Summary of Meetings: Young Lawyers – Lower Mainland
Number of Meetings Held:9
November 2, 2023
In-Person Registration Count: 69
Guest Speakers: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: Longevity: Monte Carlo Night
Synopsis: Enjoy delicious drinks and light appetizers, and the company of friends and thrill-seeking colleagues. The night promises non-stop entertainment, music, and the opportunity to win generously donated prizes towards the end of the night.
November 15, 2023
Online Registration Count: 139
Guest Speaker: The Honourable Justice Neena Sharma of BC Supreme Court, Scott Dawson of Farris, and Chris Moore of McLean Armstrong (moderator)
Meeting Title/Topic: Drafting Affidavits and Applications for Chambers
Synopsis: Get ready to uncover the secrets, strategies, and tactics directly from legal experts The Honourable Justice Neena Sharma of BC Supreme Court, Scott Dawson of Farris, and Chris Moore of McLean Armstrong.
February 14, 2024
Online Registration Count: 49
Guest Speakers: Catherine Bender, McLean & Armstrong LLP (Legal Assistant), Chris Moore, McLean & Armstrong LLP (Lawyer), and Monika Sulentic, McLean & Armstrong LLP (Paralegal)
Meeting Title/Topic: Working with your Legal Team
Synopsis: A panel discussion about effectively working with your legal team. Catherine Bender, Chris Moore, and Monika Sulentic from McLean & Armstrong LLP will be providing various tips and tricks from the perspectives of lawyers, paralegals and assistants that you will be able to carry throughout your entire practice.
April 10, 2024
Online Registration Count: 48
In-Person Registration Count: 15
Guest Speaker: David Claassen, Claassen Mediation
Meeting Title/Topic: Mediation Tips for Early Career Lawyers
Synopsis: David Claassen of Claassen Mediation provides tips and advice on how to best prepare for and conduct a mediation as counsel. This session is helpful for early career lawyers assisting more senior lawyers in mediations, along with those taking conduct of their own mediations.
April 11, 2024
Online Registration Count: 62
Guest Speakers: Kiana Bartz, Investigator, Teacher Regulation Branch, Devin Kanhai, Executive Director, Licensing Education, UBC Sauder School of Business: Real Estate Division, Alissa Perry, JD Director, Labour Relations, BC Public Schools Employer's Association, Lisa Picotte-Li, General Counsel, IWA - Forest Industry Pension & LTD Plans, Carol Whittome, Senior Policy Analyst, BC Financial Services Authority, and Paula Price, Founder & Lawyer Coach, Uplevel Lawyer Coaching
Meeting Title/Topic: Where Your Law Degree Can Take You
Synopsis: In this dynamic panel discussion tailored for early career lawyers, our distinguished speakers shed light on the diverse and unexpected paths a law degree can pave beyond traditional litigation or solicitor roles.
May 9, 2024
Registration Count: 37
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: Joint Networking Event: Happy Hour at Haraheri
Synopsis: You are invited for an evening of delicious food and networking with industry experts. This is an opportunity to foster connections and make new ones along the way. There will be a cash bar. Register today as tickets are limited!
June 11, 2024
Registration Count: 25
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: An Evening of Networking
Synopsis: Enjoy an evening filled with light appetizers and opportunities to mingle with colleagues. Build connections that last a lifetime and boost your network!
June 14, 2024
Online Registration Count: 102
Guest Speaker: Kevin B. Westell, Pender Litigation and Thomas L. Spraggs, Spraggs Law
Meeting Title/Topic: Ethics & Compliance for Early Career Lawyers
Synopsis: Esteemed speakers Kevin B. Westell, Pender Litigation, and Thomas L. Spraggs, Spraggs Law, share their perspectives on how to navigate ethics as an early career lawyer.
June 18, 2024
Registration Count: 13
Guest Speaker: Associate Judge Hughes
Meeting Title/Topic: Behind the Bench: Associate Judge Shadowing - New West Minister
Synopsis: The Young Lawyers Sections host two-day Associate Judge Shadowing Sessions in Kamloops, New Westminster, Vancouver, and Victoria. All new lawyers, articling students, and law students are welcome.