THE FUTURE OF LAW
ABOUT OUR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
CBABC brings Northern BC Law Talks to you online on May 24. Lawyers and advocates alike come together to discuss the future of law.
This conference takes a deeper look into
- ethical and professional considerations for using AI in your practice,
- succession planning,
- contemplated changes to the Federation’s Model Code, and
- the latest developments and advocacy work around the regulation of the profession.
Lawyers from all practice areas will benefit from the four hours of CPD, including two hours of practice management and ethics.
AGENDA
9:35am-10:35am | TRUTH & RECONCILIATION INITIATIVES
The LSBC Truth and Reconciliation Advisory Committee, provides updates about the contemplated changes to the Model Code, along with the Indigenous Engagement in Regulatory Matters (IERM) Task Force recommendations, with update about its implementation.
Vicki George, Senior Advisor, Indigenous Engagement, Law Society of BC
Claire Marchant, Director of Policy & Practice Support, Law Society of BC
10:35am-11:35am | ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR USING AI IN YOUR PRACTICE
While generative AI may increase efficiency and productivity, lawyers must understand the ethical challenges that arise to adhere to their professional responsibilities. This session discusses the ethical and professional issues with the use of generative AI in the practice of law including topics like competency, confidentiality, honesty and candour, information security, and fraud.
Nadia Rowe, Practice Advisor, Law Society of British Columbia
11:35am-12:00pm | BREAK
12:00pm-1:00pm | ADVOCACY & THE REGULATION OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION:
UPDATES FROM CBABC & LSBC
The new Legal Professions Act will propose one regulator for lawyers, notaries and paralegals. But will this new model meet the test of lawyer self-regulation and sufficiently protect the independence of the Bar? How will this impact the way legal services are delivered? If you haven't had time to learn about the regulatory changes, now you can hear from your regulator and your association.
Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C., President, Law Society of BC
Scott Morishita, President, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
1:00pm-2:00pm | SUCCESSION PLANNING & YOUR FUTURE
Before you leave your practice, LSBC requires you to follow guidelines to ensure that practice coverage is in place and your client's interests are protected. Join Garth Wright for an in-depth discussion on how to make this transition, key considerations, and the tools and resources available to help you take this step.
Garth Wright, Garth Wright Law
2:00pm | Closing Remarks
*Agenda may be subject to change.
ACKNOWLEDGING FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIES
CBABC acknowledges that the land from which we gather and host this conference from is the traditional and unceded territories of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation, and we encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous peoples, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
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
Please review our cancellation policy prior to registering for this conference. To cancel your registration, or to transfer your registration to a colleague, please contact Heather Paton at pd@cbabc.org.
