Program Chairs:
Emily Kirkpatrick,
McEwan Partners
Allison Kuntz,
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Women in Litigation Symposium (Western Canada Edition):
Leading Culture Change in the Profession
The Advocates' Society's award-winning Women in Litigation Symposium is returning to Western Canada this spring. Join us live online for this unique networking conference designed for women advocates. You will receive candid advice and practical strategies for enhancing your life and practice as a litigator. Panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions will help you connect with your colleagues and build strong support systems. Prepare to be inspired!
2021 is poised to be an important year for women in litigation. The past year has posed exceptional challenges, many of which disproportionately affect women. At the same time, it has also presented unique opportunities to push for meaningful and lasting culture change in the profession. The Women in Litigation Symposium is your forum for connecting with other leaders in litigation to discuss how you can improve your practice and the profession as a whole moving forward.
Topics Include:
- Finding your Voice and Building your Leadership Brand
- Navigating and Leading Culture Change in the Workplace, the Courtroom, and the Community
- Breaking Disruptive Habits: How to Leave Negative Culture Behind
- Business Development Techniques for a Changing World: Mentoring Roundtable Discussion
- Sharing Strategies for Leading Change: Mentoring Roundtable Discussion
Registration includes electronic materials, which will be provided prior to the program. Registration also includes access to the live webcast recording for 30 days from the date the link is sent to you.
*Due to current concerns with COVID-19, we will be offering this program fully remotely via webcast only.
Please review the system requirements to view a Zoom event here.
Faculty Includes:
The Honourable Justice Sherry L. Kachur, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench
Kate Bridgett, Alberta Justice, Civil Litigation
Karey Brooks, JFK Law
Sarah Coderre, Bow River LLP
Sara Forte, Forte Law
Miranda Lam, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Raji Mangat, Executive Director, West Coast Leaf
Wendy McCallum, Wendy McCallum Coaching
Shari R. Pearlman, Lawyers Assistance Program of British Columbia
9:30 – 9:35 (PT)
Welcome Remarks
Emily Kirkpatrick, McEwan Partners
Allison Kuntz, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
9:35 –10:25 (PT)
Finding your Voice and Building your Leadership Brand
Karey Brooks, JFK Law
Sarah Coderre, Bow River LLP
Sara Forte, Forte Law
Moderator: Allison Kuntz, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
10:25 – 10:30 (PT)
Break
10:30 – 11:25 (PT)
Navigating and Leading Culture Change in the Workplace, the Courtroom, and the Community
The Honourable Justice Sherry L. Kachur, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench
Kate Bridgett, Alberta Justice, Civil Litigation
Miranda Lam, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Raji Mangat, Executive Director, West Coast Leaf
Moderator: Emily Kirkpatrick, McEwan Partners
11:25 – 11:30 (PT)
Break
11:30 – 12:00 (PT)
Breaking Disruptive Habits: How to Leave Negative Culture Behind
Wendy McCallum, Wendy McCallum Coaching
Shari R. Pearlman, Lawyers Assistance Program of British Columbia
Moderator: Allison Kuntz, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
12:00 – 12:30 (PT)
Networking Break & Transition to Breakout Sessions
12:30 – 12:55 (PT)
Mentoring Roundtable Discussion: Business Development Techniques for a Changing World
1:00 – 1:25 (PT)
Mentoring Roundtable Discussion: Sharing Strategies for Leading Change
1:25 – 1:30 (PT)
Closing Remarks
Emily Kirkpatrick, McEwan Cooper Dennis LLP
Allison Kuntz, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Inspiring, Strong and Supportive Women
"It was inspiring for me to see the group of strong and supportive women in litigation at this Advocates’ Society event."
Refreshing and Diverse Perspectives
"It is refreshing to hear about the diverse experiences of other women in litigation, including their concerns, setbacks and successes throughout the years."
Heartening and Engaging
"I thoroughly enjoyed this – very heartening and engaging."
Positive Vibe and I Learned a Lot
"The entire vibe was very positive and supportive. I learned a lot and had a great time."
Pricing:
TAS Members: $191.25 + Tax (Discounted) | $255.00 + Tax (Regular)
Non-members: $266.25 + Tax (Discounted) | $355.00 + Tax (Regular)
*Discounted Price reflects a 25% discount for TAS members and non-members who practise as sole practitioners or in firms smaller than 5 lawyers, and government lawyers.
TAS Members always save at least $50.00 per full-day program and up to $200.00 on core skills workshops.
Join us today.