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January 31 and February 1-2, 2008
Mid-Winter Meeting
St. John's, NL
March 16, 2008
Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 11:30 am-1:30 pm
The Fluvarium
June 26-27, 2008
Annual General Meeting
St. John's, NL |
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2008 Annual General Meeting and Professional Development Workshop
Please accept our invitation to attend the CBA Newfoundland and Labrador Branch’s Annual General Meeting June 26 - 27, 2008. This event features a dynamic Professional Development Workshop and the opportunity to network with other members of the Bar.
Thursday June 26 , 2008
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: Mastering Non-Verbal Communications
Experts estimate that up to 93% of effective communication is non-verbal. Can you read the signs?
In this interactive and informative workshop, Dr. Kimberley Mullins, an expert in non-verbal communications will lead participants to better understand non-verbal communication.
Topics Include:
- Exploding Myths of Non-Verbal Communication
- Reading Others: What to watch for and “Baselining”
- You Don’t Say: Is your body language undermining your message?
- Matching: Using non-verbal cues to improve networking
Presenter: Dr. Kimberley Mullins
Dr. Kimberley Mullins holds an honours degree in Performance Studies and an interdisciplinary PhD in Performance and Politics from the University of Northumbria in Newcastle, UK. Dr. Mullins’ research and practical experience is focused on non-verbal communication, particularly in the areas of communication for professionals and those in political life. She is a Weston scholar, a Canadian Merit scholar and a 2004 recipient of the CIBC/YWCA Young Woman of Distinction Award. In addition to her day job, Kimberley holds a position as part-time faculty at Memorial University, conducts training in communication and performance, and provides individual communications coaching.
Luncheon – Bernard Amyot, National President of the CBA
The Professional Development Program and Luncheon are open to CBA and Non-CBA members.
ADDITIONAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING EVENTS
(Open to CBA members Only):
Thursday, June 26, 2008 - Branch Council Meeting
All CBA members welcome and must register to attend.
Friday, June 27, 2008 - Golf at Clovelly
Play the Osprey Course at Clovelly Golf. Reception to follow and great prizes to be won!
Book your Tee-Time early!
Friday, June 27, 2008 - Dinner & Show
Join us for a Gourmet BBQ at the Bungalow in Bowring Park followed by entertainment from members of Wonderbolt Circus!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 20, 2008
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Laura Churchill at the Branch office at Phone: 579-5783, email: cba-nl@nl.rogers.com.
Newfoundland & Labrador Practice Notes Now Online
Practice Notes dating back to the 1980s, from both the Newfoundland & Labrador Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Newfoundland & Labrador, are now available online in PDF format! The page will be updated with new Practice Notes as they are made available.
National Pro Bono Mentorship Program
The National Pro Bono Committee of the CBA is looking for mentors for its new Pro Bono Mentorship Program. Mentors will provide their mentees with insights and ideas to support their pro bono work.
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Register for the CBA Canadian Legal Conference, Aug. 17 - 19, 2008.
Consultation Paper: Practical difficulties with today's conflict of interest rules.
Upcoming CLEs: Competition Law, Tax Law and more.
Podcast: Leveraging the Media to Help Grow Your Practice.
Submit documents for inclusion in the National Class Action Database. |
