ONLINE MEETING | Law Society Tribunal Decisions: Lawyers’ Obligations When Acting for Elderly Clients with Diminished Capacity
This meeting is being hosted by the Elder Law Section.
| Speakers: |
Alina Morrisey, Discipline Counsel, Law Society of British Columbia |
| Time: |
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 4:15pm - 5:15pm (PT) |
| Fee: |
CBA Member: Free!
Non-CBA Member: $70 (+ GST)
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| CPD Hours: |
1.00 hour |
Alina Morrisey examines recent Law Society Tribunal decisions involving lawyers acting for elderly clients with diminished capacity. Using Law Society of British Columbia v. Rule (2026 LSBC 11) as a case study, Alina explores the professional obligations that arise when representing vulnerable clients, including client instructions, and the quality of legal services expected by the Law Society. This session also reviews relevant provisions of the Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia, the Law Society Rules, and available Law Society resources.
LAND 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.
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