CBABC members receive complimentary access to continuing professional development (CPD) credits through Section meetings, and get preferred rates on other Professional Development events.
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All times listed in Pacific time.
Thu Mar 28
5:30pm - 7:00pm
IN-PERSON
Young Lawyers-Victoria Section
March Networking
This opportunity to mix and mingle with peers is hosted on the last Thursday of every month during the Section term. Register to drop by and stay for as long as you like
Thursday March 28 2024, ,
Tue Apr 2
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Tuesday April 2 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue Apr 2
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Administrative Law Section
Case Law Update: Auer v. Auer
Johanna Goosen discusses the Alberta Court of Appeal's decision in Auer v Auer, 2022 ABCA 375, and canvasses the issues that are expected to be addressed by the Supreme Court of Canada on appeal.
Tuesday April 2 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue Apr 2
5:00pm - 7:00pm
1.5 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Women Lawyers Forum-BC
From Advocate to Adjudicator: Paths to the Bench
A candid conversation featuring three of the most recent female judges to be appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver. Eileen Patel of Patel Advocacy moderates the conversation.
Tuesday April 2 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, WLF,
Thu Apr 4
4:30pm - 6:30pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Public Sector Lawyers Section
Pathways from Public Sector to the Bench
Join the CBA Public Sector Lawyers Section for an opportunity to connect with fellow colleagues. Members of the judiciary share their unique journeys from public sector lawyering to their respective positions on the bench.
Thursday April 4 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Fri Apr 5
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Freedom of Information & Privacy Law Section
Privacy Law and Your Legal Career
Lawyers from a government practice, a regulatory agency, a public interest organization and a police service discuss their experiences and shareable best practices.
Friday April 5 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Fri Apr 5
6:00pm
IN-PERSON
CBA(BC) Benevolent Society
Battle of the Bar Bands Victoria
Revel in the musical artistry of your own colleagues at the Da Vinci Centre and raise funds for a cause. Buy your tickets before they’re sold out!
Friday April 5 2024, , battle, bands, networking, celebration
Mon Apr 8
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Monday April 8 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue Apr 9
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Sections
Civility in Law
Judge David Albert and Dimple Kainth discuss best practices when faced with uncivil behavior.
Tuesday April 9 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Apr 10
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)
ONLINE
Civil Litigation-Vancouver Island Section
Optimizing Existing Technology in the Legal Sphere
Programs like Word, Excel, and Outlook have amazing functionality which most users are completely unaware. Sean Dillman discusses how to optimize existing technological tools to better serve your litigation practice.
Wednesday April 10 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Apr 10
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Animal Law Section
Fur Farming in Canada: A Legal and Regulatory Overview
Aaron Hofman, Director of Advocacy and Policy, Fur Bearers, provides a legal and regulatory overview of fur farming in Canada including the ban on live mink farms in BC and discusses calls to action.
Wednesday April 10 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed Apr 10
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Young Lawyers-Lower Mainland Section
Mediation Tips for Early Career Lawyers
Mediation Tips for Early Career Lawyers 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.
Wednesday April 10 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Apr 10
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Family Law-Vancouver Island Section
The Society of Children and Youth of BC: An Overview
The Society of Children and Youth of BC is a non-profit organization that aims to promote the rights and well-being of children and youth in BC. Our panel provides an overview of the SCY Child and Youth Legal Centre, which provides legal representation and advice to young people.
Wednesday April 10 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Apr 11
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Thursday April 11 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Thu Apr 11
12:00pm - 1:30pm
ONLINE
Young Lawyers-Lower Mainland Section
Where Your Law Degree Can Take You
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.
Thursday April 11 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Apr 11
9:30am - 4:00pm
4.5 CPD (1.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development & Abbotsford & District Bar Association
Fraser Valley LawTalks 2024
CBABC and the Abbotsford & District Bar Association (ABDA) come together again to invite Fraser Valley lawyers for a conference right in your backyard! This conference covers topics including recent employment law trends, with a focus on practice management tips in consideration of employment law and human rights, the intersectionality between family, criminal and immigration law, and a session on wills for blended families and testamentary capacity. The program will also feature a session on priority issues and best practice trends for commercial and residential real estate practice.
Thursday April 11 2024, Various - See agenda, PD,
Fri Apr 12
8:30am - 12:30am
3.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
INPERSON, ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Through the Looking Glass: Independence & Regulation in BC Today
Lawyers, judges and the legal system have recently been under criticism. Elected officials are expressing their views about the outcome of court cases and the conduct of counsel through the media. Meanwhile, the provincial government has proposed significant changes to how the profession is regulated. This half-day hybrid conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with members of the Bench, Bar and Government on matters of judicial and lawyer independence. Learn more about the recent developments and ask your questions.
Friday April 12 2024, Jeevyn Dhaliwal, KC, The Hon. Chief Justice Hinkson, David Layton, KC, The Hon. Beverley McLachlin, Scott Morishita, Marilyn Standford, KC, The Hon. Niki Sharma, KC, The Hon. Judge David St.Pierre, PD,
Mon Apr 15
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
Monday April 15 2024, Jay Krushell, Maryanne Prohl,Moderator: Amanda Magee, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Tue Apr 16
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Municipal Law Section
Drainage and Local Governments
Ryan Bortolin and Jessica Eastwood, Stewart McDannold Stuart, discuss liability issues faced by local governments, as both owners of land and drainage infrastructure. Other topics include the risk of liability for issues local governments face when regulating drainage and related areas.
Tuesday April 16 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue Apr 16
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Securities Law Section
Toronto Stock Exchange and TSXV Update
Anne Child, David Babstock, Joseph van Sickle, and Ashley Ainsley, of the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, provide an overview and market update.
Tuesday April 16 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue Apr 16
12:15pm - 1:15pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Wills & Trusts-Vancouver, Wills & Trusts-Victoria Sections
Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Clients using Powers of Attorney
Raphael Tachie discusses the evolving legal landscape surrounding financial intermediaries' obligations regarding elder financial abuse, while addressing the operational challenges faced by financial institutions in preventing and addressing such exploitation.
Tuesday April 16 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed Apr 17
4:15pm - 5:15pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Elder Law Section
Advising Clients in Vulnerable Situations
Kathleen Cunningham discusses risk factors and red flags, issues related to decision-making autonomy and capacity assessments, unconscious bias, undue influence, case studies for local discussion, and the many services and resources available to support advisors across sectors, generally and within BC.
Wednesday April 17 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Apr 18
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday April 18 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Apr 18
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Children's Law Section
Indigenous Child Welfare at the SCC and in BC
This meeting explores these historic changes and the impact that the Supreme Court decision on Bill C-92 will have in BC and beyond, with respect to child and family services.
Thursday April 18 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal,
New
Thu Apr 18
12:45pm - 1:45pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Aboriginal Lawyers Forum
Introduction to the British Columbia Review Board
The Review Board is interested in receiving expressions of interest from Indigenous BC lawyers who either (a) meet the requirements to be appointed as vice-chairs or (b) would be interested in being appointed as public members.
Thursday April 18 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, ALF, Aboriginal, Indigenous,
Thu Apr 18
5:30pm - 7:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Thursday April 18 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,
New
Mon Apr 22
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Appellate Advocacy Section
Interveners, Intervenors, and Interventions in Appellate Practice
What is the state of the law? When are interventions most effective? And how can lawyers best integrate them into their practices? Justice Harvey Groberman, BCCA, Lindsay Waddell, Moore Edgar Lyster LLP, and Connor Bildfell, McCarthy Tetrault address these questions.
Monday April 22 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Tue Apr 23
12:45pm - 1:45pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Tuesday April 23 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu Apr 25
9:00am - 5:00pm
10.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development & Family Law-Okanagan Section
Family Law Conference 2024
From court backlogs, changes to the law and managing client expectations, family law practice can be challenging. Take advantage of this two-day conference that distills the best practices, latest breakthroughs and critical topics to help you stay prepared. Family law experts unpack amendments to the BC Family Law Act, discuss ethical dilemmas, explore parenting coordination issues and more. Plus, the highly anticipated ‘Year in Review’ returns with a breakdown of the latest cases. Combine learning with a getaway at the Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa.
Thursday April 25 2024, , PD,
Fri Apr 26
5:30pm
IN-PERSON
CBABC
Retirement Celebration for Chief Justice Christopher E. Hinkson
As Chief Justice Christopher E. Hinkson embarks on a well-deserved retirement, we gather to honor his extraordinary career as a judge and lawyer. Enjoy a delightful dinner and a heartfelt tribute ceremony filled with laughter, music and fun. Whether you are a colleague from his early days at Guild Yule and Harper Grey, a beneficiary of his wise counsel, or you appeared before him during his 17 years on the bench, you won't want to miss this moment.
Friday April 26 2024, Chief Justice Christopher E. Hinkson, retirement, justice, hinkson, celebration, networking
Thu May 2
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Criminal Justice-Nanaimo Section
Updates and Expanded Eligibility for Drug Treatment Court
Our speakers provide an update to changes made to the Drug Treatment Court of Vancouver (DTCV), opening dialogue about reform initiatives that reflect the current legal landscape and harm reduction best practices.
Thursday May 2 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Thu May 2
5:30pm - 7:30pm
IN-PERSON
Real Property Section
Next-Gen Networking: Real Property Under 40s Mixer
Join the Real Property - Vancouver Section for an energetic networking event tailored to the next generation of lawyers under 40. This is a chance to mingle with peers, make new meaningful connections and boost your professional network!
Thursday May 2 2024, ,
Fri May 3
9:00am - 5:00pm
8.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)
IN-PERSON
CBABC Professional Development
Wills, Estates & Trusts Conference 2024
Welcome to BC Legal Conference Wills & Estates Law 2024! Seasoned experts and innovative thinkers gather to explore critical topics that shape your wills and estates practice, such as medical incapacity and vulnerability, advanced tax issues, key case law developments and more. The conference takes place at the Manteo at Eldorado Resort in Kelowna from May 3-5.
Friday May 3 2024, Various - See agenda, PD,
Mon May 6
5:00pm - 6:00pm
ONLINE
Internationally Trained Lawyers Section
Law Without Borders Discussion Group
A bi-monthly meeting for internationally trained lawyers practicing in British Columbia. This is a chance to network and engage in discussions about successes, challenges, and personal experiences as an internationally trained lawyer.
Monday May 6 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Wed May 8
12:30pm - 1:45pm
1.25 CPD (1.25 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Mental Wellness Week 2024: Lawyer Well-Being: Strategies for Positive Change
We are happiest, healthiest, and most successful when we adopt healthy lifestyles and work habits. Long hours, demanding managers, bosses and clients, complex files, and difficult opposing counsel can be occupational hazards in the legal profession. Understanding how you respond to these challenges, and learning coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety, will help you build a flourishing career. This webinar explores: Lawyer well-being and mental health in the legal profession. The importance of recognizing your automatic stress response. Strategies to shift your thinking so you can better manage stress and anxiety. How perfectionism fuels procrastination and undermines self-confidence. How to build resilience and optimism. Registration included is access to a workbook tailored to the psychoeducational aspects of this webinar. This workbook is designed to help shift your perspective when adversity strikes so you can navigate difficult life experiences. Exercises will guide attendees through changing thinking patterns, identify their strengths, challenge perfectionism, increase resilience, and more.
Wednesday May 8 2024, Bena Stock, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Thu May 9
12:30pm - 2:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
INPERSON, ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
HYRBID: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Series - Session 2: To my daughter: Resilience in the face of injustice
Join Rumana Monzur and author, Denise Chong, for a conversation about the book, "Out of Darkness: Rumana Monzur's Journey through Betrayal, Tyranny and Abuse" (forthcoming April 2024) which chronicles Monzur's coming back from a brutal domestic assault that left her blind. The attack, which happened in Bangladesh, garnered international headlines and drew attention to intimate partner violence as a global issue. In reflecting on Monzur's search for justice, Chong writes: "[W]hat systems, values and institutions enable and perpetuate violence that in effect give license to mete out harm and that depend on retribution and punishment by the law to address the problem? Justice would be better served if girls and women were not harmed or abused in the first instance."
Thursday May 9 2024, Rumana Monzur, Denise Cheung, Moderator: Ryan R. Dawodharry, PD,
Thu May 9
5:30pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON
Business Law, Young Lawyers-Lower Mainland Sections
Joint Networking Event: Happy Hour at Haraheri
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!
Thursday May 9 2024, ,
Mon May 13
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Family Law-Fraser Valley Section
Excluded Property in Family Law
Todd Bell provides insight into the recent changes addressing Excluded Property within family law.
Monday May 13 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue May 14
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
IN-PERSON, ONLINE
Securities Law Section
Securities Law Litigation Update
Teresa Tomchak, Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, provides an overview of recent trends in securities litigation and a market update.
Tuesday May 14 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
Tue May 14
5:00pm - 6:30pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Diversity on the Bench 2024: Building Your Application
Considering a decision-making role in your legal career? This session offers guidance to build a successful set of skills and knowledge to be a tribunal member and how to convey that in the application. The case for increasing diversity on our tribunals is strong. Bring your questions for our panel of tribunal members.
Tuesday May 14 2024, CJ Gillespie, Judge Delaram Jahani (Prov Crt), Judge David St Pierre (Prov Crt), Madam Justice Bal Girn, Moderator: Scott Morishita, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Wed May 15
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1.0 CPD
ONLINE
Constitutional/Civil Liberties Section
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) - Where We Are
Melissa Perry provides an update on the state of the law regarding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) given the federal government's recent decision to delay the implementation of MAiD for people whose only medical condition is mental illness.
Wednesday May 15 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
Wed May 15
5:00pm - 7:00pm
2.0 CPD
ONLINE
ADR-Vancouver Section
Intersections of ADR & the Courts
This esteemed panel discusses the intersection between alternative dispute resolution and the courts, and share their views from both sides of the Bench.
Wednesday May 15 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,
New
Thu May 16
5:00pm - 7:00pm
IN-PERSON
Construction Law Section
Year-End Networking Event
An annual spring networking event at Mahony's Tavern. Enjoy an evening filled with delicious canapes and opportunities to mingle with colleagues. Construct connections that last a lifetime!
Thursday May 16 2024, ,
Tue May 21
4:30pm - 6:00pm
1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)
ONLINE
CBABC Professional Development
Diversity on Tribunals 2024: Building Your Application
Considering a decision-making role in your legal career? This session offers guidance to build a successful set of skills and knowledge to be a tribunal member and how to convey that in the application. The case for increasing diversity on our tribunals is strong. Bring your questions for our panel of tribunal members.
Tuesday May 21 2024, Jennifer Glougie, Luningning (Ning) Alcuitas-Imperial, Erin Frew, Zoom, Webinar, PD,
Fri May 24
7:00pm - 10:00am
6.0 CPD
IN-PERSON
Aboriginal Lawyers Forum
CBABC Aboriginal Lawyers Forum Retreat 2024
Join us for this empowering retreat where Indigenous professionals can come together, learn from each other, and leave with renewed inspiration and strengthened skills to make a positive impact on their communities and beyond. Together, let's amplify Indigenous voices and pave the way for a brighter future.
Friday May 24 2024, , ALF, Aboriginal, Indigenous,
Fri Jun 7
6:00pm
IN-PERSON
CBA(BC) Benevolent Society
Battle of the Bar Bands Vancouver
Save the date for the Battle of the Bar Bands, taking place at the Commodore Ballroom! Tickets on sale in April.
Friday June 7 2024, , battle, bands, networking, celebration
Wed Jun 19
12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5 CPD
ONLINE
Wednesday June 19 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New
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