Finding Your Path in Law: Conversations with Practising Lawyers
Presented by the CBA Alberta Law Student (South) Section
Explore the many paths a legal career can take through the experiences of lawyers from a variety of practice areas and career stages. Panelists will share their professional journeys, discuss challenges and successes along the way, and offer practical advice for those entering the profession. Representing a broad range of legal backgrounds and experiences, this session will provide valuable insights into the opportunities, challenges, and possibilities that can shape a career in law.
Access to this event is free for all CBA student members. If you are an undergraduate law student at UCalgary or UAlberta, or participating in the Foreign Trained Lawyers or Internationally Trained Lawyers programs at either university, you are eligible for free student membership. Contact us at members@cba-alberta.org for more information.
PRESENTERS
Robert D.L. Bassett, KC (Crown Prosecutor, Justice & Solicitor General, Alberta Crown Prosecution Service)
Navi Dhaliwal (Partner, Sherritt Greene Immigration Law Centre)
Marlé Riley (Associate, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP)
Drew Wilson (Associate, Brownlee LLP)
MEETING DETAILS
| Date: |
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| Time: |
12:00 Noon (MT) - 1:30 pm (MT) |
| Location: |
University of Calgary - Murray Fraser Hall
2500 University Way NW | Room 3320, Calgary |
RSVP Deadline: Due to increased food costs, we are unable to accommodate drop-ins for in-person events. If you miss the RSVP deadline and would still like to participate, you may be able to attend by webcast or watch the recording on demand, where these options are available.
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 before 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.
