The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Domestic Contracts & Testamentary Freedom
2024-10-24 13:30 - 15:00 (America/St_Johns) | 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 audio and 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 hear and 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.

Who Should Attend
This program will be of interest to lawyers practicing in the areas of family law, elder law, and wills and estates law.

About the Program
Testamentary plans usually assume that a domestic contract is effective, leaving the testator free to dispose of any portion of their estate that is not otherwise encumbered by the terms of an agreement. However, as with most legal issues, there is no certainty that these contracts will be upheld. Judicial consideration has shown that domestic contracts are vulnerable to being set aside or varied in the future, where equity can be argued. So, what can drafting lawyers do to help ensure a testator’s wishes have the intended effected? This presentation by experienced wills and estates and family law mediator and litigator Gary Kirk will provide prophylactic steps to help ensure the integrity of domestic contracts and minimize the need to take remedial steps – the effectiveness of which is uncertain – or litigate the validity of a contract after the fact. By the end of the program, you will better understand:

the factors that affect judicial consideration of domestic contracts and testamentary freedom
the risks of claims and court intervention
fundamental safeguards that should accompany domestic contracts involving inheritance waivers

Your clients’ confidence and certainty in their testamentary plans will increase if appropriate and prudent steps are taken when executing a domestic contract. Attend this program and learn what you can do to help preserve the function and intent of these contracts.

Meet Your Presenter

Gary Kirk has been practicing law for more than 20 years and is the Managing Partner of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP in Calgary, Alberta. In addition to Mediation/Arbitration, Wills & Estates and Family Law, Gary is also an experienced litigator. Gary has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta. Gary also has extensive training as a Mediator and Arbitrator and has participated in numerous Mediation, Arbitration and Judicial Dispute Resolution Hearings, both as counsel and as Mediator/Arbitrator. Gary is a member of the Law Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association and the ADR Institute of Alberta. Gary is an active member of the Family Law and Estates and Trusts Sections of the Alberta Bar Association. Gary writes and speaks for legal and other audiences about family law topics and estate planning matters, including for STEP Inside, the publication of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners, as well as for the Alberta Bar Association and the Legal Education Society of Alberta.

Mediating High Conflict Disputes
2024-10-28 | Online
Limited enrolment for in-person registrations. Register early to avoid disappointment!

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 mediators and those acting as counsel in mediations
Learning level: Intermediate
Have your best mediation skills failed with some clients? And then felt that despite your best efforts, some mediations are impossible?
It’s likely that you may have been mediating with one or more parties with a high conflict personality, making it a high conflict dispute.
High conflict disputes are different. They often involve one or more individuals with a pattern of high conflict behaviour, characterized by all-or-nothing thinking, unmanaged emotions, extreme behaviour, and preoccupation with blaming others.
In this one-day workshop, instructor Michael Lomax will provide a new approach to mediating such disputes: New Ways for Mediation. This approach includes several paradigm shifts from ordinary mediation by not relying on insight, expression of emotions, or discussions of the past.
Instead, this method focuses on teaching clients four simple skills to use within a simple structure that keeps them focused on problem-solving solutions and away from venting, reworking the past, extreme demands, rigid positions, and other self-defeating behaviours.
The skills for mediators are also simple and less stressful, so that they serve primarily as a guide and source of information throughout the process. Some or all of the tips and tools of this method can be used with any mediation.
After this training, you will:

have the necessary skills for handling high conflict mediations
experience increased confidence as you settle into the specific structure of this method
let go of feeling responsible for the outcome

Prerequisite: It is recommended that you have already taken some introductory training in Dealing with High Conflict Behaviours with Michael Lomax or the High Conflict Institute.
Course Instructor
Michael J. Lomax, JD — Michael Lomax CDR Inc., Victoria

Managing Difficult Phone Calls
2024-10-29 | Online
Handling difficult interactions on the phone is a challenging task, especially if the caller is in a heightened state of emotion. For many, the ability to navigate difficult phone conversations with respect and professionalism is an essential workplace skill. This workshop is designed to provide practical strategies for dealing with clients and customers over the phone who are in a heightened emotional state. Participants will learn over-the-phone techniques for de-escalating anger, resolving conflict, and communicating effectively.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Apply effective listening skills to enhance understanding
Support emotionally heightened clients over the phone
Problem-solve with clients for best outcomes
Demonstrate a plan for delivering bad news

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

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

Some of the Topics Included

The Complexity of Phone Communication
Qualities of a Skilled Communicator
Key Skills for the Phone – Tone, Volume, and Inflection
Communication Style Test
Practical Tips for Calming the Distressed Person
Identifying and Prioritizing Issues Raised
Delivering Bad News
Effective Notetaking
Politely Ending the Conversation

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.

Trainer: Christina Reimer
Christina has a diverse background as a leadership trainer, director and team building and conflict resolution facilitator. With a PhD in religion, she teaches university courses on ethics, the world’s major religions, and other topics. Christina has travelled extensively and worked internationally for non-profit organizations that focus on peace-building and community development. She values workplaces that promote diversity and equity and strive to resolve corporate and interpersonal conflict in productive ways. She believes that communicating well is one of the keys to creating healthy working environments. Christina has an enthusiastic and engaging presentation style and uses storytelling and humour to make workshops interesting as well as informative.

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
2024-10-30 10:00 - 13:00 | 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

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

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.

Using Trusts in Estate Planning
2024-10-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Are you new to trusts or looking to refresh your understanding of how trusts are used in practice? Join noted trusts and estates practitioner Richard Niedermayer for this practical, introductory-level dive into the what, why, when, and how of trusts. Richard will translate complex trust concepts into simple, understandable terms, making it easier for you to see how trusts can help support your client’s estate planning goals.
You will:

Get to know the key types of trusts and their role in estate planning
Learn how to use trusts to meet diverse client needs, including protecting family assets and managing estate taxes
Understand the pros and cons of different trusts to solve common estate planning challenges
Benefit from expert guidance about how to successfully implement trusts as part of your clients’ overall estate plans

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of trust fundamentals and learn how trusts can help you create a customized estate plan that reflects each client’s personal circumstances. Reserve your spot now and take the first step towards becoming more proficient in this crucial area of law.
View details here.
How to Register
www.seminarpartners.ca
1.866.606.4212
jennifer@seminarpartners.ca

Conflict Resolution Skills for Leaders
2024-10-31 | Online
Leading through conflict is an essential leadership skill. When leaders fail to respond quickly and effectively to conflict, the people they lead suffer and workplace performance plummets. Many conflicts would not spiral out of control if leaders used conflict resolution techniques that are easy to learn and utilize. This workshop provides strategies for leading through conflict with clarity and confidence. Participants will learn to use conflict analysis tools to understand complex interpersonal dynamics and team tension which will help them make informed choices for where and when to intervene in a conflict.

Please note: This workshop is taught by both a senior leader and a conflict management specialist.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Use conflict analysis tools to understand complex interpersonal dynamics and team tension
Describe where and when to intervene in a conflict
Utilize tools for handling difficult conversations

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, demonstration, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically

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

Some of the Topics Included

Navigating Your Role as a Conflict Resolution Leader
Choosing Where to Focus Your Energy in Conflict
How Conflict Escalates
Sources of Conflict
Coaching for Conflict Resolution Framework
The Role of Leadership Styles in Resolving Conflict
How to Address Conflict Rooted in Style Differences
Tools for Navigating Difficult Conversations

Target Audience
This workshop is intermediate-advanced level workshop and will benefit leaders, managers, supervisors, human resource personnel, and anyone who deals with workplace tension and interpersonal conflict.

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.

Trainer: David Jung
David has provided leadership for various non-profit organizations for over 25 years. He has a degree in Philosophy, a diploma in Counselling, a Master of Arts in Christian Counselling, as well as certifications in Conflict Resolution and Mediation. In addition to training with ACHIEVE, he works as ACHIEVE’s Training and Development Specialist. In this role, David provides support to other trainers and ensures that training material reflects the current research in the field and is consistent with ACHIEVE’s core beliefs. He also works in the field of mediation where he volunteers as a Mediator for the court diversion program in Manitoba. In whatever role David finds himself, his passion for motivating people to continue their personal journey of learning and growth shines through. David believes that no matter what our role is in the workplace, we can all continue to grow in our skills to improve our own life and to help improve the lives of others. As a trainer, he is known for his dynamic workshop facilitation that combines humour and real-world application.

Peace jurisprudence and constitutional reform - incorporating Mediation Principles into Supreme Law
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association invites you to join them for a mediation guest lecture series as episode 4 takes place with Justice Vasheist V Kokaram JA.
Register here to attend
Constitutions must respond to developing norms of shared regional and international values of human rights and the rule of law. It is a visioning of a community of human beings collaborating to create an optimum environment for the celebration of our human dignity, flourishing of our human potential, sustainability of our human development and preservation of our specie. But what all of our aspirations involved in constitutionalism cannot avoid is conflict which inevitably emerges in whatever political systems are designed. In my presentation I explore our baseline jurisprudential approach to the management of conflict and demonstrate the relevance of the DNA of mediation to develop new constitutional values and our instincts for peace. Can positive peace outcomes be achieved, reinforced and sustained when we reorient our constitutional frameworks to a “mediative” and positive approach to conflict? What approaches to peacebuilding can be embedded within our task of constitutional reform to avoid conflict, minimise its occurrence and harness its positive lessons?
Date: 31st October 2024

TIME:
8.00 am Jamaica
8.00 am The Bahamas
9.00 am Dominica / Trinidad and Tobago / St Vincent and the Grenadines
1.00 pm United Kingdom
2.00 pm Nigeria
3.00 pm Zambia
6.30 pm India
9.00 pm Singapore / Malaysia / Hong Kong
11.00 pm PNG
Register here to attend
Panelist

Justice Vasheist V Kokaram JA

Episode 5 – 7th November – Mediation Advocacy: The Ignored Middle Child?
Episode 6 – 14th November – Interplay of Psychology, Neuroscience and Conflict in Mediation

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Commonwealth Lawyers Association

Handling the Difficult Employee
2024-11-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Online
Duration: 60 Minutes
Webinar Id: 23400

Unlimited Attendees: Any number of participants
Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months (Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Overview:
Just about every workplace has at least one difficult employee.
In this webinar, we will identify the various types of difficult employees and various strategies that can be used to deal with them. Difficult employees can have an adverse impact on the productivity and morale of the workplace. At times it is necessary to have critical conversations with these employees.
These conversations occur when a lot is at stake and emotions run high. The behavior of these employees needs to be confronted. More than likely some of those that we must handle may be workplace bullies. During the webinar, we will learn the psychological makeup of these difficult individuals and how to have conversations with these employees while confronting their unproductive behavior.
Why you should Attend:

Learn how to identify the six types of difficult employees
Gain knowledge of the appropriate strategies to use when dealing with the difficult employee
Learn various motivational strategies that will help the difficult employee change and become more productive
To become familiar with the characteristics of the workplace bully
Learn how to deal with workplace bullies
Develop the skills to have appropriate conversations with difficult employees
Develop the skills to confront inappropriate employee behavior
Identify other interventions to deal with difficult employees

Areas Covered in the Session:

The Six Types of Difficult Employees
Strategies for Dealing With the Difficult Employee
Motivating the Difficult Employee
What is Workplace Bullying?
Characteristics of the Workplace Bully
Strategies for Dealing With the Workplace Bully
Having a Conversation With the Difficult Employee
Confronting the Difficult Employee
Other Interventions for the Difficult Employee

Who Will Benefit:

Human Resource Managers
Managers
Assistant Managers
Team Leaders
Project Managers
Department Managers
Consultants
Team Members

Speaker Profile

Bob Churilla is a partner in a conflict management and organizational development firm, Conflict Resolution Professionals Group (CRPG). In addition, Bob is a Visiting Professor at a private University. Bob has worked with the United States Postal Service, Veterans Administration, Transportation Security Administration and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as a mediator and consultant. He has also consulted with local, state and private employers, government agencies, churches and nonprofit organizations. Bob has a Ph.D. in Conflict Resolution and a Juris Doctorate degree.

Mediation & Arbitration
2024-11-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
COMPLEMENTARY PRESENTATION
Register Here
A family dispute resolution service that provides for mediation to resolve concerns with the option to move to arbitration for concerns that are not settled.
This webinar is for family law professionals who are looking at family dispute resolution options for their practice and families.
Hear how Mediation Arbitration could be a practice option that grows your practice while providing families with options outside of court. Increasingly, we are seeing professionals in the region who are offering FDR processes as part of the suite of services they offer clients.
Mediation-arbitration (med-arb) combines two FDR processes. In mediation, the parties work with the mediator who helps them negotiate terms of a settlement. Any concerns not resolved through mediation, continue through to arbitration where the trained arbitrator hears evidence from both of the parties and makes decisions in the form of an award.
Tom Dart was called to the bar in 1976. In the early stages of his career, he practiced as a criminal lawyer, a civil litigation lawyer and a family law lawyer. He now practices only in the area of family law and alternative dispute resolution. Tom is a Certified Specialist in Mediation (FDR Med) and Arbitration (FDR Arb). Tom has appeared at all levels of Court in Ontario from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to the Ontario Court of Appeal. He has conducted many trials and many successful negotiations.
As a Mediator, Tom has assisted many mediation clients in resolving their disputes on a comprehensive basis – settling financial issues such as property division and support as well as parenting issues. He actively promotes mediation as the means of resolving family law disputes with a non-adversarial approach.
Tom is an experienced Arbitrator of family law disputes, appointed by parties who wish to resolve their disputes privately under the Arbitration Act. Arbitration can prove an effective and cost-efficient method of resolving any family law dispute and Tom is committed to alternatives to dispute resolution such as this.
Tom is an active participant in the legal profession. Tom has presented many topics at continuing legal education seminars for the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). He has written articles for presentation at such seminars and for other newsletters and periodicals in the area of family law. He has been engaged as an expert witness for standard of care in family law cases. Tom is a founding member of Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario. He is currently on committees to reform family law and the court system and is a Dispute Resolution Officer at Barrie Family Court. He is the past president of the Family Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, past president of Family Mediation Canada, past president of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation, past vice-president of the Simcoe County Lawyers’ Association, past president of the Simcoe County Family Law Lawyers’ Association and past coordinator for Simcoe County’s Dispute Resolution Officers Program.
Tom received the OBA Award for Excellence in Family Law in Memory of James G. McLeod in June 2014. He was named Lawyer of the Year for 2014 and again in 2021 by Best Lawyers ® (as selected by peer recognition). Tom also received the FDRIO Crowe Soberman Award of Excellence in Dispute Resolution in November 2018.
Tom has also been a committed member of his community. He is currently a volunteer with the Barrie Colts AAA Zone Hockey Association and is their Past Director of Risk Management and Past President. He is a past member of the Board of Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Toronto, and a past President of the Barrie Minor Hockey Association. He is a supporter of numerous local charitable events.
In his free time, Tom enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and cheering on the Montreal Canadiens.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How to Build a Thriving Workplace for Everyone
2024-11-05 | Online
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) aren’t just buzzwords – they are essential components of a healthy, successful workplace. Embracing DEI in your organization means supporting all aspects of a person such as race, religion, gender, etc., as well as deeper parts of an individual’s character like values, personality, and preferences.
This workshop helps you identify the existing diversity in your organization so you can recognize potential gaps and become aware of ways that you can build a more equitable and inclusive work environment. You will learn tips, strategies, and gain practical tools for creating a workplace culture where everyone can thrive.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Define diversity, equity, and inclusion
Assess the various dimensions of diversity that exist in your organization
Describe how equity and inclusion relate to unconscious bias
Explore the dynamics of power in your organization
Investigate personal and organizational responsibility as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Come up with practical strategies to help your organization become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Differences Between Equity and Equality
What Does Inclusion and Exclusion Look Like in Your Organization?
Inclusive Language Considerations
Making Decisions with DEI in Mind
Recognizing and Managing Unconscious Bias
Understanding Power Dynamics
Strategies and Remedies to Improve DEI

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop applicable to both leaders 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.

Trainer: Jennifer Slay
Jennifer is an accomplished leader and social work expert. She has over 20 years of experience in enhancing organizational development through focused diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization initiatives. She has an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Social Work, a Master’s degree in Social Work, and is the Director of EDID at King’s University College. Jennifer is also the co-founder of a coaching and counselling group, and is recognized for her ability to foster workplace environments that prioritize growth, healing, and inclusivity. Jennifer’s work centres around empowering organizational leaders and teams through tailored programs that emphasize emotional intelligence, cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, and resilient communication strategies. As a passionate advocate for systemic change, Jennifer believes in the power of inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.

Special Event to Launch the 1949 Newfoundland Law Reports
2024-11-05 17:00 - 19:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
The S.S. Daisy Legal History Committee is pleased to announce a special event to launch the 1949 Newfoundland Law Reports (17 Newfoundland Law Reports). The Newfoundland Law Reports currently span from 1817 to 1948. Cases from 1949 to 1971 were not formally published. Cases after 1971 were published by the Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island Reports. Further volumes covering 1950 to 1971 will be published when complete.
This 1949 volume represents a new standard in legal case reporting, featuring introductory essays, annotations, editors’ notes, photographs, artwork, and other unique additions.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special event on 5 November 2024, at 5:00 p.m. held on the 3rd floor of the Law Society Building.
Click here to view the poster.

Management and Supervision: The Crucial Skills
2024-11-06 | Online
One of the most difficult and often overlooked aspects of moving into a supervisory or management position is developing the skills necessary to truly manage people. Without intentional training, many new managers are left to figure things out on their own – for better or worse. Like all skills, effective management and supervisory skills must be learned. This workshop presents the crucial skills for managing employment relationships from beginning to end, with particular focus on hiring and performance management. Participants will also consider how their communication and personal approach to management affects the people they lead.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

To appreciate the critical role of management and supervision in creating healthy workplaces
To understand their own management style and how that may affect those they supervise
How to hire and initiate the employment relationship to create the best chance of generating engagement
How to manage the employment relationship through performance management practices
How to initiate discipline in ways that are respectful and dignified for all parties

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

The Role of Management
Essential Management Aptitudes and Skills
Management Styles Assessment
How to Adapt Your Management Style
Hiring New Employees for Talent and Fit
Managing Employee Performance
Writing Objective Performance Evaluations
Stages of Progressive Discipline
Terminating the Employment Relationship

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop for leaders, managers and supervisors, and anyone who is a leader within an organization.

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.

Trainer: Deanne Kaar
Deanne has honed her skills in leadership and organizational change for many years as the Manager and Director of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Her background is in mental health and addiction services and ensuring services in primary health care for people and animals. Deanne is currently working at the Veterinary Hospital with the University of Saskatchewan. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Public Health, with expertise in program evaluation, project management, and change management. As a leader, Deanne is passionate about creating a work environment where individuals feel valued, acknowledged, and appreciated, and where collaboration, creative problem-solving, and teamwork are fostered and expected by the team. She understands the value of open communication, trust, and accountability in developing functional and dynamic teams. As a facilitator, Deanne uses humour, stories, group discussion, and engaging strategies to keep the training entertaining, challenging, educational, and memorable. Read blogs written by Deanna here.

Mediation Advocacy: The Ignored Middle Child
2024-11-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association invites you to join them for a mediation guest lecture series for episode 5 takes place with Gregory Vijayendran SC, CLA Council member for Singapore and Panelist for the Singapore International Mediation Centre.
Register here to attend
Opportunities abound these days to pursue a credentials and career as a mediator. As the “eldest child” in the room, mediators guide, facilitate, nurture and set the agenda and pace of mediation. Clients new to mediation or relatively inexperienced are the “youngest child” who often need handholding and careful navigation about the process and practice of mediation. But what of the advocates themselves? Are they the proverbial “ignored middle children”? The speaker will touch on culture, language, ethos, principles and best practices of mediation advocacy – a topic sometimes understated but mostly forgotten. He will contend that mediation advocacy plays a vital and overlooked role in mediation’s success
Date: 7th November 2024

TIME:
8.00 am Jamaica
8.00 am The Bahamas
9.00 am Dominica / Trinidad and Tobago / St Vincent and the Grenadines
1.00 pm United Kingdom
2.00 pm Nigeria
3.00 pm Zambia
6.30 pm India
9.00 pm Singapore / Malaysia / Hong Kong
11.00 pm PNG
Register here to attend
Panelist

Gregory Vijayendran SC

Episode 6 – 14th November – Interplay of Psychology, Neuroscience and Conflict in Mediation

Preventing & Dealing with Will Drafting Errors
2024-11-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Live webinar with chat
*includes 60 day replay
9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland)
*This program features real-time audio and 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 hear and 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.

Who Should Attend
All lawyers who draft Wills should attend this program.

About the Program
Will drafting errors are the single most common issue in claims against lawyers practicing in the wills and estates area. Many of these claims stem from mistakes that are only discovered when the the Will is brought forward in connection with the administration of the estate. Sadly, most of these will drafting errors could have been prevented. In this webinar, experienced estates litigation lawyer and defence and repair counsel Jenny Bogod explains how lawyers who draft Wills can limit their potential claims exposure by implementing fulsome procedures for Will drafting and execution. Following these best practices will assist you not only in avoiding malpractice claims, but also in ensuring that full effect is given to your clients’ wishes. After just 90 minutes, you’ll better understand:

the standard of care imposed upon a solicitor acting on a Will drafting retainer
how a “drafting checklist” can help avoid typographical and other errors
specific examples of practices that generate a well-documented file
circumstances where you should self-report to your insurer

As guardian of your client’s testamentary intentions, you must undertake careful consideration and inquiry at every stage of a Will drafting engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical tips to help you avoid the Achilles heel of mistakes and claims for wills and estates lawyers!

Meet Your Presenter

Jenny Bogod is a passionate litigator whose litigation practice at Rosen Sack LLP focuses on estate, trusts and capacity litigation as well as professional negligence. Jenny represents dependants, estates, beneficiaries and persons whose capacity is being questioned by others in connection with Will challenges, Will interpretation applications, power of attorney disputes, dependant support claims and guardianship applications. Jenny is also designated as Preferred Counsel by the Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company, the professional liability insurer for lawyers in Ontario. She acts as defence and repair counsel in connection with solicitor negligence matters related to estates and trusts, family law, civil litigation and real estate. Jenny regularly speaks and writes about estates related topics, including for the Law Society of Ontario, the OBA, Advocate Daily, CanLII Connects, and OBA Section Insider: Elder Law.

Schedule
Welcome and Introduction
Duties of a Will Drafting Solicitor
Techniques to Avoid Will Drafting Claims

Making Appropriate Inquiries
Guarding Against Clerical Errors
Reducing All Instructions and Advice to Writing
Ensuring Competency to Act

Dealing with Drafting Errors Once Discovered
Program Wrap-up and Evaluation

Leadership Development: Learn, Grow, Achieve
2024-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
Being an effective leader requires us to be thoughtful and intentional about what we do and how we do it – it takes time and requires work. Taking the time to intentionally think about leadership may not get the attention it warrants, yet it is one of the most important things we can do to raise the performance of both ourselves and our organization. This workshop provides an opportunity for leaders to fine-tune their leadership philosophy and focus in on parts of their own leadership that need further development. Participants will be challenged to think critically about their own approach to leadership development and gain unique insights that will strengthen their abilities as a leader.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Implement strategies for developing as a leader
Identify different styles of leadership
Become a more self-aware leader
Assess for leadership blind spots

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study examples, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

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

Some of the Topics Included

What Defines a Leader
Your Philosophy of Leadership
Directive Versus Relational Leadership
The Impact of Different Styles
How to Develop as a Leader
Learning from Others
How to Address Weaknesses
Ongoing Leadership Development

Target Audience
This workshop is for all leaders, managers, supervisors, and anyone providing leadership within an organization.

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.

Trainer: Ken Harkness
Ken is a Certified Executive Coach, consultant, and senior leader with over 20 years of experience helping leaders and teams achieve meaningful change. He has a strong background in leadership development, organizational change management, and process improvement. As a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, Ken has supported leaders at all levels to improve performance and alignment across teams, helping them figure out where they need to go and move past what is getting in the way. As a trainer and coach, Ken enjoys connecting with people who have a passion for learning and a willingness to take on challenges that create personal growth.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session
2024-11-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On November 12th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 pm AST 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 AST Friday, November 8th
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca
Tuesday, November 12
2:00 – 3:00 pm AST
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Drafting User-Friendly Emails and Documents
2024-11-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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: This course is designed for lawyers who wish to take their writing “from good to great.” It is not a remedial course. Given the complex nature of legal subjects, it is challenging to formulate smooth prose. This course will offer concrete strategies to deliver information in a user-friendly format.
Learning level: All levels
Module I: Balancing Conciseness with Readability
At the beginning of this course, we will analyze how lawyers can reduce the length of their writing. We will focus on deleting words, reducing syllables, and shortening phrases.
Then, this course will form a bridge between conciseness and readability by examining the rare situations in which including an extra word can assist with absorption. For example, we will tackle raging debates—among writing nerds—over the word “that” and the phrase “in order to”.
Next, this course will dive further into readability by demonstrating how lawyers can deliver complex information in a smooth fashion. We will address techniques such as:

understanding the limits of a reader’s working memory
knowing the optimal length of sentences
delivering familiar information before unfamiliar information
deciding whether to reference an earlier part of a legal document or repeat the information explicitly
choosing whether to refer to individuals and corporations by their names or by other labels, such as “appellant,” “Holdco,” “trustee,” etc.

Module II: Email Etiquette
This part of the course will focus on eliciting positive responses when communicating by email.
Through an interactive discussion, attendees will be able to ask questions and share their own opinions about the best practices for yielding prompt, positive replies to emails. Relevant topics will include:

email length
response time
subject lines
tone and formality
copying
pleasantries (such as, “I hope all is well.”)
anything else relevant to email dos and don’ts

Module III: Persuasion
Finally, this course will explore persuasion in legal writing.
Writing persuasively is an elusive concept because all lawyers know that it’s important, but it is often defined as the totality of clear, concise, and grammatically correct writing. This definition must be incomplete, since persuasion surely has its own unique qualities beyond clarity, conciseness, and correctness.
We will take a closer look at the ingredients of persuasion in legal writing, and, interestingly, we will find ourselves debating whether persuasion is truly a writing challenge or, in fact, a substantive legal challenge.
You may also be interested in Clear and Credible Legal Writing on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Course Instructor
Ryan Standil — Write To Excite, Toronto

Mental Health Awareness and Support
2024-11-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Mental health concerns will directly impact one in every five people. The remaining four will know a friend, family member, coworker, or acquaintance that struggles with their mental health. Given this prevalence, it is essential that people build capacity to support those with mental health concerns because early identification and support typically lead to continued well-being. This workshop explores factors affecting mental health and provides a general overview of common adult mental illnesses. Most importantly, participants will learn how to be a support and discover strategies for creating more inclusive environments that reduce stigma surrounding mental health.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Explain the difference between mental illness and mental health
List common adult mental illnesses
Describe symptoms related to poor mental illnesses
Learn practical ways of supporting those with mental illness

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

What Contributes to Poor Mental Health
Stigma and Myths About Mental Illness
Illness as Influence, Not Identity
A Review of Mental Illnesses
Mental Health Concerns and Addictions
Mental Health Concerns and Suicide
Signs That Someone May Be Struggling
Creating a Supportive Environment
Finding a Qualified Counsellor
Tips for Supporting Those That May Be Struggling

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop applicable to anyone wanting to learn more about mental health, including 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.

Trainer: Marwa Fadol
Marwa is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta, and has worked in a variety of workplace settings, most recently as a Mental Health Therapist. She also has a private practice where she works with families around various issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and family relationships. She believes that people are the experts in their own lives and have within them the strength and the capacity to enact change. Marwa is dedicated to fostering workplaces that encourage an attitude of openness, understanding, and service to others. She believes that productive workplaces are those that advocate for creative curiosity, healthy relationships, and strong communication. As a trainer, she brings warmth and humour and draws on her varied experiences to make for an engaging, relevant training experience.

Interplay of Psychology, Neuroscience and Conflict in Mediation
2024-11-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association invites you to join us for a mediation guest lecture series for the FINAL episode 6/6 takes place with A. J. Jawad, Senior Mediator, Trainer and Arbitrator.
Register here to attend
Mediation operates on a paradigm of conflict resolution unlike litigation or arbitration that operate on the paradigm of dispute adjudication. Mediation perceives conflict as a problem arising from the different perspectives and perceptions of the parties to the conflict and the emotions that get triggered due to such differing perceptions. It is therefore important for a mediator to understand these drivers of the conflict and move the parties to a position of understanding each others perspective. Therefore understanding the interplay of psychology, neuroscience and conflict in mediation forms an integral part of mediation training.
TIME:
8.00 am Jamaica
8.00 am The Bahamas
9.00 am Dominica / Trinidad and Tobago / St Vincent and the Grenadines
1.00 pm United Kingdom
2.00 pm Nigeria
3.00 pm Zambia
6.30 pm India
9.00 pm Singapore / Malaysia / Hong Kong
11.00 pm PNG
Panelist

A. J. Jawad

Organiser

Commonwealth Lawyers Association

Mediation Master Class
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-19 | Online
An in-depth clinical practice and discussion course for mediators

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: Experienced mediators in private practice, mediators working in institutional settings (including courts and tribunals), or those providing contract mediation services. Scenarios will be drawn from participants’ areas of interest and are likely to include contexts ranging from workplace to family to commercial and more.
Learning level: Advanced
Mediation Master Class offers an opportunity for experienced mediators to:

reflect on current topics in the mediation field
practice advanced skills
compare and learn from best practices across different mediation contexts

This is a highly participatory course. You will take part in practice exercises, roleplays, and small group discussions. In addition, you will be invited to bring additional topics forward for discussion.
This course counts for 6.0 ADR CPD hours.
*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 video programming on their computer, not being present, engaging in phone calls, and disrupting the class with non-relevant activities will demonstrate a lack of full participation.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 12 hours (this course will include a minimum of 2 hours of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Instructor
Sharon Sutherland, RRM — Executive Director, Mediate BC, Tsawwassen
CLEBC Programs Coordinator

IPV Protecting Victims from Cybercrime: Practical and Legal Next Steps
2024-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association Family Law Committee in partnership with the International Academy of Family Lawyers presents a webinar on “IPV Protecting Victims from Cybercrime: Practical and Legal Next Steps”

The Commonwealth Lawyers Association and International Academy of Family Lawyers invites you to join us for webinar focusing on “IPV Protecting Victims from Cybercrime: Practical and Legal Next Steps”.
Register here to attend
Following on from the webinar “Cybercrime in the intimate partner and honour-based abuse contexts: signs and preventative strategies”, which took place on 17th September 2024. Some of the key issues which were discussed, were the differing legal landscapes with patterns and themes identified such as how anonymity allows perpetrators to hide behind the dark web, how to shift the stigma to empower the victims, the limitations of the application of available legislation.
As social media is a popular means of communication and virtual platforms such as Facebook has a prominent presence globally. In terms of pitfalls, a similar premise applies in amongst many commonwealth jurisdictions, and global statistics show that Facebook reflects the highest number of online abuse of all social networking sites[i]. The negative impact of social media abuse, as with most forms of gender-based abuse, is that it has a disproportionate impact on women and girls, as a result of which Amnesty has labelled online violence and abuse of women a wider problem than that of discrimination and violence against women offline.[ii]
The purpose of this webinar is to have a discussion about practical next steps and solutions. The focus will be on the legal and social landscape of various jurisdictions, namely England and Wales, Caribbean, Malaysia and Zambia. The speakers will discuss practical and legal solutions on ways in which cyber abuse as a form of gender-based abuse can be tackled in their respective jurisdictions.
[1] Statista. 2017. Share of women worldwide who have ever experienced abuse or harassment on selected websites and social media platforms as of July 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2018 from tiny.cc/s43nxy
[11] https://www.amnesty.org.uk/online-abuse-women-widespread
This webinar will contain references to sexual, physical and emotional abuse and death which some attendees may find distressing . We are aware that the discussion of trauma may be disturbing at times, and we encourage all attendees to be mindful of this and to feel able to leave the webinar at will, to take care of your well-being.
Date: 19th November 2024

TIME:
6.30am EST
7.30am AST
11.30am GMT
12.30pm WAT
1.30pm CAT
5.00pm IST
7.30pm HKT & MYT
Register here to attend
Chair

Rachael Kelsey, President International Academy of Family lawyers

Panelist

Shabina Begum, England and Wales
Ruth Lumbongo Mbambi, Zambia
Moureeze Franklyn, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Hui Yee Kee, Malaysia
Safaa Aouil Ghamzi, England and Wales

Organisers

Commonwealth Lawyers Association
The International Academy of Family Lawyers

Neurodiversity at Work: Embracing Strengths and Navigating Barriers
2024-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

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.

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.

Conflict Resolution Skills
2024-11-20 | 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

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

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.

Trainer: Jennifer Slay
Jennifer is an accomplished leader and social work expert. She has over 20 years of experience in enhancing organizational development through focused diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization initiatives. She has an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Social Work, a Master’s degree in Social Work, and is the Director of EDID at King’s University College. Jennifer is also the co-founder of a coaching and counselling group, and is recognized for her ability to foster workplace environments that prioritize growth, healing, and inclusivity. Jennifer’s work centres around empowering organizational leaders and teams through tailored programs that emphasize emotional intelligence, cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, and resilient communication strategies. As a passionate advocate for systemic change, Jennifer believes in the power of inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.

Dramatic Reading of Leviathan Unbound
2024-11-20 19:00 - 21:00
Join Us for a Dramatic Reading of Leviathan Unbound

Location: LSPU Hall
Admission: Free and open to the public
The S.S. Daisy Legal History Committee invites you to a dramatic reading of Leviathan Unbound: Currie et al. v. Macdonald et al., a play by John Joy. This compelling work revisits a pivotal 1948 legal case in which six members of Newfoundland’s House of Assembly and Legislative Council challenged the legitimacy of the National Convention and confederation referendum. This historic case ultimately sought a court declaration deeming the actions of the Governor and Commissioners of Government unconstitutional.
This production, co-produced and co-directed by Alex Jessome, provides a unique glimpse into a crucial moment in Newfoundland’s legal history. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this powerful story!

View the poster for Leviathan Unbound here

Administrative Law Conference 2024
2024-11-21 | Online
9:00 am – 4:00 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 21,500+ 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: Those who appear before, advise, or sit as a member of an administrative tribunal and/or those who appear as counsel in court in applications for judicial review and appeals from administrative tribunals.
Learning level: Intermediate/Advanced
It can be difficult to stay on top of all the changes happening in administrative law.
This annual conference is your efficient solution to learning about recent decisions, legislative updates, and current trends in this complex practice area. Hear from a distinguished faculty of judges, academics, and leading lawyers who have researched, analyzed, and curated key developments over the past year to share with you.
You will leave this conference up to date and equipped with new practice tips for your administrative law files. This year, we are pleased to have the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin speaking at the conference.
Join us and review a year’s worth of administrative law developments in a day!
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
Kaitlyn Chewka — Lovett Westmacott, Victoria
Alison M. Latimer, KC — Barrister & Solicitor, Vancouver

*Please note: The in-person session is dependent on a minimum number of registrants and may not be confirmed until 4 weeks before the course date.
Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
Unable to attend a course without financial assistance from CLEBC?
Click here for bursary information.
Want to register for a course now, but prefer a monthly payment plan?
Check out our Easy Pay Plan.
Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials and lunch for in-person registration.

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CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Nadia Myerthall
nmyerthall@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Aboriginal Law Conference 2024
2024-11-22 | Online
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?

Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 1,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Lawyers practicing in the area of Aboriginal law, in private practice, industry, and government; others who focus on Aboriginal law issues will also benefit, including Indigenous organizations, in-house counsel, and law students
Learning level: All levels
This annual conference brings together leading Aboriginal law practitioners to address current and emerging issues with a focus on BC.
We will explore the legal and pragmatic implications of current developments affecting Indigenous Peoples, governments, and industry. We aim to provide those working in the area with a substantive look at the trends and practical approaches to meet the increasingly complex challenges in this practice area.
We look forward to having you with us.
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
Gary S. Campo X̱eyx̱kinem — Woodward & Company Lawyers LLP, Victoria
Ava G. Murphy — Woodward & Company Lawyers LLP, Victoria

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by Oct. 25/24
Regular Price
After Oct. 25/24

In-person*
$619
$689

In-person Articled Student*
$399
$399

Webinar
$529
$599

Webinar Articled Student
$309
$309

Jump Start 2025
EARLY BIRD
Register by Feb. 3/25
Regular Price
After Feb. 3/25

Rebroadcast
$479
$549

Rebroadcast Articled Student
$279
$279

*Please note: The in-person session is dependent on a minimum number of registrants and may not be confirmed until 4 weeks before the course date.
Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
Unable to attend a course without financial assistance from CLEBC?
Click here for bursary information.
Want to register for a course now, but prefer a monthly payment plan?
Check out our Easy Pay Plan.
Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials and lunch for
in-person registration.

CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Teresa Sheward
tsheward@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia
2024-11-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
On November 25th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 pm 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 AST Friday, November 22nd
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca
Monday, November 25
6:00 – 7:00 pm AST
Platform: Microsoft Teams

"The Forgotten Warriors" Film Screening & Panel Discussion - Restorative Justice Month
2024-11-25 19:30 - 21:00
Register here

We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@rfnl.org.

Polarizing Conversations: How to Talk About Triggering Topics
2024-11-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
Do you want to learn how to maintain relationships when discussing potentially triggering issues? Many people find themselves ill-prepared for these conversations and, as a result, avoid them or feel overwhelmed when they’re happening. This workshop equips you with skills for managing your own emotions and understanding the various dynamics of having polarizing discussions so you can confidently ensure they are productive and respectful. This is helpful for talking about things such as gender and equity, race relations, environmentalism, the pandemic, and remote work. No matter where you might have to discuss a polarizing issue, this workshop teaches you to do so in a way that will leave everyone feeling heard and respected.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Explain polarizing conversations and their many layers
Identify our natural emotional responses to challenging interactions
Utilize listening and validation to reduce tension
Demonstrate how to set up conversations for success and make people feel safe
Practice skills to engage in conversations about polarizing topics

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

Understanding the Dynamics of Polarizing Topics
Our Natural Responses to Challenging Interactions
Preparing for the Polarized Conversation
Depersonalizing the Conversation
Finding Common Ground
Utilizing Empathy and Validation
How to Help People Feel Safe
Engaging in a Respectful 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.

Influence: The Art & Science of Changing Minds
2024-11-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
How do you move someone to not only listen to your ideas, but also embrace and even champion them?
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; this course may also be of interest to paralegals and legal support staff
Learning level: All levels
Acceptance and buy-in begins with engagement and an understanding of the drivers of persuasion, how people make decisions, and what motivates them to act.
This interactive program draws on the latest scientific research to illustrate how you can influence clients and colleagues to see things your way without being heavy-handed. INFLUENCE teaches you what to do and why, and gives you practical ideas you can apply right away.
Additionally, you will learn to:

harness the two elements you need to win over a skeptical mind
utilize the four drivers of persuasion to gain buy-in
overcome the common mistakes most lawyers make when trying to change someone’s mind
leave much of the conventional wisdom about influence behind (because most of it doesn’t work)

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3 hours (this course does not contain professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Instructor
Steve Hughes — Hit Your Stride, LLC, St. Louis, MO

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by Oct. 30/24
Regular Price
After Oct. 30/24

Live Webinar
$269
$299

Live Webinar Articled Student
$159
$159

Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
Unable to attend a course without financial assistance from CLEBC?
Click here for bursary information.
Want to register for a course now, but prefer a monthly payment plan?
Check out our Easy Pay Plan.
Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

CLEBC Programs Coordinator
Kim Trieu
ktrieu@cle.bc.ca
