The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

CLE Seminar: Arbitration Advocacy
2017-12-12 09:30 - 16:00 (America/St_Johns)
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL

CLE Seminar: Administrative Tribunal Advocacy
2017-12-13 09:30 - 16:00
Administrative Tribunal Advocacy
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL

Corner Brook - Benchers' Reception
2017-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Sorrento’s Lounge (On the Rocks), 18 Park Street, Corner Brook, NL

Daisy Book Launch
2017-12-18 16:30 - 18:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Daisy Book Launch Notice

St. John's - Benchers' Christmas Reception
2017-12-20 16:00 - 18:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
RSVP by Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Erin Rowe: erin.rowe@lawsociety.nf.ca / (758-0814)

Call to the Bar
2018-02-16 10:00 - 13:00
Call to the Bar ceremony at the Supreme Court in Court Room number 1 at 10:00am. Reception to follow at the Law Society in the Convocation Hall, third floor.

Queen's Counsel Reception
2018-03-09 10:00 - 12:00
The Swearing-In of Queen’s Counsel will take place in Courtroom No. 1 at the Supreme Court on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Members newly appointed are: Paul Burgess, Kimberly Hawley George, Glen Noel, Jacqueline Pelletier, Richard Rogers, Maureen Ryan, Shelley Senior, Colm Seviour, Heidi Wells and Judy White. Following the Ceremony, the Law Society will host a reception to be held on the 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL.
Please RSVP to Erin Rowe at erin.rowe@lawsociety.nf.ca by Friday, March 2 if you plan to attend the reception.

Disciplinary Hearing
2018-03-12 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Member’s Name:
Brian D. Wentzell (A11-023)

Nature of Charge(s):
The allegations relate to the quality of service provided by Mr. Wentzell to a client.

Hearing Date(s):
March 12, 2018, 10:00am
March 13, 2018, 10:00am
March 15, 2018, 9:00am
April 10, 2018
April 17, 2018
April 26, 2018

Location:
Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street

CLE Seminar - Microsoft Word and Outlook for Legal Professionals
2018-03-20 09:00 - 16:30
Seminar Notice:
Seminar: Microsoft Word and Outlook for Legal Professionals
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (lunch 12:00 – 1:30 pm)
Location: Law Society Building, 3rd Floor, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL
N.B. Subject to the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Requirements, this seminar would constitute 6 hours of eligible CLE activities.

Please note:
Registration deadline is Friday, March 9, 2018.
Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after Friday, March 9, 2018.
For further details about this seminar, please open the following brochure.
Microsoft Word & Outlook Brochure

CLE Seminar - Accounting for Lawyers
2018-03-28 12:00 - 14:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar Notice:
Seminar: Accounting for Lawyers
Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (light lunch provided)
Location: Law Society Building, 3rd Floor, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL
N.B. Subject to the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Requirements, this seminar would constitute 2 hours of eligible CLE activities.

Please note:
Registration deadline is Friday, March 23, 2018.
Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after Friday, March 23, 2018.
For further details about this seminar, please refer to the following brochure.
Accounting for Lawyers Brochure

Disciplinary Hearing
2018-04-10
Member’s Name:
Brian D. Wentzell (A11-023)

Nature of Charge(s):
The allegations relate to the quality of service provided by Mr. Wentzell to a client.

Hearing Date(s):
April 10, 2018, 9:00am
April 17, 2018
April 26, 2018

Location:
Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street

Disciplinary Hearing
2018-04-26
Member’s Name:
Brian D. Wentzell (A11-023)

Nature of Charge(s):
The allegations relate to the quality of service provided by Mr. Wentzell to a client.

Hearing Date(s):
May 31, 2018, 9:00 am

Location:
Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street

CLE Seminar Notice - An Introduction to Cultural Competency
2018-04-27 09:00 - 2018-05-10 11:30 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar: An Introduction to Cultural Competency
Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Law Society Building, 3rd Floor, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL
N.B. Subject to the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Requirements, this seminar would constitute 2.5 hours of eligible CLE activities.
Please note:
Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
For further details about this seminar, please open the attached brochure.

CLE Seminar Notice - Appellate Success: Best Practices for Maximum Impact
2018-05-04 09:00 - 12:30 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar Notice:
Seminar: Appellate Success: Best Practices for Maximum Impact
Date: Friday, May 4, 2018
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Law Society Building, 3rd Floor, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL
N.B. Subject to the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Requirements, this seminar would constitute 3.5 hours of eligible CLE activities.

Please note:
Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

For further details about this seminar, please open the attached brochure.
Court of Appeal Brochure

Access Law Clinic
2018-05-12 10:00 - 14:00
The next Access Law Clinic, with a focus on family law, is planned for Saturday, May 12, 10am-2pm at the Law Society Library.
Please see below for more information and details.
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We presently have eight volunteers signed up, with 24 appointment slots available. Appointments are required for the clinic and details are included in the attached.
The promotional flyer is attached and the information is also posted on https://www.nl-cba.org/News-Media/News/Access-Law-Clinic-%E2%80%93-Family-Law
Access Law Clinic May 12 Promo

CLE Seminar Notice - HST Tips and Traps for the Real Estate Lawyer
2018-05-17 12:00 - 14:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar Notice:
Seminar: HST Tips and Traps for the Real Estate Lawyer
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Time: 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
Location: Law Society Building, 3rd Floor, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL
N.B. Subject to the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Requirements, this seminar would constitute 2 hours of eligible CLE activities.

Please note:
Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
For further details about this seminar, please open the attached brochure.
HST Real Estate Seminar Brochure

CLE Seminar Notice - Practice Management - Tips and Traps
2018-06-07 09:00 - 11:30 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar Notice:
Seminar: Practice Management – Tips and Traps
Date: Thursday, June 7, 2018
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Law Society Building, 3rd Floor, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL
CLE Credit: 2.5 hours of eligible CLE activities.
PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS BEING MOVED ONLINE. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h65fM1hhRvyakBMN7JtXVg

Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
For further details about this seminar, including the link to the seminar page, please open the attached brochure.
Practice Management CLE Seminar Brochure

Annual General Meeting of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
2018-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
The Annual General Meeting of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, 8 June 2018 at the Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s.

Annual Dinner and Cocktail Reception
2018-06-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Road, St. John's, NL, Canada
Member Registration Form for Annual Dinner 2018

CLE Seminar Notice - Title Insurance: Reduce Your Risk
2018-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada

CLE Seminar Notice - Children as Witnesses in the Criminal Courts
2018-06-20 09:00 - 16:30 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar Notice:
Seminar: Children as Witnesses in the Criminal Courts
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Law Society Building, 3rd Floor, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL
N.B. Subject to the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Requirements, this seminar would constitute 6.5 hours of eligible CLE activities.
Please note:
Registration deadline is Friday, June 15, 2018.
Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after Friday, June 15, 2018.
For further details about this seminar, please open the attached brochure.
Children’s Testimony Seminar Brochure

CLE Seminar Notice - Family Law
2018-06-21 09:00 - 16:30 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar Notice:
Seminar: “I don’t Want to Go!” – Cases Where Children Resist Post-Separation Contact with a Parent
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2018
Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Law Society Building, 3rd Floor, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL
N.B. Subject to the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Requirements, this seminar would constitute 6.5 hours of eligible CLE activities.
Please note:
Registration deadline is Friday, June 15, 2018.
Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after Friday, June 15, 2018.
For further details about this seminar, please open the attached brochure.
CLE Family Law Brochure

CLE Seminar Notice - Presenting Cases at Labour Arbitration
2018-09-07 13:30 - 16:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada

Free CLE Seminar - Mental Health and Lawyers
2018-09-18 09:00 - 11:00

CLE Seminar Notice - An Overview of Cannabis Legislation in NL
2018-09-26 09:30 - 12:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada

CLE Seminar - An Overview of Drug Treatment Court
2018-12-12 09:00 - 11:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada

Disciplinary Hearing
2018-12-17
Notice of Hearing Date

Member’s Name:
Jeffrey K. Brace (C16-084)

Nature of Charge(s):
The allegations relate to Jeffrey Brace’s conviction of an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada (RSC 1985, c. C-46)

Hearing Date(s):
December 17, 2018 at 9:30 am

Location:
Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street

CLE Seminar Notice - Tax Planning for Lawyers
2019-02-19 09:30 - 12:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7kPbfdhxSuCec1rrBdZp7g

Registration deadline is Monday, February 18, 2019

CLE Seminar Notice - The NL Labour Relations Board: Practice and Procedure
2019-03-01 09:30 - 12:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZJ-BR4oaSJ6Ku3YPDGb4zA
Registration deadline is Thursday, February 28, 2019.

CLE Seminar Notice - Objection, Your Honour!
2019-04-26 09:30 - 16:30 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sqDGfANmRmuU4Vi6CX1LgA

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the highly participatory nature of this course, and the low registrant/instructor ratio used for instruction, this seminar is not available via webinar and enrolment is extremely limited. Please register early to ensure participation.

Registration deadline is Thursday, April 25, 2019.
Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after Thursday, April 25, 2019.
