FACL BC upcoming events

The Writing Café: Shared Pages, Why We Gather (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Event Details

Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Location: Cafe Marie, 425 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver.

We’ll gather in a cozy café setting to journal and connect over a beverage of your choice. Please note that a minimum purchase of one drink is required to attend.

What to Bring

A journal and any writing materials (pen, paper, or laptop).

Moderators

Nyusha Samiei – FACL BC Membership Chair

Amy Xu – FACL BC Membership Committee Volunteer

Final Note

This event has limited capacity. As a courtesy to others who may wish to attend, we kindly ask that you update your RSVP promptly if your plans change. Timely updates help us plan thoughtfully and maintain a comfortable group setting. Repeated no-shows or unexplained absences from FACL BC events may affect future registrations. We look forward to gathering with you for a morning of reflection, meaningful stories, and connection at our October Writing Café.

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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 Haunted Watch Party (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Come join FACL BC and the UVic Film Club for a lunchtime screening of Ju-On to get in the Halloween spirit and enjoy some snacks. This event is open to everyone.

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026

Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Location: University of Victoria - Fraser Building, Room 157

While this event is complimentary, we kindly request that you inform us of any changes to your RSVP as a courtesy to our host and other potential attendees. Timely notification of any changes ensures efficient planning and helps us maintain the quality of our events. Please note that unexplained absences or repeated no-shows to FACL BC events may affect your ability to attend future complimentary events.

Please note that this event will take place in Victoria, BC.

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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.

Mimosas, Midlife & The Conversation We're Not Having (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Presented by Goodlawyer in collaboration with FACL BC, Cassels, and Clarity (formerly Hiive), this event is a candid, women-only conversation about menopause and perimenopause at work. Women lawyers are juggling hormones, brain fog, caregiving and career pressure all at once, and almost nobody talks about it openly.

The event will pair two kinds of expertise:

Medical: Dr. Bal Pawa (West Coast Women's Health), a menopause specialist, on what's actually happening in the body and brain. She sees a lot of burnt-out women lawyers in her clinic.

Lived Experience: Female lawyer panelists will speak towards the topic in their personal circumstances: in-house, fractional practice and law firm life. The discussion will also touch on motherhood, since the two life stages often overlap.

The event is in the style of a fireside chat, with the goal of making menopause approachable to talk about in the workplace. Each attendee will receive a goodie bag to bring home and the panel will be recorded.

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Agenda:

4:00 pm: Mimosa bar and mingling
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm: Panel
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Reception

Venue: Cassels (Vancouver office - Park Place, 666 Burrard Street #3100).

Partners: Cassels, Erin Wiley (General Counsel at Clarity, formerly Hiive), FACL BC's In-House Committee and the Vancouver In-House Trailblazers.

Note: 15 spots are reserved for FACL BC members. Attendees should RSVP directly with FACL BC and not through Goodlawyer. Registration preference is given to FACL BC members who are female in-house lawyers.

While this event is complimentary, we kindly request that you inform us of any changes to your RSVP as a courtesy to both Cassels, our host, and other potential attendees. Timely notification of any changes ensures efficient planning and helps us maintain the quality of our events. Please note that unexplained absences or repeated no-shows to FACL BC events may affect your ability to attend future complimentary events.

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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.