IN-PERSON MEETING: Personal & Professional Self-care: Practical Solutions for Senior Women Lawyers
This meeting is being hosted by the Women Lawyers Forum Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and Senior Counsel Sections.
| Speaker(s): |
Jo-Anne Stark, B.Comm., JD, CLC, Lawyer & Legal Coach, Stark Legal Solutions
Kim Acedo, Health & Self-Care Coach |
| Time: |
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm (Pacific Time)
This meeting will start with a 30-minute networking lunch. The presentation will start at 12:30pm. |
| Location: |
Harper Grey LLP, 1600-650 W Georgia St., Vancouver, BC V6B 4P7 |
| Meal Cost: |
Optional - $ 27.00 (GST Incl.) - Please Select at Registration |
| CPD Hours: |
N/A |
Synopsis
Have you ever felt too exhausted to really take the time to design the next stage of your legal career – one that ensures you are honouring your own personal needs and values? Are you a woman lawyer trying to balance the demands of being a senior legal professional, while simultaneously juggling the needs of family members?
The average lawyer retires at age 80 – so for many senior lawyers, this means that we need to explore the next chapter of our career and envision what life will look like, including how we can make self-care a priority to ensure good health and well-being!
Imagine for a moment, having a plan of action as you re-design your career and life – one that is fulfilling and gives you a sense of personal satisfaction and well-being! Perhaps it’s about exploring a new position with a non-profit or finding ways to offer legal services without the stress of billable hours. Or maybe you are curious about what other unique opportunities are out there, and how you can customize your career to allow more time to enjoy your personal life!
Having the freedom to work from anywhere, on your own schedule, might seem like an impossible dream until you put a plan into action. And while taking control of your legal career may have seemed impossible in the past, you are finally at a stage where you are ready to take charge and map out your own path – one that takes into account your health and well-being needs!
Join Health & Self-Care Coach for women in midlife and beyond, Kim Acedo, and lawyer Jo-Anne Stark as they walk you through an informative and practical discussion to consider the possibilities of developing a plan that fits you:
- What are the trends we are seeing that may impact the future of the legal profession? What opportunities exist in these trends?
- Is the time right to be transitioning your career or exploring a new career path?
- How do we manage the unique challenges at this stage in our lives, while honouring our need to take care of ourselves?
This meeting will start with a 30-minute networking lunch. The presentation will start at 12:30pm.
Speaker Bio
Jo-Anne Stark is the former Director of Advocacy at CBABC and the founding President of the Legal Coaches Association, a non-profit with a mission to build a network of legal coach professionals that provide legal assistance to self-represented litigants. Throughout her 30-year career, Jo-Anne has explored different career paths, each building on her experience as a lawyer and business executive. She facilitates weekend training programs for legal professionals throughout Canada and internationally, while devoting volunteer hours to several advocacy initiatives.
Contact: joanne.stark@starksolutionslaw.ca
Kim Acedo is the owner of Transformation Wellness for Women. As a Health & Self-care Coach for the past 9 years, Kim supports professional women over 55 who have been taking care of everyone else, and now say “It’s my turn to take care of me!” Kim coaches her busy clients over the phone so that they can work on themselves in the comfort, privacy, and convenience of their home or office. A native of California, Kim relocated with her partner to Vancouver in 2018, and since has supported a handful of Canadian senior women lawyers on their health and self-care practices. Kim has a Master’s degree in Kinesiology and is a Certified Health and Well-being Coach. She’s currently completing a Professional Development Award in Gender and Sexuality through Toronto Metropolitan University, where she’s studying the intersection between gender roles and health.
Contact: kim@transformationwellnessforwomen.com
PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY
By registering for the in-person option, registrants agree to follow and adhere to the health and safety protocols of the venue to reduce the risks of exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 and agree to cancel your attendance if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. If you test positive for COVID-19, you may transfer your registration to the virtual option.
Territorial Acknowledgement
This event takes place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
Accessibility & Inclusiveness
The CBABC provides access to Section activities for all members. The facilities for this meeting may be wheelchair accessible. For information about accessible parking or to communicate your request for other accommodation you require, please contact CBABC Sections at sections@cbabc.org.
We also welcome your suggestions for enhancing the inclusiveness of our activities.
By attending this in-person Section event, attendees agree to follow the health and safety protocols of the venue to reduce the risks of exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 and confirm that they are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms on the day of the event.
Webinar/Teleconference (if applicable)
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Disclaimer
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