Inns of Court - Calgary

SOLD OUT

Inns of Court is a program of informal discussion and 'dining out' on topic of interest to early-career barristers and follows the English tradition of dining with senior practitioners and judges. The event will give attendees the opportunity it hear presentations from distinguished speakers on topics that are most important to those in the early years of practice, while also dining with members of the judiciary while having casual conversations, asking questions, and being regaled with stories from the bench.

TOPIC

Civility in Legal Relationships with the Court and Beyond

Join us for an engaging discussion on the essential role of civility in legal settings, both inside and outside the courthouse. The panel will discuss the importance of maintaining decorum during proceedings, effective communication strategies, how to handle conflicts professionally and the role of civility in promoting a fair justice system. Panelists will share practical advice for young lawyers on how to navigate challenging situations with professionalism and respect, ensuring a positive courtroom environment for all participants.

SPEAKERS

PANEL
The Honourable Justice Jolaine Antonio (Court of Appeal of Alberta)
The Honourable Justice Sherry Kachur (Court of King's Bench of Alberta)
The Honourable Justice Don Higa (Alberta Court of Justice)
The Honourable Applications Judge Jodi Mason (Court of King's Bench of Alberta)

EMCEE
The Honourable Justice Johanna Price (Court of King's Bench of Alberta)

MEETING DETAILS

MEETING PRICE

CBA Members: $105 (Including GST)

Payment can be made online via Mastercard or Visa or by cheque (GST #R100760487)

Space is limited (25), First Come First Served. This event is open to young lawyers in their first 10 years of call. Interested articling or law students may submit their names to a waiting list, and should tickets still be available closer to the date, they will be contacted.

If Sold out, send an email to mail@cba-alberta.org if you wish to be added to the waitlist.

To RSVP, click on the REGISTER NOW link above (top right of page). 

We are committed to providing you with a comfortable, safe, and intimate evening of informal discussion and "dining out" with members of the bench.

Participant Acknowledgement - By attending these in-person events, attendees agree to follow health and safety protocols to reduce the risks of exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 and other illnesses and confirm that they are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or are otherwise ill on the day of the event. To ensure the health and safety of all participants, we are kindly asking all attendees to stay home and not attend this event if you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, or are, otherwise, feeling unwell.

Participant Disclaimer - All materials related to this course are for the sole use of the above said registrant, which may not be copied, reproduced, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, translated, distributed, shared, modified, made available on a network or other website, used to create derivative works or transmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever without the prior express written permission of the Canadian Bar Association.

Inns of Court event registrations are non-refundable. If a registrant is unable to attend, they may transfer their registration to a colleague and are responsible for finding a replacement. Requests to transfer registration must be made no later than 3 business days prior to the event. Registrants who do not attend the event and do not transfer their registrations are not eligible for a refund.