News
Beth Whalen of St. John's, NL named Member-at-Large 2009-2010
Beth Whalen is a graduate of Dalhousie Law School, and has been actively involved in the CBA since 2005. She has been the Newfoundland and Labrador Young Lawyers Section Chair for the past two years, and serves on a number of committees including Law Day, Annual General Meeting Planning and Awards. In addition, she has served as the Business Law Section Chair since 2006.
Young Lawyers Barometer on Work/Life Balance
Finding the balance between professional and personal life has been an ongoing challenge for the legal profession. Many young lawyers are often faced with difficult choices between the demands of their chosen career and the growing responsibilities of starting and raising families.
The YL-CBA have embarked on a four-phased initiative, which will result in a final product or solution to help lawyers and law firms better tackle the work/life balance issue. This YL initiative has now passed several milestones, including the completion of the cross-Canada focus groups in Halifax, Kingston, Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto.
Dublin 2009
At this year’s Canadian Legal Conference in Dublin Ireland, the YL-CBA is presenting a professional development program in its ongoing series on Winning Advocacy skills. This year’s program focuses on first time appearances at the Supreme Court of Canada. The keynote speaker is Mr. Justice Peter Cory, retired, Supreme Court of Canada. The YL-CBA also hosts the Late Night Bash, a perennial crowd-favorite, as well as the closing lunch on Aug. 18.
Podcast – How to Take the Nightmare Out of Networking
With Pippa Blakemore, Strategic Business Partner, The PEP Partnership LLP, Reading, UK
Interviewed by Sarah Klinger, Chair, Young Lawyers-CBA, Victoria
This 29 minute podcast offers young lawyers useful tips on how to navigate the sometimes daunting world of networking. Produced by Young Lawyers – CBA, it discusses the importance of creating relationships and provides advice on how to start that process at a fictional wine and cheese function.
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Getting Involved
If you're a young lawyer who is interested in becoming an active member of the CBA, you should join the Young Lawyers' Section in your Branch. These groups are always looking for new members to attend and help organize local events.
Pro Bono Award & Initiatives
The annual YL-CBA Pro Bono Service Award recognizes a deserving young lawyer who has made an outstanding contribution to the community and the profession through his or her pro bono work.
In addition, as one of its ongoing projects, the YL-CBA is supporting the efforts of Pro Bono Students Canada.
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From the Chair
Welcome from Sarah Klinger, 2008-2009 YL-CBA Chair.
Meetings
Upcoming Meetings:
YL-CBA Annual General Meeting
August 17, 2009
Dublin, Ireland
CBA Canadian Legal Conference
August 16-18, 2009
Dublin, Ireland
YL-CBA National Directorate Meeting
Fall 2009
Contacts
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