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SUMMARY:The Ruby Sachs Symposium on Global 2SLGBTQI+ Legal Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:The Ruby Sachs Symposium on Global 2SLGBTQI+ Legal Advocacy will be a thought‐provoking gathering bringing together some of the leading thinkers and doers in the worlds of legal advocacy affecting queer and trans people worldwide. The symposium is being hosted by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights\, in partnership with the LGBT Purge Fund and with the generous support of the Manitoba Law Foundation\, the Canadian Journal of Human Rights\, and the Robson Hall Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba. \nOver the course of three days\, you will have the opportunity to hear from global experts sharing their experiences\, strategies and approaches on everything from the interactions of law\, culture and civil society to strategic litigation. The symposium is open to practicing lawyers\, legal scholars\, law students and human rights advocates worldwide. \nAttendees will have an opportunity to visit the exhibition Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada’s LGBT Purge. \nAttendance at this symposium may provide up to twelve (12) hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits for lawyers. Please check with your respective Law Society to ensure the symposium meets local requirements. \nThe Keynote speaker on 5 October is Ambassador Bob Rae (Canada’s Ambassador to the UN). This evening event is free to attend although registration is required. The symposium itself is October 6 and 7 and tickets are required. The plenary speakers include Neela Ghoshal of Outright International (and formally Human Rights Watch)\, Keifer Buckingham of the Council for Global Equality (and formally the US State Department)\, Ed Hall of Fighting with Pride – UK and Dr. Lynne Gouliquer (Metis veteran\, purge survivor and Professor of Sociology). \nRegister here: \nRuby Sachs Symposium on Global 2SLGBTQI+ Legal Advocacy | CMHR (English) \nSymposium Ruby Sachs sur la défense juridique mondiale des droits des personnes 2ELGBTQI+ | MCDP (French)
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/the-ruby-sachs-symposium-on-global-2slgbtqi-legal-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Family Violence Screening Training for Litigators and DR Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Practices to help you effectively identify family violence\n\n\n\n\n\n\nvia webinar only \nPlease note: This course will not be added to Courses on Demand. Courses involving professional speakers and skills-based workshops generally do not get added to Courses on Demand. \nWho should attend: “Family Law Dispute Resolution Professionals” as defined by the Family Law Act\, including: family justice counselors\, mediators\, arbitrators\, parenting coordinators\, and family lawyers \nLearning level: All levels \nFor many\, ending an intimate partnership is a time of danger. “Family violence” is defined under the BC Family Law Act (“FLA“) to include all elements of physical and emotional violence and abuse. Research shows that family law professionals often fail to ask questions needed to properly assess risk and may also fail to recommend the most appropriate dispute resolution processes for their clients. \nThis highly interactive two-day workshop is the only comprehensive family violence training available in BC. Featuring real case studies\, personal stories\, role-playing\, coaching\, and review of current literature\, research\, and statistics\, this is a must-attend event for family dispute resolution professionals looking to meet their training requirements under the FLA. \nAfter participating in this workshop\, you will be able to: \n\nassess presence of emotional or psychological family violence\, in addition to physical violence\nidentify any danger present from children\, family members\, and other individuals\, in addition to former partners\nunderstand complex family violence dynamics\, including mental illness\, stress of separation\, and personalities of parties involved\nassist clients in choosing dispute resolution processes that best keep them and their children safe\nempower your clients to negotiate effectively\n\nJoin us and improve your family violence awareness. \nPlease note: This course is offered remotely through a Zoom platform. A device equipped with a camera and microphone will be required to participate. \n*DISCLAIMER:  Learners are required to participate fully in the course. “Full participation” is in the faculty’s sole discretion. Activities such as reading the paper\, watching videos on the computer\, not being present\, engaging in phone calls\, and disrupting the class with irrelevant activities will demonstrate a lack of full participation. aspects of professional responsibility and ethics\, client care\, and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Chairs\nCarol W. Hickman\, KC — West Coast ADR\, New Westminster\nArlene H. Henry\, KC — Arlene H. Henry Law Corporation\, Vancouver
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/family-violence-screening-training-for-litigators-and-dr-professionals-2/
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SUMMARY:Civil Litigation Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2025
DESCRIPTION:via webinar only \nCan’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?\nWant online CPD available 24/7?\nSubscribe to Courses On Demand\, our comprehensive online resource with 1\,500+ videos and 5\,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date. \nWho should attend: Paralegals and other legal support staff wishing to master essential litigation skills \nLearning level: Fundamental \nJoin us online for CLEBC’s Civil Litigation Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff—the essential toolkit for newer legal support staff navigating litigation practice. Designed specifically for staff with one to three years of experience\, this interactive program will demystify foundational processes like drafting effective affidavits\, preparing impeccable court binders\, and confidently managing the document discovery process. \nAttendees will learn practical skills that reduce confusion\, boost efficiency\, and allow their firms to save valuable lawyer hours answering basic procedural questions. With direct access to senior counsel—including a special “Lawyer AMA” session—you’ll leave equipped with insider tips and strategic insights that immediately elevate your daily workflow. \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Chair\nBrandon D. Hastings — Lawyer & Mediator\, New Westminster \nCLEBC Programs Production Manager  \nMary Kingston\nmkingston@cle.bc.ca \n\nRegister here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/civil-litigation-basics-for-paralegals-and-legal-support-staff-2025/
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