16th Annual Women Lawyers Retreat Info Page

16th Annual Women Lawyers Retreat
Journeys to the Bench
 
 
Registration Opens:
TLABC Members - Wednesday 8 September at 9:00 AM
Non-Members - Friday 10 September at 9:00 AM (not a member? Join now for early registration) 
 
To Register:
  2. Follow instructions carefully. Submit ONE EMAIL PER ROOM
  3. Scan and email completed form to seminars@tlabc.org
 
Featured Speakers:
  • KEYNOTE: The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin PC, CC, CStJ (due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, the keynote presentation and 60-minute Q&A session will be conducted virtually)
  • Justice Gail Dickson, British Columbia Court of Appeal
  • Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes, Supreme Court of British Columbia
  • Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie, Provincial Court of British Columbia
  • Judge Delaram Jahani, Provincial Court of British Columbia
  • Judge Linda Thomas, Provincial Court of British Columbia
  • and "Thriving in Your New Normal" Mentorship Roundtable
 
Date & Location:
Your safety is our priority. TLABC will be adhering to COVID safety protocols as recommended by provincial Public Health Orders. As such, we are offering both in-person and virtual participation options for this year.
 
Friday 15 October – Sunday 17 October, 2021 at Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler
AND
Virtual via Zoom
 
Schedule:
Friday 15 October (4:30-6:15 pm):
Welcome
4:35-5:05 pm   Session 1- Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes 
5:10-5:40 pm   Session 2- Judge Linda Thomas 
5:45-6:15 pm   Session 3- Keynote Address by The Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin (recorded)
6:30 pm           Welcome Reception (in-person)
 
Saturday 16 October (10:00 am-1:05 pm):
10:05-10:35 am Session 4- Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie
10:40-11:10 am Session 5- Judge Delaram Jahani
11:30-12:00 pm Session 6- Justice Gail Dickson
12:05-1:05 pm   Session 7- Live Q&A with The Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin
1:15 pm             Lunch
7:00 pm             Reception, Dinner, Networking (in-person)
 
Sunday 17 October (10:30am-12:30 pm):
10:30-12:30 pm  Mentorship Roundtable 
12:30 pm            Farewell
 
Safety:
  • Your safety is our priority. TLABC will adhere to COVID safety protocols as recommended by provincial Public Health Orders. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required by all in-person attendees. 
  • Due to COVID concerns, we will not be randomly assigning roommates this year. Group accommodations will be provided to those who identify all roommates at time of registration. Refer to the registration form for 2021 pricing structure for all registration rates, including three different tiers for single occupancy rooms.
  • Virtual participation via Zoom will be available this year. This option provides access to all education presentations, including the Sunday Mentorship Roundtable conversation. A goody box will be mailed to you in advance of the Retreat. Goody box quantities are limited.
 
In-Person Registration Includes: 
  • Two nights' accommmodations at Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler
  • Education sessions providing 6 hours of CPD credit, including 2 hours of embedded ethics/practice management
  • $180 spa credit -  SPA MENU
  • All events and meals for the weekend
Virtual Registration Includes:
  • Education sessions providing 6 hours of CPD credit, including 2 hours of embedded ethics/practice management
  • Goody box mailed to your home or office (quantities are limited)
 
Cost: 
Virtual TLABC Member - $199
Virtual Non-Member - $279
Single Occupancy - $759-$839 - SOLD OUT (accepting names for waiting list)
Double Occupancy - $739 per person - SOLD OUT
Triple Occupancy - $639 per person - SOLD OUT
In-person, no accommodation - $549* - SOLD OUT
 
 
Credits:
LSBC Continuing Professional Development: This seminar qualifies for 6 hours of structured legal education for 2021, including two embedded hours of ethics and practice management.
 

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