Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
If it did not exist, it would have to be created
In the May-June edition of the Benchers’ Bulletin, Law Society President Howard Berge, QC, describes “... the precipitous decline of the common law and of the independence of the legal profession.”...
A Busy, Successful Term
Looking back on my year as CBABC President
Reflecting back on my year as President, I have come to appreciate two things: the value of a unified and strong voice for our profession; and the hard work of our volunteers and staff. I have witnessed first hand the dedication of our many volunteers. I know that it is because of their collective commitment, energy, and talent, that the CBA has continued as a respected voice on both the provincial and national stages...
Are You Involved?
CBA offers new opportunities for participation
We at the CBABC have heard from our members about their desire for more opportunities to be involved in the activities at CBABC. We are taking a number of initiatives to that end. First, this coming year, we will offer enrolment in five Sections at no cost to law students and articled students. We firmly believe that there is real value in offering opportunities to young lawyers to become involved in Sections, not only from an educational point of view, but also for the opportunities for networking and possibly mentorship...
Section Talk
by Shelley Bentley
The CBABC sponsors 73 Sections which play a vital role in keeping members informed both on changes in the law, and legal and political issues affecting a given area of practice. Topics covered in recent meetings include:
- First Nations Governance Act
- First Nations Land Management Act
- BC Lawyers Involved in Human Rights Legal Work Overseas
- The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia at The Hague
- Changes in Compensation and Employee Benefits
Practice Talk
A Brief on Legal Software Packages
by David J Bilinsky
Nothing Official
An introduction to something completely different
by Tony Wilson
On the Web
Message Boards Online
by Patricia Jordan
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note
Reports Available
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Dirk Ryneveld, QC was sworn in as BC’s Police Complaint Commissioner on February 13, 2003 after returning from The Hague, where he spent four years prosecuting war crimes. He spoke with BarTalk in June.
Q&A - The New Police Complaint Commissioner
An interview with Dirk Ryneveld QC
Best Practices and Pro Bono
by Kelly Doyle
LSS Launches Family Law Pilot Projects
by Mark Benton
Member Dispute Resolution Program
Membership Protocol
Executive Committee 2003/2004
Section Enrolment 2003/2004
Member Services
Lawyers Who Write
Mock Trial to Highlight Benefits of Technology
MS Society’s VLAP Program Thanks Volunteers
Vancouver Young Lawyer to Intern in Africa
Community Service Awards 2003
Lifetime Achievement Award
7th Annual CBA/VBA Golf Tournament Best Ever
Lawyers Rock The Commodore!
UBC Mentor Reception Planned for October 2
Lawyers on Stage Theatre Auditions
BC Courthouse Library Society
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
Lawyers Assistance Program
The Law Foundation of British Columbia
Pro Bono Law of BC
The Supreme Court of BC
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