PLEASE NOTE, THIS SEMINAR HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
| Speakers: |
Gurminder Sandhu, KC, LSBC Westminster County Bencher and Partner at Hamilton Duncan
Manpreet Mand, CBABC Westminster County Representative, Mand Law & Mediation
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| Date/Time: |
Friday, February 16, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (Pacific Time)
Hosted lunch will be served at 12:00pm, with the session starting at 12:30pm. At the time of registration, please advise of any dietary restrictions/allergies you have. |
| Location: |
Hamilton Duncan Law Corporation, Suite 1450 - 13401 108 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 5T3
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SYNOPSIS
Gurminder Sandhu, KC, LSBC Bencher (Westminster County) and Manpreet Mand, CBABC Westminster County Representative, engage participants in this interactive, in-person session, to cover thought-provoking discussions on real-life ethical scenarios, relevant case studies, and the vital Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia.
Participants will collaboratively address emerging ethical practice issues. By the end of each session, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to fulfill their obligations to clients, the courts, the profession, and the broader public.
ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKERS
About Gurminder Sandhu, KC
Gurminder Sandhu attended UBC law school and was called to the bar in 2000. He currently practises general litigation at Hamilton Duncan.
First elected a Bencher for 2022, Gurminder is a member of the Credentials Committee and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
In serving the legal community, Gurminder has acted in the following roles over the past 20 years: volunteer with Salvation Army Legal Clinic, LSLAP, PLTC and CBA Practice Panel; mentor with TRU Law and UBC Law; Secretary, South Asian Bar Association; executive, CBA Research Section; elected representative, CBA Provincial Council; and member of CBA BarTalk, Provincial Judicial Committee and Federal Judicial Committee.
About Manpreet Mand
Manpreet K. Mand specializes in family law since being called to the BC Bar in 2007. She is a UBC alumni, majoring in both History and Political Science, and a UVic alumni, obtaining her law degree in 2006. With over 16 years of experience in the negotiation, litigation, and resolution of all aspects of family law,
Manpreet regularly appears before the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia. She works with clients to determine effective approaches to resolving their family law issues. Manpreet is also accredited by the LSBC as a Family Law Mediator, Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator and a member of the Collaborative Association (Lower Mainland). Manpreet is a legal member for the Mental Health Review Board.
Manpreet has a strong commitment to community and served as Director of a not-for-profit for over six years, and has dedicated her time and energy to other volunteer organizations as well, such as the Canadian Bar Association of BC, serving as the Westminster County Representative, a WLF Mentor, a Practice Coach and a member of the Court Services Committee. She is also a Director on the CLEBC Board.
ACKNOWLEDGING FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIES
This seminar is hosted by CBABC, which is 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.
PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY
By registering for this in-person program, you agree to follow and adhere to the health and safety protocols of the venue to reduce the risks of exposure to and transmission of COVID-19, and agree to cancel your attendance if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
Participant General Acknowledgement
By registering, you agree that all materials related to this course are for the sole use of the registrant, and may not be copied, reproduced, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, translated, distributed, shared, modified, made available on a network or other website, used to create derivative works, or transmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever without the prior express written permission of the Canadian Bar Association.
Accessibility & Inclusiveness
The CBABC provides access to activities for all members. The facilities for this conference are wheelchair accessible. For information about accessible parking, or to discuss other accommodation you may require, please contact CBABC Professional Development at pd@cbabc.org. We also welcome your suggestions for enhancing the inclusiveness of our activities.
Cancellation Policy
Please review our cancellation policy prior to registering for this conference. To cancel your registration, or to transfer your registration to a colleague, please contact Heather Paton at pd@cbabc.org.
