The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Difficult Conversations: Strategies for Challenging Discussions
2025-09-16 | Online
Whether sharing bad news with a client, providing corrective action, or talking with a colleague about an uncomfortable issue, difficult conversations are typically stressful and often take a large mental and emotional toll. Many people avoid difficult conversations for these reasons, or find themselves ill prepared when they must have them. Yet, the ability to handle difficult conversations respectfully and professionally is one of the most important skills for success in the workplace. This workshop will review the key elements of preparing for, conducting, and concluding difficult conversations. Participants will leave with a set of tools to help ensure that difficult conversations are productive, professional, and respectful for all involved.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Describe how to prepare for the next difficult conversation you encounter
Identify when and how to conduct a difficult conversation
List some tools to help you in your difficult conversations

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

Some of the Topics Included

Types of Difficult Conversations
Our Natural Responses to Difficult Conversations
Determining if a Conversation is Necessary
How to Stop Avoiding the Interaction
How to Prepare for the Difficult Conversation
Key Skills and Strategies for Engaging
What to Do If They Won’t Engage
Concluding the Conversation
Keys for Delivering Bad News
How to be Open to Receiving the Difficult Conversation

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop applicable to both employees and managers.
Terms & Conditions

View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Andrew Wychnenka

Andrew is a conflict management professional with over a decade of experience in delivering conflict management services such as mediation, coaching, and training in a variety of sectors. He is passionate about helping people understand conflict and find solutions to problems that seem insurmountable on their own. He has a bachelor’s degree in Conflict Resolution Studies and Psychology and holds a Chartered Mediator designation through the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada. He has conducted over 100 mediation processes in court, family, workplace, and community settings, and has over 18 years of service as a leader in the Canadian military, which includes a deployment to Afghanistan. He also spent five years as a conflict management expert for a government department where he offered internal mediation services, training, and group processes. Andrew believes that a having a mindset that focuses on seeking understanding is the key to resolving conflict. As a facilitator, he is passionate about making the content of a workshop relatable through practical examples and dialogue among participants.

CBA-NL Overview of the Public Procurement Act and Related Obligations
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Description
Join the CBA-NL for a practical primer on the Public Procurement Act, its associated regulations, and policy obligations. Richard Gosse, a leading construction law practitioner and partner at Cox & Palmer, will guide participants through key legal considerations relevant to public sector procurement. This session is ideal for anyone involved in procurement planning, oversight, or execution.
This hour lunch and learn will be filled with information to help you in your practice with time for questions throughout and at the end of the presentation.
In person or Virtual.

Register here before September 12, 2025.

Introduction to Family Dispute Resolution
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-19 | Online
Get started on training to become a Family Law Mediator
Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, 2025
9:00 am – 5:30 pm (both days)
via webinar only
Please 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.
Who should attend: All those wishing to enhance their insight and skills in negotiation and mediation. This course is essential for new family mediators and those attending mediations as counsel.
Learning level: Fundamental
This course will introduce participants to the theory and practice of negotiation and mediation. It will also give participants an understanding of the nature and source of conflict in the context of family dispute resolution.
For those wishing to become Family Law Mediators under the Family Law Act, this is the first course in our 80-hour curriculum.
This course will count for 16 hours of mediation training and will include exercises and role-playing in both negotiation and mediation settings.
Please note: This course is offered remotely through a Zoom platform. A device equipped with a camera and microphone will be required to participate.
Qualify as a Family Law Mediator: 80 hours of Family Law Mediation Training including Screening for Family Violence Training!
Register for all 5 courses and receive 25% off the regular price*
*Contact Customer Service to take advantage of this offer.
1. Introduction to Family Dispute Resolution
Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, 2025
2. Family Violence Screening Training
Monday and Tuesday, October 6 and 7, 2025
3. Family Law Mediation Fundamentals
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, November 3, 4, and 5, 2025
4. Intermediate Family Law Mediation
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, January 14, 15, and 16, 2026
5. Advanced Family Mediation
Thursday and Friday, April 16 and 17, 2026
*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.
Course Chairs
Carol W. Hickman, KC — West Coast ADR, New Westminster
Arlene H. Henry, KC — Arlene H. Henry Law Corporation, Vancouver

Understanding Financial Statements
2025-09-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Learning Options:
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 video 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.

ON: This program contains 1.5 Professionalism hours.
BC: This program has been approved for 1.5 CPD hours, including 0.5 hours of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management.
SK: This program qualifies for 1.5 CPD hours under the Law Society of SK CPD Policy.
Lawyers in other mandatory CPD jurisdictions may count their attendance towards their CPD requirement/plan.
Seminar Partners is an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario and a pre-approved CPD Provider of the Law Society of British Columbia.
*The circumstances under which CPD credit will be recognized for watching archive programs vary by province. If you are viewing the recording of the live webinar, please verify with your law society the circumstances under which they will recognize CPD hours for the recording.

Technical Information:
Live webinars allow you to view faculty, see their presentation slides, and ask questions by chat. 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.

Satisfaction Guarantee:
At Seminar Partners, we’re proud of the quality of our programs and presenters. An overwhelming 98% of our participants say they would recommend the program they have taken to their colleagues. If, after having attended a program in its entirety, you are not satisfied that the program has enhanced your understanding of the subject, and you notify us of this in writing the same day, we will give you a credit toward another program of comparable price.

Who Should Attend
This practical 90-minute primer is designed for lawyers new to financial statements, or in need of a refresher. Litigators and transactional lawyers alike will benefit from attending.

About the Program
Having a basic knowledge of financial statements is crucial for every well-rounded lawyer. The more you understand about financial statements, the better you’ll be able to counsel clients with confidence and use your financial understanding to your client’s advantage during negotiations or litigation. Attend this newly updated program with Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant, Andrew Mackenzie. Drawing on his experiences working with and teaching lawyers, Andrew will show you how to understand the basic structure of a financial statement and identify its key components. You’ll work through sample balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, including examples for a small law firm. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the fundamental knowledge you need to understand financial statements encountered in day-to-day business, family, estates, and general civil litigation practice. Developing a working knowledge of financial statements will also help sole practitioners and principals of smaller law firms better understand their own financial performance and better manage their practice.

Meet Your Presenter

Andrew Mackenzie is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator with Blair Mackay Mynett Valuations in Vancouver. Andrew specializes in the valuation of public and private companies in matrimonial and shareholder disputes, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and estate planning. Andrew also provides analysis and quantification of value and damages in commercial business interruption and breach of contract cases, matrimonial disputes, and personal injury and wrongful death suits. In addition, Andrew has rendered forensic and investigative accounting of losses due to employee dishonesty, corporate misrepresentation and other forms of alleged fraud. Andrew also has experience with child and spousal support cases. He has extensive experience managing complex litigation and financial advisory assignments. Andrew is a frequent presenter of accounting and business valuation lectures to law firms and legal associations.

Schedule (Eastern)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Welcome & Introduction
Financial Statements

Balance Sheet
Income and Cash Flow Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Management Discussion and Analysis
Auditor’s Report

Financial Statements Recap and Exercise

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National Conference on Public Legal Education and Access to Justice
2025-09-19 08:00 - 17:00
Public Legal Education Association of Canada (PLEAC) along with Jessica Reekie, Executive Director at Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO), and Julie Mathews, CLEO’s former Executive Director, are planning PLEAC’s upcoming national conference on public legal education and access to justice.
We’re excited to share both a Save the Date and a Call for Proposals for this event, which will take place in Ottawa, Ontario, on February 18-19, 2026, with an additional day on February 20, 2026, dedicated to producers of public legal education and information.
We hope you’ll mark your calendars and also share this open call with your colleagues and networks who may be interested in attending or submitting a proposal!
To submit a proposal, please complete this application form by Friday, October 10, 2025.
We welcome proposals that highlight practical tools and strategies, emerging research, or collaborative approaches in public legal education and access to justice, such as:

Using evolving technologies effectively, including interactive tools and generative AI
Using data in a practical way to inform and improve public legal education work
Experiences with and strategies for connecting with rural and remote, and Indigenous communities
Supporting the critical justice-related work being done on the front lines by non-lawyer community workers across Canada

If you don’t yet have all the session details, please submit as much information as you can and we’ll follow up as needed. All submissions will be reviewed, and applicants will hear from us within a few weeks of the deadline.
Registration will open soon and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and space is limited. We encourage you to register early once registration opens to secure your place.
Updates will also made available on our website.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and to hopefully seeing you in Ottawa in 2026!

Conflict Resolution Skills
2025-09-23 | Online
Unhealthy and poorly managed conflict can have a negative impact on individuals and groups. People who master essential conflict resolution skills reduce the occurrence of negative conflict, leading to healthier, happier relationships and work environments. Many conflicts would not spiral out of control if people used conflict resolution techniques that are easy to learn and utilize. This workshop explores the various dynamics of conflict, including its sources and how it often escalates in predictable patterns. Participants will learn skills for responding confidently and effectively to conflict.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Understand common roots of conflict and how it escalates so that they can address it at the appropriate level and time
Use practice models for addressing conflict rooted in misunderstandings, disagreements, and different personal styles
Effectively utilize the four-part framework for conducting positive conflict resolution conversations

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

Some of the Topics Included

How Conflict Escalates
Dealing with Misunderstandings
The Intention Check Tool
Strategies for Dealing with Disagreements
The Interest Check: Moving from Positions to Interest
Conflict Resolution Style Preferences
The Style Check Tool
Key Skills for Conflict Resolution
Trigger Phrases to Avoid
Strategies for Staying Calm in Conflict
The Four-Part Conflict Resolution Process

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Alana Abramson
Alana is an experienced leader and has extensive mediation and group facilitation experience in justice, community and school settings. She holds a PhD in Criminology on the topic of transformational learning. As a former Executive Director for a non-profit organization, Alana’s experience in mentoring and leadership has provided her with a unique skill set that combines academic understanding with practical knowledge. In addition to training with ACHIEVE, she is a full-time faculty member in criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where she continues to inspire and be inspired by students and diverse colleagues. Alana believes in collaborative dialogue and life-long learning as a source of personal and social transformation. She is an engaging presenter who is passionate about her work, which allows her to easily facilitate ongoing learning for workshop participants.

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
2025-09-23 | Online
Dealing with issues related to mental health in the workplace can be challenging and difficult to navigate. It is essential that organizations have the capabilities to manage mental health because early identification and support typically leads to continued productivity and retention of employees. This workshop provides a roadmap to help managers participate in conversations with employees who may require support when experiencing difficulties related to mental health. Participants will learn strategies for creating a more inclusive work environment that reduces stigma surrounding mental health.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

List the common mental illnesses that people may experience in the workplace
Explain how to engage employees in need of support when experiencing mental health difficulties
Apply practical strategies to reduce stigma
Design workplace policies that address the rights and responsibilities of employee and employers to create an inclusive workplace

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, personal reflection, delivered electronically

Some of the Topics Included

Why Mental Health Matters
A Review of Common Mental Illnesses
Myths About Mental Illness
Best Practices in Workplace Mental Health
Tips for Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Concerns
How to Approach Someone About a Mental Health Concern
Employer Rights and Responsibilities
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
What is Reasonable Accommodation?
Return-to-Work Considerations

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop for human resources personnel, leaders, managers, and supervisors, and anyone who may need to appropriately respond to staff with mental health concerns.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Janelle Jackiw
Janelle has Master’s degrees in both Criminology and Educational Psychology. Her broad range of experience includes working in front line and leadership roles in both government and social service organizations. In addition to training with ACHIEVE, she provides counselling in private practice, works for the Ministry of Justice, and is a sessional lecturer at the University of Regina. Janelle values workplaces and organizations that respect the importance of partnerships and innovation. She believes people’s passion for the work they do is developed by encouraging leadership at all levels. Janelle is an energetic presenter who enjoys delivering training workshops that are relevant and practical to individuals’ work and personal lives. Read blogs written by Janelle here.

Small Firm Success 2025: Strategy, Systems and Sustainability
2025-09-25 | Online
Real challenges—practical solutions!
via webinar only
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: All lawyers and, in particular, managing partners and law office managers
Learning level: All levels
Are you thinking about starting your own law firm or ready to scale your small practice?
Running a small law firm comes with big questions. How do I attract and keep great staff? What marketing strategies actually work? Can I outsource work without compromising ethics or quality? How do I protect my firm from cyber threats—and myself from burnout?
This practical, solutions-focused course tackles the real challenges small firm owners face. Learn proven strategies for hiring, marketing, operations, and long-term sustainability so you can build a practice that thrives now and into the future.
We are proud to have this program led by Allison Wolf of the Lawyer Coach and Kendelle L. Pollitt of Pier Law & Mediation, which was named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies of 2024 by the Globe and Mail: Report in Business.
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
Kendelle L. Pollitt — Pier Law & Mediation, White Rock
Allison Wolf — Founder and Lead Coach, The Lawyer Coach, Victoria

Advanced Family Law for Paralegals 2025
2025-09-25 | Online
attend via webinar only

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: Family law paralegals and support staff with a minimum of three years practicing in family law. This course may also be of interest to junior family law lawyers or lawyers transitioning to a family practice.
Learning level: Intermediate/Advanced
Don’t miss this jam-packed day that is sure to provide you with everything you need to excel as an essential and indispensable team member in your family law practice!
This course is designed for those who have worked in the family law area for at least three years. You will hear from experienced practitioners, members of the judiciary, and senior paralegals.
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 Chair
David C. Halkett — McQuarrie, Surrey

Planning for & Administering Unique Estate Assets
2025-09-25 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
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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 video 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.

Seminar Partners is an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario and a pre-approved CPD Provider of the Law Society of British Columbia.
*The circumstances under which CPD credit will be recognized for watching archive programs vary by province. If you are viewing the recording of the live webinar, please verify with your law society the circumstances under which they will recognize CPD hours for the recording.

Technical Information:
Live webinars allow you to view faculty, see their presentation slides, and ask questions by chat. 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.

Satisfaction Guarantee:
At Seminar Partners, we’re proud of the quality of our programs and presenters. If, after attending a program in its entirety, you are not satisfied that the program has enhanced your understanding of the subject, and you notify us in writing the same day, we will give you a credit toward another program of comparable price.

Who Should Attend
This session is ideal for lawyers practicing in the areas of wills and estates who want to boost their confidence handling non-traditional assets.

About the Program
Your clients’ estates aren’t always filled with stocks and bank accounts. Sometimes, they own less traditional assets like comic book collections, vintage cars, animals, or firearms. These assets come with distinct legal, tax, and practical considerations that, if overlooked, can create significant issues during estate administration. How do you value an item or collection with no clear market? What happens when an estate can’t sell something quickly enough to pay taxes? Who takes care of live animals before probate is granted? If you’re not prepared, these situations can cause delays, stress, and legal risk. Attend this fun, practical webinar with seasoned estates practitioners Demetre Vasilounis and Sandra Arsenault and learn how to spot and plan for these unique assets before they become problems. You’ll gain practical insights into how to:

identify assets that require special treatment in wills and trusts
plan for valuation and liquidity issues for items that don’t have obvious market value
address succession planning for heirlooms, collections, or family-held valuables
understand the legal implications of owning firearms, live animals, and other items
advise executors on storage, transfer, insurance, and disposal of unique property

Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of real-world estate issues that rarely show up in wills and estates seminars. You’ll leave more confident and better prepared for whatever comes your way.

Meet Your Presenter
Demetre Vasilounis is a Partner in the Tax and Estates & Trusts Groups of Aird & Berlis LLP. He has experience in a broad range of estate and trust planning and administration matters. A particular focus of Demetre’s practice is digital asset planning. He also has extensive experience drafting and negotiating domestic contracts. Demetre frequently writes and speaks on emerging issues in succession planning, including for international audiences. He holds the prestigious Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Meet Your Presenter
Sandra Arsenault is an experienced Law Clerk in the Trusts, Wills, Estates, and Charities group in the Toronto office of Fasken. Sandra interacts with a broad range of clients and entities, and routinely drafts estate planning, and estate and trust administration documentation. She frequently writes and presents on estate planning and administration topics, including for the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She is in the process of completing her STEP Certificate in Estate and Trust Administration. Sandra was also featured in the 2024-2025 Canadian Donor’s Guide.

Schedule (Eastern)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Welcome and Introduction
Planning for Unique Assets
General Considerations
Specific Examples
Administering Unique Assets
General Consideration
Specific Examples
Additional Take-aways
Program Wrap-up and Evaluation

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Governance and Privacy Principles in the Non-Profit Sector
2025-09-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Please join the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) St. John’s Chapter in welcoming Janet Carpenter and Sarah Bryne, who will present Governance and Privacy Principles in the Non-Profit Sector. This virtual/in-person session is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, 12:30-1:30 pm NL time. Please indicate how you will attend. The IAPP allows individuals to attend one free session per year, so you do not need to be a member to attend.
Register using the link: https://iapp.org/connect/communities/knowledgenets/a0lTS000001Hi0rYAC/
About the Session
Speaker: Sarah Bryne and Janet Carpenter, Stewart Mckelvey
Topic: Governance and Privacy Principles in the Non-Profit Sector
This session will discuss governance principles to provide non-profit directors a clear understanding of their governance roles, with a focus on safeguarding assets, including information assets, and ensuring strategic alignment with the organization’s mission. This meeting will discuss best practices and highlight practical approaches to oversight, accountability and long-term sustainability. The speakers will talk about their experience with concerns and pressures that are dealt with on a daily basis. Other topics include civil litigation practice with a focus in the areas of health and privacy, advice regarding collection, use and disclosure of personal information, assistance with responding to access to information requests and appeals, and guiding investigations and responses to cybersecurity and privacy breaches.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session
2025-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
On September 29th, join the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 p.m. ADT 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 by filling in this form.
The registration deadline is 5 pm ADT September 26th.
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event.

For more information, please contact:
Ken Partridge
kpartridge@isans.ca
Platform: Microsoft Teams

FREE: LEAF-NL Launch Event with Guest Speaker Dr. Kerri Froc
2025-10-02 13:30 - 14:30
The Women’s Legal Education & Action Fund, Newfoundland and Labrador Branch (LEAF-NL) is excited to invite you to their first event!
On October 2, 2025 at 1:30PM please join them at Theatre Hill Café for a special guest lecture by Dr. Kerri Froc on the notwithstanding clause and gender equality, followed by a reception with light refreshments. This event is free to attend and open to the public. For more information, and to register your attendance, please visit: https://forms.gle/KWB8Kk4NCjgtHaLB9

Water Law: Collaborative Solutions within Multiple Legal Orders 2025
2025-10-03 | Online
Explore the fundamentals of provincial water law

via webinar only
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Lawyers and others interested in the areas of environmental, Indigenous, natural resources, and Aboriginal law
Learning level: All levels
The structure of provincial water law is substantially the same as its original form that assisted with the colonial settlement of BC. As the strengths of Indigenous legal relationships with water are revealed, and in this era of climate change, water law will need to fundamentally adapt to the operation of multiple legal orders and fluctuating hydrological conditions.
The purpose of this new course is to explore the fundamentals of provincial water law in the context of Indigenous water governance, as well as the tensions and the opportunities as new legal arrangements and processes emerge and the colonial constructs are challenged and forced to evolve.
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
Oliver M. Brandes — Co-Director, Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships and Public Policy, POLIS Project; Centre for Global Studies, UVic, Victoria
Deborah L. Curran — Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Environmental Studies, Executive Director, Environmental Law Centre, UVic, Victoria

2025 International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous Conference
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05
Just A Few Words
About The Event
Join International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous (ILAA) in the breathtaking surroundings of Banff National Park for our annual conference designed specifically for legal professionals seeking support and community. This event will provide a safe space to listen, discuss sobriety, share experiences, and connect with others who understand your journey.

Where

Banff Park Lodge
201 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1K5

When

October 3-5, 2025
Pre- and Post- Conference Elevate Your Experience
Sep 29-Oct 2, 2025

Canadian Border

If you have a criminal record, please read Navigating Border Crossings with a Criminal Record as soon as possible

Registration is open!
You will be able to choose to pay in either Canadian or U.S. dollars. See note on Currency

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The Ruby Sachs Symposium on Global 2SLGBTQI+ Legal Advocacy
2025-10-05 - 2025-10-07
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.
Over 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.
Attendees will have an opportunity to visit the exhibition Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada’s LGBT Purge.
Attendance 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.
The 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).
Register here:
Ruby Sachs Symposium on Global 2SLGBTQI+ Legal Advocacy | CMHR (English)
Symposium Ruby Sachs sur la défense juridique mondiale des droits des personnes 2ELGBTQI+ | MCDP (French)

Family Violence Screening Training for Litigators and DR Professionals
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-07 | Online
Practices to help you effectively identify family violence

via webinar only
Please 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.
Who 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
Learning level: All levels
For 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.
This 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.
After participating in this workshop, you will be able to:

assess presence of emotional or psychological family violence, in addition to physical violence
identify any danger present from children, family members, and other individuals, in addition to former partners
understand complex family violence dynamics, including mental illness, stress of separation, and personalities of parties involved
assist clients in choosing dispute resolution processes that best keep them and their children safe
empower your clients to negotiate effectively

Join us and improve your family violence awareness.
Please note: This course is offered remotely through a Zoom platform. A device equipped with a camera and microphone will be required to participate.
*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)
Course Chairs
Carol W. Hickman, KC — West Coast ADR, New Westminster
Arlene H. Henry, KC — Arlene H. Henry Law Corporation, Vancouver

Civil Litigation Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2025
2025-10-07 | Online
via webinar only
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Who should attend: Paralegals and other legal support staff wishing to master essential litigation skills
Learning level: Fundamental
Join 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.
Attendees 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.
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 Chair
Brandon D. Hastings — Lawyer & Mediator, New Westminster
CLEBC Programs Production Manager
Mary Kingston
mkingston@cle.bc.ca

Register here.

Rebuilding Confidence After Setbacks 2025
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
via webinar only
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Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: All lawyers and legal professionals
Learning level: All levels
This 60-minute webinar equips lawyers with practical strategies for navigating professional challenges and building lasting resilience. Learn evidence-based techniques to transform setbacks into opportunities for growth and strengthen your professional effectiveness and personal well-being.
Learning Objectives:

identify common setbacks specific to the legal profession
understand the stages of setback recovery
utilize cognitive reframing techniques to escape negative thought patterns
develop personalized strategies for building resilience
create an actionable plan for strengthening support networks

Program Content:

Understanding Legal Setbacks: Examine common professional challenges, including litigation disappointments, missed targets, partnership decisions, and client issues. Explore the interconnection between professional setbacks and personal well-being.
The Setback Recovery Framework: Learn to process emotions effectively, identify limiting thought patterns, and align next steps with core values. Develop techniques to overcome rumination and manage future anxiety while reshaping your professional identity.
Building Lawyer Resilience: Discover the foundations of legal resilience, assess your current strengths, and learn to convert challenges into professional development. Learn tools to develop a growth mindset, reframe negative thoughts, and build self-compassion to overcome perfectionism.

You will leave this webinar with concrete tools in your toolkit designed to help you reclaim your confidence after a setback.
This webinar will come with a workbook curated to rebuild confidence after setbacks.

Elder Law 2025
2025-10-09 | Online
Practical tools for protecting the elderly

via webinar only
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Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Lawyers who practice in the area of estate planning and estate administration
Learning level: Intermediate/Advanced
People aged 65 and older are a quickly growing demographic in Canada, with the size of this population projected to double worldwide over the next 25 years. While longer lifespans are in many ways a boon, this demographic shift also gives rise to new and evolving challenges. Among these is the trend towards progressively increasing vulnerability in the elderly, both physical and cognitive, and the consequent need to provide protection to victimized members of this group.
Lawyers are often uniquely positioned to assist in quarterbacking such protective measures, particularly if they are attuned to the applicable law and available resources. This course is designed to provide legal professionals with an up-to-date overview of the prevailing jurisprudence, practical advice on how to prevent and curtail elder abuse, working with clients who may have capacity limitations, and more.
After taking this program, you will:

be up to date on recent case law
understand issues regarding incapable clients
gain knowledge of elder abuse
be aware of advanced planning for clients with disabilities and dementia

Cultivating Indigenous-Informed Legal Practices 2025
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-10 | Online
Learning how to adopt a strength-based approach

Thursday, October 9, 2025 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Friday, October 10, 2025 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
CLEBC Boardroom, 500 – 1155 West Pender Street, Vancouver
or attend via webinar
Please 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.
Who should attend: Lawyers, legal support staff, notaries, and anyone involved in the legal profession in all areas including family, child protection, criminal, Aboriginal, litigation, and others
Learning level: All levels
This course is designed to help members of the legal profession deepen their commitment to reconciliation by enhancing their intercultural competency skills and client relations through the development of Indigenous-informed legal practices. Participants will build on their practical communication and interviewing skills by examining the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma and learning how to adopt a strength-based approach in working with Indigenous communities and individuals.
The course content will explore intercultural competency and concepts such as cultural recognition, empowerment, collaboration, trust-building, therapeutic justice, and cultural humility.
A note about pedagogy: This one-and-a-half-day course will be rooted in Indigenous values that emphasize the importance of connection, storytelling, and collective wisdom in developing an Indigenous-informed practice. Open dialogue ‘In the Round’ will be encouraged, offering participants the chance to share their stories, knowledge, and expertise. This process serves as a powerful tool for learning and building connections, enabling participants to engage in discussions that promote mutual respect, collaboration, and reflection while gaining new insights from diverse perspectives on a common issue. This approach illustrates an Indigenous strength-based method of learning grounded in the belief that knowledge is shared rather than held by a single individual, nurturing trust and relationship-building by honouring each other’s voices and perspectives.
Participants will not be asked to engage in any role-playing exercises; instead, they will focus on case studies that require collaborative problem-solving and participate in meaningful peer discussions about best practices, as well as the challenges they encounter. By adopting this approach, legal practitioners can integrate Indigenous-informed practices into their work, enriching their understanding of how to engage meaningfully with clients and communities. This will ultimately lead to more effective and respectful legal outcomes.
This course is specifically designed to provide members of the legal profession with Indigenous-informed cultural competency training in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action No. 27 and 42.

Using Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning
2025-10-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Online
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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 video 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.

Technical Information:
Live webinars allow you to view faculty, see their presentation slides, and ask questions by chat. 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.

Satisfaction Guarantee:
At Seminar Partners, we’re proud of the quality of our programs and presenters. If, after attending a program in its entirety, you are not satisfied that the program has enhanced your understanding of the subject, and you notify us in writing the same day, we will give you a credit toward another program of comparable price.

Who Should Attend
This program will be of interest to trusts and estates lawyers, corporate lawyers, and general practitioners involved in estate planning or administration.

About the Program
A beneficiary designation is a simple, informal way to pass certain types of benefits to a beneficiary outside one’s estate. Or is it? Attend this program with tax and estate planning expert Jos Herman and gain critical insight into how beneficiary designations interact with – and sometimes conflict with – the broader estate plan, potentially leading to disputes, tax surprises, and unintended consequences. You will learn:

when and how beneficiary designations override the will
tax implications of naming an adult child as a beneficiary and why the estate may be on the hook
how to structure plans for efficient probate and estate administration
whether and when an attorney for property can update a beneficiary designation
strategies for extracting value from corporations using designations

Don’t risk gaps in your client’s estate plan. This convenient, practical webinar will help you ask the right questions, spot red flags, and ensure your client’s entire plan works together – from wills to registered accounts to corporate assets. Secure your spot today!

Meet Your Presenter
Jos Herman is the founder of Resources & Solutions, a boutique consulting firm. She has spent over 25 years serving the tax, business and estate planning needs of owner-manager clients, professionals and their families. Jos provides private business and personal solutions focused on tax efficient investment and insurance strategies, asset protection and wealth planning. Jos has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and earned her Chartered Accountant (CA) designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta. Jos is a member of both the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Saskatchewan and Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia. She also has her Certified Financial Planners (CFP) designation and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). In addition, she holds her Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation. Jos is a frequent speaker on topics related to wealth planning for individuals, business owners and professionals.

Schedule (Eastern)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Role of beneficiary designations in estate planning
Structures that provide for beneficiary designations
Types of beneficiary designations
Advantages, disadvantages and limitations to beneficiary designations
Coordination of beneficiary designations with other estate planning tools
Taxes
Common beneficiary designation mistakes
Additional practice pointers
Program Wrap-up and Evaluation

Praise for Past Programs
“Excellent presenter – well organized, thorough and very practical.”
“Appreciated all the personal examples and explanations.”
“Very informative, polished presentation.”
“I’ve been doing wills work for 5 years and found everything useful.”
“Immensely helpful. Would definitely recommend.”
“All in all, probably the best and most practical [time] that I have ever spent on CLE.”

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Neurodiversity at Work: Embracing Strengths and Navigating Barriers
2025-10-14 | Online
Embracing neurodiversity in your workplace means creating a more adaptable environment where everyone can thrive. And when you cultivate a culture of acceptance and inclusion, you tap into the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals. These include enhanced creativity, innovation, productivity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
This workshop teaches you how to build a neuroinclusive workplace culture through your recruitment, retention, and promotion practices. You will learn practical ways to embrace the strengths and navigate barriers for people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Describe neurodiversity in the workplace
Define sensory sensitivity
Explain how neurodiversity and inclusion can strengthen your team
List tools and strategies for supporting neurodiversity in the workplace
Apply steps for inclusive communication

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, personal reflection, experiential practice, and small group discussions.
*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

Neurodiversity as a Spectrum of Ability
How Neurodiversity Strengthens Teams
What Inclusion Looks Like
Why Neurodiversity in the Workplace Matters
Harnessing Strengths and Navigating Barriers
Tools for the Hiring Process
Recruitment, retention, and advancement

Target Audience
This is an introductory workshop for leaders, supervisors, managers, and human resource personnel who want to learn how they can create a more neuroinclusive culture. It’s also for people who identify as neurodivergent and want to gain useful skills they can use in their workplace.
Terms & Conditions

View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Paula Hutchinson

Paula is an enthusiastic educator, trainer, and consultant, with a rich and varied work background working in schools, community-based non-profits, and clinical settings. She specializes in emotional intelligence, mental health, and working with challenging behaviours in both individuals and teams. Paula believes that everyone should be able to find meaning in their work and relationships, and that only by working together to create sustainable solutions, can individuals, professionals, workplaces, and communities ensure their supports, systems, and policies are responsive and effective for everyone. As a facilitator, she draws on her experience with adult education and learning principles to provide an engaging, practical, and interactive workshop experience.

The Power of Plain Language in Legal Drafting
2025-10-17 | Online
attend via webinar
Please 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.
Who should attend: New lawyers and experienced lawyers who draft any type of legal document (including wills, contracts, correspondence, corporate, and court documents) and want their writing to be clear and concise while still reflecting the critical terms
Learning level: All levels
Transform your legal drafting—and your practice—in one game-changing session. In today’s legal landscape, clarity isn’t just preferred—it’s expected. Plain language is a core component of being an effective, ethical, and impactful lawyer. Courts demand it, clients appreciate it, and colleagues respect it. That’s where plain language becomes your secret weapon.
After taking this course, you will:

Elevate Your Credibility: Clear language signals precision and confidence, positioning you as a forward-thinking legal pro.
Enhance Client Outcomes: Empower clients with documents they actually understand—fewer questions, better compliance, and build trust and strengthen client relations.
Mitigate Risk: Avoid costly disputes by eliminating ambiguity and plugging the loopholes that vague language creates.
Boost Efficiency: Save time with faster reviews, fewer errors, and leaner workflows, allowing you to do more work and maximize billings.
Futureproof Your Practice: Regulatory bodies and courts increasingly favour transparency—stay ahead of the curve.
Stand Out from the Crowd: In pitches, courtrooms, and negotiations, clarity cuts through noise.

Instructor Douglas Peterson will share practical tips, provide exercises to get you started, and refer you to invaluable resources. The concepts apply to all areas of legal writing: contracts, wills, corporate documents, correspondence, and court documents.
Ready to revolutionize your writing? Join us for The Power of Plain Language in Legal Drafting—and lead the change toward a more efficient, ethical, and client-centred legal practice.

Meetings, Rules, and Responsible Governance
2025-10-20 | Online
Limited enrollment. Register early to avoid disappointment!

Monday, October 20, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
attend via webinar
Please 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.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of meeting procedures, or one who chairs or serves on a board, council or committee, or one who may chair contentious meetings
Learning level: All levels
This webinar will be led by Eli Mina, a book author and a seasoned expert on meetings, rules of order, and responsible governance. Eli’s pragmatic tools will help you achieve an equal engagement of participants in discussions and debates, a responsible use of time, and informed decision-making.
As a result of this workshop, you will:

have a practical understanding of rules of order and how they should be applied
expand your focus from the technical rules to what they are supposed to achieve
be better able to advise your clients on resolving procedural disputes

What past participants said about the workshop:
“You successfully turned a potentially dry and boring subject into a relevant and interesting one…”
“Thanks to your guidance, our AGM was shorter, simpler, and less adversarial.”
“As a new mayor with a new council, we have greatly benefited from your sage advice. You taught us the art of converting very contentious issues into learning opportunities for all.”

Labour Relations 2025
2025-10-22 | Online
Get both labour and management perspectives on current topics!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Vancouver location TBA
or attend via webinar
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Labour and management lawyers, arbitrators and other adjudicators, union representatives, labour relations and human resources practitioners, and all others interested in labour relations topics
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
Whether you are on the management or union side, understanding the perspective of the other is key to giving good advice and making good decisions. Benefit by learning from faculty from both sides of the bargaining table as they discuss key developments and issues in labour law.
In addition to the annual Labour Relations Board Update and beloved Labour Case Law Update, this year’s course will feature:

a lunch panel of industry experts, Delayne Sartison, KC and David Tarasoff, who will share insights about working with the healthcare industry
veteran labour lawyers, Don Jordan, KC and John Rogers, KC, who will review major developments in Labour Law over the past 50 years
a practical overview and update on Part 5 matters under the Code
best practices for resolving Collective Agreement disputes outside the traditional adjudicative model

Join us to get up to date on the latest Charter, privacy, human rights, arbitration, Labour Relations Board, and judicial review issues, all in one day.

Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
2025-10-22 | Online
Given that many of us spend about 60 percent of our time at work, organizations can significantly influence our sense of psychological safety. When people feel afraid to make mistakes, ask for help, or share opinions and concerns, it may mean the organization is not psychologically safe. The fear is that they will be judged, reacted to harshly, or even punished for speaking up.
A psychologically safe workplace is one where people feel comfortable expressing themselves and have the confidence to bring issues or ideas forward to both employers and colleagues, leading to a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration.
This workshop explores the key characteristics of a psychologically healthy and safe workplace, and the roles both employees and employers play in creating this environment. You will explore the 13 factors of psychological safety and practice strategies to enhance, support, and maintain psychological health in your organization.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Understand the 13 factors of psychological health and safety that impact employee well-being in the workplace
Assess the psychological health and safety factors from the perspective of your workplace environment
Identify strengths and areas for improvement in your own workplace
Develop ideas and strategies for integrating the factors of psychological health and safety into your workplace, both as a manager and an employee

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, personal reflection, delivered electronically.
*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

The 13 Factors That Impact Psychological Safety
Benefits of Promoting Psychological Safety
How Employees Can Support Psychological Safety
How Organizations Can Implement Psychologically Safe Practices
Assessing Your Organization’s Psychological Safety

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop applicable to both managers and employees.
Terms & Conditions

View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Jennifer Kelly

Jennifer is a facilitator and instructional designer with over 12 years’ experience designing and delivering in-class and online training workshops. She holds a Master of Arts in Applied Communication and a Bachelor of Post-Secondary Education. Jennifer has designed and facilitated courses in core areas such as workplace psychological safety, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution. As a certified Positive Psychology Coach, she has trained in the study of workplace wellness and personal well-being. Jennifer is passionate about creating psychological safety in the workplace and believes it is what truly leads to high-performing and motivated teams. She is an energetic and thoughtful presenter who is committed to providing learning experiences that are fun, engaging, and easily applicable. Read blogs written by Jennifer here.

Leading Courageous Conversations on Divisive Issues
2025-10-22 | Online
Equip yourself with a clear framework to lead difficult conversations with confidence

Professional development for senior leaders and board members to navigate divisive issues, strengthen trust, and mitigate legal and reputational risk.

ENROLL NOW – October 22nd

ENROLL NOW – November 25th

Why this conversation matters

Today’s leaders are navigating an environment of heightened polarization. Divisive issues surface in boardrooms, workplaces, and communities with increasing frequency. A single poorly managed conversation can escalate into reputational damage, organizational mistrust, or the loss of stakeholder confidence.

Board members, executives, and senior leaders often avoid these conversations out of fear of saying the wrong thing, triggering conflict, or deepening division. Others engage without preparation or a framework to guide them, leaving dialogue reactive rather than constructive. The consequences are predictable: strained relationships, disengaged employees, and unresolved conflict that undermines organizational performance and culture.

This program has been accredited by the Law Society of Ontario for 2 hours of Professionalism Content and 1 hour of EDI Professionalism Content.

You’re not alone if you’re facing one or more of these challenges:

Eager to support your people but unsure how: People within your organization have deeply held beliefs, making conversations emotionally charged and difficult to manage. You are struggling to foster constructive dialogue without alienating individuals or groups.
Expected to have all the solutions: You recognize that as a leader, you set the tone at the top, and you must know how to respond in the face of increasing divisiveness. However, you feel you do not have the knowledge or tools to respond effectively.
Afraid of saying something wrong or being misinterpreted: You understand the weight of your words and the potential consequences in today’s heightened climate of cancel culture. Fear of misinterpretation and retribution has left you hesitant to address divisive issues.
Witnessing silence within your organization: You feel increasingly frustrated by the silence, especially from your fellow leaders, on issues that are affecting people across your organization. You recognize the urgent need to restore trust and strengthen psychological safety.
Concerned about risk to the organization: You are concerned of the legal and reputational risks to your organization.
Committed to all stakeholders: You understand the importance of focusing on more than just your employees when addressing divisive issues. You realize that your organization’s impact extends to external stakeholders and the broader community your organization serves.

Conversations on divisive issues are uncomfortable but necessary, and I will show you how to lead them effectively …

A 3-hour live professional development session that provides leaders with a clear framework to navigate difficult conversations, foster trust, and reduce organizational risk.

Read more here.

Working Your Way Into Canada 2025
2025-10-23 | Online
Practical immigration know-how

via webinar only
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Lawyers specializing in business immigration law or those who wish to develop a practice in this area. The course may also be of interest to corporate/commercial lawyers, employment lawyers, in-house counsel, and human resource professionals.
Learning level: All levels
This year represents the start of a new paradigm, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) establishing annual temporary residence targets for the first time. These targets set the stage on a macro level for the numerous program and guideline changes that impact temporary foreign workers directly and indirectly.
This will be a practical, hands-on course on navigating current immigration realities at the ports of entry, in the portals, and more.
Learn from experienced practitioners and get tips and tricks to help you in your daily practice. Gain a deeper understanding of recent transformations to federal and provincial immigration rules as they relate to foreign workers and applicants for permanent residence, with an eye on current and anticipated political and legal changes that affect our practice area.
After taking this program, you will:

have up-to-date information on portals
be aware of international mobility work permits
gain knowledge on the port of entry work permit applications
have up-to-date information regarding accompanying family of foreign workers
be aware of how to respond to refusals

Microsoft Word for Lawyers
2025-10-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
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Learning Options:
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 video 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.

Technical Information:
Live webinars allow you to view faculty, see their presentation slides, and ask questions by chat. 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.

Satisfaction Guarantee:
At Seminar Partners, we’re proud of the quality of our programs and presenters. If, after attending a program in its entirety, you are not satisfied that the program has enhanced your understanding of the subject, and you notify us in writing the same day, we will give you a credit toward another program of comparable price.

Who Should Attend
This program will benefit lawyers and other legal professionals who want to learn how to use Microsoft Word to produce more professional documents and improve their efficiency.

About the Program
You spend a lot of time in front of a computer, and if you’re not sending emails, you’re probably using Microsoft Word to create and edit documents. Whether you’re a transactional lawyer or litigator, you rely heavily on form documents and templates – for agreements, affidavits, pleadings, even letters. But what happens when these documents aren’t formatted properly? You get disappearing text, visual confusion, errors, and more. Stop wasting your time! Attend this 90-minute webinar with Microsoft Master Instructor Frank Byl and learn the basics of Microsoft Word that every lawyer must know! Using simple, easy to understand on-screen examples, Frank will show you how to:

quickly select, format and fix formatting issues
apply, customize and update styles
reorganize content quickly
apply automatic paragraph numbering
manage page numbering issues
use tabs and fix common problems
use legal style numbering

Plus, you’ll learn how to create, save and apply all kinds of reusable items from text blocks to graphics, including signatures. Sign up today before it’s too late. Your documents will work better for you, and you’ll be more productive. This webinar assumes basic familiarity with Microsoft Word. All registrants will receive a quick reference guide as part of the course materials.

Meet Your Presenter
Frank Byl is the Founder and President of PowerConcepts Computer Training (Vancouver and Kelowna, BC). He has a degree in education and is a Microsoft Master Instructor since 2003. Over the last 26 years Frank and his team have trained over 50,000 individuals and worked with hundreds of companies and government organizations of every size. Frank brings a refreshing, humorous and insightful perspective on how to better manage information and tools using Office 365 and SharePoint.

Schedule (Eastern)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Welcome and Introduction
Formatting
Styles
Using Legal Style Numbering
Paragraphs
Reorganizing Content
Page Numbers
Tabs
Text Blocks and Graphics
Keyboard Shortcuts
Wrap-up and Program Evaluation

Praise for Past Programs
“Terrific – wish it was longer.”
“Stellar course exceeded my expectations. Well-organized, easy-to-follow.”
“Very good basic course. Excellent speaker.”
“The speaker was excellent, I can’t wait for an intermediate or advanced level class.”
“Great instructor. Hands-on, technical courses like this are so helpful. More please!”
“5 out of 5! Speaker and materials were excellent.”
“Very relevant and practical. Liked the exercises.”

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