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Did you know that ADR’s William Holder was a professional tour caddy? That Health Law member-at-large Kim Jakeman is a professional Crossfit athlete? Or that Pensions and Benefits Chair Sonia Mak is a passionate dancer who does ballroom dancing and contemporary line dancing four times a week?

Access to justice is a key and ongoing priority for the Canadian Bar Association, so that was our primary focus when looking at this year’s federal budget.

Being a CBA Board Member has been an invaluable and unforgettable journey for me.  However, this role comes with much responsibility and reading, yes lots of reading. In my first year on the Board I was a part of the Equality Sub-committee, and I found being on that committee was fulfilling but it required work and participation from everyone involved.

CBA activities this year have put a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and nowhere is that more apparent than in a PD session coming up next month.

In recognition of her dedication to raising awareness on mental health and wellness issues throughout her legal career, the CBA is awarding Madam Justice Michele H. Hollins, Q.C. the 2019 CBA Wellness Subcommittee Award of Excellence.

The CBA’s podcast channel, the Every Lawyer, has a number of podcasts aimed directly at lawyers in small and solo practices. Read on to see what’s new specifically for you, and while you’re there, check out our other podcasts, including CBA President Ray Adlington’s own series Conversations with the President: Raising the Bar on Inclusion.

Practising law can be challenging for anyone, but many racialized lawyers face additional barriers based on institutionalized inequality.

It’s common knowledge that lawyers suffer from disproportionately high rates of depression and addiction, while at the same time there’s the sense that they can’t really talk about what’s bothering them without breaching solicitor-client privilege, or raising questions about their own suitability for the job.

Becoming involved in CBA Sections is one of the best ways of making a CBA membership work for you – they link you to the subject matter experts, networks and information that you need to further your career.

Two years after the federal government announced changes to the way professionals can account for their work in progress for tax purposes, people are still seeking guidance on how to apply the new rules.