FACL BC's Women’s Social this year will be taking place on Thursday, September 21, 2023 with the theme of “Respect In the Legal Profession and for the Female Lawyer”. This will be a fun and casual opportunity to connect meaningfully with your fellow women in law. 

The evening will start with a keynote speech from Louisa Winn, K.C., followed by a speed networking session. During the networking session, event attendees will rotate through the tables in the room and have a chance to connect with the special guests that we have invited to be at each table. Our special guests come from a range of practice areas and have been called to the bar for at least a decade. Towards the end of the event, there will be ample time for everyone to freely mingle and socialize. Light refreshments, snacks and canapes will be provided. 

We would like to thank DLA Piper for their generosity in sponsoring this event. 

• Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
  
• Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
  
• Location: DLA Piper 1133 Melville St, Suite 2700, Vancouver, BC V6E 4E5

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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.

Every law student will have to network at some point, but we are never taught how to do it.

This year, APLC is hosting an exciting event in collaboration with FACL BC to teach students how to network! We will begin the event with a presentation on networking skills in the modern world given by Steven Ngo, Advisory Director of FACL BC.

Afterwards, we will have a “practice networking” session during which you can put what you’ve learned to practice with current lawyers. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn valuable networking skills and connect with practicing lawyers in an informal setting!

Please register by Monday, September 25, 2023, 11:59PM PST to secure your spot as the event will also be first come, first served.

Attendees: APLC and FACL BC members

Dress Code: Business/Smart Casual

About our speaker:

Steven Ngo is the Advisory Director and Past President of FACL BC and the co-founder of Beyond the A. He was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer Magazine in 2022 and an Alumni Changemaker by the Allard School of Law in 2023. He currently works as Sr. Counsel at Rivian and previously worked as a corporate M&A associate at Osler and Allens Linklaters. Connect with Steven on LinkedIn.

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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.

Register Here (Zoom option)

Please join FACL BC's Advocacy Committee for the second panel in its Worker Speaker Series, focusing on workers in different industries. This panel's topic will be on migrant workers and promises to provide an engaging discussion on the regulatory gaps and ensuing challenges faced by migrant workers in BC. 

Migrant workers often face unique legal challenges at the nexus of employment and immigration law. Existing in a legal liminal space, migrant workers also frequently experience added systemic and institutionalized barriers in the form of discrimination and lack of access to justice. Join us to hear from a panel of legal practitioners, academics, and activists on the front lines to hear what can be done to better protect and support migrant workers. 

Moderator: Prabhpreet Kaur Sangha, Lehal Law Legal Services

Location: McMillan LLP, Suite 1500 Royal Centre, 1055 W Georgia Street and via Zoom. 

This event will qualify for 1 hour of CPD credit.

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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.

You are cordially invited to the FACL BC Complimentary Annual Conference. We are proud to announce that this year’s conference will be held in-person (with virtual streaming available).

Join us in exploring the theme of “Champions”, whether it is championing causes within the community, breaking barriers, or empowering oneself in our personal and professional lives.  

We are excited to welcome the Honourable Judge Gurmail Gill of the British Columbia Provincial Court for a moderated discussion on his journey to the Bench. Termed the “Renaissance Man”, Judge Gill was the first judge of South Asian descent appointed to the British Columbia Provincial Court. Judge Gill is also a 5th degree Black Belt in Karate-Do, a martial art instructor, a licensed pilot, and an avid astronomer and astro-photographer.  

This discussion will be moderated by FACL BC President, Fiona Wong.  

Following the chat with Judge Gill, tune in to our very own Advocacy and Mentorship Committees on their programming in discovering the spirit of championship, from learning advocacy skills and affecting social change, to gaining valuable insights on personal and professional victories. Attendees are welcome to select their program of choice (see description below).    

Conference attendees are eligible to earn CPD and ethics* credits with the Law Society of British Columbia. More info coming soon.  

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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.

FACL BC is thrilled to be hosting our 12th Annual Gala on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver starting at 5:30 pm. Join us for an evening of community, celebration, and empowerment at our most anticipated event of the year! 

Last year’s 11th Annual Gala brought together a record-breaking 475 attendees (our largest FACL BC event ever) for an evening of Belonging. 

This year, our theme is “Champions: Within, Among & Beyond”. Our theme is meant to celebrate the accomplishments of FACL BC members, as well as to encourage our attendees to be champions for themselves (within), their networks (among), and our community (beyond).

Due to overwhelming demand, we have secured a larger venue, but anticipate tickets selling fast! Sponsorships and tickets will be available on the following schedule: 

• August 23, 2023: Sponsorships available for purchase 
  
• September 12, 2023: Single Tickets pre-sale exclusively for FACL BC Members (Members will receive an email on the day of with instructions for purchasing tickets). 
  
• September 14, 2023: Single Tickets on sale to the general public
  
• October 4, 2023: Student Tickets available for purchase
  

Please inquire with your firm, organization, or law school prior to purchasing a single or student ticket above. Oftentimes we find that your employer or school is already supporting the FACL BC Gala so you may be able to secure a seat with them, as opposed to purchasing an individual ticket.

Tickets will be sold in the following tiers: 

• Single Tickets (Non-Refundable)

• • Single tickets can be purchased together in groups. 

  • Single ticket holders will be assigned seating at a table of 10 closer to the date of the Gala. We will do our best to honour requests to be seated together, but are unable to guarantee these requests. If you would like to request to be seated with other attendees, please complete this form. Attendees who wish to be seated together on a guaranteed basis should request a Table Sponsorship from our sponsorship package, a copy of which can be found at faclbc.ca/gala.  

• Student Tickets (Non-Refundable)

• • Eligible individuals for student tickets are students currently enrolled at a Canadian law school, articling students, judicial law clerks, and NCA candidates. 

  • A limited number of tickets will be available. 

For full details of the event, please visit faclbc.ca/gala. 

Sponsorship

FACL BC is grateful for the generous support of the following sponsors: 

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Medal (Table) Sponsors

Amenities Sponsors

Conference Sponsors

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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.