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Developing a Well-Being Practice [1h 5min] Ethics Time: 1h 5min

Date:

June 17, 2020

Course:

Developing a Well-Being Practice

Contributor(s):

Derek C. LaCroix, QC

Practice Management » Ethics
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Client Relations, Ethics

Presentation Content:

Developing a Well-Being Practice to Deal with the Changing Times
Handout: Developing a Well-Being Practice

Succession Planning Strategies: Selling/Buying a Law Practice 101 [1h 28min] Ethics Time: 1h 28min

Date:

May 27, 2020

Course:

Succession Planning Strategies: Selling/Buying a Law Practice 101

Contributor(s):

Heather Gray-Grant

Practice Management » Client development, Conduct and the Law Society, Document management, Management and organization of firms, Partnership issues, Solicitor-client privilege
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Client Relations, Ethics

Presentation Content:

Succession Strategies: Buying and Selling a Law Firm 101

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Lawyers [1h 2min] Ethics Time: 1h 2min

Date:

May 8, 2020

Course:

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Lawyers

Contributor(s):

Susan P. Burak, J.D., M.A., R.C.C.

Practice Management » Ethics
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Ethics

Presentation Content:

Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction For Lawyers: Practical Methods and Strategies to Calm your Mind and Body
Unhelpful Thinking Styles

Realizing Your Resilience [1h 1min] Ethics Time: 1h 1min

Date:

May 5, 2020

Course:

Realizing Your Resilience

Contributor(s):

Sam Lupton

Practice Management » Ethics
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Ethics

Presentation Content:

Realizing Your Resilience

Coping with Change and Unexpected Losses During COVID-19 [1h 11min] Ethics Time: 1h 11min

Date:

April 28, 2020

Course:

Coping with Change and Unexpected Losses During COVID-19

Contributor(s):

Michael Kahn, JD, LPC

Practice Management » Ethics
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Ethics

Presentation Content:

Coping with Change and Unexpected Losses During COVID-19

Managing Anxiety in a Time of Uncertainty [1h 5min] Ethics Time: 1h

Date:

April 17, 2020

Course:

Managing Anxiety in a Time of Uncertainty

Contributor(s):

Bena Stock, LLB, MC, RCC

Practice Management » Ethics

Presentation Content:

Managing Anxiety in a Time of Uncertainty
The Wise Mind
The Cognitive Model
STOPP Worksheet
Wheel of Emotions
Triggers
What are Your Values?
Self-Care Worksheet
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Script

Ethical Issues with Respect to Electronic Evidence [33min] Ethics Time: 30min

Date:

March 13, 2020

Course:

eDiscovery and Electronic Evidence 2020

Contributor(s):

Crystal O'Donnell

Litigation » Professional Responsibility
Practice Management » Ethics

Presentation Content:

Ethical Issues With Respect to Electronic Evidence
The State Bar of California Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct Formal Opinion NO. 2015-193

Ethics and Conflicts at the Board Level [51min] Ethics Time: 50min

Date:

February 27, 2020

Course:

Corporate Governance 2020

Contributor(s):

Paul Goldman

Steven McKoen, QC

Lisa M. Stewart

Business Law » Corporate governance, Directors, Ethics, Practice, Professional Responsibility
Practice Management » Ethics
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Ethics

Presentation Content:

Tales from the Crypt: Horror Stories of Conflicts, Activists and Intrigue in Public Boards and Special Committees

Implementation: Next Steps for DRIPA in BC [43min] Ethics Time: 40min

Date:

January 31, 2020

Course:

UNDRIP in BC: Business Impacts and Opportunities 2020

Contributor(s):

Michael McDonald, QC

Adam Munnings

Aboriginal Law » Business and aboriginal law, General, Practice, Rights, Self-government
Practice Management » Client development, Client Relations
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Client Relations

Resolving Ethical Dilemmas [47min] Ethics Time: 40min

Date:

December 6, 2019

Course:

Immigration Issues in Depth 2019

Contributor(s):

Laura A. Best

Sandra E. Weafer

Adrienne Denham

Immigration » Practice, Professional Responsibility

Presentation Content:

Resolving Ethical Dilemmas

Hot Topics Roundtable [32min] Ethics Time: 30min

Date:

December 5, 2019

Course:

Residential Real Estate Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

Jennifer L. Cockbill

Timothy J. Lack

Andrew P. Morrison

Lisa Niro

Ron Usher

Real Estate » Ethics, Foreclosure, Legal proceedings, Professional Responsibility

Presentation Content:

Roundtable Discussion

Managing Client Expectations [24min] Ethics Time: 30min

Date:

December 5, 2019

Course:

Residential Real Estate Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

Ron Usher

Practice Management » Client Relations, Ethics
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Client Relations
Real Estate » Ethics, Professional Responsibility

Presentation Content:

“What am I Expected to Do?” “Inform, Explain, and Advise”
Case in Brief: Salomon v. Matte-Thompson, reprinted from Supreme Court of Canada

CLE-TV: Anti-Money Laundering & Client Identification and Verification Rules [1h] Ethics Time: 1h

Date:

November 27, 2019

Course:

CLE-TV: Anti-Money Laundering - Client Identification and Verification Rules

Contributor(s):

Barbara K. Buchanan, QC

Practice Management » Conduct and the Law Society, Ethics, Management and organization of firms, Trust accounting

Handling Funds and Practice Points [48min] Ethics Time: 48min

Date:

November 21, 2019

Course:

Securities Fundamentals 2019

Contributor(s):

Tina Kaminski, CPA, CGA, CFE, CAMS

Practice Management » Billing, Conduct and the Law Society, Management and organization of firms, Trust accounting
Solicitor » Conduct and the Law Society

Presentation Content:

Handling Trust Funds

CLE-TV: Mentoring Best Practices [1h 14min] Ethics Time: 1h 14min

Date:

November 20, 2019

Course:

CLE-TV: Mentoring Best Practices

Contributor(s):

Andrea Rayment

Practice Management » Employee hiring and retention, Management and organization of firms, Partnership issues

Ending Workplace Sexual Harassment - A Call to Arms [38min] Ethics Time: 38min

Date:

November 14, 2019

Course:

Human Rights Law Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

Sara Forte

Angela McGeachan

Employment Law » Professional Responsibility, Sexual harassment
Practice Management » Employee hiring and retention, Management and organization of firms

Presentation Content:

Handout: Sample Reading List: Sexual Harassment Training Articles
Ending Workplace Sexual Harassment — A Call to Arms & A Case Study

Ethics Fact Patterns [1h 12min] Ethics Time: 1h 12min

Date:

November 14, 2019

Course:

Human Rights Law Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

Sandra F. Guarascio

Lindsay Waddell

Human Rights » BCHRA, Client Relations, Ethics, General, Professional Responsibility

Team Work Makes the Dream Work: Support People, Representatives and Access to Justice for Vulnerable Complainants [1h 3min] Ethics Time: 1h 3min

Date:

November 14, 2019

Course:

Human Rights Law Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

Laura Track

Melissa VanderHouwen

Dalya Israel

Human Rights » Client Relations, General, Procedure, Professional Responsibility
Practice Management » Solicitor-client privilege

Presentation Content:

Expanding the Circle of Support: Supporting Survivors on their Journey to Identifying and Seeking Justice after Sexual Assault
Key Questions of Confidentiality and Privilege When Involving Support People in Legal Relationships
Key Questions of Confidentiality and Privilege When Involving Support People in Legal Relationships
Tribunal Working Group Report — Strengthening Tribunal Processes for Representative Complaints

Sexual Misconduct in the Legal Profession [58min] Ethics Time: 58min

Date:

November 12, 2019

Course:

CLE-TV: Sexual Misconduct in the Legal Profession

Contributor(s):

Gurprit Bains

Claire L. Marchant

Practice Management » Conduct and the Law Society, Ethics
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Ethics

"Deal" Best Practices for Solicitors [2h 1min] Ethics Time: 2h 1min

Date:

November 5, 2019

Course:

"Deal" Best Practices for Solicitors

Contributor(s):

Anne Stewart, QC

Shauna Towriss

Business Law » Client Relations, Corporate procedures, Ethics, Fraud, Practice, Professional Responsibility
Practice Management » Billing, Client Relations, Document management, Ethics, Solicitor-client privilege, Technology
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Client Relations, Ethics
Real Estate » Closing procedures

Presentation Content:

"Deal" Best Practices for Solicitors
Handout: Sample Closing Agenda
Handout: Sample Post-Closing Checklist
Handout: Links to Other Resources

Working for Indigenous Clients: The Client Perspective [1h 12min] Ethics Time: 1h

Date:

November 1, 2019

Course:

Aboriginal Law Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

Ernie Chetwhilem George

Chief Leah Sisi-ya-ama George-Wilson

Debra Maxmawidzamga... Hanuse

Melissa Kahahxstahlas Louie

Aaron Wilson

Aboriginal Law » General

Conflicts of Interest in a Strata Property Law Practice [25min] Ethics Time: 25min

Date:

October 17, 2019

Course:

Strata Property 2019

Contributor(s):

Paul G. Mendes

Litigation » Real estate litigation
Practice Management » Client Relations, Ethics
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Client Relations, Ethics
Real Estate » Strata corporations, Strata properties--general

Presentation Content:

Conflicts of Interest in a Strata Property Law Practice

The Perils of Insider Trading and the Rule of Law [50min] Ethics Time: 50min

Date:

October 17, 2019

Course:

Securities Litigation 2019

Contributor(s):

Joseph Groia

Securities » Investigations, Practice

Presentation Content:

I’m Not Ready to Make Nice (With Apologies to the Dixie Chicks)

Ethics and Practice Management in Tax Practice [50min] Ethics Time: 50min

Date:

October 4, 2019

Course:

Tax Issues for Commercial Practitioners 2019

Contributor(s):

Greg P. DelBigio, QC

Practice Management » Conduct and the Law Society, Ethics, Solicitor-client privilege
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Ethics
Tax » Audits, General, Lawyers and law firms, Practice

Presentation Content:

Ethics and Practice Management

How to Succeed in Mediation: Why, When and How to Settle [34min] Ethics Time: 34min

Date:

October 3, 2019

Course:

Labour Relations 2019

Contributor(s):

Ken Saunders

ADR » Arbitration, Mediation, Practice
Labour Law » Arbitration, Practice, Unions

Presentation Content:

Mediation at Labour Arbitration

Labour Board Update and Practice Points [42min] Ethics Time: 42min

Date:

October 3, 2019

Course:

Labour Relations 2019

Contributor(s):

Jacquie de Aguayo

Jennifer Glougie

Labour Law » Certification and decertification, Labour Relations Board, Practice, Unions

Presentation Content:

Labour Relations Board—2019 Update

Ethics Panel: Effective Negotiation without Selling Your Soul [45min] Ethics Time: 45min

Date:

July 4, 2019

Course:

12th Biennial Family Law Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

Diane M. Bell, QC

Eli C. Walker

Family Law » Ethics

Presentation Content:

Effective Negotiations without Selling Your Soul

Ethics - How to Avoid Problems [42min] Ethics Time: 42min

Date:

June 26, 2019

Course:

Civil Litigation Basics for Legal Support Staff 2019

Contributor(s):

Dianne Pemkowski

Litigation » Evidence
Legal Support Staff » Civil litigation for LSS

Presentation Content:

Ethics – How To Avoid Problems

An Approving Officer's Perspective, Woes and Trials and Tribulations [45min] Ethics Time: 45min

Date:

May 30, 2019

Course:

Subdivision Regulation and Discretion 2019

Contributor(s):

Chuck Goddard

Municipal Law » General, Powers of municipality, Subdivision

Presentation Content:

Approving Officer and Maple Ridge

Hitting the Sweet Spot - Accessibility, Quality, Profitability [56min] Ethics Time: 45min

Date:

May 2, 2019

Course:

Employment Law Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

Sara Forte

Noel Semple, JD, PhD

Practice Management » Billing, Client Relations, Employee hiring and retention, Management and organization of firms, Technology

Presentation Content:

Hitting the Sweet Spot: Accessibility, Quality, Profitability and JOY in Employment Law Practice

Lawyer Compliance [1h 1min] Ethics Time: 45min

Date:

April 24, 2019

Course:

Anti-Money Laundering 2019

Contributor(s):

Barbara K. Buchanan, QC

Scott Bartos

Business Law » Professional Responsibility
Criminal Law » Professional Responsibility
Practice Management » Solicitor-client privilege
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Client Relations, Ethics

Presentation Content:

Law Society Rules and Resources
Highlights of Draft Changes to Trust Account and Cash Transactions Rules as of April 5, 2019
The Law Society of BC Anti-Money Laundering Measures

Ethics and Professionalism [36min] Ethics Time: 30min

Date:

April 24, 2019

Course:

Anti-Money Laundering 2019

Contributor(s):

Greg P. DelBigio, QC

Business Law » Professional Responsibility
Criminal Law » Professional Responsibility

Presentation Content:

Ethics and Professionalism

Practicing AML and Anti-Corruption Law [49min] Ethics Time: 45min

Date:

April 24, 2019

Course:

Anti-Money Laundering 2019

Contributor(s):

Sean K. Boyle

Christine Duhaime

Business Law » Fraud, Professional Responsibility
Criminal Law » Offences

Presentation Content:

Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption in a Domestic and International Law Context
Practicing AML Law

Civility and Professionalism [35min] Ethics Time: 30min

Date:

March 22, 2019

Course:

Discovery Practice 2019

Contributor(s):

Jim McNeney, QC

Litigation » Discovery
Practice Management » Ethics

Introduction to Solicitors’ Legal Opinions - What Are They and Why Do We Give Them? [42min] Ethics Time: 45min

Date:

March 8, 2019

Course:

Solicitors' Legal Opinions 2019

Contributor(s):

John F. Anderson

Business Law » Acquisitions and mergers, Buying and selling a business, Contracts, Corporate procedures, Ethics, Practice, Professional Responsibility

Presentation Content:

Supplementary Materials

Virtual Closings and Electronic Signature [1h 6min] Ethics Time: 1h

Date:

March 8, 2019

Course:

Solicitors' Legal Opinions 2019

Contributor(s):

John F. Anderson

Mitchell H. Gropper, QC

Anne Stewart, QC

Shauna Towriss

Business Law » Acquisitions and mergers, Buying and selling a business, Client Relations, Corporate procedures, Ethics, Practice, Professional Responsibility

Anti-Money Laundering for Lawyers and Law Firms [1h 35min]

Date:

December 3, 2018

Course:

CLE-TV: Anti-Money Laundering for Lawyers and Law Firms

Contributor(s):

Barbara K. Buchanan, QC

Scott Bartos

Practice Management » Ethics, Professional Responsibility

Ethics Fact Patterns [58min]

Date:

November 29, 2018

Course:

Human Rights Law Conference 2018

Contributor(s):

Shona A. Moore, QC

Gabriel M.A. Somjen, QC

Administrative Law
Employment Law
Human Rights
Labour Law

Ethics and Commercial Law 2018 [2h]

Date:

November 6, 2018

Course:

Ethics and Commercial Law 2018

Contributor(s):

Jon Festinger, QC

Lisa C. Fong

Valerie Mann

Ray Schachter

Business Law » Ethics, Professional Responsibility
Practice Management » Ethics, Professional Responsibility

Letting Go With Respect: Conducting Dismissals in Law Firms [1h 1min]

Date:

June 6, 2018

Course:

CLE-TV: Letting Go With Respect: Conducting Dismissals in Law Firms

Contributor(s):

Gwendoline Allison

Allison Wolf

Practice Management » Ethics, Professional Responsibility

Professionalism and Ethical Issues with Expert Evidence [30min]

Date:

May 11, 2018

Course:

Expert Evidence 2018

Contributor(s):

Claire E. Hunter

Litigation » Evidence, Experts, Professional Responsibility

"Under the Covers" What Lawyers' Insurance Covers, and What It Doesn't Cover [18min]

Date:

April 19, 2018

Course:

Real Estate Fundamentals 2018

Contributor(s):

Coran Cooper-Stephenson

Maryanne Prohl

Real Estate
Insurance » Lawyers liability insurance

Civility Among Estate Litigators [42min]

Date:

April 13, 2018

Course:

Estate Litigation Basics 2018

Contributor(s):

E. Jane Milton, QC

Litigation » Estate litigation, Ethics, Professional Responsibility
Practice Management » Ethics
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Ethics
Wills Estates and Trusts » Estate litigation, Ethics, Professional Responsibility

Presentation Content:

Civility

Under the Covers [17min]

Date:

April 13, 2018

Course:

Estate Litigation Basics 2018

Contributor(s):

Coran Cooper-Stephenson

Maryanne Prohl

Wills Estates and Trusts » General, Professional Responsibility

Client Relationships Including Client Confidentiality [53min]

Date:

April 12, 2018

Course:

Advanced Family Law for Paralegals 2018

Contributor(s):

Wendy Pok

Nancy Vianello

Family Law » Client Relations, Professional Responsibility
Legal Support Staff » Family law for LSS

Practice Management [41min]

Date:

April 12, 2018

Course:

Advanced Family Law for Paralegals 2018

Contributor(s):

Geeta Gill

Family Law
Legal Support Staff » Family law for LSS

Professional Conduct and Ethics [39min]

Date:

March 1, 2018

Course:

Family Law Drafting Basics 2018

Contributor(s):

Carolyn R. Anderson

Family Law » Ethics, Professional Responsibility

Under the Covers [19min]

Date:

March 1, 2018

Course:

Family Law Drafting Basics 2018

Contributor(s):

Coran Cooper-Stephenson

Maryanne Prohl

Family Law » General, Professional Responsibility

Code of Professional Conduct [33min]

Date:

February 22, 2018

Course:

Civil Litigation Basics 2018

Contributor(s):

Lisa Martz

Litigation » Professional Responsibility

Dealing with Self-Represented Litigants [30min]

Date:

February 22, 2018

Course:

Civil Litigation Basics 2018

Contributor(s):

Andrew P. Morrison

Litigation » Ethics, Pre-trial Procedures, Unrepresented Litigants
Practice Management » Client Relations, Ethics
Professional Responsibility and Ethics » Client Relations, Ethics