Submitted by Section Chair, Erin Crocker
Summary of Meetings
Number of Meetings Held: 5
October 24, 2015
Guest Speaker:
Meeting Title/Topic: CBABC Young Lawyers - BC North Section Mixer
Synopsis: Social
February 27, 2016
Guest Speaker:
Meeting Title/Topic: Karaoke Mixer & Pizza Party
Synopsis: Social
May 15, 2016
Guest Speaker:
Meeting Title/Topic: Fort St. John's Mixer
Synopsis: Social
May 9, 2016
Guest Speaker: Sharon MacGregor (Judicial Case Manager)
Mark Crisp (Crown Counsel)
Joseph McCarthy (Defence Counsel)
The Honourable Judge Jackson
Meeting Title/Topic: The Practical Side of Bail Hearings
Synopsis: Insights into the practical side of bail hearings. The dos, don'ts and how to conduct an effective bail hearing.
January 29, 2016
Guest Speaker:
Meeting Title/Topic: Justice Bowl
Synopsis: Bowling fundraiser in support of the Bulkley Valley Refugee Sponsorship Group (BVRSG), a grassroots initiative by Smithers residents to sponsor two Syrian refugee families to our community.
Comments and Observations of the Chair
We continue to face challenges with geography. However, we continue to host events in conjunction with other sections to increase attendance.