IN-PERSON MEETING | Criminal Law Career Development Panel
This meeting is being hosted by the Criminal Justice - Vancouver Section.
| Speakers: |
Lucy Bogle, Staff Lawyer, BC First Nations Justice Council
David Fai, Defence Counsel, David Fair Law Corporation
Molly Greene, Administrative Crown Counsel, BC Prosecution Service |
| Time: |
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:30pm - 6:30pm (PT) |
| Location: |
Courthouse Libraries - Vancouver, Fraser Room, 800 Smithe St, Vancouver |
| Fee: |
CBA Member: Free!
Non-CBA Member: $70 (+ GST)
Don't have a CBA account? Create a non-member account to register! |
| CPD Hours: |
1.00 hour |
How do criminal lawyers build careers that last? This panel brings together Crown and defence counsel at every stage: early-career lawyers still finding their footing, mid-career practitioners managing growing files and responsibilities, and senior counsel who have spent decades in the courtroom. Lucy Bogle, David Fai, and Molly Greene talk candidly about how they got where they are, covering topics such as finding mentors, developing trial skills, choosing between Crown and defence practice (and moving between them), building a reputation, managing the workload and emotional demands of criminal practice, and staying engaged over the long term. Whether you are a student, a new call, or a lawyer thinking about your next step, you will leave with practical advice and an honest look at what a career in criminal law can look like.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event is being hosted 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.
We welcome suggestions for enhancing the inclusiveness of our activities. Please contact if you have any questions or recommendations.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Remote attendance is available for this event. Please see the registration page here.
