September

Spring is a time for renewal, so it’s only fitting that the work of Shared Services at the CBA is getting underway. We are excited to confirm that Cathy Cummings, currently Executive Director at the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association, will take on the role as Executive Director, Shared Services.

Curious about what the CBA 2.0 Implementation Teams have been up to? Read on!

Immigration, travelling with children and pensions are the topics covered in the three new Legal Health Checks offered by the CBA for you to make available to your clients.

CBA News | February 2018

Are you a young lawyer interested in a career in international law? The Young Lawyers International Program might be right for you. We’re currently accepting applications for the 32 spots open this year.

We’re still building our database of volunteers for the SIRD project in East Africa. If you have expertise in the extractive sector, or working on human rights issues, you might be just what we’re looking for. Find out more about the project and what opportunities are coming up.

The CBA’s essay contests can help you build your profile within the legal community, connect with senior members of the bar, and hone your research and writing skills. And for the best submissions, we are awarding $250 - $2,500 in cash prizes. See our website for these and other contests, and enter today! 

Applications are now being accepted from those who’d like to be part of the CBA Board of Directors. Find out more about that process, as well as how to apply for Board committees and Section executives.

The CBA Air and Space Law Section and CBA-BC are presenting a webinar exploring the legal issues arising in transportation accidents. Find out more.

In 1993 the CBA published a groundbreaking report on equality – or the lack thereof – in the legal profession that still resonates 25 years later. We look at the legacy of Touchstones, and the lessons learned.