CBA News | June 2018

  • July 10, 2018

Find-A-Lawyer

SPOTLIGHT ON Find-A-Lawyer

Playing hide-and-go-seek is no way to drum up business. CBA has a new way to help people find you more easily: a Find-a-Lawyer database on the cba.org website. Find out more.


ADVOCACY


CBA Influence

CBA INFLUENCE

Check out the latest issue of CBA Influence, a monthly newsletter about CBA initiatives, submissions, interventions and comments on public policy. This newsletter provides a 360-degree look at both our current advocacy work, and opportunities for the CBA to get involved.


Maple Leaf

HELP WANTED: LEADERS LIKE YOU

You’ve been honing your skills – in leadership, judgment, assessing complex legal issues. You want new challenges. Interested in chairing the Social Security Tribunal? Fancy yourself in the job of Commissioner of Competition? Well step right up – those positions and more are open, all you need to do is apply. Check out federal appointment opportunitiesand open positions on the bench. The government considers bilingual proficiency and diversity in filling these positions. Are they looking for you? Look here for provincial and territorial opportunities.


CBA News


Young Lawyers International Program

YOUNG LAWYERS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

The Young Lawyers International Program is sending 32 young lawyers overseas each year for the next four years to help international organizations promote the rule of law. Interested?


Thomas Molloy

THOMAS MOLLOY RECEIVES CBA 2018 RAMON JOHN HNATYSHYN AWARD FOR LAW

Thomas Molloy, who was part of some of the most important land claims treaties in recent history, is this year’s recipient of the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Law. Find out more about his contributions to law and legal scholarship in Canada.


Henry Kugler

HAPPY RETIREMENT TO CBIA CEO HENRY KUGLER

The many CBA executive and members who have worked with him wish a fond farewell to CBIA CEO Henry Kugler, who is retiring at the end of the month.


Competition Law

COMPETITION LAW UPDATE

The CBA Competition Law Section is anticipating another active and exciting summer. Find out more.


Student Essay Contests

ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS

The first batch of winners for this year’s student essay competition have been announced. Read more.


Editor: Kim Covert

Production: Rose Wilson