LOCATION
CLARION HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE, 36035 N Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6
AGENDA
10:00-10:20am | Registration Check-In
10:20-10:30am | Opening Remarks
10:30-11:30am | Trial Preparation and Best Practices: Criminal and Family Law Insights
Wanting to increase or polish your trial skills? Learn how to effectively prepare for trial? Gain insights from senior practitioners about tips and best practices that have brought them success over their years of practice in family law matters and criminal matters. This will be an excellent learning session for junior lawyers and a welcome refresher for those more seasoned lawyers. Both Cristen and Rob will bring their professional expertise and reputable knowledge to share during this session.
Cristen Gleeson, K.C., Baker Newby LLP
Rob Dhanu, Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group
11:30-12:30pm | Finding Wellness in your Practice
Lawyers are more likely to experience challenges to their wellbeing than almost any other profession. And this is especially true for family law lawyers. Despite the challenges faced, lawyers are often reluctant to talk about this issue or even seek support. This session explores the stressors of managing the personal and professional demands of a family law practice and how to carve out space to take care of yourself. A healthy you supports a healthy practice!
Shari Pearlman, Assistant Director & Lawyer Counsellor, Lawyers Assistance Program
12:30-1:30pm | LUNCH
1:30-2:30pm | Recent Employment Law Trends & Developments
Join us for an insightful discussion on recent employment law trends with Chris Drinovz, employment lawyer at KSW Lawyers. Learn about notable decisions on termination clauses, restrictive covenants, human rights, and gain insight into important legislative updates to the Workers Compensation Act and Labour Relations Code. This session will help you stay up to date on the latest developments in the field.
Chris Drinovz, KSW Lawyers
2:30-3:30pm | Issues in Wills Drafting that Cause Litigation: Views from a Solicitor & Litigator
Our speakers identify some of the more commonly, and some not so common, problems found in wills drafting, from the lens of an estate litigator with solutions from an experienced solicitor.
Chelsea Dubeau, Partner, Hamilton Duncan
James Woods, Partner, Hamilton Duncan
3:30-4:00pm | Supporting Fraser Valley Lawyers: Community Issues Roundtable
What are the needs of Fraser Valley lawyers? Recruitment and retention strategies? Practice management support? Share your opinions of what would make practice easier for you.
Kirsten Tonge, President, Abbotsford & District Bar Association
4:00-4:10pm | Closing Remarks
*Agenda may be subject to change.
ACKNOWLEDGING FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIES
The CBABC acknowledges that the land from which we gather and host this conference from is the traditional and unceded territories of the Sumas First Nation, and we encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous peoples, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
Participant General Acknowledgement
By registering, you agree that all materials related to this course 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.
Cancellation - General
Registration fees for in-person seminars or conferences are eligible for a refund less a 20% administration fee if notice of cancellation is received 48-hours before the RSVP deadline. No refunds are issued for cancellations received after the RSVP deadline. This cancellation policy also applies to both in-person and remote attendee cancellations.
Cancellation - Same day registration
If you register for a program and cancel within the same business day prior to 3:00pm, CBABC will issue a full refund of your registration fees. However, no refunds will be issued if your same-day registration and cancellation occurs within 48-hours prior to the RSVP deadline.
