CLE Online

Course Introduction and Land Acknowledgement (9:00 – 9:10)

Mary Kingston — Programs Production Manager, CLEBC, Vancouver
Brandon D. Hastings — Northpoint Legal LLP, Vancouver

Pre- and Post-Examination for Discovery (9:10 – 9:50)

Kiran Deol — Client Relations Manager, Veritext Legal Solutions, Vancouver

Drafting Bulletproof Affidavits (9:50 – 10:35)

• overview
• reasons for affidavits
• style and substance of affidavits
• content of affidavits
• pitfalls in drafting

Gurminder Sandhu, KC — Hamilton Duncan Law Corporation, Surrey
Jaime Sarophim — Slater Vecchio LLP, Vancouver

Break (10:35 – 10:50)

Court Binders that Win Cases: Best Practices and Tips (10:50 – 11:35)

• practical tips on organizing binders for lawyers and for the court 
• overview of how the court handles application and petition records once they are received/how they are used by judges and lawyers in court
• how to correctly prepare application and petition records, including an overview of the specific requirements of the SCCRs and the SCFRs:
  • SCCR 8-1(15) [Application Records] (I will also refer the equivalent rule under the SCFRs)
  • SCCR 16-1(11) [Petition Records]

Lindsay Morgan — Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang LLP, Vancouver

How to Work Effectively with Lawyers: Common Pitfalls for Junior (and Senior) Support Staff (11:35 – 12:20)

Kenneth Armstrong, KC — Icon Law Group, Vancouver

LUNCH (12:20 – 1:15)

The Document Discovery Process: An Overview (1:15 – 2:10)

Nathan J. Wells — Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver

BREAK (2:10 – 2:25)

Ethical Dilemmas on the Front Line: What Would You Do? (2:25 – 3:25)

• Front-line support staff often work directly with clients and field questions that blur the line between information and legal advice—this fast-paced, scenario-driven session helps you spot that boundary and understand what to do when you're near it, while helping you understand other ethical hotspots lawyers worry about.
• Through live polls and real-world vignettes, you'll practice recognizing red flags, deciding when (and how) to escalate, and using phrasing that protects the file, the firm, and the client.
• You'll leave with practical instincts and adaptable strategies you can put to work right away.

Brandon D. Hastings — Northpoint Legal LLP, Vancouver

Ask Me Anything—Panel Discussion (3:25 – 3:55)

Kenneth Armstrong, KC — Icon Law Group, Vancouver
Kiran Deol — Client Relations Manager, Veritext Legal Solutions, Vancouver
Brandon D. Hastings — Northpoint Legal LLP, Vancouver
Lindsay Morgan — Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang LLP, Vancouver
Gurminder Sandhu, KC — Hamilton Duncan Law Corporation, Surrey

Closing Comments and Questions (3:55 – 4:00)

Brandon D. Hastings — Northpoint Legal LLP, Vancouver