Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Senior Women Lawyers Dinner, where accomplished women in law come together to share experiences, exchange ideas, and strengthen the bonds that elevate our profession. This annual event is more than a dinner—it’s a celebration of leadership, insight, and the remarkable contributions of senior women lawyers who continue to shape the future of law.

Enjoy meaningful conversations, build lasting connections, and leave inspired to lead with confidence and purpose.

We are honored to welcome Laura Lynch, award-winning journalist and host whose career has taken her across the globe. Her stories of resilience, courage, and truth-telling promise to inspire and challenge us to think deeply about leadership and advocacy in today’s world.

Laura Lynch, CBC News

Laura Lynch is an award-winning journalist and host. In the course of her career, she has reported from around the world. From Washington D.C. during and after the attacks of September 11, 2001, from London during 9 tumultuous years that featured political turmoil and violent attacks blamed on terrorism; From Pakistan where Benazir Bhutto was attacked and then assassinated; from Israel during the war with Lebanon and its ongoing dispute with the Palestinians; from Saudi Arabia where she was detained; from Africa, where she reported undercover from Zimbabwe when western journalists were barred.

The list goes on but a consistent feature of Laura's reporting is her effort to connect with and report on those who are typically voiceless. She tries to give them a voice by listening.

After many years abroad, Laura is back where she started in Vancouver using her years of experience to carry forward stories that are both important and interesting to CBC readers, listeners and viewers.

Over the years, Laura has won the prestigious Nieman fellowship from Harvard University, awards from the British Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, RTNDA (Canada and U.S. ), Overseas Press Club of America, Amnesty International, RNAO and the Gabriel awards.

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 CBABC provides access to activities for all members. The facilities for this event are wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral washrooms are available.

For information about accessible parking or to communicate your request for other accommodation you require, please contact CBABC Sections. We also welcome your suggestions for enhancing the inclusiveness of our activities.

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Tickets are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your seat from a waitlist. To cancel your attendance or to transfer your attendance to a colleague, please contact CBABC Events.