The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

CLE Seminar Notice - HST Tips and Traps for the Real Estate Lawyer
2018-05-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/St_Johns) | 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

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 - 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Call to the Bar
2018-02-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2017-06-16 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.

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)

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

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

CLE Seminar: Arbitration Advocacy
2017-12-12 09:30 - 16:00
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

Swearing-in Ceremony - The Honourable Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald
2017-12-11 10:00 - 12:00
The Administration of the Oaths of Office to The Honourable Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald as Justice of the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador will take place on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
The Ceremony will be held in the Supreme Court, Courtroom No. 1 at the Court House, 309 Duckworth Street, St. John’s.
Following the Ceremony, the Law Society and the Supreme Court will host a reception at The Fifth Ticket, 171 Water Street.
Members are invited and encouraged to attend the Ceremony and Reception.

CLE Seminar - Family Law Update
2017-11-24 09:30 - 13:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar: Family Law Update
Date: Friday, November 24, 2017
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 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 3.5 hours of eligible CLE activities.

Swearing-in Ceremony - The Honourable Vikas Khaladkar
2017-11-21 14:30 - 16:30
The Administration of the Oaths of Office to The Honourable Vikas Khaladkar as Justice of the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador will take place on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.
The Ceremony will be held in the Supreme Court, Courtroom No. 1 at the Court House, 309 Duckworth Street, St. John’s.
Following the Ceremony, the Law Society and the Supreme Court will host a reception at the Law Society Office, 3rd Floor, Convocation Hall, 196-198 Water Street.
Members are invited and encouraged to attend the Ceremony and Reception.

CLE Seminar: Advocacy Skills – Opening Statements, Exhibits and Closing Statements
2017-10-30 09:00 - 16:00
Seminar: Trial from A to Z: Opening Statements, Exhibits and Closing Statements
Date: Monday, October 30, 2017
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Atlantic Place Conference Centre, 6th Floor, Atlantic Place, St. John’s, NL
N.B. Subject to the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Requirements, this seminar would constitute 5.5 hours of eligible CLE activities.
For further details about this seminar, please open the following brochure.
Seminar Brochure – Opening Statements Exhibits Closing Statements

Swearing-in Ceremony - The Honourable Robin L.M. Fowler
2017-09-11 11:00 - 12:00
The Administration of the Oaths of Office to The Honourable Robin L.M. Fowler as Judge of the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador will take place on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
The Ceremony will be held in the Provincial Court, Courtroom No. 7, 4th Floor, Atlantic Place, 215 Water Street, St. John’s.
Following the Ceremony, the Law Society and the Provincial Court will host a reception at the Law Society Building, 3rd Floor, Convocation Hall, 196-198 Water Street.
Members are invited and encouraged to attend the Ceremony and Reception.

Swearing-in Ceremony – The Honourable Kari Ann Pike
2017-08-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Provincial Court, 35 Alabama Drive , Stephenville
The Administration of the Oaths of Office to The Honourable Kari Ann Pike as Judge of the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador will take place on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.
The Ceremony will be held in the Provincial Court, 35 Alabama Drive, Stephenville.
Following the Ceremony, a reception will take place at the Days Inn, 44 Queen Street, Stephenville.
Members are invited and encouraged to attend the Ceremony and Reception.

Disciplinary Hearing
2017-07-17 10:00 - 2017-07-28 16:30
Member’s Name:
Kent Morris, QC (A08-014)

Nature of Charge(s):
The allegations arise from an Audit Report of Mr. Morris’ trust account.

Hearing Date(s):
July 17-21, and 24-28, 2017

Location:
Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street

Swearing-in Ceremony – The Honourable Francis P. O’Brien
2017-06-29 10:00 - 11:00
The Administration of the Oaths of Office to The Honourable Francis P. O’Brien as Justice of the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal will take place on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
The Ceremony will be held in the Supreme Court, Courtroom No. 1 at the Court House, 309 Duckworth Street, St. John’s.
Following the Ceremony, the Law Society and the Supreme Court will host a reception at the Law Society Office, 3rd Floor, Convocation Hall, 196-198 Water Street.
Members are invited and encouraged to attend the Ceremony and Reception.

CLE Seminar Notice – Real Estate in 2017
2017-06-22 09:00 - 13:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar: Real Estate in 2017: Current Issues, Risk Management and Best Practices
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2017
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 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 4 hours of eligible CLE activities.
For further details about this seminar, please see the following brochure.
Real Estate 2017 CLE Brochure

Swearing-in Ceremony – The Honourable Frances J. Knickle
2017-06-19 10:00 - 13:00
The Administration of the Oaths of Office to The Honourable Frances J. Knickle as Justice of the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador will take place on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
The Ceremony will be held in the Supreme Court, Courtroom No. 1 at the Court House, 309 Duckworth Street, St. John’s.
Following the Ceremony, the Law Society and the Supreme Court will host a reception at the Law Society Office, 3rd Floor, Convocation Hall, 196-198 Water Street.
Members are invited and encouraged to attend the Ceremony and Reception.

CLE Seminar Notice – Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
2017-06-15 09:00 - 13:30 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar: Practice Issues in Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
Date: Thursday June 15, 2017
Time: 9:00 – 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 4.5 hours of eligible CLE activities.
For further details about this seminar, please open the following brochure.
Wills seminar -June 15 2017

Annual General Meeting of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
2017-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
The AGM will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, 9 June 2017 at the Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s.

Swearing-in Ceremony – The Honourable Sandra R. Chaytor
2017-06-09 10:00 - 13:00
The Administration of the Oaths of Office to The Honourable Sandra R. Chaytor as Justice of the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador will take place on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
The Ceremony will be held in the Supreme Court, Courtroom No. 1 at the Court House, 309 Duckworth Street, St. John’s.
Following the Ceremony, a reception will take place at The Fifth Ticket, 171 Water Street, St. John’s.
Members are invited and encouraged to attend the Ceremony and Reception.
