Join family law lawyers for an evening of connection and professional growth. This event features a keynote address by The Honourable Justice Lisa J. Hamilton of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Attendees will gain valuable insights as Justice Hamilton shares her vision and perspectives on the future of family law in BC.

The Honourable Justice Lisa J. Hamilton was born in Alert Bay and was raised in North Vancouver.  She obtained her Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology from the University of British Columbia in 1990 and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Victoria in 1994. She was called to the British Columbia bar in 1995.

Justice Hamilton began her career at Baker Newby in the Fraser Valley, practicing criminal law as an agent for the Federal Crown, civil litigation, and family law. In 2000, she moved to Vancouver to work with Karen F. Nordlinger, K.C. In 2008, she co-founded Hamilton Fabbro. Her legal career has focused primarily on family law, but she also practiced in the area of solicitor's negligence. She was appointed King’s Counsel in 2017.

Justice Hamilton has been a dedicated volunteer throughout her career. She is a Life Bencher and was the President of the Law Society of BC in 2022. She has held various leadership positions within the CBABC and has been a board member for the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC. She served as a member of both the Provincial Court Family Rules committee and the Supreme Court Rules committee. She helped start an online, pro bono family mediation program with Access Pro Bono, as well as a free online community platform for family law lawyers, the Family Law Organizer with Courthouse Libraries, and was part of the Health and Justice Alliance. 

This event is hosted by the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, 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 CBABC provides access to activities for all members. The facilities for this event are wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral washrooms are available.

For information about accessible parking or to communicate your request for other accommodation you require, please contact CBABC Sections. We also welcome your suggestions for enhancing the inclusiveness of our activities.

Tickets are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your seat from a waitlist. To cancel your attendance or to transfer your attendance to a colleague, please contact CBABC Sections.