| Speakers: |
Rabjeet (RJ) Wallia, North Shore Law LLP
Clare C. Benton, Masters Student at Allard & Senior Counsel with the Department of Justice |
| Date/Time: |
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm (PT) |
| RSVP: |
Closes Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00am |
| Registration: |
Member: Free!
Non-Member: $20
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| CPD: |
1.0 Hour (Ethics) |
SYNOPSIS
A healthier legal culture depends on open dialogue. The instinct to internalize struggles with mental health, for fear of losing credibility with peers or clients, creates a sense of isolation. In reality, lawyers of all years of practice experience these same burdens.
Staying silent isn’t helping anyone. Leaders in law speak honestly about the line between advocacy and bullying, anxiety’s impact and offer suggestions to achieve mental well-being.
ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER
About Rabjeet (RJ) Wallia
Rabjeet Wallia graduated in 2012 from Osgoode Hall Law School with a focus on Litigation and Dispute Resolution. A recipient of the Dean’s Gold Key Award, RJ commenced his legal journey by articling with a renowned litigation boutique in Toronto. He also contributed his expertise to the in-house legal team of Canada’s largest direct home and automotive insurer, before returning to B.C. in 2015.
An experienced litigator and distinguished legal professional, RJ represents clients on commercial matters. He supports individuals and businesses, leveraging extensive legal knowledge to address his clients’ unique needs.
In his legal practice, RJ seamlessly integrates his business acumen, legal prowess, and dedication to helping people. In his multifaceted career, he has served clients through in-house roles with major insurance companies, as well as private practice—putting his litigation skills to work for individual and corporate clients.
About Clare C. Benton
Clare C. Benton received her Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia in 2010 and has practiced as a criminal litigator in British Columbia for the past 14 years. Currently, Clare is on leave from her role as Senior Counsel with the Department of Justice Canada to pursue her Masters at Peter A. Allard School of Law under the supervision of Dr. Carol Liao.
Clare’s research focuses on the issue of gender-based bullying, harassment and discrimination within the legal profession and how professional regulation could be used to effectively address gender-based misconduct.
ACKNOWLEDGING FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIES
This webinar is hosted by CBABC, which is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage our members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada, past and present.
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