| Speaker: |
The Honourable Niki Sharma, KC, Attorney General of BC
Moderated by Kerry L. Simmons, KC, CEO/Executive Director, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
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| Date/Time: |
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 4:30pm-5:30pm (Pacific Time)
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| Format: |
Zoom Webinar |
ABOUT THE TOWNHALL
Registration for this virtual town hall is open to lawyers, articling students, and law students only.
Hear directly from the Attorney General about the new Legal Professions Act and plans for a new regulator of lawyers, notaries, paralegals and others. Submit your questions during the presentation about this important change affecting our profession.
ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER
About Honourable Niki Sharma, KC
Honourable Niki Sharma, KC, was elected MLA for Vancouver–Hastings in 2020 and is Attorney General. Niki’s law practice focused on representing Indigenous people, including residential school survivors. Niki has worked throughout B.C. as an advocate on climate policy and reconciliation. She has also been recognized for her work on combatting racism.
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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You will be sent the webinar link and log-in instructions 24-hours before the webinar.
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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.
