Mindfulness and Lawyer Well-Being Date: April 19, 2021 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 Location: online Seminar overview: Professionals often overlook the impact of mounting workloads, multiple demands and highly stressful environments on their ability to perform. Mindfulness can turn these workplace challenges into opportunities by helping us to work with our innate qualities, be less reactive...

Opening Windows Date: Thursday, May 6th, 2021 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: online Seminar overview: In partnership with the Canadian Chapter of the International Association for Women Judges and the Newfoundland Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to host: Opening Windows: Shining a Light on...

Overview of the Specialized Criminal Courts Date: March 25th, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Location: online Seminar overview: Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador offers three specialized courts in St. John’s for those that qualify. This 1.5 hour presentation will be provide a brief overview of these three therapeutic court options. THE REGISTRATION...

An Overview of the Stephenville Family Violence Intervention Court Date: March 12th, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location: online Seminar Overview: The Family Violence Intervention Court (FVIC) is a specialized criminal court using an intervention-based approach to address the complex issues of intimate partner violence. The court operates both in St. John’s and...

How to Achieve Great Career Success in the Legal Profession Date: March 22, 2021 Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Location: online Seminar overview: Defining success in the legal profession is a tricky matter. Within law firms, the triad of traditional success has always consisted of 1) prevailing in court, 2) advancing to equity partnership,...