Summary of Meetings: Young Lawyers – Okanagan
Number of Meetings Held:5
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.
November 30, 2023
In-Person Registration Count: 20
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: Articling Student Mixer
Synopsis: A dynamic evening of connection and great eats. Designed specifically for new articling students in the Kelowna area, this event aims to provide an exceptional platform for building essential relationships, sharing experiences, and fostering professional growth within the legal community.
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.
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 16, 2024
In-Person Registration Count: 3
Guest Speaker: Associate Judge Keim
Meeting Title/Topic: Behind the Bench: Associate Judge Shadowing - Kamloops
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.