So You Want To Be A Bencher?
Presented by the CBA Alberta Women Lawyers' Forum (North) Section
The 2026 Bencher election will be held November 10 to 17, 2026.
Applications are due October 13, 2026.
If you've been considering putting your name forward for a bencher position, don't miss this panel discussion of five current benchers. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to:
Overview of the role of a bencher and time commitment
Application Process
Why you should apply
Come hear directly from current benchers about their experiences and get your questions answered before the application deadline.
PRESENTERS
Afshaan Naveed, KC (Partner at Dentons LLP)
Moira Vane, KC (Crown Prosecutor, Government of Canada)
Erin Runnalls (Partner, Gowling WLG)
Kelsey Meyer (Partner, Bennett Jones LLP)
Stephanie Dobson (Collaborative Lawyer and Mediator, Henka Divorce Law and Mediation)
MEETING DETAILS
| Date: |
Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
| Time: |
12:00 Noon (MT) |
| Location: |
Zoom |
Participant Disclaimer
All materials related to this event are for the sole use of the registrant, and may not be copied, reproduced, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, translated, distributed, shared, modified, made available on a network or other website, used to create derivative works or transmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever without the prior express written permission of the Canadian Bar Association.
Cancellations made no later than 48 hours prior to the event are eligible for a refund. On-demand or non-subscribers who confirm and do not attend will still be charged the registration fee. Section subscriptions are non-transferrable, nor are substitutions permitted at meetings. You must be a current national CBA member to attend.
