The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Coaching Strategies for Leaders: Conflict, Performance, Change
2026-04-28 | Online
Effective leaders know that coaching is key to growth, change, and strong relationships. This workshop gives you practical skills to coach others in ways that drive both individual development and organizational success.
You’ll learn how to guide employees to uncover their own solutions and take ownership of what they need to move forward. Through hands-on practice, you’ll learn a five-step coaching model that will help you support behaviour change and build your team’s skills with confidence.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Increase your self-awareness so you can coach your team more effectively
Explain how people change and why personal ownership in the change process matters
Apply a simple coaching framework in leadership and change situations
Demonstrate how to use a coach approach to influence change
Practice and fine-tune coaching techniques with your team

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

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

Coaching in the Context of Leadership
Essential Coaching Mindset and Beliefs
Coaching for Behaviour Change
Coaching for Skill Development
Coaching for Conflict Resolution
Navigating Conflict Triangles

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop for people who provide leadership formally or informally in workplace settings.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
The fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture, transcribe, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Facilitator: 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.

Polarizing Conversations: How to Talk About Triggering Topics
2026-04-29 10:00 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns) | 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.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

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.
The fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture, transcribe, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

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

Disciplinary Hearing: Susan LeDrew, KC
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-01 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
NOTICE OF A HEARING

Respondent:
Susan LeDrew, KC

Date:
April 30, 2026
May 1, 2026
June 15, 2026
June 16, 2026

Time:
9:30 a.m.

Location:
Offices of the Law Society 196-198 Water Street

In accordance with s. 45(3) of the Law Society Act, 1999, (the “Act”) the Complaints Authorization Committee (the “Committee”) has determined that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Susan LeDrew, KC (the “Respondent”) has engaged in conduct deserving of sanction and, in accordance with s. 45(3)(b) of the Act, the Committee has instructed the Vice-President to file the within Complaint against the Respondent on the basis that the Respondent is guilty of conduct deserving of sanction in that she:
2023-024:
Breached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct:

Section 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct; and
Section 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.

Breached the following Law Society Rules:

Rule 5.03;
Rule 5.04;
Rule 5.05;
Rule 5.10; and
Rule 5.15.

The factual particulars of the Complaint are as follows:
That the Respondent:
i. Failed to comply with the Law Society Rules respecting deposits and withdrawals from the trust account, in that money deposited into and withdrawn from her trust account was not directly related to legal services that she was providing;
ii. Failed to address the issue of inactive client trust ledgers arising from her audit, in a timely manner;
iii. Misled the Law Society with respect to the status of inactive client trust ledgers;
iv. Failed to promptly meet financial obligations in relation to her practice;
v. Failed to produce information that was requested as part of the ongoing trust audit; and
vi. Failed to respond promptly and completely to communications from the Law Society.
2024-021
Breached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct:

Section 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and
Section 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct.

Breached the following Law Society Rules:

Rule 9.04; and
Rule 9.07.

The factual particulars of the Complaint are as follows:
That the Respondent:
i. Failed to respond to inquires of the Complaints Authorization Committee by the date set.

Dealing with Conflict in Legal Practice: A Communications Framework for Challenging Interactions
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:15 | Online
Seminar Overview:
Conflict is an inherent feature of legal practice. Lawyers routinely engage with individuals who are experiencing stress, uncertainty, and, at times, significant personal crisis. These realities can give rise to challenging interactions – whether with anxious clients, opposing parties, or others involved in the legal process.
This seminar provides a practical, structured framework for navigating difficult conversations while maintaining professionalism and effectiveness. It will explore why emotions often run high in legal contexts and how lawyers can respond in a way that de-escalates tension rather than exacerbates it.
Participants will be introduced to communication strategies for working with a range of challenging behaviours and circumstances, including highly reactive personalities, cultural and language differences, and clients dealing with mental health concerns or trauma. The session will also address common scenarios such as managing oversharing, setting appropriate boundaries, and responding to incivility or aggression.
In addition, the seminar will focus on the lawyer’s own role in these interactions. Participants will learn practical techniques for maintaining composure in the moment, as well as strategies for managing the cumulative impact of difficult interactions over time.
This session is designed to equip lawyers with tools they can immediately apply in practice to foster more effective communication, reduce conflict, and support both professional well-being and client service.
Seminar Presenter:
Maggie O’Connell, Advocacy & Communications Specialist, Energy NL
Maggie is communications professional from St. John’s, NL. In her current role, she promotes local sustainable development in the province’s evolving energy sector. With a background in corporate communications, writing, and event coordination, Maggie brings a thoughtful, community-focused approach to her work. She designs and facilitates workshops that strengthen communication strategies and digital literacy. Passionate about diversity, collaboration, and creative storytelling, she holds a Master of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University and a BA in Communication Studies from Memorial University.
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/maggie-o-connell-02184b159
Registration Fee: $28.75 ($25.00 + HST) HST # R108086463
To register for this seminar, please click here.
CPD Credit: 1.25 hours

Women’s Health, Hormones, and Burnout: A Two-Part Lunch-and-Learn Series
2026-05-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join the Atlantic CBA Branches for a practical, evidence-informed wellness series with Dr. Ashley Margeson, ND, exploring how hormonal transitions, chronic stress, and burnout intersect with realistic strategies to support capacity in demanding roles.
Event Details
📅 Date/Time: Friday May 1, 2026, & Thursday June 11, 2026 12:30pm-1:30pm
📍 Location: Virtual
💲 Fee: Free for members | $20 + HST for non-members (emt or chq)
Register HERE or email Robyn cba-nl@cba.org

Breaking Stigmas: Understanding and Supporting Mental Health
2026-05-05 | Online
Mental health affects everyone. One in five people will experience a mental health challenge, and chances are you know someone who’s struggling. That’s why it’s so important to know how to help. When you can spot the signs early and offer support, you can make a real difference in someone’s well-being.
In this workshop, you’ll learn what impacts mental health, get a simple overview of common mental health conditions in adults, and discover practical ways you can support others. You’ll also explore strategies to create more inclusive spaces and help break down the stigma around mental health.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Explain the difference between mental illness and mental health
List common mental illnesses
Describe symptoms of common mental illnesses
Apply practical strategies to support individuals experiencing mental illness

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

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

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.
The fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture, transcribe, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Facilitator: Jocelyne Lalonde
Jocelyne specializes in mental health, wellness, and resilience, and brings 18 years of experience in both public and private spheres to these topics. Jocelyne is dedicated to helping individuals and teams navigate challenges related to mental health such as stress, burnout, and stigma. Jocelyne believes in the power of human connection as a foundational element for improving well-being in the workplace, leading to healthier and more productive organizational cultures. As a facilitator, Jocelyne’s approach emphasizes the importance of fostering inclusive, communicative, and supportive environments where employees can thrive mentally and emotionally. She integrates strengths-based strategies that empower individuals and teams to enhance their mental health and create lasting, positive change. Jocelyne is passionate about making workplaces healthier and more compassionate, helping people build a better work-life balance and, ultimately, a better world.

CBA-NL Lunch and Learn - Sustaining Performance Under Pressure: Practical Tools for Legal Professionals
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:30
Join the Canadian Bar Association-NL 7 May during Mental Health Week for a 90 minute session by Kevin Farrell, Mental Health Master Trainer and Owner of Mental Bullpen. Kevin has decades of train the trainer experience, most recently at HMP.
Legal professionals operate in high-pressure environments where performance, decision-making, and leadership are constantly tested. This session focuses on understanding how stress impacts the brain and body, and how it directly affects clarity, judgment, and consistency.
Participants will learn how to recognize early signs of overload, apply in-the-moment strategies to stabilize performance, and most importantly – how to recover between demands so stress isn’t carried forward into the next task.
This is a practical, skills-based session designed to help legal professionals maintain performance, improve decision-making, and reduce the risk of burnout in high-demand environments.
Event Details
📍 Location: 6th Floor Conference Room, Atlantic Place or Virtual
💲 Fee: Free for members | $50 + HST for non-members (emt or chq)
🥗 Lunch provide for in person attendees
Register HERE or email Robyn cba-nl@cba.org.

Contested Accountings in Trusts & Estates
2026-05-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Learning Options:
Live webinar with chat
includes 60 day replay*
9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland)
*This program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A. SK attendees please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location.

Technical Information:
Live webinars allow you to view faculty, see their presentation slides, and ask questions by chat. You will need a current web browser (Chrome (Chrome works best), Safari, Firefox), a wired (better than wireless) connection to the Internet of at least 2 Mbps. You can test your internet speed/bandwidth here. If you miss the live program, you can access the archive, at your convenience, for 60 days.

Who Should Attend
This program will be useful to estate planners and litigators alike.

About the Program
Contested accountings are one of the most powerful and dangerous tools in trust and estate litigation. Whether acting for fiduciaries or beneficiaries, counsel must understand how courts scrutinize trustee and executor conduct, allocate the burden of proof, and impose remedies when accounts are challenged. This program with experienced estates litigator Kaan D. Alkin examines contested trust and estate accountings from a national, principles-based perspective. You will learn when accountings are required, how objections are framed, and how courts assess compensation claims, fiduciary conduct, record-keeping, delay, and more. The session also explores evidentiary challenges, available remedies, and the cost consequences that often drive settlement. Designed for trust and estate litigators across Canada, this program focuses on practical litigation strategy rather than provincial procedure. Topics include:

Tactical considerations for counsel
Evidentiary pitfalls
Interaction with related estate litigation

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of strategy, risk, and remedies in this important area.

Meet Your Presenter
Kaan D. Alkin practices with Boughton Law in Vancouver, BC. An estate litigation lawyer focused on complex disputes involving estates and trusts, he is committed to helping clients navigate estate and elder law disputes with clarity and confidence. With a background in science, Kaan brings a disciplined and analytical approach to litigation. Kaan has experience litigating a broad range of estate and trust disputes, including wills variation claims, contested spousal status, undue influence and incapacity claims, unjust enrichment, breach of trust, abuse of power of attorney, contested gifts and inter vivos transfers, will interpretation applications, contested committeeships, executor and trustee accountings, compensation disputes, and applications for the removal of executors or trustees. An active member of the legal community, Kaan currently serves on the Executive of the Canadian Bar Association British Columbia, Vancouver Wills and Trusts Subsection.

Schedule (Eastern)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Legal Framework for Estate & Trust Accountings
Initiating and Contesting a Passing of Accounts
Grounds of Contest

Executor/trustee compensation
Breach of fiduciary duty
Record-keeping failures
Delay in administration
Investment management issues

Burden of Proof and Evidentiary Issues
Remedies
Costs Consequences
Program Wrap-up and Evaluation

Reading Financial Records and Understanding Them
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:30
Join in for a one-hour CBA-NL Business Law Lunch and Learn on Reading Financial Records and Understanding Them. This session will be presented by Stuart Wallace of Stewart McKelvey and is designed to help lawyers feel more confident reviewing and understanding financial documents in a business context.
Whether you are dealing with corporate transactions, due diligence, shareholder issues, or general business matters, financial records often tell an important part of the story. This session will walk through common financial statements, what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to spot potential issues or areas that require further investigation.
This is a practical session aimed at business lawyers who want to strengthen their financial literacy and feel more comfortable navigating financial information in their day-to-day practice.
Event Details:
Date/Time: Tuesday May 12th, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: 6th Floor Conference Room, Atlantic Place or Virtual
Fee: Free for members | $50 + HST for non-members (emt or chq)
Lunch provided for in person attendees.
Register HERE or email Robyn at cba-nl@cba.org

Communication: The Crucial Skills
2026-05-13 | Online
In order to survive and thrive in the 21st century workplace, we all need to master the fundamentals of communication. Our ability to communicate effectively is directly linked to our success in meeting the needs of employers, colleagues, customers, and clients. This workshop focuses on the core skills for communicating with clarity in the workplace. Participants will hone their verbal communication strategies including speaking and listening skills. They will also learn approaches for utilizing communication technologies such as phone, email, and video conferencing more effectively. This training will give participants tools and strategies to communicate with clarity and purpose while choosing the best medium for the message.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Identify steps to improve skills to listen, speak, persuade, email, and text
Describe positive communication with coworkers
List steps for effective communication
Identify a plan of meaningful communication in one’s own work environment

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

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

The Complexity of Communication
Communication Styles
The Importance and Role of Body Language
Skills for Connecting with Others
Strategies for Speaking Effectively
Tools for Persuading Others
Phone Etiquette
Making Email Work for You and Your Recipients
Technology and Communication

Target Audience
This is an introductory level workshop.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
The fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture, transcribe, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Facilitator: Tim Plett
Tim has provided leadership in the non-profit, higher-education, adventure sports, and arts sectors for over 30 years, with a focus on collaborative leadership and communications. His educational background includes studies centered on the interdisciplinary realms of leadership, philosophy, and counselling. Tim has additional training in coaching, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and emergency medical intervention. He believes that we do our best work together, which is why his approach to training emphasizes the themes of collaboration, interdependence, and development. Tim is a thoughtful presenter with a subtle sense of humour and a passionate heart, who facilitates learning experiences that are engaging, educational, and memorable.

Young Commonwealth Lawyers Association in partnership with the African Law Students’ Association Virtual Conference 2026
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-14 | Online
Join the upcoming YCLA Virtual Conference, in Partnership with the African Law Students’ Association, taking place on 13th and 14th May 2026.
The event is free to all irrespective of CLA Membership.
📢 The Young Commonwealth Lawyers Association (YCLA) is proud to present its 3rd Virtual Conference, hosted in partnership with the African Law Students’ Association surrounding the theme: “Comparative Legal Traditions and Modern Legal Practice”.
📆 Join engaging discussions, diverse viewpoints, with each interactive session designed to encourage participation, collaboration, and the strengthening of the Commonwealth’s enduring bond of legal fraternity.
✨ Whether you’re looking to expand your legal horizons, share your voice, or build international connections, this conference is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic global legal community.
View the event page here.
View the poster here.
Register here.

Trauma-Informed Leadership
2026-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
A compassionate and trauma-informed approach to leadership is essential for creating healthy workplace cultures. Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including staff and colleagues. Based on our book, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces, this workshop explores how to lead with a trauma-informed approach and provides five key principles that trauma-informed workplaces embody. By embracing these principles, organizations can contribute to the positive transformation of individuals and relationships affected by trauma, while at the same time creating the conditions that lead to high levels of employee engagement and organizational success. Every organization, from any sector, can benefit from becoming trauma-informed.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Discuss the prevalence and impact of trauma on individuals and organizations
List five key trauma-informed principles
Describe practical strategies for implementing each of the five trauma-informed principles
Assess their own organization for areas of trauma-informed strengths and weakness

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, personal reflection, and small group discussions, delivered electronically.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

Trauma’s Ripple Effect
The Impact of Trauma in the Workplace
Characteristics of a Trauma-Informed Leader
5 Principles of Trauma-Informed Workplaces – Promote Awareness, Shift Attitudes, Provide Choice, Foster Safety, Highlight Strengths
Steps for Implementing Principles

Target Audience
This is an intermediate-advanced level workshop for 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.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

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

Access & Privacy Law: Trusted Innovation in the Age of Information
2026-05-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
In this session, Michael Harvey, Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia and former Information and Privacy Commissioner for Newfoundland and Labrador will elaborate on how the pace of changing technology touches every part of his office’s mandate. He will share his view that the online world is today integrated into every aspect of our lives and ask the question, “How can new technologies work for us, rather than us working for them?” Commissioner Harvey will also provide his perspective on trends he is seeing as a regulator and share some of his office’s recent work.
We will also be joined by current Information and Privacy Commissioner for Newfoundland and Labrador, Kerry Hatfield, who will provide a Newfoundland and Labrador perspective, with a focus on access to information, transparency, and the practical realities of administering access and privacy legislation. Together, this session will offer a well-rounded discussion on the current and future state of information governance in an increasingly digital world.
This session will be of interest to anyone working in privacy, administrative law, public sector practice, or those navigating access to information and data management in their day-to-day work.
Event Details
📅 Date/Time: Wednesday May 13, 2026, 1:30pm-2:30pm
📍 Location: Virtual
💲 Fee: Free for members | $50 + HST for non-members (emt or chq)
Register here or email Robyn at cba-nl@cba.org

Panel Discussion on Restorative Justice
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00
RFNL has been invited to participate in a panel discussion on restorative justice organized by MHA Sheilagh O’Leary and the NDP Caucus. The event will take place on May 13 from 7:00–9:00 pm at The Hub, 21 Merrymeeting Road, St. John’s.
Restorative justice offers a different path forward, one rooted in accountability, healing, relationship, and community. This panel will explore how restorative justice can strengthen communities, support those most impacted by harm, and help build more just and equitable systems.
The conversation will bring together people with lived experience, frontline advocates, and community organizations who are advancing restorative justice in practical and meaningful ways. Panelists will share insights, challenges, and opportunities for change, with time for open discussion, questions, and shared dialogue at the end.
Panelists include:

Jessica Webb, Community and Justice Coordinator, Relationships First Newfoundland and Labrador
Dan McGettigan, Turnings
First Light
Melissa Noseworthy, John Howard Society

Moderated by: Mike Murray
For more information, please visit the event page or reach out directly to ndpinfo@gov.nl.ca.
All are welcome to attend.

Drafting Wills to Avoid Claims and Litigation - with Jenny Bogod
2026-05-14 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 video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A. SK attendees please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location.

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

Technical Information:
Live webinars allow you to view faculty, see their presentation slides, and ask questions by chat. You will need a current web browser (Chrome (Chrome works best), Safari, Firefox), a wired (better than wireless) connection to the Internet of at least 2 Mbps. You can test your internet speed/bandwidth here. If you miss the live program, you can access the archive, at your convenience, for 60 days.

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Who Should Attend
This program will benefit lawyers of all experience levels whose practice includes estate planning or estate litigation.

About the Program
Every will is both a blueprint — and a potential liability exposure. While no will can eliminate all risk, many disputes arise from recurring and preventable drafting and process errors. In this 90-minute practical webinar, estates litigation lawyer and preferred counsel for LAWPRO, Jenny Bogod, examines common categories of will-drafting mistakes that lead to litigation and professional negligence claims. Drawing on leading jurisprudence and real-world experience, the session highlights where drafting lawyers most often get into trouble and, more importantly, how to avoid those problems at the drafting stage. By the end of the webinar, you will be able to:

Better understand the scope of the drafting lawyer’s duties and risk exposure
Identify recurring drafting errors that generate litigation
Recognize clause-level vulnerabilities before they become disputes
Implement protective drafting techniques and file practices that reduce claims and challenges

This program focuses on concrete drafting and process improvements, not abstract doctrine. The goal is to help you draft wills that are less likely to be litigated and more defensible if they are. Before you finalize your next will, ask yourself: If this clause were litigated tomorrow, would I be comfortable defending it? If the answer is anything short of “absolutely”, join us to sharpen your drafting and pressure-test your precedents against current litigation trends!

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 (Eastern)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Welcome and Introduction Remarks
Absence of Proper Gift-over Clauses
Disinheriting or Excluding Beneficiaries
Failure to Provide for Ultimate Residue Distribution
Life Interest Clauses Lacking Sufficient Particulars
Trust Drafting Failures
Managing Capacity and Undue Influence Risks
Program Wrap-up and Evaluation

Trauma-Informed Lawyering - Free Session
2026-05-15 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
The Journey Project Legal Support Service (JPLSS) is a collaboration between the Journey Project team and trained lawyers who are interested in supporting survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The JPLSS offers survivors at least 4 hours of free-to-them legal advice from trained, private practice lawyers. Lawyers are compensated for their time spent directly consulting with clients referred by Journey’s Legal Support Navigators.
Lawyers who wish to participate in this program must participate in a free half-day training session on supporting survivors through a trauma-informed lens. A virtual training is being offered on Friday, May 15 from 9:00am – 12:30pm. This training offers a unique opportunity to build the skills and knowledge of legal professionals and make practicing lawyers eligible to join the Journey Project Legal Support Service.
Training will cover:
– identifying and understanding trauma and its impacts
– the neurobiology of trauma
– rationale and principles of trauma-informed lawyering
– trauma-informed responses to disclosures
– burnout, empathic strain, and vicarious trauma
This seminar is free and, *subject to the provisions of the Law Society’s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Requirements, may constitute 3.5 hours of eligible CLE activities.
To register visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/May2026TIL
For more information contact Janet Lee, Provincial Director, at 709-986-2801 or janet@journeyprojectnl.com

Respectful Workplaces: Strategies for a Healthy Environment
2026-05-20 | Online
A respectful workplace is a prerequisite for building a healthy and successful organization. Respectful workplaces not only foster productivity, they also contribute to employee well-being. This workshop explores the components of respect and addresses individual responsibilities within the work environment. Participants will learn how to voice their expectations as well as initiate and respond to difficult conversations about disrespectful behaviour. This training will help provide the attitudes and skills necessary to contribute to creating and sustaining a respectful work environment.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Define respect and explain how it is experienced in the workplace
List behaviours that are associated with discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and gender harassment
Describe their role in creating a respectful workplace

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

The Cost of Disrespect – Human and Financial
The Legal Framework for Respect
Grey Areas in Respect
Identifying Unhealthy Environments
Assessing Your Workplace
Markers of Healthy Environments
Assessing for Disrespect
Steps to Deal with Disrespect
Your Part in Maintaining Respect
Employee and Employer Responsibilities
Strategies for Change
Respectful Workplace Policies

Target Audience
This is an introductory-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.
The fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture, transcribe, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Facilitator: Laura Matlashewski
Laura is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) with a passion for creating engaging, collaborative, and rewarding workplaces. With 20 years of experience in the private and public sectors, Laura knows an organization’s culture, leadership, and team environment are key elements to drive success within teams and across functions. Additionally, she knows that business owners and leaders have the ability to create an environment to accomplish that success while driving high performance and results. Laura uses a genuine and transparent approach to ensure stakeholders buy-in and understand the intricacies and application of changes and how they impact a workforce.

Free Webinar - Rules, Standards, and Strategy: Using AI to Map the Evolution of Judicial Reasoning, with Professor Norman Siebrasse
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:15 | Online
Seminar Overview:
Professor Norman Siebrasse – a name certainly familiar to any UNB Law graduate – will lead this seminar examining the judicial reasoning style of the Supreme Court of Canada. He led one of the first large-scale, AI-assisted empirical studies of Supreme Court jurisprudence in Canada, systematically mapping how the Court’s reasoning style has shifted over time, with particular focus on the distinction between rules and standards – and why that distinction matters for practising lawyers.
The session will explore how judicial reasoning style affects predictability, litigation risk, evidentiary burdens, and appellate strategy. Using a structured and validated rubric, Professor Siebrasse and his team analyzed decades of Supreme Court decisions across subject areas, identifying measurable trends in doctrinal reasoning over time.
Participants will gain insight into the project’s methodology, including how AI can be deployed to analyze qualitative legal concepts and the strengths and limitations of that approach. The seminar will also consider how similar structured methodologies may be adapted by practitioners, academics, and regulators in their own contexts.
Looking forward, the session will address the future of empirical legal analysis in Canada and the responsible integration of AI into professional legal work.
Professor Siebrasse will also provide an overview of a separate AI drafting and editing tool he is developing – designed to assist lawyers in refining written work while preserving their individual voice.
Seminar Presenter:
Professor Norman Siebrasse, University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Law
Professor Siebrasse joined UNB Law in 1993, after receiving an LLM from the University of Chicago and clerking at the Supreme Court of Canada for the Honourable Madam Justice McLachlin during the 1991-1992 term. His research and writing focuses on patent law, particularly pharmaceutical patent law, patent remedies and the intersection of intellectual property law and commercial law.
To register for this seminar, please click here.
CPD Credit: 1.25 hours

Reconciliation in the Workplace: Meaningful Actions for Teams
2026-05-21 | Online
Reconciliation is often spoken about, but what does it actually look like? This thought-provoking workshop invites you to move beyond surface-level actions to explore the heart of reconciliation in a meaningful, actionable way.
By learning the historical context and understanding why reconciliation matters today, you will gain practical insights for developing authentic relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities. This workshop encourages open dialogue, self-reflection, and connection – essential steps for anyone seeking to contribute to reconciliation in their workplace and beyond.
Whether you’re just beginning or deepening your journey, this workshop offers your team the tools and perspectives needed to help turn good intentions into meaningful action.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Define reconciliation
Identify historical oppression
Explain the connection between colonization and its present-day impacts
Describe the influence of dominant discourses
Recognize Indigenous cultural aspects and practices
Demonstrate cultural competency and awareness
Implement personal or organizational reconciliation plans
Describe the importance of reciprocal relationships
Identify components of meaningful reconciliation plans

Method of Delivery
Presentation, experiential practice, personal reflection, small group discussions, and reciprocal learning with a two-eyed seeing perspective.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

Defining Reconciliation
Unpacking the History of Colonization
The Present-Day Impacts of Colonization
Building Self-Awareness
Expanding Cultural Competency
The Role of Relationships
Navigating Your Reconciliation Journey

Target Audience
This workshop is for leaders, managers, team members, and anyone who is committed to reconciliation and creating a culture of inclusivity, understanding, and collaboration in their organization.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
The fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture, transcribe, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Facilitator: Heather Woodward
Heather is a Registered Social Worker with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and teams and working directly in demanding and stressful environments. Drawing on a Master of Social Work degree grounded in Indigenous Knowledge, she brings a decolonizing and practical approach to leadership that emphasizes wholisitc wellness for all. Heather works to empower individuals, leaders, and teams to navigate stress, build resilience, and create cultures of honesty, balance, and trust. When she is not leading workshops with ACHIEVE, Heather works one-on-one at her own private practice as a therapist, supporting people who are experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma from their high-stress, high-demand careers. Heather is known for her straightforward, relatable, and compassionate style – cutting through complexity to help people see themselves clearly and lead with authenticity. She believes leadership begins with strong self-awareness, and that personal insight is the foundation of sustainable performance and connection.

Canadian Association of Law Libraries Annual Conference 2026
2026-05-24 - 2026-05-27
The Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL/ACBD) invites you to participate in its upcoming annual conference, taking place in Moncton from 24-27 May 2026, under the theme “Currents of Resilience”.
The full program is available on the conference website, and early-bird registration rates remain in effect until April 17. It is also noted that bar members who attend substantive sessions may request Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits from their respective law societies.
The CALL/ACBD conference brings together approximately 200 legal information professionals, academics, and jurists from across Canada. The event provides an opportunity for participating societies to engage with developments in legal information practice and to highlight their ongoing commitment to professional excellence within the legal community.
A range of participation options are available on a first-come, first-served basis, including:
• The delegate registration kiosk• A keynote session• An educational or substantive session• And more
For more information, please visit the event website here.

Commercial Arbitration 2026
2026-05-26 | Online
From arbitration foundations to advanced issues
—Rebroadcasts—
On the rebroadcast date, you will have until midnight of that rebroadcast date to access the course. Please note that technical support will be available during regular CLEBC business hours.
Summer Series 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Litigation counsel, in-house counsel, and corporate solicitors—at all levels of experience
Learning level: All levels
Join experienced panels of arbitration counsel and arbitrators as they take on the tough foundational and emerging issues surrounding arbitration.
The first half of the program will examine arbitration foundations and will consider fundamental issues, such as the differences and advantages of arbitration when compared with litigation, the drafting of arbitration agreements, whether to involve an arbitral institution, and financial considerations arising in arbitration.
The second half of the program shifts to advanced issues surrounding arbitration itself, such as a party that does not want to engage in arbitration, issues around the scope of what can be arbitrated, the role of summary resolution, and last but not least, the place of appeals in the arbitral framework.
This is CLEBC’s comprehensive program on commercial arbitration.
Whether you are new to arbitration or a seasoned pro, this content-packed course will be of critical interest to you.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chair
Ludmila B. Herbst, KC — Farris LLP, Vancouver

Advancing People-Centred Justice in Canada: Data Sharing and Knowledge Building
2026-05-26 - 2026-05-28
Location: Ottawa, Canada

REGISTER HERE

What to Expect

The conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, community organizations, and justice system leaders from across Canada and beyond to explore what it means to build a people-centred justice system that learns, adapts, and earns public trust. Panels will explore participation and power, language and understanding, court data and evaluation, professional roles and regulation, design and innovation (including AI), justice in rural and remote contexts, and the funding structures that sustain system change.

Venue

The conference will take place at Library and Archives Canada
(395 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0N4).
The opening ceremony will take place at the Supreme Court of Canada (301 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0J1).
For more information, or to register, please click here.

Free Legal Clinic offered by the Law Society and PLIAN
2026-05-26 09:00 - 21:00

Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
2026-05-27 | Online
Given that many of us spend about 60 percent of our time at work, organizations can significantly influence our sense of psychological safety. When people feel afraid to make mistakes, ask for help, or share opinions and concerns, it may mean the organization is not psychologically safe. The fear is that they will be judged, reacted to harshly, or even punished for speaking up.
A psychologically safe workplace is one where people feel comfortable expressing themselves and have the confidence to bring issues or ideas forward to both employers and colleagues, leading to a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration.
This workshop explores the key characteristics of a psychologically healthy and safe workplace, and the roles both employees and employers play in creating this environment. You will explore the 13 factors of psychological safety and practice strategies to enhance, support, and maintain psychological health in your organization.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

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

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

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

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

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

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
The fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture, transcribe, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

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

Management and Supervision: The Crucial Skills
2026-05-28 | 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.

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.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Marc Charbonneau
Marc is an entrepreneurial business consultant with over 20 years of leadership experience, specializing in strategic planning, business development, and project management. He is a graduate from the Royal Military College of Canada with a Bachelor of Computer Engineering. Marc served in the Royal Canadian Navy as a Naval Combat Systems Engineering Officer. Upon retirement from the RCN, Marc transitioned to the private sector. He has held progressive leadership positions at Lockheed Martin Canada, Bluedrop Training and Simulation, Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems, Irving Shipbuilding and the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security. Marc recognizes the importance of supporting and serving those we lead. He believes people are our best assets, and organizations thrive and succeed when our teams are engaged with an inspiring purpose, are guided by values-based leadership, and are supported with processes and tools to get the job done. Marc is an engaging presenter who likes to weave pertinent examples pulled from his personal and professional experiences, and he encourages meaningful exchanges amongst participants to further reinforce the lesson at hand.

Trauma-Informed Care: Building a Culture of Strength
2026-06-02 | Online
Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including those who engage with our organizations. Compassionate and trauma-informed care is essential to providing effective support and building sustainable services. Based on our book, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces, this workshop explores five key principles to integrate a trauma-informed approach throughout the organization. By embracing these principles, participants can better contribute to the positive transformation of individuals and relationships affected by trauma. Becoming trauma-informed creates a sustainable foundation in any setting to promote strength, engagement, and healing.
Please note: This workshop does not provide training related to trauma counselling. If that is what you are looking for, please check out our workshop, Trauma – Counselling Strategies for Healing and Resilience.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Discuss the prevalence and impact of trauma on individuals and organizations
List five key trauma-informed principles
Describe practical strategies for implementing each of the five trauma-informed principles
Assess their own organization for areas of trauma-informed strengths and weakness
Identify trauma-informed goals to improve service delivery and program planning

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

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

Trauma’s Ripple Effect
What Is Trauma-Informed Care?
Building a Trauma-Informed Culture
Understanding Trauma
5 Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach – Promote Awareness, Shift Attitudes, Provide Choice, Foster Safety, Highlight Strengths
Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience
Steps for Implementing Principles

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop intended for anyone interested in learning more about the value of trauma-informed workplaces.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
The fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture, transcribe, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Facilitator: Monica Bhatara, MA
Monica has over 25 years of experience working in the community-based social services field as a Therapist and Community Educator. She is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, and Focusing-Oriented Therapist. Monica has worked both in clinical settings for various programs and served in a leadership role as Director of Clinical Practice, providing her expertise to clinical and non-clinical programs that focus on family preservation and reunification, complex intergenerational trauma, trauma-informed practice, and clinical supervision. In addition to training with CTRI, she has a private counselling practice where she incorporates somatic work, play and expressive therapies, and interpersonal neurobiology in her work with children, youth, and adults. Monica believes in the power of human resiliency and the importance of building the capacity of paraprofessionals and non-clinical workers because they play a vital role on the therapy spectrum. As a trainer, she brings stimulating stories and a style that promotes engagement and facilitates learning.

Difficult Conversations: Strategies for Challenging Discussions
2026-06-03 | Online
Whether sharing bad news with a client, providing corrective action, or talking with a colleague about an uncomfortable issue, difficult conversations are typically stressful and often take a large mental and emotional toll. Many people avoid difficult conversations for these reasons, or find themselves ill prepared when they must have them. Yet, the ability to handle difficult conversations respectfully and professionally is one of the most important skills for success in the workplace. This workshop will review the key elements of preparing for, conducting, and concluding difficult conversations. Participants will leave with a set of tools to help ensure that difficult conversations are productive, professional, and respectful for all involved.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

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

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

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

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

Domestic Contracts Webinar
2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Building Cultural Competency to Support Muslim Women
A webinar series intended for social service providers, Muslim women, and Ontario lawyers.
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST
Webinar via Zoom
Join CCMW LAW (Legal Advocacy for Women) for an informative webinar exploring domestic contracts through both Canadian and Muslim family law frameworks.
*This webinar includes:

1 hour of Professionalism Content
30 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content

Registration is free. Please click here to register.

Microsoft Excel Basics for Lawyers
2026-06-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Offered By
D.E. Systems
Who Should Attend
This program will benefit lawyers and other legal professionals who want to learn how to use Microsoft Excel to improve their work product and efficiency.

About the Program
If you have any version of Microsoft Office, then you already have Microsoft Excel. But most lawyers either underutilize or don’t use Excel. Stop wasting this powerful tool! Excel is a versatile, convenient software program that can make you more efficient and organized in your daily law practice. It can help you log billable hours, track expenses, calculate interest on judgments, manage client information, keep an eye on cases, and create template forms. This introductory course with Master Microsoft Office Instructor Frank Byl will acquaint you with all the fundamentals you need to boost your confidence using Microsoft Excel in your practice. Using legal-related spreadsheet examples, Frank will teach you how to:

Create, edit, and save workbooks and worksheets
Insert and delete rows, columns and cells
Move, copy, and format data
Use autofill
Insert and copy formulas to track costs and case details
Sort and filter long lists, including client information
Create template forms
Use page layout commands to set up for printing
Use shortcuts to save time

You’ll learn how having Excel skills can be an important advantage for today’s legal professional. No previous Excel knowledge is required. Registrants will receive practice exercises as part of the course materials.

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

Schedule (Eastern)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Welcome and Introduction
Understanding the screen, Screen tips and Ribbon
Managing the workbook
Managing the worksheet
Entering and formatting data
Using formulas
Formatting the worksheets
Printing
Wrap-up and Program Evaluation

Register

Benchers’ Meeting
2026-06-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
Please note that the next Benchers’ meeting will take place on Friday, 5 June 2026, at 9:30 am. Anyone wishing to attend a Benchers’ meeting:

is required to provide notice of attendance to the Law Society by emailing erowe@lsnl.ca;
will not be permitted to use audio or video recording devices or communication devices during the meeting;
shall not speak, unless invited to do so by the President;
must observe and obey all rulings of the President; and
shall leave if the meeting is declared closed to the public or if asked to do so by the President.

At this time, attendance shall be via Zoom. An invite will be provided upon receipt of an attendance notice. Agendas will be posted on the Law Society website in advance of each meeting and the Minutes for the Public portion of each meeting will also be posted on the website.
Please RSVP by noon, Monday, 1 June 2026, to Erin Rowe at erowe@lsnl.ca if you plan to attend the Benchers’ Meeting.
