Summary of Meetings: Civil Litigation
Number of Meetings Held: 5
April 28, 2026
Top 10 Civil Cases of 2025
Guest Speakers: Andrew Prior, Associate Counsel, Pihl Law, Jeffrey Robinson, Commercial Litigation Lawyer, Rush Ihas LLP, and Christopher Hart, Partner, Nixon Wenger LLP
Synopsis: Andrew Prior, Jeffrey Robinson, and Christopher Hart, provide an in depth review of the most important civil litigation decisions that were released in 2025.
Online Registration: 116
In-Person Registration: 11
March 10, 2026
View from the Bench
Guest Speaker: The Honourable Justice C. Richard Hewson, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Synopsis: The Honourable Justice C. Richard Hewson, Supreme Court of British Columbia, Kelowna, 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.
Online Registration: 108
February 12, 2026
For the Love of Litigation Dinner - Vancouver
Synopsis: Join us for an evening of connection, inspiration, and laughter at the For the Love of Litigation Vancouver Dinner. Hear from distinguished speakers as they share stories and lessons from their journeys in civil litigation. Whether you’re an experienced advocate or just beginning your practice, this event is the perfect chance to connect with peers, celebrate the art of advocacy, and enjoy a memorable night among colleagues.
Online Registration: 125
December 9, 2025
Supreme Court Associate Judges Electronic Applications
Guest Speaker: Associate Judge Robertson, Supreme Court of British Columbia, Line Williams, Legal counsel for the Supreme Court, and Patricia White from Court Services Branch
Synopsis: Associate Judge Kimberley Robertson, Line Williams, Patricia White and Hazel Lew, provide a walkthrough of Practice Direction 68, which expands the Associate Judges Chambers Pilot Project. It allows applications expected to take 30 minutes or less to be heard before an associate judge in chambers via Microsoft Teams.
Online Registration: 198
November 25, 2025
Modern Liens, Modern Risks: Navigating B.C.’s New Commercial Liens Act
Guest Speaker: Sterling Hillman and Martin Sennott, Boughton Law Corporation
Synopsis: An overview of BC’s new Commercial Liens Act, which came into force on June 30, 2025. The session unpacks how the Act reshapes lien rights, registration, and enforcement, with a focus on its implications for insolvency professionals, lenders, and service providers. Including the legislation — 1446649 B.C. Ltd. v. 1443120 B.C. Ltd., 2025 BCSC 1707 — and discuss practical strategies to navigate the important sections of the Act.
Online Registration: 134
In-Person Registration: 9