Summary of Meetings: General Practice, Solo & Small Firm
Number of Meetings Held: 4
October 25, 2023
Registration Count: Remote: 32
Guest Speakers: Eli Zbar, Spencer Keys, David Plunkett, and Ashley Syer
Meeting Title/Topic: Starting Your Own Firm
Synopsis: The idea of starting your own firm or going out on your own as a sole practitioner can be a daunting proposition. Is this a step you’re considering, or curious to hear about what this entails? Eli Zbar, Spencer Keys, David Plunkett and Ashley Syer share experiences from opening their own firms, both the good and the bad.
December 7, 2023
Registration Count: 28
Guest Speakers: Carla Bekkering
Meeting Title/Topic: You've Started Your Small Firm, Now What?
Synopsis: Starting a new firm is no easy task but even more difficult (and crucial) is leading and growing the firm in its early years. Carla Bekkering shares her experiences and perspectives in guiding and growing her firm in its early years, focusing on issues including workload management, hiring practices, and business development.
January 25, 2024
Registration Count: 30
Guest Speakers: Ada Lam, Dustin Paul, and Ruben Tillman
Meeting Title/Topic: Trials & Tribulations of Small Firm Life
Synopsis: Ada Lam, Dustin Paul, and Ruben Tillman, provide anecdotes on the various trials and tribulations they experience in small firm practice, and how they have dealt with these challenges.
April 9, 2024
Registration Count: 70
Guest Speakers: Judge David Albert and Dimple Kainth
Meeting Title/Topic: Civility in Law
Synopsis: The Honorable Judge David Albert and Dimple Kainth delve into the importance of civility within the legal profession, offering insights on navigating uncivil behavior. Judge David Albert offers perspectives from the bench, while Dimple Kainth brings her expertise as a former in-house counsel in the Investigations, Monitoring & Enforcement department at the Law Society of BC to the discussion. This discussion is valuable to all practitioners, including general practitioners.