Programs & Events Schedule

CBABC PD

Revamp Conflict Resolution with Restorative Justice

Restorative justice is a transformative approach to conflict that aims to repair harm among individuals and the community. Expert speakers share considerations for restorative justice in both criminal and civil cases and offer specific scenarios where restorative justice has been applied.

Criminal Justice-Vancouver Section

Criminal Law Foundations: How to Prepare for Trial

Judge Reginald Harris, Jenny Dyck, and Justin Myers discuss common trial preparation strategies, pitfalls, and steps to take to be in the best position to successfully present a case in trial to court.

Employment Law Section

Freedom of Expression and Off-Duty Conduct

Reut Amit, Southern Butler Price LLP, and Adrienne Smith, Adrienne Smith Law, address a misapprehension about the scope of freedom of expression and highlight recent case law about the employment implications of expression both on and off duty, touching briefly on gender identity.

Workplace Investigations Section

Procedural Fairness in Workplace Investigations

Michele Parkin, Martin Sheard and Jessica Thomson discuss the essential principles of engaging in a fair, transparent and unbiased investigative process, with a focus on sensitive issues such as sexual misconduct. 

Elder Law Section

Older Adults: Witnesses, Victims, Offenders

Kelly Melnyk, Marie Ong, and Phil Riddell KC, provide an overview of the complexities older adults face at each stage of a criminal matter, insights into supporting vulnerable victims and witnesses, and strategies and sentencing considerations for a defense lawyer's toolkit.

Maritime Law Section

Annual Maritime Law Dinner

Join the Maritime Law section for an evening of gourmet cuisine, engaging discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. This annual dinner unites legal professionals to celebrate the intricate realm of maritime law.

CBABC Advancing Reconciliation Series

Recruitment and Retention of Indigenous People

A deep understanding of Indigenous perspectives and cultural differences is vital for a workplace to feel inclusive and safe. Rachelle Dallaire, Executive Director at Indigenous Perspectives Society, discusses how to establish a culturally safe environment and analyzes the best approaches for recruiting and retaining Indigenous employees.

Immigration Law Section

Navigating an LSBC Audit

In an engaging session with Justin Wright, CPA, CA, gain valuable insights into the intricacies of LSBC audits. Justin will cover key topics such as the audit process, common pitfalls for immigration lawyers, and best practices for compliance. Participants can expect to explore real examples, and to leave with practical strategies to navigate audits effectively.

CBABC Advancing Reconciliation Series

Integrating Indigenous Practices to Board Governance

Incorporating Indigenous values into governance, policies and procedures advances reconciliation and builds more meaningful partnerships. Kwakwaka’wakw and Tlingit lawyer, Halie Kwanxwa’logwa Bruce, explores how to apply a reconciliation lens to engagement, project management, trust-building and conflict resolution.

Civil Litigation-Okanagan Section

View from the Bench with Associate Judge Steven Schwartz

Associate Judge Steven Schwartz provides his views from the Bench regarding some of the most frequently asked questions and offers his best practices for counsel like navigating a busy chambers day, making submissions with self-represented litigants in chambers and much more. 

Senior Counsel Section

"Retirement on Trial" Group Screening & Discussion

Retirement on Trial is a compelling documentary about a senior lawyer who sets out on a quest to navigate the uncharted waters of retirement. With a burning desire to prepare himself and his colleagues for the psychological and emotional shift that awaits, he offers seminars to explore the challenge of this transition.

Intellectual Property & Technology Law Section

Intellectual Property Trivia & Networking Event

Get your CPD hours, learn about intellectual property law all with a chance to win fabulous prizes! Jacob Kojfman, Senior Counsel, Co-operators, and part-time game show host, and a panel of intellectual property experts, bring you an interactive IP Trivia experience based on a popular game show.

Criminal Justice-Vancouver Island Section

Interim Transitional Release Plan and Unlocking the Gates

Diana Cramer discusses what ITRP entails and opens the discussion to release planning with both crown and defence. Paul Hindle talks about the three lines of services offered by Unlocking the Gates: Bail and Jail Release Support, Peer Outreach, and Test, Link, Call (TLC) project.

Women Lawyers Forum-BC

Claim Your Space: Self-Advocacy for Women Lawyers

At this event we will hear personal accounts from our speakers as they present tips on identifying professional inequities, challenging them and closing the confidence gap when advocating for our career growth.

ADR-Nanaimo Section

Two-Eyed Mediation: A Partnership Approach to Mediation Process, Ethics, and Design

Aaron Leakey and Kelly Douglas make a unique team who offer a “two-eyed” approach to the art and practice of mediation. Using a partnership model that respects the ‘ethical space’ between worldviews, their approach involves applying a decolonial lens to traditional mediation practice.

Immigration Law Section

Overseas Lawyers' Group | November

The Overseas Lawyers' Group is a monthly, informal virtual meeting. The group discusses developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shares practice tips, and discusses challenging case scenarios. Members are encouraged to join the meeting with video and audio capabilities.