Your Executive has been hard at work planning member engagement events and professional development to help you improve your practice and to stay connected. Check out what we have in store for you in 2024!
CAREERS IN CHARITY LAW PANEL DISCUSSION – MARCH 12, 2024
We are excited to host a moderated panel featuring members of the Section working on various facets of charity law. Learn about the career paths that led practitioners to the practice of charity and not-for-profit law, and the breadth of opportunities that exist – from large firms, sole practitioners, to in-house lawyers and more. Participants will get a chance to ask questions and meet practitioners from across the country. Further details on the panelists to come.
This presentation is free for CBA members.
Please encourage law students and young lawyers to attend to learn about fabulous career opportunities in this area!
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SAVE-THE-DATE FOR THE CBA CHARITY LAW ONLINE SYMPOSIUM – MAY 9, 2023
Our upcoming symposium will take place online on May 9, 2024. The symposium will feature leading experts and practitioners from across Canada – hold this date in your calendar and stay tuned for further details.
Did you miss the CBA Charity Law Symposium last spring? Purchase the on-demand recordings for an important discussion on the latest developments.
2023 JANE BURKE-ROBERTSON AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN CHARITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT LAW RECIPIENT
Margaret H. Mason, K.C. is the winner of the 2023 Jane Burke-Robertson Award of Excellence in Charity and Not-for-Profit Law. Margaret H. Mason, K.C. has made an exceptional contribution and/or achievement in the development of charity and not-for-profit law in Canada. Margaret is a deserving recipient of the award. Congratulations!
The award is named in memory of the late Jane Burke-Robertson in recognition of her outstanding commitment to the CBA and her many contributions to the specialty of charity and not-for-profit law in Canada.
ESSAY CONTEST WINNER
The Section is pleased to announce Robert Johnstone as the winner of the CBA Charities and Not-for-Profit Law Student Essay Contest for the paper “The Secularization of Philanthropy: Examining the Potential Revocation of the Roman Catholic Church Charitable Status”. Robert is a student at Robson Hall, Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba.
The submission deadline for this year’s contest is May 2, 2024. Details on the contest criteria and eligibility are available. If you know a law student who is interested in charity and not-for-profit law, encourage them to submit an essay!
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
After a very busy and exciting year in the field of charity and not-for-profit law, the Section executive wishes you and your loved ones a very restful and happy holiday season. We are looking forward to continuing our great work together in the New Year!
CBA Charites and Not-for-Profit Law Section Executive, 2023-2024