Weekly
Bulletin [2009.05.26]
The
Law Society of the Northwest Territories
Contents
1. Employment Opportunities?
2. Meeting: Family Law Section
3.
Law Foundation Appointees
4. Meeting: CLE Committee
5. Meeting: Legal Ethics Committee
6. Court
of Appeal BBQ
7. Special CLE: Disabilities in the Workplace
8. Trial
Advocacy (Coming soon!)
Employment Opportunities?
The Law Society regularly fields questions regarding employment opportunities in the North. If your firm or business is hiring associates/practitioners, be sure to take advantage of the Law Society's recruitment initiatives. Forward your adverts to the Society today!
Family Law Section Meeting
The Family Law Section will be meeting Wednesday, May 27, at 12:00pm in the LSNT Boardroom. Committee members and all those interested are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by return .
Law Foundation Appointees
The term of the current appointees to the NWT Law Foundation expires on June 30, 2009. Members interested in serving on the Board of the Foundation are asked to provide their expressions of interest no later than May 30, 2009.
CLE/CPD Committee Meeting
The CLE/CPD Committee will be meeting Tuesday, June 2, at 12:00pm in the LSNT Boardroom. Committee members and all those interested are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by return.
Legal Ethics Committee Meeting
The Legal Ethics Committee will be meeting Wednesday, June 3, at 12:00pm in the LSNT Boardroom. Committee members and all those interested are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by return.
Court of Appeal BBQ
All members are invited to the annual Court of Appeal BBQ. Please refer to the attached poster for details. Tickets are now available at the Law Society office. Be sure to get your tickets early!
Special CLE:
Disabilities in the Workplace
Work-related injuries can be a nightmare for the employee and the employer. On Friday, June 19, find out what you need to know to properly and effectively practice within the realm of workplace disability. This three-part seminar includes the following presentations:
WSCC Legislation
Michael Triggs, General
Counsel/Director of Legal Services, WSCC
Health Professionals in Disability
Management
Marion Hutton, Occupational Therapist
Legal Aspects of Disability Management
Chris Sabat,
Associate, Gowlings LLP (Calgary)
All members are encouraged to take advantage of this event. Time and location are to be announced. Stay tuned for more information. Please RSVP by return.
Save the Date: Trial Advocacy
A Trial Advocacy course is scheduled for September 30 - October 3, 2009. Mark your calendars and keep an eye for more details soon.
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