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Raphael Jacob is the current Section Chair. He is a Senior Associate in BLG’s Calgary office and practices primarily in insurance defence, construction and commercial litigation. Raphael is also an officer of the CBA Alberta Insurance Law Section and board member of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western).
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Graeme Maitland is the Vice-Chair of the Section Executive. He is an Associate at Aarbo Fuldauer LLP in Calgary and practices general civil litigation with a focus on employment, human rights and family law. He is currently a Member-at-Large of the CBA Alberta South Young Lawyers Section where he was a previous Chair. In addition, he is a Member-at-Large of the CBA Alberta South Small, Solo and General Practice Section.
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Emma Marie MacIntosh works in the Litigation Department at the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. She is the chair of the CBA Young Lawyers Mental Health & Awareness Committee, and a member of the CBA Nova Scotia Sexual Harassment Work Group. The work group has developed Bystander Intervention Training tailored to legal workplaces.
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Eugene Chao is the current communications officer. He has a broad litigation practice with the Department of Justice and Public Safety, Newfoundland and Labrador. Eugene is also the treasurer for the CBA Newfoundland and Labrador branch.
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Sylvia Yong is the current Past Chair of the Section. She is a Manager/Lawyer with KPMG Law LLP based out of Toronto, practising in the field of U.S. and Canadian immigration law. Sylvia is also the Chair of the Canada Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), sits on the AILA Board of Governor, and serves as a Mentor with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Ontario).
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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
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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EARLY CAREER IMMIGRATION LAWYERS TOWNHALL AND NETWORKING SOCIAL – MARCH 20, 2024
Join us in Toronto for a free event for early career lawyers practicing in immigration law, or those looking to learn more about this exciting area. Hear from special guests and seasoned lawyers at our immigration law town hall and then mix and mingle with others in the area. CBA members and non-members in their first 10 years of call are encouraged to attend.
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Thank you,
CBA Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee