Join us for an innovative hybrid conference brought together by CBABC and the Department of Justice Canada, BC Regional Office, which bridges the realms of public and private law. This highly anticipated annual event serves as a gathering point for private and public lawyers, providing insight on emerging trends in Crown law from esteemed scholars, seasoned private practitioners, and experienced government counsel.

We look forward to having you join us in captivating discussions that shape your understanding of the evolving legal landscape of Crown law.

Wednesday, September 25 (8:15AM - 12:45PM)

8:15am-8:30am | Welcome

8:30am-9:30am
KEYNOTE ADDRESS 
The Hon. Leonard Marchand, Chief Justice of British Columbia

9:30am-10:30am
INNS OF COURT FOR EVERYONE - PUTTING EXPERIENCED COUNSEL TO THE TEST!
The Hon. Justice Jasvinder S. (Bill) Basran, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Andrea Gatti, Department of Justice
Edward Burnet, Department of Justice
Sean Jones, MacKenzie Fujisawa LLP
Jill Yates, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

This session explores the unique ethical challenges that government lawyers may encounter. Through a discussion of ethical scenarios, experienced counsel will be put to the test as they examine strategies for dealing with competing duties of privilege, confidentiality, and secrecy. the proceeding.

10:30am-10:50am | Health Break

10:50am-11:10am | Updates from Department of Justice Canada and Canadian Bar Association, BC

11:10am-12:00pm
JUDICIAL REVIEWS & FEDERAL COURT PRACTICE: RECENT UPDATES AND TRENDS
The Hon. Associate Justice Catherine A. Coughlan, Federal Court of Canada
Fred Wan, Department of Justice
Craig Cameron, Department of Justice

This session provides practice tips and insights regarding the Federal Court's unique alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, court-involved mediations and non-binding opinions regarding the probable outcome of the proceeding.

12:00am-12:45pm | Lunch

Thursday, September 26 (9:00AM - 12:15PM)

9:00am-9:05am | Welcome

9:05am-10:00am
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LAWYERS: INNOVATION, PRACTICE AND ETHICS
The Hon. Justice David M. Masuhara, Supreme Court of BC
Sancho McCann, Department of Justice
Nadia Rowe, Law Society of BC

This primer delves into the use of artificial intelligence, its impact on the practice of government law, and ethical considerations.

10:00am-11:00am
INDIGENOUS RIGHTS & RECONCILIATION: HOW TO EMBODY A RECONCILIATORY APPROACH IN GOVERNMENT PRACTICE
Dennis Hill, Department of Justice
Isabel Jackson, Department of Justice
Cheryl Giesbrecht, Department of Justice
Christina J. Cook, BC First Nations Justice Council

As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches on September 30th, counsel explore Indigenous rights and reconciliation.

11:00am-11:15am | Health Break

11:15am-11:45am | TOP 10 CASES OF THE YEAR!
In this annual tradition, counsel make their pitch on the most noteworthy cases of the year.

11:45am-12:15pm | TRENDING CASES TO WATCH AND KNOW!
The session examines significant cases underway, their potential impact on practice, and the importance of being aware of them.

12:15pm | Closing Remarks

This hybrid conference is hosted by CBABC, which is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage our members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada, past and present.

• The facilities for this conference are wheelchair accessible – there is an elevator from the main lobby to the conference ballroom.
• The facilities will also include gender-neutral bathrooms.
• We are also offering a virtual viewing with closed captioning for this conference.

For requests or inquiries on accommodations, please contact CBABC Professional Development. We welcome your suggestions for enhancing the inclusiveness of our activities.

Attendance at this conference provides 5.25 CPD hours for the 2024 Law Society of BC reporting, including 2 hours of the ethics, professional responsibility and practice management.

Registration for this hybrid-conference includes both sessions. There is no discount offered for attendance at one half-day session only.