Speakers: |
Honourable Judge Jennifer G. Barrett, Provincial Court of BC
Richard Panton, Claims Counsel, Lawyers Indemnity Fund
Rupinder Gosal, Legal Counsel, Department of Justice Canada
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| Time: |
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm (Pacific Time) |
| CPD Hours: |
1.50 Hours of Approved Continuing Professional Development in BC.
Attendance at this webinar will provide you with 1.50 hours of the ethics, professional responsibility and practice management component for your Law Society of BC reporting.
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SYNOPSIS
Lawyers can sometimes face additional challenges when working with self-represented litigants (SRLs). Whether an SRL misunderstands the law or makes unreasonable demands of opposing counsel or the court, lawyers need the tools to respond effectively and professionally.
Learn from our panelists about your ethical and professional responsibilities and expectations when working with SRLs. Better understand the SRL experience and how to deal with potential inappropriate behaviours while still contributing to a fair and respectful experience.
By the end of this session, you will understand:
- Your ethical and professional responsibilities when it comes to dealing with SRLs
- How to respond effectively to self-represented litigant’s (sometimes) inappropriate behaviour and unreasonable demands
- How the judiciary communicates (and expects counsel to communicate) with self-represented litigants
ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKERS
About Honourable Judge Jennifer G. Barrett
Judge Barrett was appointed to the Provincial Court in 2016. Prior to her appointment, she gained over 27 years’ of legal experience in a solo or small firm in the areas of child protection and family law. She is trained in mediation, arbitration, collaborative family law, family violence and identification. She graduated from the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (Ontario).
About Richard Panton
Richard is Claims Counsel for the Lawyers Indemnity Fund. He was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2007. Richard applies his skills and experience to investigate, manage, defend, and resolve existing and potential claims in the areas of administrative law, civil litigation, commercial, construction, criminal, defamation, intellectual property, and personal injury/MVA matters.
About Rupinder Gosal
Rupinder is legal counsel for the BC Regional Office of the Department of Justice Canada. Rupinder obtained her BA in Political Science and International Relations at the University of British Columbia. She completed her LLB at the University of Birmingham (England) in 2013 and her NCA examinations in 2014. She was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2015. Rupinder articled at a firm that practiced solely in Worksafe BC and Canada Pension Plan Disability appeals. Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Rupinder worked for Somers Poulin Hall practicing in child protection and family law.
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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- Please ensure your computer speakers are working properly as audio will be delivered
entirely over the computer.
- Earphones are recommended for the best sound quality.
Participant General Acknowledgement
By registering, you agree that all materials related to this course are for the sole use of the registrant, and 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.
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.
