IN-PERSON MEETING | Fertility Law Updates and Emerging Issues
This meeting is being hosted by the Fertility Law Section.
| Speakers: |
Catherine Wong, Family & Fertility Lawyer, Mediator, Daykin Walker Kaderly Wahid LLP
Michelle Kinney, Family & Fertility Lawyer, Michelle Kinney Law
Melissa Salfi, Founder, Family & Fertility Lawyer, Conception Law
Jeanette Aucoin, Partner, Cozen O'Connor
Lynda Cassels, Partner, Cassels Murray Family & Estates Law |
| Time: |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 4:00pm - 5:30pm (PT)
4:00 - 5:00pm | Presentation
5:00 - 5:30pm | In-Person Networking |
| Location: |
Cozen O'Connor, Bentall 5, 550 Burrard St, Suite 2501, 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 |
Join the Fertility Law Section's inaugural meeting! The Section Executive gives a brief overview and update on the current state of Fertility Law in BC and Canada, addressing current resources, and emerging issues. Topics include:
- Recent case law across Canada on fertility law
- Cross country review of fertility laws
- Update on the BCLI Report recommendations and the BC’s responding White Paper that includes proposals for amendments to Part 3 (Parentage) of the Family Law Act
- Discussion with members about the goal of the Section and emerging issues
Afterwards, in-person attendees are invited to join for a networking mix & mingle. Light refreshments are provided courtesy of Cozen O'Connor
TERRITORIAL 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.
