2020/21 LAW STUDENT PROGRAMS – SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
| Speakers: |
Linda Parsons QC, Linda Parsons Consulting
Chantal M. Cattermole, Clark Wilson LLP
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| Time: |
Monday, February 8, 2021, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm (Pacific Time) |
| Fees: |
FREE
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Synopsis
As a student of the Peter A. Allard School of Law, this is a session you don’t want to miss.
Some of the hardest conversations young or new lawyers face are with clients or other lawyers.
In this session, students develop strategies to successfully navigate those tough conversations such as:
- how to speak to clients about unhappy, unfortunate, or unanticipated outcomes;
- discussing files with someone of greater authority;
- negotiating contracts and explaining legal fees confidently.
About Linda Parsons QC
Linda Parsons is a retired former partner with DLA Piper LLP, and now an executive coach who works primarily with lawyers on career/life choices and integration. Her coaching practice includes: performance and leadership coaching; business development coaching, practice management, transitions and new parent coaching.
Linda studied law at University of Toronto and then relocated to Vancouver to practice, where she became recognized as ‘leading lawyer’ by Best Lawyers in Canada and was awarded the designation of Queen’s Counsel in 2008.
Linda's practice supports clients in expanding the range of possibilities, ideas and choices for their personal and professional lives. Linda's process translates 'choices into action'. Action will look very different for different clients. For some, it may mean achieving specific goals or taking a different path and, for others, performing at a more effective level or integrating new practices and habits.
Linda's work is informed by my 30-year corporate legal career, executive coach training at Columbia University, public and private board experience, and deep commitment to family and community.
About Chantal M. Cattermole
Chantal's work is centered on minimizing the damages left from divorce and family disputes. This represents the core approach of Chantal’s work as she assists people through these challenges in a positive and productive manner, while having difficult conversations.
Chantal understands the visceral nature of family conflicts and manages to simplify these complex issues into sensible solutions while building relationships or keeping them intact. She is experienced in multi-generational estates planning to protect and preserve family wealth, knowing this requires long-term vision and communication. Her pleasant demeanor guides clients through cost-effective resolutions outside the courtroom, including collaborative law, mediation and negotiation.
Conversely, she is acutely aware that sometimes litigation is the only course to resolving a dispute when these avenues reach an impasse. Chantal’s results-driven approach allows her to help people feel they are represented and supported in the fullest extent, while minimizing costs whenever possible.
Acknowledging First Nations Territories
This webinar 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.
Technical Instructions
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• Earphones are recommended for the best sound quality.
Instructions/Course Materials/Handouts
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Cancellation Policy
Once payment has been processed there will be no refund issued. To cancel your attendance, please contact the PD Department at PD@cbabc.org. No refunds will be issued to non-attendees.
