Calgary 2007: Activities for the Whole Family
The Calgary YMCA promises an action-packed program for youngsters while parents attend the CBA’s Canadian Legal Conference, Aug. 12-14. Children will be divided into two groups: ages 6-12, and teens, ages 13-16. Activities include visits to TELUS World of Science (interactive exhibits); Police Interpretive Centre (kids play junior detective); Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller (dinosaurs); Zoo and Botanical Gardens; Calaway Park (amusement park); and much more.

While in Calgary, allow time before or after the conference to do some sightseeing. Choose day tours, pre- and post-conference tours, or all three! Day tours include: city of Calgary and Olympic Park; Banff/Lake Louise; Kananaskis Country. Before and after tours include Prairies to the Foothills; Calgary, Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff; and Prehistoric Paradise (Drumheller).

Tours: Register before July 15: www.cba.org/CBA/calgary2007/activities/

Youth program: Register before July 9: www.cba.org/CBA/calgary2007/activities/youth.aspx

Conference registration: www.cba.org/CBA/calgary2007/main/


Compensation Survey Highlights
Base salaries for entry-level associates, IP lawyers and corporate counsel all increased in 2006, according to CompINSIGHT® Legal’s 2006 National Legal Practices & Compensation survey. Other results show the bonuses and incentives paid to law firm associates are similar, on a percentage basis, to those paid to junior or intermediate corporate counsel. In terms of gender makeup, law firms are 60 per cent male to 40 per cent female, while corporations are 50/50 male to female.

Survey results offer detailed salary information, analysis of benefits, incentives, law firm practices, and much more to participating firms. Customized reports are also available.

More highlights: www.cba.org/CBA/practice/main/compsurvey.aspx

To participate: www.compinsight.com


International Opportunities
If you’ve always wanted to volunteer your time to take part in CBA’s international initiatives, it’s now easier than ever. The International Development Committee’s newly-created online resource bank allows you to complete a registration form and upload your c.v. Please visit the website (link below) to find out more about the many international opportunities available to members.

Register online: www.cba.org/cba/IDP/interdev/getinvolved.aspx

International programs: www.cba.org/cba/IDP/programs/

These articles were published in the June 2007 issue of BarTalk. © 2007 The Canadian Bar Association. All rights reserved.