Summary of Meetings: Criminal Justice – Vancouver
Number of Meetings Held: 5
September 24, 2024
Registration Count: Remote: 14 In-Person: 3
Guest Speakers: Judge Nancy Adams, Kristy Neurauter, Vicki Williams
Meeting Title/Topic: Criminal Law Foundations: Bail and Administrative Offences and Other Timely Topics
Synopsis: Gain valuable insights from our kick-off panel’s court expertise. The Honourable Judge Nancy Adams, Provincial Court of British Columbia, Kristy Neurauter, Myersm Karp, Patey & Neurauter, and Vicki Williams, Michael Klein Law Corporation, speak about their long-standing tradition of front-end work in the Provincial Bail Courts.
October 30, 2024
Registration Count: Remote: 26 In-Person: 6
Guest Speakers: Gerry Sair, Erica Olmstead
Meeting Title/Topic: The Intersection between Criminal Law and Immigration Law
Synopsis: Join our highly knowledgeable panelists, Gerry Sair and Erica Olmstead, as they share insight into possible immigration law issues that may arise in the course of a criminal file. Our speakers provide you with the tools to assist your client navigate these choppy waters.
November 20, 2024
Registration Count: Remote: 17 In-Person: 3
Guest Speakers: Judge Reginald Harris, Jennifer Dyck, Justin Meyers
Meeting Title/Topic: Criminal Law Foundations: How to Prepare for Trial
Synopsis: Judge Reginald Harris, Jenny Dyck, and Justin Myers discuss common trial preparation strategies, pitfalls, and steps to take to be in the best position to successfully present a case in trial to court.
February 26, 2025
Registration Count: Remote: 13 In-Person: 6
Guest Speakers: Justice Janet Winteringham, Rod Holloway, Eric Purtzki
Meeting Title/Topic: Criminal Appellate Advocacy Primer
Synopsis: Join Justice Janet Winteringham, Rod Holloway, and Eric Purtzki, Crown Counsel, Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions, BC Prosecution Service, for a discussion about the fundamentals of criminal appellate practice. This comprehensive session serves both new and experienced appellate lawyers, offering a focused overview of appellate practice. The expert panel will cover key elements including appeal fundamentals, drafting effective notices and arguments, navigating prehearing challenges (such as bail, time extensions, s. 684 applications, and fresh evidence), and developing strategic oral argument techniques.
April 30, 2025
Registration Count: 30
Guest Speakers: Prof. Benjamin Perrin
Meeting Title/Topic: Ethical use of AI in Criminal Law Practice
Synopsis: This session dives into the intersection of artificial intelligence and criminal justice. Professor Benjamin Perrin addresses the use of AI by police, lawyers, judges, and corrections in multiple jurisdictions. Explore the ethical use of AI in legal practice and strategies for challenging the use of AI-related evidence.