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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Negotiation Fundamentals for Lawyers (CPD 394)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is limited to 30. This workshop will be held in Regina\, and is not recorded or livestreamed. \nQualifies for 5.5 CPD hours. \nAGENDA \nJoin us for this one-day workshop focused on exploring fundamental knowledge and skills for effective negotiation. The session will highlight dynamics that impact on negotiations\, emphasize practical application of negotiation theory and principles\, and allow participants to work through a variety of negotiation scenarios through role-plays and exercises. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your negotiation skills and network with fellow professionals in a collaborative environment! Register early to secure your spot. \nPresenters: Itemobong Umoh and Madasan Yates – Dispute Resolution Office\, Ministry of Justice. \nDeadline for cancellation or change without penalty is June 3. Early bird discount ends May 12. \n 
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/workshop-negotiation-fundamentals-for-lawyers-cpd-394/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, Downtown Regina by Wyndham\, 1818 Victoria Avenue\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4P 0R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240411T183315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T205816Z
UID:10000169-1717146000-1717171200@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Hybrid Seminar - Corporate Governance: Beyond the Basics (CPD 392)
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Attendees: Qualifies for 5.5 CPD hours\, and 1.0 Ethics hour.\nVirtual Attendees – AM Livestream Only: Qualifies for 3.25 CPD hours\, and 1.0 Ethics hour. \nAGENDA \nJoin us for this in-depth seminar tailored for those seeking to increase their corporate governance knowledge and skills. This seminar will be beneficial for corporate lawyers\, whether in private practice or in-house counsel\, as well as those who serve as board members for corporations\, non-profits\, or Crowns. \nSessions will include effective practices for board and shareholder meetings\, including leading practices for meeting preparation and conduct\, regulatory requirements and other topics of interest as well as a panel discussion on the important interaction between positive group dynamics and board performance. Morning sessions will be available to both in-person and livestream attendees. \nIn the afternoon\, participants who attend in person will engage in facilitated\, interactive sessions where they will have the opportunity to discuss real-world challenges\, pose questions\, and gain insights from peers and experts. Participants are encouraged to submit examples of governance problems for potential use in breakout sessions to christine.johnston@lawsociety.sk.ca by May 17\, 2024. Any scenarios submitted for discussion will be anonymized to ensure that no identifying details are included. Due to their interactive nature\, afternoon sessions will be available for in-person participants only. \nLeading Practices for Conducting a Meeting of the Board of Directors\nBill Nickel. McDougall Gauley LLP\, Saskatoon\nJenny Hoffman. Cameco Corporation\, Saskatoon \nLeading Practices for Conducting a Meeting of Shareholders or Members\nBill Nickel. McDougall Gauley LLP\, Saskatoon\nJenny Hoffman. Cameco Corporation\, Saskatoon \nGroup Dynamics and Board Performance: Panel Discussion\nNancy Hopkins\, K.C. McDougall Gauley LLP\, Saskatoon \nCory Furman\, K.C. Furman IP Law and Strategy PC\, Regina\nRuth Kinzel\, PhD\, CPHR. Kinzel Cadrin & Associates Consulting Inc. \nSmall Group Interactive Sessions – PM\nNancy Hopkins\, K.C. McDougall Gauley LLP\, Saskatoon \nCory Furman\, K.C. Furman IP Law and Strategy PC\, Regina\nRuth Kinzel\, PhD\, CPHR. Kinzel Cadrin & Associates Consulting Inc. \nSmall groups will address conflict of interest\, underperforming CEO and underperforming board. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your effectiveness and network with fellow professionals in a collaborative environment! Register early to secure your spot. Deadline for cancellation or changes is May 24. \n…………………………………………………..\nRegistrants newer to corporate governance law and principles may benefit from first viewing CPD 218—Legal Basics for Boards: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know\, so we are offering a coupon for 50% off your purchase of CPD 218 from our Recorded Versions Shop. Contact cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca for the coupon code.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/hybrid-seminar-corporate-governance-beyond-the-basics-cpd-392/
LOCATION:TCU Place\, 35 22 Street East\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 0C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240417T145828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T145828Z
UID:10000191-1716379200-1716382800@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - Purification of a Business and QSBC (CPD 391)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour. \nThe complexities of tax issues demand that corporate commercial practitioners stay abreast of many wide-ranging topics. Join Kyle Aschim\, MPAcc\, CPA for a discussion of purification of a business\, qualified small business corporations (QSBC)\, and capital gains exemption planning. This webinar will provide insight into strategies to optimize tax benefits\, mitigate risks and enhance wealth preservation for your clients.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-purification-of-a-business-and-qsbc-cpd-391/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240327T233246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T233246Z
UID:10000190-1715774400-1715778000@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - A Critical Examination of the Application of Gladue Factors in Saskatchewan's Lower Courts (CPD 390)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour\, all of which qualifies for Ethics \nIn this webinar\, Sharmi Jaggi\, discusses her study on the application of Gladue factors in Saskatchewan’s lower courts. The over-representation of Indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan’s criminal justice system is a critical issue of law and public policy. Reducing Indigenous people’s high rates of incarceration must start with understanding the processes used in their sentencing\, and particularly why they receive relatively harsher sanctions than non-Indigenous offenders. \nWhile the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R v. Gladue has been praised for recognizing the ways that the criminal justice system has failed Indigenous people and requiring that judges consider the need for culturally appropriate sanctions and sentences\, the courts have been unable to affect meaningful change in incarceration rates. This research study set out to understand why Indigenous sentencing is not living up to its promise by building on a contextual framework for understanding judicial decision-making. In order to do so\, a four-month observational study of 118 sentencing decisions of judges in two provincial courts in Saskatchewan was conducted. \nThe findings of this study demonstrate that the practical constraints of the lower court’s institutional environment\, cognitive constraints\, and legislative complexity stifle the consistent application of s. 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code and the Gladue principles. \nPresenter: Sharmi Jaggi\, Ph.D.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/free-webinar-a-critical-examination-of-the-application-of-gladue-factors-in-saskatchewans-lower-courts-cpd-390/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240326T180356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T180356Z
UID:10000188-1715169600-1715173200@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Introduction to the Law Society Mentorship Program: Tips and Tools for Effective Mentoring (CPD 389)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour. \nAre you interested in becoming a mentor? \nThe Law Society has recently launched a Mentorship Program designed to support lawyer development\, improve professionalism and success\, and to reinforce a diverse and inclusive legal profession. As we approach the launch of the program\, please join this webinar for a discussion about fostering effective mentorship relationships and good practices and tips for a positive mentorship experience. The webinar will also provide an overview of the mentorship registration process and use of the online platform. \nPresenter: Jennifer Houser\, Law Society of Saskatchewan
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/free-webinar-introduction-to-the-law-society-mentorship-program-tips-and-tools-for-effective-mentoring-cpd-389/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240503T124500
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240320T154253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T212538Z
UID:10000189-1714726800-1714740300@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Virtual Seminar - A closer look at the impact and scope of The Accessible Saskatchewan Act (CPD 388)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 3.5 CPD hours\, all of which qualify for Ethics \nThe Accessible Saskatchewan Act came into force December 3\, 2023\, and aims to prevent and remove barriers for people with disabilities and foster inclusivity and accessibility for all residents of Saskatchewan. In this seminar\, our presenters and panel delve into the key provisions\, implications\, and practical steps related to the legislation. \nThe Accessible Saskatchewan Act \n• Provisions of The Accessible Saskatchewan Act\nDaryl Stubel\, Executive Director\, Office of Disability Issues\, Social Services\nStefanie Wihlidal\, Director\, Saskatchewan Accessibility Office\, Social Services \n• The Accessible Saskatchewan Act and Human Rights\nRobin Mowat\, Director of Systemic Initiatives\, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission \n• Implications of The Accessible Saskatchewan Act\nShane Buchanan\, MLT Aikins (Saskatoon) \nPanel Discussion\nIn this discussion\, Saskatchewan lawyers who live and work with accessibility issues discuss how The Accessible Saskatchewan Act impacts them and improvements they would like to see. \nModerator\n• Alanna Carlson\, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission \nPanel Members:\n• Julian Bodnar\, Disability and Aging Advocate and Dispute Resolution Consultant\n• Julian Nahachewsky\, Legal Aid Saskatchewan\n• Connor Standingready\, Pro Bono and Law Society of Saskatchewan
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/virtual-seminar-a-closer-look-at-the-impact-and-scope-of-the-accessible-saskatchewan-act/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240314T163214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T193610Z
UID:10000186-1713960000-1713963600@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - Enforcement of Money Judgments: Notable Sections and Concepts in the EMJA (CPD 387)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour. \nGetting a judgment is only one step towards winning a case. So\, you have a judgment\, now what? In this webinar\, Paul Federoff and Craig Frith\, will review key sections and concepts in The Enforcement of Money Judgments Act and discuss some of the challenges and considerations associated with enforcing money judgments in Saskatchewan. This webinar will deliver valuable guidance and practical insights to ensure that your client’s hard-won judgment is worth more than the paper it’s printed on. \nPresenters:\nCraig Frith and Paul Fedoroff\, McDougall Gauley (Saskatoon)
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-enforcement-of-money-judgments-notable-sections-and-concepts-in-the-emja-cpd-387/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240313T191857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T194131Z
UID:10000185-1713186000-1713193200@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop - Mastering Microsoft Word with Barron Henley\, Part 2 (CPD 386)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 2.0 CPD hours\, all of which qualify for Ethics. \nLegal documents require complex formatting\, and most users wrestle far too long trying to outsmart Word to get their documents looking the way they want. It doesn’t have to be that hard. \nAgenda CPD 386 \nIn this second of four workshops\, lawyer and legal tech consultant\, Barron Henley\, shows you: \n• how to better edit\, proof and work with long documents\n• how to manage advanced font and paragraph formatting \nWork smarter and faster in a program you use every day so you can spend more time practicing law. \nThis is an intermediate-level program. \nThis workshop is an excellent training opportunity for both lawyers and support staff\, so we are offering one free support staff registration when the lawyer registers as well. Please select the ticket for Member + 1 Legal Support Staff FREE (staff member must have separate email address). \n 
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/virtual-workshop-mastering-microsoft-word-with-barron-henley-part-2-cpd-386/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240207T235415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T235546Z
UID:10000182-1712750400-1712754000@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Representing Complainants in Sexual Assault Proceedings\, Part 2 (CPD 385)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour\, all of which qualifies for Ethics. \nComplainants in sexual assault proceedings have a statutory right to be represented by counsel when their privacy rights are engaged due to disclosure of private records and the introduction of evidence about their sexual history. In Saskatchewan\, Victims Services pays for counsel to represent complainants\, and the Courts and Community Justice Division assists in locating counsel for these proceedings. Counsel representing complainants are essential to safeguarding survivors’ right to privacy during legal proceedings and ensuring their journey through the justice system is respectful and supportive. \nIn this series\, Dawne Way\, lawyer and victims’ rights expert\, shares guidance for those representing complainants in sexual assault prosecutions. Get up to speed on third-party records applications\, applications concerning the admissibility of other sexual activity\, and the admissibility of evidence in the possession of the defence. Zoom in for a review of the legislation and leading case law governing the representation of complainants in applications pursuant to sections of the criminal code (ss. 276\, 278.3\, 278.92\, 278.93 and 278.94). \nTopics covered include: independent legal advice\, and overview of the code provisions and leading cases\, and tips for professionally and responsibly representing complainants in criminal prosecutions. \nPart 1 (CPD 382) – third-party records applications ss 278.3\nPart 2 (CPD 385) – admissibility of other sexual activity and the admissibility of evidence in the possession of the defence ss. 276\, 278.92\, 278.93 and 278.94
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/cpd-385-representing-complainants-in-sexual-assault-proceedings-part-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240228T225527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T184535Z
UID:10000184-1711458000-1711465200@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop - Mastering Microsoft Word with Barron Henley\, Part 1 (CPD 383)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 2.0 CPD hours\, all of which qualify for Ethics. \nLegal documents require complex formatting\, and most users wrestle far too long trying to outsmart Word to get their documents looking the way they want. It doesn’t have to be that hard. \nAgenda CPD 383 \nIn this first of four workshops\, lawyer and legal tech consultant\, Barron Henley\, shows you: \n• how to customize Word for the law office and fix its default settings\n• how to track changes\, compare documents and navigate security issues \nWork smarter and faster in a program you use every day so you can spend more time practicing law. \nThis is an intermediate-level program. \nThis workshop is an excellent training opportunity for both lawyers and support staff\, so we are offering one free support staff registration when the lawyer registers as well. Please select the ticket for Member + 1 Legal Support Staff FREE (staff member must have separate email address). \n 
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/virtual-workshop-mastering-microsoft-word-with-barron-henley-part-1-cpd-383/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240322T151500
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240105T172821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T153849Z
UID:10000149-1711013400-1711120500@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Chambers Advocacy Workshop 2024 (CPD 384)
DESCRIPTION:As we have passed the deadline\, please contact cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca for registration inquiries.\nThe cancellation deadline is February 22\, 2024. Once the workshop is full\, please contact cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca to be added to the waiting list. \nQualifies for 11 CPD hours\, 2 of which qualify for Ethics \nThe Chambers Advocacy Workshop returns for 2024! \nRegistration deadline: Feb 15\, 2024.\nLimited to 24 registrants.\nVenue – TCU Place\, 35 – 22nd Street\, Saskatoon. \nOnce the workshop is full\, please contact cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca to be added to the waiting list. Preference is given to lawyers with 10 years or less experience at the Bar. Questions regarding year admitted to the bar and number of chambers appearances to be completed with registration. For additional information\, please view the brochure. \nNo matter what your level of trial experience or ability\, you will benefit from the opportunity to access the knowledge and expertise of our faculty of trial judges and accomplished courtroom practitioners. Develop exceptional family law Chambers advocacy skills and receive constructive feedback in a small group setting. Learn from your own performances\, that of the other participants\, and the faculty demonstrations. This workshop specific to family law provides an opportunity to hone your written and oral skills in a number of exercises\, including notices of application\, draft orders\, Chambers appearance memos\, affidavits\, memos of law and oral submissions. Don’t miss this opportunity! \nWorkshop Features include: \n-Work in small groups: Faculty-to-student ratio of 8 instructors to 24 students\n-Learn without the burn: Concentrated practice of your advocacy skills in a supportive non-threatening environment\n-Faculty of experienced judges and lawyers: Access the skills and knowledge of experienced trial judges and some of Saskatchewan’s finest courtroom practitioners\n-Current Saskatchewan-specific curriculum: Exercises will be drawn from a family law fact pattern which will address parenting issues and support (income determination\, child support and spousal support). The exercises will develop your skills in oral submissions as well as writing notices of applications\, draft orders\, Chambers appearance memos\, affidavits and memos of law. The fact pattern and exercises have been prepared locally by our Workshop Planning Committee ensuring the content is relevant and current. \nGuest Speaker\nThe Honourable D. L. Wilson (Former Court of King’s Bench – Family Law Division\, Saskatoon) \nFaculty\nChair: Sean Sinclair (Robertson Stromberg LLP\, Saskatoon)\nThe Honourable Justice F. N. Turcotte (Court of King’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nThe Honourable Justice G. V. Goebel (Court of King’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nThe Honourable Justice D. J. Brown (Court of King’s Bench\, Regina)\nThe Honourable Justice C. M. Richmond (Court of King’s Bench\, Regina)\nGreg Walen\, K.C. (retired from Scharfstein LLP\, Saskatoon)\nSherry Fitzsimmons\, K.C. (McDougall Gauley LLP\, Saskatoon)\nChristine Hansen-Chad (OWZW LLP\, Regina)
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/chambers-advocacy-workshop-2024-cpd-384/
LOCATION:TCU Place\, 35 22 Street East\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 0C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240207T235039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T235613Z
UID:10000181-1710244800-1710248400@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Representing Complainants in Sexual Assault Proceedings\, Part 1 (CPD 382)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour\, all of which qualifies for Ethics. \nComplainants in sexual assault proceedings have a statutory right to be represented by counsel when their privacy rights are engaged due to disclosure of private records and the introduction of evidence about their sexual history. In Saskatchewan\, Victims Services pays for counsel to represent complainants\, and the Courts and Community Justice Division assists in locating counsel for these proceedings. Counsel representing complainants are essential to safeguarding survivors’ right to privacy during legal proceedings and ensuring their journey through the justice system is respectful and supportive. \nIn this series\, Dawne Way\, lawyer and victims’ rights expert\, shares guidance for those representing complainants in sexual assault prosecutions. Get up to speed on third-party records applications\, applications concerning the admissibility of other sexual activity\, and the admissibility of evidence in the possession of the defence. Zoom in for a review of the legislation and leading case law governing the representation of complainants in applications pursuant to sections of the criminal code (ss. 276\, 278.3\, 278.92\, 278.93 and 278.94). \nTopics covered include: independent legal advice\, and overview of the code provisions and leading cases\, and tips for professionally and responsibly representing complainants in criminal prosecutions. \nPart 1 (CPD 382) – third-party records applications ss. 278.3\nPart 2 (CPD 385) – admissibility of other sexual activity and the admissibility of evidence in the possession of the defence ss. 276\, 278.92\, 278.93 and 278.94 \n 
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/cpd-382-representing-complainants-in-sexual-assault-proceedings-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240207T193808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T194613Z
UID:10000180-1709726400-1709730000@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - Common Pitfalls in Residential Real Estate Law (CPD 381)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour. \nMarc Kelly and Brad Jamieson discuss several issues in Residential Real Estate law that can create problems\, including:  \n\n-Updated standard trust conditions\n-Non-Canadians and purchase of residential real estate\n-Law Society commentary on amending transfers (2023 SKLSPC 2)\n-Differing approaches across Saskatchewan on closing protocols\n-Unique issues in foreclosure properties\n-Common headaches: rented or leased chattels\, mortgage instructions\, new construction\n\nPresenters: Marc Kelly\, Kanuka LLP (Regina). Brad Jamieson\, Cuelenaere (Saskatoon). \n 
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-common-pitfalls-in-residential-real-estate-law-cpd-381/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240117T221915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T224001Z
UID:10000161-1709121600-1709125200@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Black History Month: Making History Today (CPD 380)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour\, all of which qualifies for Ethics. \nBlack history isn’t just about the past. Today\, lawyers who’ve immigrated from Africa in recent decades are making history\, and laying a foundation their descendants and future lawyers will be talking about in years to come.   \nJoin moderator\, Foluke Laosebikan\, K.C.\, and panelists: Elizabeth Addabor\, Habibat Kasim and Tavengwa Runyowa to learn more about the experiences of African lawyers in Saskatchewan and their journeys to becoming a lawyer in Saskatchewan.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/free-webinar-black-history-month-making-history-today/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20231128T214723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T170952Z
UID:10000165-1707987600-1708000200@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar - Court of King's Bench Practice and Procedure (CPD 378)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 3.5 CPD Hours. \nJoin the Honourable Justices R.W. Elson and D.N. Robertson\, and Heather Laing\, K.C. for an exclusive and informative seminar designed for counsel who appear in the Court of King’s Bench. Gain valuable understanding of the Court’s interpretation of the foundational rules of court and insight on practice and procedure for originating applications. Discover the secrets to crafting effective affidavit evidence that puts your best foot forward and ensures the strongest possible case presentation. Plus\, hear directly from the bench on courtroom etiquette\, providing you with a unique perspective that will set you apart in your legal practice. Register now and don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your litigation expertise and courtroom presence!
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/virtual-seminar-court-of-kings-bench-practice-and-procedure-cpd-378/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240105T174242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T175028Z
UID:10000178-1707393600-1707399000@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - Moving on from Your Legal Practice: Navigating the Transition (CPD 379)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.5 CPD hours\, of which all qualify for Ethics. \nAll good things come to an end. “Moving on from Your Legal Practice: Navigating the Transition” is tailored to legal professionals contemplating or navigating retirement or otherwise leaving practice. In this 90-minute webinar\, you will: \n\n-Hear how legal professionals have successfully moved on from their former legal practice and forward into a post-practice life\, including challenges faced and lessons learned.\n\n\n-Be informed about the various regulatory and insurance aspects of winding up your legal practice.\n\n\n-Explore the myriad of opportunities for post-practice life. Whether it’s pro bono work\, mentoring\, or pursuing an entirely new passion\, our panel will share their experiences of post-practice life\n\nJoin our panel of practitioners from various backgrounds to equip yourself with the knowledge\, tools\, and inspiration needed for a successful and fulfilling transition into post-practice life. \nModerator: Sheila Denysiuk\, K.C.\nPanelists: Greg Walen\, K.C.\, Janice Gingell\, Heather Jensen\nSLIA: Stephen McLellan\, Legal Counsel\nLaw Society: Allison Williamson\, Manager of Member Services
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-moving-on-from-your-legal-practice-navigating-the-transition-cpd-379/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20240109T172348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T210234Z
UID:10000179-1706702400-1706706000@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Recent Tax Changes Affecting Trust Accounts (CPD 377)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour and 0.5 Ethics hours. \nThe Law Society has received many questions from our members about the new reporting requirements and disclosure rules. Please join tax advisors from KPMG LLP Regina for a discussion on a variety of new tax changes. In this session\, you will learn more about: \n\n-New Trust Reporting Obligations and filing requirements\, including a discussion on Bare Trust arrangements\n-Mandatory Disclosure Rules and Notifiable Transactions – discussion on when the rules apply and reporting obligations\n-Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) updates to rules\n-Underused Housing Tax (UHT) new rules and changes on filing requirement\n\nPresenters:\nSarah Tkachuk\, FCPA\, FCA\, FEA\nKarie-Ann Walsh\, CPA\, CA\nJim Olson\, CPA\, SMA\, MBA\nTed Wiens\, CPA
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-recent-tax-changes-affecting-lawyers-cpd-377/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20230307T213249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T215529Z
UID:10000140-1705492800-1705498200@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - Sleep and Your Wellness: More Info on the Business of Sleep (CPD 374)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.5 CPD hours. \nYour time and well-being are important — especially in a profession that demands attention to detail on every file and managing (sometimes) stressful client situations. You need to be alert and well-rested to perform at your best. After 2022’s popular introduction\, Break the Cycle: Stress and Poor Sleep\, our sleep experts\, Marlee Boyle and Leah Corkum\, return with more great info for you to develop and maintain healthy sleep habits. They aim to improve your sleep\, which can boost your focus and capacity to handle the rigours of the law. Check out this practical program to see if you can get a better night’s sleep. You’ll notice the change it can make in the personal and professional you. \n\n-Discover tips\, tools\, and techniques to sleep well in the midst of stressful situations\n-Understand what constitutes insomnia and how to battle it\n-Learn how to ameliorate the effects of jet lag and time zone changes
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-sleep-and-your-wellness-more-info-on-the-business-of-sleep-cpd-374/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231206T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20230928T173054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T150531Z
UID:10000160-1701853200-1701864900@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop - Advanced Contract Drafting: What the Best Lawyers Know About Contracts (CPD 376)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 3.0 CPD Hours\, and 1.0 Ethics hours \nWhen a lawyer reviews or drafts a contract\, they may be unsure what a particular provision means\, how it impacts the client\, or how to revise it. One of the drafter’s primary responsibilities in drafting a contract is to ensure that the client accepts an appropriate degree of risk for the circumstances. \nThe purpose of this program is to explain what the best transactional lawyers know about risk and liability-shifting provisions\, including: \n\n-seven simple steps for analyzing any complicated contractual provision\n-five things every contract drafter should understand about risk\n-how to determine the appropriate degree of risk in a contract\n-how to assess risk in the template you’re marking up\n-how to shift risk from one party to the other\n-six kinds of indemnification\n-seven negotiable variables in indemnification\n-how to draft effective scope\, limitation of liability\, liquidated damages\, and indemnification provisions\n\nExplore these advanced contracting elements in this three-hour course taught by contracts expert Lenné Espenschied. With more than 25 years of experience focusing on corporate and transactional work\, Ms. Espenschied teaches on risk\, analyzing complicated provisions\, and indemnification to help you negotiate like a pro in complicated transactions.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/virtual-workshop-advanced-contract-drafting-what-the-best-lawyers-know-about-contracts-cpd-376/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20230928T175725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T215644Z
UID:10000168-1701432000-1701437400@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan Consultation on Reform of The Sale of Goods Act (CPD 375)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.5 CPD hours. \nThe Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan will provide an overview of the Law Reform Commission’s project\, Reform of The Sale of Goods Act in Saskatchewan. The Commission is currently consulting on this project and is seeking input from the bar. The Consultation Report can be found here. As these are typically small gatherings and your feedback is helpful for this type of session\, this will be a Zoom Meeting. \nPresenters: Laura Doderai\, Dominga Robinson\, and Professor Ron Cuming. This webinar is recorded.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-law-reform-commission-of-saskatchewan-consultation-on-reform-of-the-sale-of-goods-act-cpd-375/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231122T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20230928T174044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T205029Z
UID:10000147-1700654400-1700659800@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - How to Better Manage Your Workload and Your Time: Distraction\, Email\, Task & Time Management for Legal Professionals (CPD 373)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.5 CPD Hours\, all of which qualify for Ethics. \nIs technology serving you\, or are you a servant to technology? \nLegal professionals are constantly distracted by legal technology\, connectivity\, electronic case information and discovery\, and information overload… email\, instant messaging\, social media\, phone calls\, interruptions\, etc. Lawyers switch tasks on the computer nearly 600 times a day. We are drowning in technology-based interruptions. These methods of communication are essential and\, in fact\, required by many jurisdictions\, but they can also kill productivity if we don’t have the processes and technology in place to manage them. \nIn this presentation\, Paul Unger\, national speaker\, and author of Tame the Digital Chaos\, will teach you methodologies to achieve focus and take back control of your day and upcoming weeks and months. Consider how you use Microsoft Outlook and other tools to manage email\, tasks\, deadlines\, and limitation dates. \n 
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-how-to-better-manage-your-workload-and-your-time-distraction-email-task-time-management-for-legal-professionals-cpd-373/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20230815T212620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T202409Z
UID:10000148-1700128800-1700319600@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop - Trial Advocacy Workshop 2023 (CPD 372)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 20 CPD hours\, 3 of which qualify for Ethics \nRegistration deadline: Sep 28\, 2023.\nLimited to 32 registrants.\nVenue – TCU Place\, 35 – 22nd Street\, Saskatoon. \nOnce the workshop is full\, please contact cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca to be added to the waiting list. \nPreference given to lawyers with 15 years of less experience at the Bar. Questions regarding year admitted to the bar\, number of trials as lead and as associate counsel to be completed with registration. For additional information\, please view the brochure. \nThe Trial Advocacy Workshop returns for 2023. No matter what your level of trial experience or ability\, you will benefit from the opportunity to access the knowledge and expertise of our faculty of trial judges and accomplished courtroom practitioners. Develop exceptional advocacy skills and receive constructive feedback in a small group setting. Learn from your own performances\, that of the other participants\, and the faculty demonstrations. Don’t miss this opportunity! \nWorkshop Features include: \n\n-Work in small groups: Faculty-to-student ratio of 13 instructors to 32 students\n-Learn without the burn: Concentrated practice of your advocacy skills in a supportive non-threatening environment\n-Faculty of experienced judges and lawyers: Access the skills and knowledge of experienced trial judges and some of Saskatchewan’s finest courtroom practitioners\nNew and improved curriculum: Exercises will be drawn from two case files\, one civil and one criminal. The exercises will develop your skills in direct and cross-examination\, use of exhibits\, witness impeachment\, re-examination\, demonstrative evidence\, and opening and closing statements\n-Faculty critique and constructive suggestions: After each skills performance\, you will receive constructive feedback from your instructors. Learn from your own performance and those of other participants. Demonstrations by instructors will provide you with the opportunity to observe effective advocacy skills.\n-Video: Review your video performances for additional feedback\n-Textbook included: An Advocacy Primer\, 4th edition\n\nGuest Speaker\nMichelle Ouellette\, K.C. (McKercher LLP\, Saskatoon) \nFaculty\nJustice R.W. Danyliuk (Court of King’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nJustice K.L. Zerr (Court of King’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nJudge H.M. Harradence (Provincial Court\, Prince Albert)\nJudge B. Hendrickson (Provincial Court\, Moose Jaw)\nJudge M.A. Segu (Provincial Court\, Meadow Lake)\nLeslie Sullivan\, K.C. (Court Appointed Counsel Program\, Saskatoon)\nGreg Walen\, K.C. (retired from Scharfstein LLP\, Saskatoon)\nBrian Banilevic\, K.C. (retired from McDougall Gauley LLP\, Regina)\nRon Parchomchuk\, K.C. (Parchomchuk Sherdahl Hunter\, Prince Albert)\nErin Kleisinger\, K.C. (McDougall Gauley LLP\, Regina)\nAmanda Quayle\, K.C. (McDougall Gauley LLP\, Regina)\nCynthia Alexander (Ministry of Justice\, Moose Jaw)\nJackie Lane (Ministry of Justice\, Regina) \nThe cancellation deadline is Oct 18. Once the workshop is full\, please contact cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/workshop-trial-advocacy-workshop-2023-cpd-372/
LOCATION:TCU Place\, 35 22 Street East\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 0C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20230210T152519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T202811Z
UID:10000132-1699358400-1699362000@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Discover YOUR vLex: Artificial Intelligence\, eBooks\, and Case Law (CPD 371)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour. \nAs a Law Society of Saskatchewan member\, you have free online access to a powerful artificial intelligence research assistant. vLex’s Vincent tool can analyze a judgment\, brief\, legal memorandum or any other legal document\, and extract significant concepts to generate relevant results. The vLex platform also provides access to case law and the complete Irwin Law eBook collection. Discover (or rediscover) vlex and Vincent in this free webinar opportunity! \nLegal Resources Co-Directors Alan Kilpatrick and Ken Fox will guide you through vLex’s most important features. vLex’s Account Manager for North America\, Meghan Killilea\, will be joining the webinar as a special guest presenter. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the most out of this amazing AI tool\, advance your research\, and excel at your practice! \nPresenters:\nMeghan Killilea. Account Manager – North America\, vLex.\nKen Fox. Co-Director\, Legal Resources\, Law Society of Saskatchewan.\nAlan Kilpatrick. Co-Director\, Legal Resources\, Law Society of Saskatchewan.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-discover-your-vlex-cpd-371/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20230926T233744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T233744Z
UID:10000159-1698926400-1698930000@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - Managing Your Electronic Files\, with Craig Zawada (CPD 370)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour\, all of which qualify for Ethics hours. \nFiles. Lawyers love getting new ones. We spend thousands of dollars protecting them. Ridding ourselves of old files is often a chore. But they are a constant for lawyers\, and managing them efficiently is a must for productivity and loss prevention. \nWhile file management traditionally involved musty storage rooms\, endless shelving and constant leafing through manila folders\, it is different for most these days. The shift to electronic documents and files brings plenty of advantages\, but also new problems. Accidental or intentional deletion\, infinite copyability\, and attacks from the other side of the globe are just part of the new world of electronic file management. \nJoin us for this webinar as Saskatoon lawyer Craig Zawada\, K.C. discusses important considerations when managing electronic files. He will review the legal status of electronic documents\, ethical issues under our regulatory rules\, best practices for organizing and storing electronic materials\, security considerations\, and more. \nWhether your office is still getting rid of paper files\, or you are already deep into the electronic domain\, this webinar offers guidance on how to ensure your file system is working efficiently and protecting you and your clients.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-managing-your-electronic-files-with-craig-zawada-cpd-370/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20231003T160124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T155602Z
UID:10000166-1698148800-1698152400@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Saskatchewan Legal Needs Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar to learn about the results of the Saskatchewan Legal Needs Assessment conducted during 2021-2022. The Legal Needs Assessment provides the perspectives of lawyers and community organizations on access to justice issues and legal needs within communities across Saskatchewan. It offers insights for addressing unmet legal needs and areas of focus. The researchers involved in the assessment will present their findings and key insights to advance access to justice within Saskatchewan. \nThe presenters are: \n\n– Brea Lowenberger\, BA\, JD\, LLM\, is Saskatchewan’s Access to Justice Coordinator and Cofounder/Director of CREATE Justice\, an action-oriented access to justice research lab at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S)\, Canada\, that is working on transforming legal and justice services and the removal of systemic barriers to justice; and a sessional lecturer for the award-winning Dean’s Forum on Access to Justice and Dispute Resolution course at the U of S.\n\n\n– Dr. Bryce Stoliker holds a Ph.D. in Criminology and is a Research Officer at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Joining the Centre in 2020\, Dr. Stoliker has been involved in various research and evaluation projects tasked with assessing criminal justice processes\, as well as examining programs and services for justice-involved individuals. While his main area of research focuses on the mental health of justice-involved individuals (especially those in custody)\, he is generally interested in investigating and addressing the challenges that people face at various levels of the (criminal) justice system.\n\n\n– Heather Heavin\, B.Sc. (Hons)\, LL.B. (University of Saskatchewan)\, LL.M. (Harvard) is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies at the College of Law\, University of Saskatchewan. Her teaching and research areas have focused on business\, trade\, oil and gas and administrative law\, with particular interest in risk assessment and data-informed\, justice sector reform. Heather joined the faculty in 2003 after practicing with the firm of MLT LLP (now MLT Aikins) and clerking to Chief Justice E.D. Bayda of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. She is an award- winning teacher\, a former member of the JSGS School of Public policy\, member of the Forensic Centre for Behavioral and Justice Studies and the CREATE Justice research centre at the University of Saskatchewan.\n\n\n– Jessie Buydens is a partner at Scott Phelps Mason in Saskatoon and is the current Treasurer for the CBA Saskatchewan Branch. She received her LLB in 2006 and her LLM in 2008 from the University of Saskatchewan. She has a general practice which encompasses several areas of the law including litigation\, criminal law\, and family law. She also practices in the areas of wills\, estates\, and real estate law. She is the recipient of the Lady Justice Award from the Elizabeth Fry Society in 2019 and the Community Service Award from CBA Saskatchewan in 2021. She has extensive volunteer involvement\, but her passion is Rugby.\n\n\n– Dr. Lisa Jewell is a Research Associate at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies at the University of Saskatchewan. She has a PhD in Applied Social Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan and is a Credentialed Evaluator through the Canadian Evaluation Society. Dr. Jewell has over 17 years of research and evaluation experience and specializes in evaluating programs operating within the criminal justice system\, including those offered by corrections\, police\, justice\, and community-based organizations.\n\n\n– Pamela R. Kovacs\, BComm (McGill University)\, LLB/JD (University of Saskatchewan)\, MA (United Nations University) is Senior Policy Counsel with the Law Society of Saskatchewan with a focus on the future of legal services\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\, and Truth and Reconciliation. Pam joined the Law Society in 2020 following a decade of work in international development and prior to this as the Executive Director of Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan and as a law firm associate. Pam has researched\, written\, and presented on issues relating to the rule of law\, access to justice\, transitional justice\, legal representation for children and youth\, pro bono legal services\, and the operation of law clinics.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/free-webinar-saskatchewan-legal-needs-assessment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Access to Justice Week,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Access to Justice Week":MAILTO:media@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20230824T164824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T205536Z
UID:10000158-1697533200-1697544000@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop - AI Ethics and the Practice of Law (CPD 369)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 3.0 CPD hours\, all of which qualify for Ethics hours. \nArtificial Intelligence is quickly being woven into all aspects of our digital infrastructure and is impacting a wide range of domains including the practice of law. Some of these impacts are beneficial. However\, there are also numerous examples of AI systems that are creating harmful\, unjust and discriminatory outcomes. How can we ensure the AI tools\, especially ones used in high-stakes domains like legal work\, are trustworthy and informed by societal values? This workshop provides an introduction to the topic of AI ethics. We’ll illustrate some of the core ethical concerns raised by modern AI systems\, including generative AI/ChatGPT\, using Ethically Aligned AI’s Data\, Models and People Framework. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how modern AI actually works including the role of data in machine learning models. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to apply their learning through the exploration of relevant case studies. \nPresenter: Katrina Ingram. Ethically Aligned AI\, Edmonton.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/virtual-workshop-ai-ethics-and-the-practice-of-law-cpd-369/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20230726T200445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T175212Z
UID:10000157-1697112000-1697115600@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - When Estates Go to Court: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions (CPD 368)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour. \nSeveral recent Saskatchewan decisions provide guidance on various estate law topics. These include issues related to estate administration\, as well as more contentious issues such as will challenges. This webinar summarizes some of the recent Saskatchewan decisions within the past one to two years. James will outline the facts of each decision and then offer a practical takeaway from each. \nPresenter: James Steele. Robertson Stromberg\, Saskatoon.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-recent-cases-in-estate-litigation-cpd-368/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202025
CREATED:20230908T184408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T185241Z
UID:10000156-1696410000-1696422600@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Virtual Seminar -  Mental Health and the Legal Profession: Improving Lawyer Well-being (CPD 367)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 3.5 CPD hours\, all of which qualify for Ethics. \nWhat can legal organizations\, firms\, law societies and legal educators do to improve lawyer well-being? In this virtual seminar\, Dr. Nathalie Cadieux and moderator Erin Kleisinger\, K.C.\, discuss the recommendations and findings of the National Study on the Psychological Health Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada. Erin was the Chair of the National Well-Being Study Steering Committee with the Federation of Law Societies of Canada\, which partnered with the Université de Sherbrooke and the Canadian Bar Association to conduct the study. Phase I of the study\, conducted by Dr. Cadieux and published in October 2022\, surveyed legal professionals to determine the scope of the problem\, distinguish regional differences and explore the causes of substance abuse and poor health outcomes in the profession. High levels of psychological distress\, depression\, anxiety\, burnout and suicidal ideation were reported across all practice areas. \nFollowing Dr. Cadieux’s presentation\, moderator\,  Michelle Ouellette\, K.C.\, explores this further with panelists Retired Judge Robert Philp\, K.C.\, Ronni Nordal\, K.C.\, Hayley Pitcher and Patricia Barkaskas who share personal experiences and speak on reducing stigma in the profession\, power dynamics for new and Indigenous lawyers\, and implementing the study’s recommendations. \nFollowing the seminar\, attendees receive free virtual access to mental health programming for both LSS and CBA Saskatchewan. \nPresenter: \n\n-Nathalie Cadieux\, Ph.D.\, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke.\n-Moderator: Erin Kleisinger\, K.C. McDougall Gauley LLP\, Regina.\n\nPanel: \n\n-Moderator: Michelle Ouellette\, K.C. McKercher LLP\, Saskatoon.\n-Robert Philp\, K.C. Ret. Provincial Court Judge. Edmonton.\n-Ronni Nordal\, K.C. Nordal Law Office\, Saskatoon.\n-Hayley Pitcher. Court of Appeal for Ontario\, Toronto.\n-Patricia Barkaskas. University of Victoria\, Victoria.\n\nCo-hosted by CBA Saskatchewan and the Law Society of Saskatchewan
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/free-virtual-seminar-mental-health-and-the-legal-profession-improving-lawyer-well-being-cpd-367/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202026
CREATED:20230726T201216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T192810Z
UID:10000153-1695816000-1695819600@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Indigenous Judges Speak: Indigenous Experience in the Legal Profession and Beyond (CPD 366)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour\, all of which qualifies for Ethics. \nHear from Indigenous judges on the impacts of racism\, intergenerational trauma and Indian Residential Schools in the Courts\, in the legal profession and beyond. What do Indigenous practitioners and judges face in their education\, communities\, and legal practice? How do Indigenous practitioners and judges meet and counteract the impacts of racism\, intergenerational trauma and Indian Residential Schools? Who were their mentors and inspirations? What beliefs and practices strengthen and renew their spirit and resolve? \nModerator:\nMary Culbertson\, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan. \nPanel:\nThe Honourable Judge Michelle R. Brass. Provincial Court of Saskatchewan\, Estevan.\nThe Honourable Judge Mary McAuley. Provincial Court of Saskatchewan\, Prince Albert.\nThe Honourable Judge Stephanie Whitecloud-Brass. Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories\, Yellowknife.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/free-webinar-indigenous-judges-on-the-impact-of-residential-schools-cpd-366/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T202026
CREATED:20230726T165429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T205538Z
UID:10000152-1695124800-1695128400@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Introducing the Gladue Submission Guide: A Practical Resource for Indigenous Clients and their Legal Counsel (CPD 365)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour\, all of which qualifies for Ethics. \nJoin Legal Aid Saskatchewan for an informational webinar on the Gladue Submission Guide! A practical plain-language manual to assist legal counsel and their Indigenous clients build Gladue submissions. Participants will become familiarized with the purpose of the Guide\, its contents\, and potential guiding questions to help prepare effective Gladue submissions with their clients. In addition\, participants will be introduced to the supplementary Gladue Database\, an ever-evolving and open-access resource designed to assist lawyers\, judges\, report writers\, and researchers build effective Gladue Submissions and Reports. \nGladue Submission Guide\nGladue Rights Database \nPresenter: Morgan Ryan-Roe\, Gladue Database Coordinator. Legal Aid Saskatchewan\, Saskatoon.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/free-webinar-introducing-the-gladue-submission-guide-a-practical-resource-for-indigenous-clients-and-their-legal-counsel-cpd-365/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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