The Public Prosecution Service of Canada Virtual Information Sessions
2023-10-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
COME MEET THE EMPLOYEES OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES REGIONAL OFFICE!
We will be holding a series of information sessions with lawyers of the Northwest Territories Regional Office. Candidates will have the opportunity to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of our lawyers, the work environment, as well as the culture and experiences that the Northwest Territories has to offer. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the presentation.
Our next information session will be held on October 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The information session will be held via MSTeams. Interested candidates can email Stacey LaCroix-Sauve, Senior HR Advisor at Stacey.LaCroix-Sauve@ppsc-sppc.gc.ca to register for the session.
Please provide the following information when registering:

The email address where the MSTeams invitation can be sent to.

If you require accommodation, please contact us in order for appropriate measures to be put in place. This information will be kept confidential.
We that hope you will join us and if you would like to view our current job posting you can do so at the following link:
Counsel (cfp-psc.gc.ca)
Le Service des poursuites pénales du Canada – Séance d’information virtuelle
VENEZ RENCONTRER LES EMPLOYÉS DE BUREAU RÉGIONAL DES TERRITROIRES DU NORD-OUEST
Nous tiendrons une série de séances d’information avec des avocats de bureau régional des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Les candidats auront l’occasion d’en apprendre davantage sur les rôles et les responsabilités de nos avocats, sur l’environnement de travail, ainsi que sur la culture et les expériences que les Territoires du Nord-Ouest à offrir. Il y aura une période de questions et réponses à la fin de la présentation.
Notre prochaine session d’information se tiendra le 4 octobre 2023 à 15h00 heure de l’Est.
Le séance d’information se déroulera via MSTeams. Les candidats intéressés peuvent envoyer un courriel à Stacey LaCroix-Sauve, conseillère principale en RH, à Stacey.LaCroix-Sauve@ppsc-sppc.gc.ca pour s’inscrire à la séance.
Veuillez fournir les informations suivantes lors de votre inscription :
– L’adresse électronique à laquelle l’invitation MSTeams peut être envoyée.
Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation, veuillez-nous en aviser pour que nous fassions le nécessaire. Cette information restera confidentielle.
Nous espérons que vous nous rejoindrez et si vous souhaitez consulter notre offre d’emploi actuelle, vous pouvez le faire en cliquant sur le lien suivant :
Avocat ou Avocate (cfp-psc.gc.ca)

Personal Injury Law and Practice Annual Update by Osgoode Hall Law School
2023-10-05 09:00 - 16:30 | Online
Get up-to-date and well briefed and join this critical dialogue about vital developments in the ever-evolving field of personal injury law.
Whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants/insurers, get crucial insights and solutions to key challenges in personal injury practice.
Don’t miss this comprehensive update in interesting and engaging topics highly relevant to everyone working in personal injury law. You’ll hear from expert practitioners and the bench about the most important current issues, while also gaining perspectives that will help to better inform your practice as an advocate.

Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

Top 10 Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice cases
The current state of damages in Personal Injury cases: pecuniary general damages, damages for loss of competitive advantage, and damages for future care
Everything to know about Rule 7 motions
Practice & Procedure – Moving your case efficiently: timetables, discovery plans, and Case Conferences
Anatomy of a Personal Injury case from plaintiff and defence perspectives: analysis of Sanson v. Paterson and Moffitt v. TD Canada Trust
Solicitor Negligence cases in PI: what to be aware of and what steps to take to avoid E & O claims
Expert Evidence: recent medical negligence cases and their implication on expert evidence
Mentorship and training the next generation of PI lawyers

Who Should Attend

Personal injury litigators (Plaintiff and Defence/Insurer)
In-house litigation counsel
Litigation paralegals
Litigation law clerks
Insurance professionals (claims examiners/managers) who want to deepen their knowledge of the applicable law

Introduction to AI and Ethics for Lawyers Webinar
2023-10-12 11:30 - 17:00 | Online
Episode 1/6

Definition of AI and its relevance to the legal profession, including its impact on the legal industry.
Ethical considerations in AI for lawyers, including potential bias, transparency, and accountability.
Introduction to the topics that will be covered in subsequent episodes.

Practical examples
Exploring the impact of AI on the legal industry, including its benefits and challenges.
Discussing the ethical considerations in using AI tools and technologies in legal practice, such as potential bias, transparency, and accountability.
Time: 11am ADT /3pm BST /4pm CAT /5pm Nairobi / 10pm Hong Kong
Date: Thursday 12st October 2023
Speakers:
Stephen KY Wong
Linda Bonyo
Ian McDougall
Moderators:
Maria Mbeneka
Catherine Kariuki-Mulika
Register here
The series comprises an additional 5 episodes exploring the role of AI cross practice as follows:

Episode 2 November 2023 : AI and Ethics in Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Episode 3 January 2024 : AI and Ethics in Contract Review and Due Diligence
Episode 4 February 2024 : AI and Ethics in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Episode 5 March 2024 : AI and Ethics in Intellectual Property
Episode 6 April 2024 : AI and Ethics in Access to Justice

Estate Planning for Beneficiaries with a Disability
2023-10-12 13:30 - 16:30 | Online
Who Should Attend
New and experienced estate planners will benefit from attending this program.

About the Program
Creating an estate plan for a family that includes a person with a disability raises special issues and considerations outside of the typical estate planning engagement. Families must make careful choices about estate planning strategies and tools, taking into consideration their loved one’s unique circumstances and anticipated needs. This program will introduce estates practitioners to the opportunities, challenges and emotions unique to planning for a person with a disability. Noted disability lawyer Brendon Pooran will review the resources, funding, documents and structures involved in disability planning and share practical advice to help ensure the financial, living, and health requirements of individuals with disabilities continue to be met after a caregiver or provider passes away. In addition, Brendon will discuss common planning errors that can reduce the financial support available to beneficiaries with a disability and expose them to financial exploitation. Topics include:

Planning tools, including Henson Trusts
Appointing decision-makers
Creating supports to assist with incapacity issues
Addressing risks of susceptibility

Don’t miss this chance to learn how you can help give families peace of mind that their loved one’s needs will continue to be met, even when a family member is no longer there to organize and advocate on their behalf.

Meet Your Presenter

Brendon Pooran has been involved with various disability organizations as a member, volunteer, employee or director for most of his life. He created PooranLaw to provide support to this community and to influence disability law and policy across Canada. Prior to founding PooranLaw, Brendon worked for a large multi-national law firm where he practised labour and employment law and at a boutique law firm that specialized in accessibility issues. Before entering the legal profession, Brendon spent several years as a management consultant where he regularly provided strategic advice to human services clients in the United States. In addition to practising law, Brendon teaches Critical Disability Law at York University, is the Past-President of Community Living York South and is a founding director of both PLAN Toronto (now Partners for Planning) and Microboards Ontario. He is a former Senior Lawyer Member on the Ontario Consent and Capacity Board.

Annual International Conference on Privacy, Security & Trust Industry Summit
2023-10-16
Please join the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity in Fredericton, New Brunswick in October for the Annual International Conference on Privacy, Security & Trust Industry Summit. PST2023 provides a premier forum for sharing advances in cybersecurity research.
We included the speakers on the attached flyers, or you can view the list online here, https://pstnet.ca/speakers.html.
Featuring:

Sunday, October 15th, PST Conference Networking Mixer compliments of Knowledge Park
Presentations from leading industry and government cybersecurity professionals
Panel discussion on “Safeguarding Cybersecurity Research and Innovation in Canada”
Cybersecurity student research poster display

Logistics:

When: All day, Monday, October 16th
Where: Fredericton Convention Centre, 670 Queen Street
Registration: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/PST2023/home/

REGISTRATION TYPE
FEE

Regular
$ 300.00

UNB Students / CIC Members
$ 150.00 (Discount Code can be applied)

Non-UNB Students / Post-Doctorals
$ 150.00

Sponsors / Exhibitors
$ 250.00 (Discount Code can be applied)

IEEE Members
$ 250.00

Non-Profit Organizations
$ 250.00

Speakers & Panellists
$ 250.00 (Discount Code can be applied)

Virtual
FREE

Legal Research 2023, Presented by CLEBC in collaboration with BC Law Institute
2023-10-17 | Online
9:00 am – 3:40 pm in-person and via webinar
Want to know what the future holds for legal research? Don’t miss this fall’s Legal Research 2023 — a course that will take a deep dive into the current state of legal research and where it’s headed. We’re proud to be teaming up with the BC Law Institute to bring this program both to Vancouver and via webinar on Tuesday, October 17. So be sure to save the date!
Increasingly, the practice of law is influenced in various ways by technology and AI. The rise of data and the way it is managed by technology impacts the role of lawyers and the judiciary. Governments are taking steps to respond to the impacts of AI and the legal profession needs to understand how it affects their work.
This intermediate level course will focus on how AI and emerging technologies impact various aspects of the legal research method, the products of legal research, and the way in which those products are received by their judicial audience.
With a wide array of legal research resources now available, it can be challenging to know which are the most efficient at supporting different steps in the process. You can expect to gain a better understanding of how AI has been integrated into various legal research tools and how it can help or hinder your work.
Learn some of the pitfalls to watch for when relying on AI-supported research and how to ensure your submissions are based on a solid foundation. Discover how emerging technologies are transforming approaches to Aboriginal rights and Indigenous litigation. Hear from members of the judiciary about recent legal research trends or habits that have made an impression on them.
Experienced and innovative legal researchers will share tips for combining traditional strategies with creative use of technology and design thinking to successfully solve even the most challenging research problems.
Who should attend: This course will be of interest to all lawyers and their support staff who have occasion to assist with legal research

De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
2023-10-17 | Online
This is a live virtual event using Zoom, an online meeting platform. Please check your system requirements prior to registering.

For those who work in an environment where there is potential for violence, it is important to develop the skills needed to defuse dangerous situations. This workshop is designed to teach people to de-escalate potentially violent situations through assertiveness and interpersonal communication. The training will explore how anger and violence interplay, including opportunities for self-assessment of personal communication styles. Participants will develop a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies designed to defuse potentially violent situations.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Understand the role of anger in violent incidents
Identify their own styles of interaction
Describe a framework for defusing potentially violent situations
Identify potential risk factors
Apply the principles learned to their own environment

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view webinar materials

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, delivered electronically.

Some of the Topics Included

The Physical Violence Spectrum
Rating Your Workplace Risk Levels
Anger Cycle and Escalation
Anger Styles Assessment Questionnaire
Warning Signs of Potential for Violence
The Aggression Defusing Process
Approaching, Containment, and Problem-Solving Strategies
When and How to Disengage
Special Considerations for Unique Situations
Addressing Enablers of Violence

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop intended for anyone wanting to learn more about violence and interpersonal strategies useful in de-escalating the imminent threats of violence.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.

Trainer
Shelly Qualtieri
MA, RSW
Shelly is a Registered Social Worker and has been an energetic practitioner and educator in domestic violence, suicide intervention, youth justice, child welfare, mental health, and houselessness for over 25 years. In addition to training with CTRI, she has a private counselling practice where she focuses on wellness, difficult conversations, and healthy relationships. She believes that helping people work through difficult times requires a holistic approach to wellness and meaningful connection. Whether it’s through a mindfulness practice or a strengths-based, person-centred approach, Shelly meets individuals where they are at. As a facilitator, she is a warm, passionate, and engaging presenter who uses examples and strategies that participants can bring directly into their work with others. Read blogs written by Shelly here.

Fundamentals of Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Law by Osgoode Hall Law School
2023-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Understand this complex and vitally important body of law. It is a concise, deep dive into the knowledge and strategies you need to be able to work more thoughtfully and effectively when dealing with Indigenous law issues. A truly outstanding faculty of experts, including practicing lawyers, government and industry reps and academics drawn from across the country will concentrate on the core aspects of Indigenous law, focusing not just on the law itself, but also those practical considerations that are key to understanding the rapidly changing legal environment.

Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

The aim of the program is to give you a practical and foundational understanding of Indigenous rights and title, the constitutional framework, reserve lands and developments on reserve, treaty interpretation, modern treaties, the duty to consult framework and practical strategies.
The historic narrative and constitutional framework
An overview of the case law and key legal concepts from the last 40 years
Understanding historic treaties – the context, perspectives and contemporary realities
The Indian Act: key issues for practitioners and policy makers
“Section 35” – understanding its purpose, framework and emerging issues
Understanding modern day treaties using case studies and a Canada wide comparative analysis, including First Nation, Inuit and Métis perspectives
Addressing overlapping territories, private lands, submerged land and waterways
The Duty to Consult and Accommodate – its origins, recent case law developments and current practices
Consultation approaches, policies and perspectives across Canada, including best practices
Indigenous self-governance
UNDRIP and what it means going forward

Who Should Attend

Lawyers practicing in the areas of Aboriginal law, natural resources, environmental and Constitutional law
Government lawyers/officials – federal, provincial and municipal sectors
In-house Counsel, particularly those working in the energy, resource and infrastructure development sectors
Leaders, councilors and advisors of Indigenous communities
Negotiators and mediators for industry, government and Indigenous communities

Agenda

Day 1 – October 18, 2023 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. (The Foundations)
Day 2 – October 25, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (The Indian Act)
Day 3 – November 1, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (The Aboriginal Rights Framework in Section 35)
Day 4 – November 8, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (The Modern Day Treaties)
Day 5 – November 15, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (The Duty to Consult and Accommodate)
Day 6 – November 22, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Where We Are and What’s To Come)

EMPOWERING INCLUSION: LDAC’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2023 - SHAPING LEGAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES
2023-10-19 12:30 - 18:00 | Online
CALLING ALL LAWYERS, EDUCATION EXPERTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, AND CONCERNED PARENTS

How do you stay informed about the ever changing landscape of inclusion and accommodations for those with learning disabilities? How can you gain invaluable insights and equip yourself with the latest information to empower individuals with learning disabilities?
Prepare to embark on an informative journey that will increase your understanding of legal accommodations and harness the power of collaboration to drive positive change nationwide.
Gain invaluable insights, forge meaningful connections, and equip yourself with the latest tools and strategies to empower individuals with learning disabilities? Join us at the highly anticipated Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC) Annual Conference on October 19, 2023!
LDAC, renowned for its unwavering commitment to advocating for the rights and inclusivity of individuals with learning disabilities, is proud to invite you to this exceptional event. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that will revolutionize your understanding of legal accommodations and harness the power of collaboration to drive positive change nationwide.

REGISTER HERE

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THIS UNPARALLELED GATHERING OF LEGAL MINDS, EDUCATIONAL EXPERTS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES?
CROSS CANADA PERSPECTIVE:
The LDAC Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive, cross Canada perspective on the evolution of legal accommodations and diverse approaches for those with learning disabilities.
CUTTING-EDGE SESSIONS:
With a rich lineup of workshops and seminars led by renowned experts this conference offers a plethora of practical tools and strategies to enhance your advocacy efforts, whether you’re a legal professional, educator or a parent eager to support your child.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES:
Registrants at the conference will be issued professional development certificates for their attendance – a great way to keep up with your PD requirements!
INSIGHTFUL SPEAKERS:
Experience the thought-provoking wisdom of esteemed keynote speakers who are driving change on a national and international level. They will share their expertise, personal experiences, and success stories, and will reaffirm the significance of your role in advancing legal accommodations.
RESOURCEFUL SPONSORS:
Learn more from a range of sponsors offering cutting-edge products, assistive technologies, and educational resources dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities.

Changes in the Work CCDC Webinar
2023-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Changes during a project are common due to the dynamic nature of construction. Changes can arise from adjustments to the owner’s requirements, differences in site conditions, supplementary design details, proposals from the contractor, and other unexpected circumstances.
This webinar will include:

An overview of the change process in CCDC contracts.
A comparative analysis of a change order and a change directive.
The different methods for pricing and evaluating changes.
Best practices on managing the change process.

Minimize the negative impacts of change, including time and costs, with this education session from the CCDC authors.
13:00 – 14:00 (ET)
Price: $65 + tax
Subscribe to CCDC updates to stay informed on when we will be holding more in the future!
For more information on upcoming events, please click here.

CCDC Document Webinars – Changes in the Work CCDC Webinar
2023-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
In October 2021, CCDC launched CCDC Document Webinars, an exciting new initiative aimed at providing information and guidance about the content and use of our standard construction documents. We have heard your questions and are ready to provide simple yet comprehensive answers! These author-led sessions are designed to explain the underlying principles behind CCDC documents and teach you their correct application and use. Documents are available for purchase from our document outlets. Please see our upcoming schedule below.
Changes in the Work CCDC webinar
Changes during a project are common due to the dynamic nature of construction. Changes can arise from adjustments to the owner’s requirements, differences in site conditions, supplementary design details, proposals from the contractor, and other unexpected circumstances.
This webinar will include:

An overview of the change process in CCDC contracts.
A comparative analysis of a change order and a change directive.
The different methods for pricing and evaluating changes.
Best practices on managing the change process.

Minimize the negative impacts of change, including time and costs, with this education session from the CCDC authors.
Registration
English Changes in the Work CCDC Webinar: October 19 13:00 – 14:00 (ET)
Price: $65 + tax
New documents
Monday, December 14, 2020, CCDC published four new documents, including new versions of the CCDC 2 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’ and CCDC 41 ‘CCDC Insurance Requirements’ and the brand-new Master Specification for Division 01 ‘General Requirements’ and CCDC 31 ‘Service Contract Between Owner and Consultant’.
Please note that CCDC 2 – 2008 copyright seals will continue to be sold until June 30, 2022. However, we do encourage the use of the CCDC 2 – 2020, and as such we will exchange any 2008 copyright seals for their 2020 equivalents through our document outlets.
Please click the links below for more information on these documents:

CCDC 2
Division 01
CCDC 41
CCDC 31

Subscribe to Updates on Future CCDC Document Webinars
Please subscribe to the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) updates for upcoming webinars related to the Canadian construction industry. Click here to subscribe.

Persuasive Legal Writing
2023-10-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Live webinar with chat*
includes 60 day replay
9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland)
*This program features real-time audio of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A. SK attendees please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location.

Who Should Attend
Any lawyer who wants to improve their confidence and skill as a writer will benefit from attending this program.

About the Program
The ability to convey meaning through the written word is essential to a lawyer’s primary objective: making the reader – whether it’s a judge, opposing counsel or colleague – understand your position (and ideally adopt it) by capturing and holding their attention. For some lawyers, developing this skill will mean adding a few new techniques that quickly elevate your game, while for others it may mean starting to break ingrained habits that have been holding you back for years. In this webinar, lawyer and law professor Peter Sankoff shares over 20 years of writing and editing experience to help any lawyer take their writing to the next level. Designed with busy practitioners in mind, the program is full of easy-to-implement strategies that will immediately make you a more confident and successful writer. Topics include:

proximity over chronology
one idea rule
creating emphasis
excess verbiage
equivocal language

The lessons you learn will apply to opinion letters, memoranda, factums and other persuasive documents. Don’t miss this chance to get a little practical guidance to help you along in your writing journey. Materials will include excerpts from Peter’s new book, Professor Sankoff’s Guide to Persuasive Legal Writing.

Meet Your Presenter

Peter Sankoff has worked as an appellate litigator in Edmonton since 2017, and now runs his own law firm Sankoff Criminal Law. He regularly appears at the Alberta Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada. He has a long and distinguished career as a teacher, researcher and lawyer. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including being recognized by Canadian Lawyer Magazine in 2020 as one of the country’s 25 Most Influential Lawyers. He has spent the past 25 years conducting research and teaching students about the law of evidence, the substantive criminal law, the criminal trial process and the relationship between animals and the law. In 2012 he joined the University of Alberta, where is he is now a full Professor. Peter is a prolific writer and researcher, having written, co-authored or co-edited eight law books and more than fifty articles. His newest book, Professor Sankoff’s Guide to Persuasive Legal Writing, is available on his website at www.petersankoff.com.

An Ethical Framework for Lawyering in the Executive Branch of Government - Webinar
2023-10-19 14:30 - 15:30 | Online
We invite you to join us for a webinar led by Elizabeth Sanderson, Former Senior Canadian Government Lawyer and Law Professor, and moderated by Eric Boucher at :

2.00 pm ADT
6.00 pm BST
7.00 pm CAT

Lawyering in Commonwealth Governments involves unique, legal practice challenges. This October 19, 2023, one hour webinar provides a Canadian perspective and ethical framework for lawyers practicing within the Executive Branch of Government with reference to the jurisprudence from other Commonwealth jurisdictions.

The webinar will address the layers of professional, public law and public service duties of Canadian Government lawyers, as well as delineating the unique nature of the singular client, the Crown, grounded in the democracy principle. The webinar will also address specific, ethical challenges when working on behalf of the Chief Law Officer of the Crown in the public interest in an institutional context. It will also identify distinctions between private or corporate legal practice and practice in Government.

The presenter is Elizabeth Sanderson, a former senior Canadian Government lawyer and author of “Government Lawyering: Duties and Ethical Challenges” (LexisNexis, 2018).

Best Practices for Paralegals Dealing with Self-Represented Parties
2023-10-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Location

View this webcast-only program from your home or office computer

Description

Advocating for clients is often challenging and handling a case where there’s a self-represented litigant on the other side can add further complexity to your work. Learn how to efficiently deal with a self-rep, to make your work easier and your efforts more cost-effective for your client. Our presenters help you understand how to productively interact with a self-represented litigant in writing, and they give you a step-by-step guide that demonstrates how they move a file towards resolution when the opposing party is self-represented.

Learn more about your ethical obligations with self-reps
Get tips on how to address potential pitfalls in defining your role
Learn how to actively listen and communicate clearly with those less familiar with legal proceedings

Fostering an A2J-Oriented Legal Community: Early Introduction to A2J
2023-10-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Online
Date and Time

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM NDT

Location
Online

About this event

1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile eTicket

Over Summer 2023, the Action Committee surveyed individuals involved in legal education, including current students, educators, and young legal professionals. The objective of this research was to better understand the impact of a2j education on the career choices of young legal professionals, including decisions to incorporate access to justice work into their legal careers. This panel provides an overview of the research findings, and explores how a broader understanding of young professional’s views and experiences with a2j can potentially help inform where the broader A2J sector’s priorities — including those of the Action Committee at this critical juncture — should lie.
Speakers

Dana Rotenberg, National Director of Pro Bono Students Canada
Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly, Assistant Professor at McGill University
Ayesha Adamjee, Lawyer

Moderator
Ashley Major, Calibrate Solutions

Restorative Justice - Facilitating Dialogue
2023-10-25 - 2023-10-27 | Online
This is a live virtual event using Zoom, an online meeting platform. Please check your system requirements prior to registering.

A restorative justice approach works to repair harm and strengthen communities where wrong has occurred. It seeks to meet the needs of those harmed, while also considering the causes of the wrongful behaviour in order to promote accountability and growth for the one who caused harm. This highly experiential workshop utilizes a trauma-informed approach, and provides frameworks for identifying and responding to the needs of all those who were impacted by the wrong. Participants will be trained in the philosophy of restorative justice and will learn the foundational skills for facilitating encounters that lead to restorative outcomes.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

List the principles of restorative justice as contrasted with retributive justice
Define common needs of those who have suffered, caused, and witnessed harm
Identify steps to apply a restorative justice framework to their own environment
Facilitate preparatory meetings for face-to-face encounters
Facilitate face-to-face restorative justice encounters

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view webinar materials

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, and delivered electronically.
Some of the Topics Included

Philosophy and Values of Restorative Justice
Trauma and Restorative Justice
Starting with a Needs-Based Approach
The Role of Accountability and Repair
Process Options
Assessing What Process to Use
How to Prepare People to Meet
Key Facilitation Approaches and Skills

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop intended for anyone wishing to learn more about the principles of restorative justice and how to facilitate restorative encounters.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.

Trainer

Alana Abramson, MA, PHD
Alana has extensive experience working in the areas of restorative justice in justice, community, and school settings. She holds a PhD in Criminology on the topic of transformational learning. In addition to training with CTRI, she is a Faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in the Criminology Department and restorative justice trainer for Fraser Region Community Justice Initiatives. She believes in collaborative dialogue and life-long learning as a source of personal and social transformation. Throughout her career, Alana has assisted in developing various initiatives involving elders, at-risk adults, people with disabilities, Indigenous communities, youth, former prisoners, and victims and survivors. She is an engaging presenter who is passionate about her work, which allows her to easily facilitate ongoing learning for workshop participants.

Tax & Estate Planning Issues for New Canadians
2023-10-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Live webinar with chat*
includes 60 day replay
9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland)
*This program features real-time audio of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A. SK attendees please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location.

Who Should Attend
This program will be of interest to lawyers whose practice includes wills, estates, trusts or tax planning, as well as general practitioners.

About the Program
The Canadian government plans to admit nearly 1.5 million new permanent residents over the next three years. This influx of newcomers will translate into more clients looking for information about how they will be taxed in Canada and how to maximize the wealth transferred to their heirs. With many of these individuals remaining tied to their families and to assets and structures in their countries of origin, these are not topics most lawyers are equipped to answer. Especially for higher net worth individuals, Canadian tax and estate planning raises complex issues; Canada’s tax laws are often unintuitive, and Canada’s tax and estate or succession laws can also be incongruent with those of foreign jurisdictions. This presentation with experienced tax, trusts and estate planning lawyer Rahul Sharma is designed to help non-tax specialists develop a working knowledge of Canada’s tax system so they can respond generally to recurring questions from new and prospective Canadian taxpayers. While the presentation will not make attendees competent to practice in this area, it will allow attendees to meaningfully engage with clients and identify critical issues that require a co-ordinated plan. Sharing this advice early can avoid an estate being depleted by professional fees and reduce the risk of future negligence claims. Don’t miss this opportunity to help ensure the growing number of Canadian newcomers receive the tax and estate planning advice they need.

Meet Your Presenter

Rahul Sharma is a Partner with Fasken. He advises international and Canadian clients on a variety of tax, trust, and estate planning matters, in particular cross-border and international trust and estate matters, and matters involving offshore or non-resident trusts with ties to Canada. Rahul also counsels high and ultra-high net worth individuals, corporations, trusts and estates on Canadian income tax matters, including succession planning for closely held businesses. Rahul is recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading lawyer in the area of private wealth law in Canada. Rahul is also recognized by Best Lawyers as a leading lawyer for trust and estate matters in Canada. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, Hindi and Urdu, Rahul regularly speaks on private client and tax topics and has authored and co-authored various chapters, papers and articles on tax, trust and estate-related matters. Rahul is the Editor-in-Chief of Federated Press’ Personal Tax and Estate Planning journal and a co-editor of Thomson Reuters’ Taxes and Wealth Management publication.

Personal Injury Conference 2023 by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2023-10-30 | Online
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts? Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe 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.
Who should attend: Personal injury litigators, both plaintiff and defence, personal injury paralegals, insurance industry personnel
Learning level: All levels
With the expanded jurisdiction of the Civil Resolution Tribunal, the personal injury landscape in BC continues to evolve, but this does not mean that personal injury practice is about to disappear anytime soon. Cases in the pipeline will continue to be litigated and questions of law and practice will continue to be important. If you are a personal injury litigator—this conference is still your must-attend event of the year.
As with past conferences, the centrepiece will be the comprehensive Murray Jamieson case law and legislation update. Rounding out this year’s program are sessions on sexual assault civil claims, class actions, mediation/arbitration, PI and the CRT, sports and torts, loss of capacity, direct examination of the plaintiff, and, six months before trial, what you should be doing to prepare.
Law 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)
Course Chairs
Krista L. Simon — Hammerco Lawyers LLP, Vancouver
James D. Vilvang, KC — Richards Buell Sutton LLP, Vancouver
Just want the materials from the course?
Subscribe to Online Course Materials and access 5,400+ papers produced for CLEBC courses since 2001.

Online Information Session by the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF)
2023-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
On October 30, join us for a one-hour webinar to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

Who is eligible for the AICLF
What costs the AICLF can cover
The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for
How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada
Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF.
Registration and attendance details:

Register for the event at this link
The registration deadline is 5 pm Friday, October 27
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca
Monday, October 30
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Managing Conflict in the Legal Workplace and Building a Stronger Team
2023-10-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
Location

View this webcast-only program from your home or office computer

Chair

Bill Eddy, LCSW, Chief Innovation Officer

High Conflict Institute

Description

In 2023, many of us will find ourselves experiencing new challenges in the workplace. The altered dynamics of (fully remote/hybrid/in-office) are starting to emerge, and the potential conflict in even the most collegial workplace has returned, too. Back by popular demand, published author and noted speaker, Bill Eddy addresses and advises on disruptive workplace behaviours by drawing on his experience as a lawyer, mediator, and clinical social worker. His presentation can help you to acknowledge the potentials for conflict and to meet those challenges, as you look to improve morale and achieve positive outcomes in your workplace, whatever configuration it might take.

Understand how to manage yourself and others in the workplace
Learn methods to respond to workplace conflicts
Be aware of when to call in an objective third party

Recentering Food Law and Policy: Connecting People and Place - 7th Canadian Association for Food Law and Policy Conference (Ontario)
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-04
Canada is the second-largest country by total area, with the world’s longest coastline. Despite our vast size and geographical diversity, our food systems remain deeply interconnected. The food we produce and consume often travels long distances. In the process, disruptions in supply chains, labour shortages, food safety concerns and extreme climate events in one area, can have ripple effects near and far, impacting how our food systems function as well as the availability and accessibility of food across the country.
For our 7th Canadian Association for Food Law and Policy conference – and our first above the 45th parallel – we will explore questions of interconnectedness in food systems. We will do so by decentering and recentering ourselves. More specifically, we will explore how interconnections may be experienced differently when examined from different perspectives and vantage points. For example, what can we learn about the state of our food systems and our modes of governance by foregrounding northern, rural, remote and Indigenous communities in our analysis? How can a deeper understanding of Indigenous food systems, laws and governance as well as their relationship to Canadian law inform our work? How do our relationships with the natural environment impact food systems, and conversely how do our relationships with food impact the natural environment?
Hosted by Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, this year’s conference will bring together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, students, community advocates and stakeholders from across the country for collective learning, conversations, connection and more. Possible topics of discussion could include, but are not limited to:

Governing supply chains in an era of multiple and ongoing crises (from labour shortages, to international conflicts, to pandemics etc.)

Adapting food safety regulations to respond to sustainability demands, human health concerns and technological innovations

Navigating pressing issues in agriculture law and policy, including sustainable production, big data, farmland inequality, consolidation and farmer succession planning

Tensions between harvesting and safeguarding fisheries

The impact of international trade and investment agreements – as well as Canada’s trade policies – in shaping food systems domestically and abroad

The role of northern urban centers, like Thunder Bay, in governing and participating in local, regional and national food systems

The legal challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous, northern, rural and remote food systems, as well as food systems actors, such as producers and harvesters, hunters and fishers, producers, entrepreneurs, processors, retailers and eaters

The intersections between food systems and human rights, particularly the rights of Indigenous Peoples

Webinar – Sentencing: Current Issues and Effective Advocacy
2023-11-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Online
Learn how to craft effective sentencing submissions with practical guidance from the defence, Crown, and judiciary. Chaired by Erin Wincour and Maya Borooah.
Sentencing is our collective response to crime. Through sentencing, we strive to denounce crime, rehabilitate offenders, prevent future crime, and repair harms caused. Join us for a CPD-accredited webinar that will tackle both common and unusual sentencing issues, procedure, advocacy, types of sentences, and appellate issues to help you find innovative solutions to sentencing issues in Canada.
This 4-hour webinar will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. EST to 4:00 p.m. EST on Zoom. Attendance is limited. Register to reserve your spot:
REGISTER NOW
What You Will Learn About:

How to be creative in sentencing and advocacy
How to craft effective sentencing submissions
The role of appeal courts and sentencing advocacy
Cultural assessment pre-sentence reports
Updates regarding specific offences, including sexual offences, driving offences, drug offences, and more
Indigenous justice sentencing.

This webinar is proudly presented by Emond Publishing in partnership with the award-winning Criminal Law Series.

Canadian Violence Link Conference: November 8-9, 2023
2023-11-08 - 2023-11-09 | Online
Humane Canada is proud to bring our biennial Canadian Violence Link Conference from November 8 to 9, 2023, as well as our ninth annual Prosecution of Animal Abuse Conference on November 10, 2023, online again this year, making it accessible to a national, possibly global, audience.
Some of the session speakers and highlights of this year’s conferences include:

Working to End Violence: 3 Organizations’ Collaborative Partnership in Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan SPCA, PATHS, and STOPS to Violence
Groundbreaking Changes to BC’s Pet Custody Laws and The Violence Link —A Multifaceted View From An Animal Lawyer (V. Victoria Shroff, named as a Changemaker on Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers of 2023), Executive/Advocate from Battered Womens Support Service (BWSS) and a Senior Protection Officer from the BCSPCA
Prosecuting the Nuance: Why prosecuting animal welfare files are different and why it matters
The Whens, Whys and Hows of Using Expert Witnesses: Panel with Crown Prosecutors with Christian Lim (also listed on Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 of 2023 in the Government, Non-Profits and Associations category), Boyd McGill and Dr. Rebecca Ledger

Our Violence Link Conference brings together stakeholders in the areas of law, enforcement, behaviour, interpersonal violence, social services and animal welfare that work to prevent and address violence against people or animals for cross-sectoral training on how to collaborate and stop the cycle of violence. The Prosecution for Animal Abuse Conference gathers Crown Prosecutors, attorneys and allied professionals to share information and resources about animal cruelty and the Violence Link (the relationship between animal abuse and human abuse) in order to ensure that crimes against animals are prosecuted effectively and efficiently.
Registration is now open, and early bird rates are available until October 3rd. Bundle pricing for both events over three days is also available. You can learn more about the full conference schedule and speakers, and purchase tickets here.

Young Lawyers Virtual Conference – A Bridge from the Past to the Future of Law Practice
2023-11-08 03:30 - 2023-11-09 07:30 | Online
Join the YCLA virtual conference on how to forge a gratifying and successful career.

The Young Commonwealth Lawyers Association (YCLA) is pleased to announce its 2nd virtual Conference, the theme of the Conference being: Young Lawyers Virtual Conference – “A Bridge from the Past to the Future of Law Practice”, where young commonwealth lawyers will reaffirm the Commonwealth bond of legal fraternity, with each session providing an opportunity to participate.
What could you gain?

Help build the bridge between the geographical gap
An opportunity for young lawyers to form lasting and meaningful relationships between Commonwealth countries through discourse over the Conference
Young lawyers can learn from and dialog with seasoned practitioners and colleagues alike
Designed by young lawyers for young lawyers

DATE : Wednesday 8th (the registration link will confirm your attendance for both the 8 and 9 November)
Time : 6.00am – 10.00am GMT – 8 November
Register here
START TIME :
1.00 am Kingston
2.00 am Nassau
6.00 am London
7.00 am Abuja
8.00 am Lusaka
9.00 am Nairobi
11.30 am India
2.00 pm Malaysia
4.00 pm PNG

Opening & Welcoming remarks
Dr Peter Maynard KC & Siddharth Sijoria
6.00 – 6.15 am GMT

Keynote speech
TBC
6.15 – 6.30 am GMT

Transforming the Legal Landscape: The Intersection of Technology and Law in Innovating Legal Practice

Emeka Arinze
Charlotte Pope-Williams
TBC
6.30 – 7.30 am GMT

The new Dilemma: Can AI replace Professionals in Courts and write Judgments in Public Law?

Shreyas Jayasimha
TBC
TBC
7.45 – 8.45 am GMT

Investigating the Legal Mind: Exploring Mental Health Challenges and well-being amongst Lawyers

Kansiime Evas Atwine
Anku Khanna
TBC
9.00 – 10.00 am GMT

Prosecution of Animal Abuse Conference - November 10, 2023
2023-11-10 | Online
Humane Canada is proud to bring our ninth annual Prosecution of Animal Abuse Conference on November 10, 2023, online again this year, making it accessible to a national, possibly global, audience.
Some of the session speakers and highlights of this year’s conferences include:

Working to End Violence: 3 Organizations’ Collaborative Partnership in Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan SPCA, PATHS, and STOPS to Violence
Groundbreaking Changes to BC’s Pet Custody Laws and The Violence Link —A Multifaceted View From An Animal Lawyer (V. Victoria Shroff, named as a Changemaker on Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers of 2023), Executive/Advocate from Battered Womens Support Service (BWSS) and a Senior Protection Officer from the BCSPCA
Prosecuting the Nuance: Why prosecuting animal welfare files are different and why it matters
The Whens, Whys and Hows of Using Expert Witnesses: Panel with Crown Prosecutors with Christian Lim (also listed on Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 of 2023 in the Government, Non-Profits and Associations category), Boyd McGill and Dr. Rebecca Ledger

Our Violence Link Conference brings together stakeholders in the areas of law, enforcement, behaviour, interpersonal violence, social services and animal welfare that work to prevent and address violence against people or animals for cross-sectoral training on how to collaborate and stop the cycle of violence. The Prosecution for Animal Abuse Conference gathers Crown Prosecutors, attorneys and allied professionals to share information and resources about animal cruelty and the Violence Link (the relationship between animal abuse and human abuse) in order to ensure that crimes against animals are prosecuted effectively and efficiently.
Registration is now open, and early bird rates are available until October 3rd. Bundle pricing for both events over three days is also available. You can learn more about the full conference schedule and speakers, and purchase tickets here.

Civil Litigation Basics 2023
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-15 | Online
Who should attend: Junior civil litigators and experienced litigators seeking a refresher on key elements within civil litigation
Learning level: Fundamental
Here is a chance to experience top litigators presenting actual arguments to actual judges. This unique course is designed for several groups, including: lawyers in the first two years of practice, lawyers changing areas of practice, and experienced lawyers who want a conceptual refresher on key elements within civil litigation. The program will also be of interest to law students and articled students.
Launched in 2021 as a Zoom webinar, this innovative program takes a new approach, as registrants will experience the entire life cycle of a case by watching counsel present the necessary arguments at various stages of a single fact pattern.
The first time through their presentation, counsel will be making all the mistakes that drive judges crazy. Participants will try to identify all those errors in real time, then listen as the judges and counsel debrief on what should have been done better. Counsel will then re-present the argument in the most effective manner.
Registrants will have an opportunity to test their skills against those of their colleagues, as prizes will be awarded to those who can identify the most errors. This course will focus on providing registrants with the knowledge base they need to avoid falling into error themselves.
Please note: the practice-focused course materials will relate to the fact pattern, the analysis of issues, and error identification within each stage of the litigation process. Registrants seeking a topic-by-topic review of the elements of civil litigation are directed to CLEBC’s Courses on Demand archive of Civil Litigation Basics 2018 and the associated reference materials.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 9 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 2 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chairs
The Honourable Mr. Justice Ward K. Branch — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver
Luciana P. Brasil — Branch MacMaster LLP, Vancouver

Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Data Governance
2023-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
This meeting will be held virtually with no in-person component and will not be recorded. Instructions on how to view this webinar will be sent to registrants upon registration and 1-2 days prior to the meeting. If registration is closed or you have any questions, please email knowledgenet@iapp.org.

This is a special joint event with the Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, St. John’s, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria KnowledgeNet Chapters.
Topic
Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Data Governance
In her interim report titled “Sacred Responsibility: Searching for the Missing Children and Unmarked Burials”, the Special Interlocutor identified 12 areas of common concern that created barriers to the recovery efforts to find the missing children and unmarked burials related to Indian Residential Schools. One of these areas was the need to affirm Indigenous Data Sovereignty. This was in addition to barriers caused by privacy laws developed or implemented without consulting Indigenous peoples. She urged Canadians not to be bystanders in the effort to overcome these barriers.
What is Indigenous Data Sovereignty and how is it relevant to privacy? What does “not being a bystander” mean for privacy professionals and the role we play to ensure these rights, which are enshrined in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, are respected?
Indigenous Data Sovereignty is the right of Indigenous people to own and govern data about their communities. It means Indigenous peoples are the stewards of data collection and the research done using their data. The inherent right to ownership, control, access and possession of Indigenous data triggers the obligation to obtain free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous people’s to use of their data.
Attendees will come away with key understanding on the complex history, current context, needs, and the importance of establishing data governance processes that respect Indigenous Data Sovereignty.
Thank you to TD Bank for providing the virtual platform.
Speaker:
Gwen Phillips, BC First Nations Data Governance Initiative Champion, Ktunaxa Nation
Moderator:
Abigail Dubiniecki, CIPP/E, CIPM, Privacy Lawyer and Consultant
Time:
14:00-15:00 EST

Do’s & Don’ts of Working with Private Investigators
2023-11-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Live webinar with chat*
includes 60 day replay

9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland)

Live webinars allow you to hear faculty and see their presentation slides, and ask questions by chat. There is no video feed of the presenter(s). You will need a current web browser (Chrome (Chrome works best), Safari, Firefox), a wired (better than wireless) connection to the Internet of at least 2 Mbps. You can test your internet speed/bandwidth here. If you miss the live program, you can access the archive, at your convenience, for 60 days.

Who Should Attend
This seminar is suitable for all lawyers, and specifically those who use or are considering using private investigators as part of their practice.

About the Program
Private investigators can be a useful resource in a wide range of practice areas, especially in the early stages of building a case. In addition to locating items and people, private investigators can run background checks, search for income and assets, interview witnesses, conduct physical and electronic surveillance, and document and testify about the evidence they have collected. Their services can be invaluable in achieving an early resolution or strengthening the case for trial in employment investigations, criminal cases, family law matters, insurance claims, and commercial disputes. Retaining this assistance, however, means that lawyers assume important ethical and legal responsibilities for how the investigation is handled. This program with experienced labour and employment lawyers Michael Sherrard and Brian Wasyliw will address the legal and ethical issues that arise when lawyers retain private investigators and best practices to help investigators and instructing lawyers stay within the lines of permissible conduct and avoid potential pitfalls. By following some basic do’s and don’ts, lawyers can ensure they obtain high quality, admissible evidence that advances their case, without compromising their professional and ethical standards. Don’t miss this opportunity to get answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask!

Meet Your Presenters

Brian Wasyliw (Sherrard Kuzz LLP) is an experienced and accomplished employment and labour lawyer with a background in commercial litigation. Brian has extensive experience at all levels of court in Ontario and before administrative tribunals. He sits on the board of directors of the Council of Professional Investigators of Ontario, and the Yves Landry Foundation. Brian’s expertise includes the full range of employment and labour law with particular focus on employment contracts, wrongful and constructive dismissal, non-competition and non-solicitation, injunctive relief, grievance arbitration, employment and labour issues in corporate restructuring and transactions, and human rights and accommodation. Brian is published on a variety of labour and employment issues.

Michael Sherrard is Managing Partner of Sherrard Kuzz LLP in Toronto. Michael’s clients are national & international, public & private, and operate in a wide range of industries and sectors. Michael is recognized as one of Canada’s leading employment and labour lawyers by Chambers Global, Who’s Who Legal (Global Elite Thought Leader & Most Highly Regarded), Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Lexpert. He is former Chair of the National Labour and Employment Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association and also the Labour and Employment Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association. Michael is widely published and frequently asked to speak at national and international conferences.

Family Law Update by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
2023-11-17 10:00 - 13:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar Overview
Join us for a family law update being presented in collaboration with the Canadian Bar Association – Newfoundland and Labrador branch. In the first segment of our seminar, Keri-Lynn Power will discuss the mandatory dispute resolution requirements under the Divorce Act as well as other considerations in family mediation and arbitration, including screening for domestic violence and selecting the right neutral. Keri-Lynn will then provide a caselaw update, reviewing recent decisions from all levels of court. Finally, Justice Michelle Coady will share the do’s, don’ts, best practices, clarifications, and practical tips for navigating the complexities of Family Court. Her valuable insights will provide attendees with a judicial viewpoint and a deeper understanding of the nuances involved in family law proceedings.
Seminar Presenters
Justice Michelle Coady
Born and raised in St. John’s, Justice Coady’s first formal education was in nursing. Initially, she attended St. Clare’s School of Nursing and graduated in 1992. While nursing part time, she furthered her education at the Memorial University of Newfoundland School of Nursing, where she received her Bachelor of Nursing in 1995.
Justice Coady became a student at Dalhousie in the fall of 1995 and was awarded her Bachelor of Laws in 1998. She completed articles at O’Dea, Earle Law Offices in St. John’s and following her call to the bar, remained at that firm as an associate where she enjoyed a rewarding general practice. In 2007, Justice Coady joined The Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission as a staff solicitor.
During her time with the Commission, Justice Coady practiced primarily in the areas of family and criminal law. She was the first defense counsel in the Family Violence Intervention Court and recently completed three years as duty counsel at the Supreme Court Family Division in St. John’s. Most recently, Justice Coady held the position of Deputy Area Director with the St. John’s Office of the Legal Aid Commission.
Justice Coady was appointed to the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Family Division) in March 2019 and assumed the role of Senior Administrative Judge of the Supreme Court Family Division in March 2022.
Keri-Lynn Power
Born and raised in Churchill Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Keri-Lynn has a Bachelor of Law (with Honours) and Masters in International Commercial Law from the University of Kent in Canterbury, the National Accreditation Certificate from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, an Executive Certificate in Conflict Management from the University of Windsor Law School- Stitt Feld Handy Group, a Certificate in Mediation from the Harvard Mediation Institute at Harvard Law School, and a Certificate in Trauma Informed Advocacy from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
She is the current Chair of the Family Law Section for the Canadian Bar Association-Newfoundland and Labrador Branch and has served in the same for the past 7 years and is actively involved with the National Executive. She is the Chair of the Pharmaceutical External Audit Appeal Board, a Review Panel Member of the Medical Care Insurance Act, Disciplinary Panel Member for the College of Massage Therapists, external counsel for the Miawpukek Band, and spent 12 years as an adjudicator for the Human Rights Commission.
Keri-Lynn spent time clerking with the Department of Justice, has coached people on alternate dispute resolution courses, and has been in private practice since 2006 at Regular Power Clarke Lawyers where she enjoys a very diverse practice with a focus on family law, personal injury litigation, aboriginal law, and real estate. She was named as one of Canada’s Top Lawyers this past year in Real Estate.
Keri-Lynn has spent time presenting on various Family Law Matters across Canada to lawyers, the public and other stakeholders. In her spare time Keri-Lynn sits on the Law Society Honours and Awards Committee, the Bar and Bench Committee, Daybreak Parent Child Centre Board of Directors, volunteers with Lakecrest Independent School and has over two decades of service with Scouts Canada. Keri-Lynn and her husband Toby are also kept busy with their various business interests and being the parents of two young daughters.
Registration Fee:
$172.50.00 ($150.00 + HST)
Registration Fee for CBA Members:
$115.00 ($100.00 + HST)
HST # R108086463
* Registration includes sandwiches, snacks, and refreshments for in-person attendees.
CPD Credit: 3 hours
Register Here.

eDiscovery and Electronic Evidence 2023
2023-11-20 | Online
Manage the information—take control of the litigation! Via webinar only

Who should attend: Civil litigators, paralegals, and legal support staff who manage documentary discovery
Learning level: Intermediate
The digital age is fully upon us as technology continues to reshape and redefine the process of civil litigation.
With the rise of electronically stored information comes an array of issues relating to the management, search, and presentation of such digital information. In the pre-trial context, comes the issue of using computer software to assist with discovery in searching electronically stored data; this issue is particularly important where there is a very large database. In the trial preparation and trial conduct context, there are issues relating to establishing the fidelity and admissibility of evidence in an electronic format.
This comprehensive one-day program will quickly bring practitioners up to speed on current issues and best practices for effectively managing electronic evidence in the litigation process.
Course Chairs
Ann Halkett — Director, SOLVED eDiscovery, a division of Alexander Holburn, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, Vancouver
David Wotherspoon — Wotherspoon Law, Vancouver

Just want the materials from the course?Subscribe to Online Course Materials and access 5,400+ papers produced for CLEBC courses since 2001.
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts? Want online CPD available 24/7?

Subscribe 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.
