1999 CBA Annual Conference

Get ready for the 1999 CBA National Annual Conference, August 22-25, as Edmonton hosts legal colleagues from across Canada. The meeting’s theme “Spirit of the West” captures the enthusiasm and energy of the dynamic plenary, CLE, and social program that will be offered. A sample of what is in store for registrants includes:

• Opening festivities at Fort Edmonton in the heart of Edmonton’s scenic river valley
• Thought provoking headline speakers including author John Ralston Saul, journalist Peter Kent, and internationally renowned lawyer Peter Watson
• Local law firm receptions and hospitality
• Comprehensive CLE programming for all, including young lawyers, litigators, insurance counsel, solicitors, intellectual property lawyers, defence counsel, public sector counsel, family and criminal law practitioners
• Gala night at the critically acclaimed Winspear Centre--showcasing leading Alberta performers as well as talented (and irreverent) Edmonton lawyers performing the “Best of Mid-Winters Past”
• A full slate of Edmonton night life, including a maritime pub party, a young lawyers rave, and a live bluesfest at Edmonton’s famous Sidetrack Cafe
• At-home dinners, where Edmonton lawyers will welcome out of town registrants into their homes for warm, Alberta hospitality
• Exciting event-filled Youth and Guest program (including trips to West Edmonton Mall, the Provincial Museum, and the Edmonton Space and Science Centre)

Farewell Dinner for Betty Lambert

On December 9 approximately 180 Crown and defence counsel, judges from all levels of court, registry staff and other friends attended a dinner hosted by the Criminal Justice - Vancouver Section honouring Ms. Betty Lambert. Ms. Lambert retired in January from her position as the trial coordinator of the criminal division of the Supreme Court of BC--a position she has held for more than 10 years. It was clear from the many toasts that Ms. Lambert will be greatly missed. The Section presented her with a retirement gift of a trip for two to Hawaii.

These articles were published in the February 1999 issue of BarTalk and are subject to the copyright by the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, 2006, all rights reserved.