TLABC- Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia

Presented by Gordon Behan Wednesday 13 May 2026 12:35 - 1:35 pm (1 CPD Credit) ABOUT THE COURSE: This presentation examines the relationship between section 151 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act and court applications seeking to remove or pass over an executor or administrator. Section 151 authorizes the Court to permit estate claims to be commenced by someone other than the executor or administrator.

The TLABC Criminal Jury Trial Series offers a four‑part, practical look at defence advocacy in British Columbia jury trials. Across 90‑minute sessions, leading practitioners explore the full lifecycle of a jury case: from jury selection to crafting persuasive trial narratives, executing effective direct- and cross‑examinations, managing prejudicial evidence, and advocating for defence-friendly jury charges.

The TLABC Convention - a two-day educational event for lawyers of all practice areas - returns for a second year. Members and non-members are invited to come together in person to hear from a variety of speakers on diverse themes from Practical Applications of AI and Litigation Software to the Rule of Law to Emerging Technologies in Forensic DNA to Dealing with Conflict, to name just a few.

Presented by Kevin Hayes Tuesday 11 February 2025 12:35 - 1:35 pm (1 CPD Credit - ethics/practice management) TLABC members are invited to participate in this complimentary presentation sponsored by Soulpepper Legal Marketing. ABOUT THE COURSE: This webinar explores three actionable strategies to help law firms drive revenue growth in 2025.

Skip into Spring with TLABC friends and colleagues at the third annual Spring Soirée! Look forward to the TLABC's Bench & Bar Awards where we will recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals and their contributions to the legal profession. This year's recipients are... The Honorable Nathan Smith ~ 2025 Bench Award Morag MacLeod KC ~ 2025 Bar Award The Soirée will be held at Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront.

Presented by Nathan Lee with Scott Jackson Tuesday 14 January 2025 12:00 - 1:00 pm (1 CPD Credit - ethics/practice management) ABOUT THE SERIES: The Modern Lawyer series, presented by Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia in collaboration with ORIGIN, is a new professional development webinar series designed for legal professionals. This series aims to bridge the gap between technology and traditional legal practices.

Presented by Hilary Linton and Avagene Skervin Thursday 28 November 2024 12:35 - 2:05 pm (1.5 CPD Credit / 1.5 ADR-Mediation Credit) ABOUT THE COURSE: In difficult cases, experienced family mediators just seem to know what to do, when to do it and how. Are these skills intuitive, or the result of dedicated experience, training, reflection and practice?

Presented by Jenny Sloman and Silvia Tobler Thursday 21 November 2024 12:35 - 1:35 pm (1 CPD Credit) ABOUT THE COURSE: There is a strong link between poverty and access to justice in Canada. This session will explore the intersection between poverty law and criminal law, and how individuals experiencing poverty are more susceptible to engaging with the criminal justice system.

Registration Event: Fri, November 15, 2024 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT Click the links in the Details section for IN PERSON or VIRTUAL participation Details Chaired by Douglas Chiu and Anna Wood Friday 15 November 2024 In-Person (Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, Vancouver) AND Virtual 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 6 CPD credits, including one hour of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management embedded Register for IN PERSON participation | Register for VIRTUAL...

Presented by Carmen Alvarez Gomez and Steve Parr Thursday 3 October 2024 12:35 - 1:35 pm (1 CPD Credit) About the Course: Family law agreements are frequently interwoven with corporate law and estate planning considerations. Carmen Alvarez Gomez, family lawyer at Kits Family Law and Steve Parr, estates and corporate lawyer at Parr Business Law will discuss common scenarios that arise for their respective clients.