2009

The Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch (CBABC) Women Lawyers Forum (WLF) held an Awards Luncheon on November 17, 2009 in celebration of its seventh year of successfully promoting the stature and influence of women in the legal profession.

More than 350 members of the Bench and Bar attended the 25th Annual Bench and Bar Dinner on November 4, 2009 in Vancouver.

On October 22, 2009, the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) held the CBABC/UBC Faculty of Law Mentoring Reception in Vancouver, British Columbia. The evening was moderated by the CBABC student representative Joanna Dawson.

On October 21, 2009, the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) held the CBABC/UVic Faculty of Law Mentoring Reception in Victoria, British Columbia.

The Second Annual Battle of the Bar Bands hosted by the Nanaimo County Bar Association took place before a sold out crowd at the Queens Hotel in Nanaimo on Saturday, October 17, 2009.

Congratulations to CBABC staff, who raised a record-breaking $1,248.84 at the CBABC Annual Breast Cancer Bake Sale and Raffle held on October 9, 2009. 100% of the funds raised go directly to the Breast Cancer Society in support of the Research for a Cure Fund.

The Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch (CBABC) Second Annual Work Life Balance Award Luncheon was held on June 25, 2009 at the Sutton Place Hotel.

The 13th Annual Canadian Bar Association/Vancouver Bar Association Golf Tournament held on June 18, 2009 raised approximately $6,000 in support of the Law Student Awards Fund.

The CBABC Eighth Annual Battle of the Bar Bands took place before a sold out crowd at the Commodore Ballroom on Friday, June 12, 2009. The competition was particularly fierce this year as all eight of the participating bands came well-rehearsed and nursing apparent grudges against the other bands.

he 2009 Vancouver Law Day open house was held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Vancouver Public Library at 350 West Georgia Street.