meeting Title/Topic: Tips for Effective Advocacy in Masters Chambers
Synopsis: Master Harper gave a talk on dos and don'ts in Chambers Practice, moderated by Angela Folino. (Section Executive)
February 16, 2023
Registration Count In-Person: 110
Meeting Title/Topic: 3rd Annual For the Love of Litigation Dinner
Guest Speakers: The Hon. Justice Alan Ross, Supreme Court of British Columbia, The Hon. Justice Ward K. Branch, Supreme Court of British Columbia, Alison M. Latimer, KC, Barrister and Solicitor, Nazeer T. Mitha, KC, Mitha Law Group and Seema Lal, Singleton Reynolds
Synopsis: Celebrated the vicissitudes of our (sometimes stressful) profession with fellow lawyers and students. This event featured the following local practitioners and members of the judiciary, each of whom shared short anecdotes about funny, important or cherished events in their career.