ONLINE MEETING | The Ethics of Civility
This meeting is being hosted by the Criminal Justice - Vancouver Section.
| Speakers: |
Judge Michael Fortino, Provincial Court of British Columbia
Jenny Dyck, Crown Counsel, Criminal Justice Branch, BC Ministry of Attorney General
Vicki Williams, Defence Counsel, Michael Klein Law Corporation |
| Time: |
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:00pm - 6:30pm (PT) |
| Fee: |
CBA Member: Free!
Non-CBA Member: $95 (+ GST)
Don't have a CBA account? Create a non-member account to register! |
| CPD Hours: |
1.50 hour (Ethics) |
Civility amongst the Bar is a cornerstone of practicing criminal law. Upholding the ethics of a respectful and professional criminal Bar is essential to the effective functioning of a criminal law practice, whether as Crown counsel or defence counsel. Judge Michael Fortino, Jenny Dyck, and Vicki Williams discuss our joint responsibility to act ethically and civilly at all times.
TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
This meeting is for lawyers, judges, articling students & law students only.
If you are a non-lawyer working in a field related to this meeting, please contact sections@cbabc.org to request attendance. Attendance is granted to non-lawyers on a case by case basis.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please add any accommodation requests you have to the notes of your registration. Wheelchair accessibility, gender-neutral washrooms, and allergies will be accommodated based on venue availability.
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