The Harvest Table, a Family Law Dinner

Join the Family Law – Vancouver Section for a special harvest-inspired gathering offering an opportunity to step away from the pace of practice and reconnect with peers.

The evening features a cocktail reception and a keynote address from The Hon. Chief Justice Ron Skolrood of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, 

Come gather around The Harvest Table and leave refreshed and energized for the busy season ahead. 

The Honourable Ron A. Skolrood was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia on October 15, 2024. Prior to his appointment, Chief Justice Skolrood was a justice of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia from 2022 to 2024 and a justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia from 2013 to 2022.

Chief Justice Skolrood earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Lethbridge in 1983 and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Victoria in 1986. He clerked for the Honourable Mr. Justice William McIntyre of the Supreme Court of Canada in 1986-87 then completed a Master of Laws degree at the University of Cambridge in 1989. He was admitted to the Bar of British Columbia in 1988 and to the Bar of the Northwest Territories in 2010. He was appointed King’s Counsel in 2012.

Prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice Skolrood practiced with the law firm of Lawson Lundell LLP in Vancouver since 1987. His main areas of practice were civil, commercial and administrative litigation.

This event is hosted by the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, 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.

The venue for this event is wheelchair accessible.

If you require accommodations to support your participation, please contact CBABC Events. We are committed to creating inclusive and accessible experiences and welcome your feedback and suggestions on how we can enhance the inclusiveness of our events.

Please note there will be no refunds after the RSVP deadline. 
To cancel your attendance or to transfer your registration to a colleague, please contact CBABC Events.