Meet the officers and the members of the national Executive who are here to serve you! Check out upcoming initiatives presented by various CBA Sections which may be of interest to you. Don’t forget to enter the CBA Law Student Essay Contests and share in your network. The deadline is May 2!
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Ruben Perez is the current Section Chair. Ruben is completing his articling at the Toronto District School Board. Ruben is passionate about student advocacy and addressing the challenges facing law students and articling students. Ruben’s goal for this year is to create a stronger and more vibrant Section to ensure that students from all over Canada have a stronger voice through the CBA.
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Marina Kwak is the Vice-Chair on the Executive. Marina is completing her articling, and she is looking forward to getting more involved and working on our initiatives.
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Nancy Bediako is the Secretary on the national Executive and the Chair for the Ontario Bar Association Student Section. Nancy would like to raise awareness about the inclusion of National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) students at the CBA as the NCA process is very isolating. Additionally, Nancy is interested in promoting mental health services and resources for law students.
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Yana Konakh is the Past Chair of the Section. She is an associate at Boughton Law Corporation in Vancouver. Yana assists public and private companies with a wide range of corporate, commercial and transactional matters, including financings, public offerings, private placements, stock exchange listings, mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganizations. Yana’s goal for this term is to continue encouraging law students to get involved with the CBA early, as the CBA provides excellent training, mentorship opportunities and a sense of community.
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CBA ESSAY CONTESTS 2024 – ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
The CBA has opened applications for its 2023/2024 annual essay contests. Don’t miss out, as all contests include cash prizes of $500 up to $2,500!
Build your profile within the legal community and connect with senior members of the Bar – some awards even include complimentary registration to professional development programming.
Submission Deadline: May 2, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)
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UPCOMING INITIATIVES
THE HIDDEN SIDE OF AI: WHAT PUBLIC SECTOR LAWYERS NEED TO KNOW – FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Governments at all levels are increasingly using or regulating artificial intelligence (AI) systems which impact and affect the rights and interests of citizens, particularly with the rise of generative AI.
This panel discussion will explore key legal and ethical issues of AI for public sector lawyers, including privacy, intellectual property, bias, accountability, transparency, and public interest. It will also highlight recent developments and challenges in the Canadian and global AI lawmaking landscape, and their implications for public sector entities.
The panel will draw on the expertise and insights of lawyers who have experience advising on AI matters in the public sector, as well as the perspectives of AI researchers and practitioners who can explain how AI works and what it can and cannot do.
This presentation is free for CBA members.
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DEEP DIVE INTO INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION – MARCH 7, 2024
Join the CBA International Law Section for our ‘brown bag’ virtual lunch on March 7, 2024 focused on international arbitration. Our distinguished speaker, Artem N. Barsukov, Partner, International Arbitration, Bennett Jones LLP, will unravel the intricacies of this vital aspect of dispute resolution. The session will cover a wide array of topics regarding arbitration and provide attendees with an understanding of international arbitration, from its concepts to its regional variations, the pros and cons, and the role of language proficiency in enhancing the process.
Lawyers and law students don’t miss this great opportunity to engage with a practitioner and expand your knowledge on this critical aspect of global dispute resolution.
This presentation is free for CBA members.
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SPEED-ADVICE SESSION ON IMMIGRATION LAW – MARCH 11, 2024
Calling on all junior lawyers, lawyers who are newly embarking on immigration law and law students interested in immigration law. Senior lawyers of the immigration bar are making themselves available to share with you their immigration law practice, why they chose immigration law, what area they focus on and the realities about working in this area. Join us to have a candid discussion with senior and experienced lawyers of the bar!
This presentation is free for CBA members and non-members.
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CAREERS IN CHARITY LAW PANEL DISCUSSION – MARCH 12, 2024
We are excited to host a panel featuring members of the CBA Charities and Not-for-Profit Law Section working on various facets of charity law. Learn about the career paths that led practitioners to the practice of charity and not-for-profit law, and the breadth of opportunities that exist – from large firms, sole practitioners, to in-house lawyers and more. Participants will get a chance to ask questions and meet practitioners from across the country.
This presentation is free for CBA members and non-members.
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Thank you,
CBA Law Student Section Executive Committee