ONLINE MEETING | 12:00 - 1:30pm - Adoption Basics – Getting it Right - Family Law Section
This meeting is being hosted by the MBA Family Law Section
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Thursday, June 25, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:30pm (CDT) |
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CBA Member: Free!
Non-CBA Member: $150
Don't have a CBA account? Create a non-member account to register! |
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Attendance at this MBA Section meeting can be applied towards your Law Society of Manitoba’s Continuing Professional Development requirement for a maximum of 1.5 hours. |
Practising in the area of adoption can be meaningful and “feel good” work, but it requires careful attention to statutory requirements, procedural steps, and coordination with multiple parties involved in the adoption process. This continuing legal education session is designed to provide lawyers and legal practitioners with a practical overview of adoption basics in Manitoba, with a focus on “getting it right” from the outset, including procedural expectations, documentation requirements, and best practices.
The panel features experienced professionals who bring complementary perspectives from the Court, government, and private practice:
- Jill MacLeod, Deputy Registrar, Court of King’s Bench (Winnipeg)
- Dee Bertossa, Adoption and Placement Specialist, Department of Families
- Renée Nichols, Lawyer, Mediator and Collaborative Professional, KMMG Law
Together, the panel will offer practical insights to assist counsel in advancing adoption matters efficiently and in accordance with legislative and court requirements.
This session has been coordinated by Crown Counsel from the Family Law Section of Legal Services Branch, Wendy Post and Kathleen McLean, who wish to thank the panelists for their valuable contributions.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please RSVP to the Manitoba Bar Association online (link above).
LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS
The link to join the Zoom meeting will be sent out to all registrants on the morning of the meeting. The link will also be included in your confirmation email after registration.
SECTION CHAIR
Reannah Hocken
Chair, MBA Family Law Section
Tapper Cuddy LLP
Ph: 204-944-3267
rhocken@tappercuddy.com
