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        EVENTS RECAP

Battle of the Bar Bands
 

The CBABC Tenth Annual Battle of the Bar Bands took place before an enthusiastic and sold-out crowd at the Commodore Ballroom on Friday, June 10, 2011. The competition was fierce with seven well-seasoned veteran bands taking to the stage. The Winner of the coveted “ZSA Cup” for best band was Mike Mjanes’ “Standard of Hair.” First runner up was Pat Haberl’s “The Disclaimers” and second runner up was longtime seasoned veteran Howard Mickelson’s “Still Living At Home.”

CBABC/VBA 15th Annual Golf Tournament in Vancouver     CBABC/VBA 15th Annual Golf Tournament in Vancouver

Standard of Hair
 

CBABC/VBA 15th Annual Golf Tournament in Vancouver     CBABC/VBA 15th Annual Golf Tournament in Vancouver

The Disclaimers

 

CBABC/VBA 15th Annual Golf Tournament in Vancouver     CBABC/VBA 15th Annual Golf Tournament in Vancouver

Still Living at Home

 

Film Celebrates First Black, Canadian- Born Jurist
 

On February 25, 2011, the British Columbia chapter of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers screened The Making of a Judge, a documentary chronicling the life of The Honourable Justice George E. Carter, the first Canadian-born black jurist.

The making of a judge

Sponsored in part by the CBABC, the screening attracted more than 80 attendees to the UBC Robson Square campus during February’s Black History Month festivities.

Created and produced by Justice Carter’s daughter, Linda V. Carter, the film highlights Justice Carter’s life and accomplishments. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto’s Trinity College in 1944, Justice Carter joined the Canadian army. While attending Osgoode Hall Law School from 1945 to 1948, Justice Carter worked as a train porter to pay his tuition, as that was the only job available for most black men. In 1945, Justice Carter articled with the only black lawyer practising in Ontario, B.J. Spencer Pitt. He was appointed to the Ontario Provincial Court in 1979 and later served 16 years on the Ontario Court of Justice.

Due to a sudden illness, Justice Carter was unable to attend the event, but his daughter led the diverse audience, that included members of the legal community, in a lively question and answer period.

 

 

The making of a judge

What will Dubai 2011 Offer?
 

On February 25, 2011, the British Columbia chapter of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers screened The Making of a Judge, a documentary chronicling the life of The Honourable Justice George E. Carter, the first Canadian-born black jurist.

  • The largest gathering of the international legal community in the world – a meeting place of more than 4,000 lawyers and legal professionals from around the world

  • More than 180 working sessions covering all areas of practice relevant to international legal practitioners

  • The opportunity to generate new business with the leading firms in the world’s key cities

  • Registration fee which entitles you to attend as many working sessions throughout the week as you wish

  • Up to 25 hours of continuing legal education and continuing professional development

  • A variety of social functions providing ample opportunity to network and see the city’s key sights

  • Integrated guest programme AND Excursion and tours programme

 

FORUM

Why Legal Aid Matters 

Why Legal Aid Matters is a forum to discuss the importance of legal aid in British Columbia.

Please feel free to share your stories and experiences about why legal aid matters to you by going to:
www.whylegalaidmatters.com

 

RESOURCES

Legal Aid Resources 

Legal aid, law reform and access to justice are very much on the public mind these days. To assist the public and media in researching these important issues, the Legal Aid Committee of the CBABC has collected information, research and other resources.

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These articles were published in the October 2011 issue of BarTalk. © 2011 The Canadian Bar Association. All rights reserved.
 

 

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