Inns of Court - Red Deer

Inns of Court is a program of informal discussion and 'dining out' on topic of interest to early-career barristers and follows the English tradition of dining with senior practitioners and judges. The event will give attendees the opportunity it hear presentations from distinguished speakers on topics that are most important to those in the early years of practice, while also dining with members of the judiciary while having casual conversations, asking questions, and being regaled with stories from the bench.

Topic: Effective Lawyering: Problems, Procrastination, Planning, and Process

Effective lawyering is shaped by disciplined attention to process, planning, and timely execution. This session will explore how a thoughtful, rules-focused approach can enhance efficiency, reduce procrastination, and improve outcomes across all areas of practice. Drawing on practical experience, our panel of Justices will discuss how procedural rules can be used as tools rather than obstacles, how evolving procedural frameworks, including the new Family Focus Protocol, leave little room for delay, and how careful planning can prevent problems before they arise. The discussion will also examine best practices for proactive file management, navigating procedural complexity, and developing habits that promote clarity, preparation, and professionalism in daily practice.

PRESENTERS

PANEL

The Honourable Justice Marilyn D. Slawinsky (Court of King's Bench of Alberta)
The Honourable Justice Christopher A. Rickards (Court of King’s Bench of Alberta)
The Honourable Applications Judge Matthew Park (Court of King’s Bench of Alberta)

EMCEE

The Honourable Justice Gillian D. Marriott (Court of King's Bench of Alberta)

EVENT DETAILS

EVENT PRICE: 

CBA Members: $100.00 (+ GST)
Non-Members: $125.00 (+ GST) 

Payment can be made online via Mastercard or Visa (GST #R100760487)

Space is limited (20), First Come First Served. This popular event is a program of informal discussion on topics of interest to early-career lawyers. Preference will be given to young lawyers, followed by articling students who will be called to the Bar before year-end.

If Sold out, send an email to mail@cba-alberta.org if you wish to be added to the waitlist.

We are committed to providing you with a comfortable, safe, and intimate evening of informal discussion and "dining out" with members of the bench.

Participant Acknowledgement - By attending these in-person events, attendees agree to follow health and safety protocols to reduce the risks of exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 and other illnesses and confirm that they are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or are otherwise ill on the day of the event. To ensure the health and safety of all participants, we are kindly asking all attendees to stay home and not attend this event if you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, or are, otherwise, feeling unwell.

Participant Disclaimer - All materials related to this course are for the sole use of the above said registrant, which 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.

Inns of Court event registrations are non-refundable. If a registrant is unable to attend, they may transfer their registration to a colleague and are responsible for finding a replacement. Requests to transfer registration must be made no later than 3 business days prior to the event. Registrants who do not attend the event and do not transfer their registrations are not eligible for a refund.