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After an extensive review of our social media platforms, CBABC has decided to discontinue our presence on Twitter/X.
Instead, we will focus our efforts on connecting with members on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Follow us to stay current on CBABC activities and news. (1/2)
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After an extensive review of our social media platforms, CBABC has decided to discontinue our presence on Twitter/X.
Instead, we will focus our efforts on connecting with members on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Follow us to stay current on CBABC activities and news. (1/2)
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Transparency and privacy are unnatural partners.
While courts maintain a policy of openness, clients often don’t want personal details shared. To keep the balance there are discretionary tools available.
Brent Olthius, KC outlines this in BarTalk: bit.ly/3Xz5S7m
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A deep understanding of Indigenous perspectives and identity is essential in advancing reconciliation. Join CBABC’s two upcoming sessions to continue your reconciliation journey while earning CPD!
Learn more about registration: bit.ly/3Lubauv
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Did you know that mentorship assists with maintaining lawyer mental wellbeing? Mentees develop skills with mentors to handle the stress of legal practice.
CBABC’s 2024/25 Mentorship program is now open for mentor and mentee applicants!
Sign up today. bit.ly/3sMLhzu
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Want to have a say on changes like the Legal Professions Act? Or want to help improve legislation and advocate for access to justice?
Join the CBABC’s collective voice to help shape the future and make a difference.
Renew or become a member today. bit.ly/3kPMWy8
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It’s the last week to participate in the BC Legal Management Association annual surveys!
Participants receive a 65% discount on the reports and CBABC members get an additional 15% off!
September 15 is the last day to submit. bit.ly/3z9wkbh
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CBABC’s Robe Bank is supporting 21 new lawyers at their call ceremony today!
Robes are donated to the Robe Bank and loaned out to early career lawyers. We also accept donations of just tabs and shirts.
Learn how your robe’s legacy can live on: bit.ly/3VkxQ2v
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As of June 30, B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal had received over 100 applications for a protection order under the new Intimate Images Protection Act.
In August’s BarTalk Tarynn McKenzie and Lauryn Kerr explain how the tribunal works: bit.ly/4g9QaXJ
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Start your journey to become a Judicial Justice. Learn about the important role you can serve in our justice system from Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie, and Judicial Justices Aamna Afsar, Gerry Hayes and Lori Plater.
Register today bit.ly/4dPDHXE
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Meet the 2024-25 Board of Directors!
The CBABC Board guides advocacy initiatives and ensures our programs and services meet our members’ needs.
Meet the Board here: bit.ly/4ebmgQV
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Access Pro Bono’s legal advice-a-thon is coming up soon!
Help provide free legal advice to British Columbians in need over the phone or at in-person clinics, while fundraising for Access Pro Bono’s critical legal services.
Visit bit.ly/3Wtd7NO to register today.
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Truthiness is the belief that something is true based solely on intuition with no evidence or logic.
With more misinformation and scammers in our daily lives than ever it is important to be cautious.
Tony Wilson, KC discusses steps to avoid scammers: bit.ly/3X5RfHe
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CBABC retweeted
20 Aug 2024
Lee Nevens is the first trans lawyer to become president of the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch and is the CBA's first non-binary branch president. Read more on why Nevens says lawyers must stand up for access to justice for trans people: bit.ly/3AsZaqs
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There's still time to volunteer at Access Pro Bono's free legal advice-a-thon. Lawyers can register for telephone clinics or in-person sessions. All efforts go directly to Access Pro Bono's critical legal services.
bit.ly/3Wtd7NO
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As the largest association for lawyers, judges and students the CBA connects you to the people, knowledge and skills you need to successfully practice law.
You belong at the CBA. Renew or join today.
bit.ly/3kPMWy8
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CBABC retweeted
12 Aug 2024
Angela Ogang has faced civil instability and discrimination in her quest to be a lawyer. That lived experience now informs her practice and shapes her approach with clients. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/ar…
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The August issue of BarTalk is live!
In this issue our authors look at the earnest business of politics in today’s climate.
Read it here: bit.ly/3g5dBo6
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CBABC retweeted
1 Aug 2024
(1/3) #EmancipationDay marks the 1834 abolition of slavery across the British Empire. Learn more about the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and read the latest report for Canada’s #BlackJusticeStrategy. justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/cbjs…
ALT Graphic with text: This Emancipation Day, read A Roadmap for Transformative Change: Canada’s Black Justice Strategy.
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Read the release: bit.ly/3A3QKG1
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