Canadian Bar Association - PEI Branch

06/08/2026

Last week our National Board Director Tamzin Gillis, President Sean Seviour, and Executive Director Nicola Reynolds all attended Canadian Bar Association National Governance Week in Ottawa!

The week was full of meetings, leadership forum, Supreme Court dinner, and ended with the President’s Dinner and Awards Reception. It’s a great time to connect with colleagues from across the country and talk about areas of opportunity for our association!

Thanks to The Canadian Bar Association / L'Association du Barreau canadien for hosting us and pulling everything together!

06/05/2026

Last night our Executive Director, Nicola Reynolds, received the 2026 Jack Innes Award at the CBA President’s reception. We’re so happy to see her receive this well-deserved recognition!

For more details, visit the post below ⬇️

The 2026 CBA's Jack Innes Award goes to Nicola Reynolds -- well-deserved recognition for a staff member who has exhibited creativity, innovation, leadership, and commitment to the CBA. As Executive Director of the CBA's PEI branch, Nicola leads a network of 150 members as its sole staff member, consistently bringing people and organizations together in a collaborative, solutions-focused way. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fYaLAn

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Le Prix Jack-Innes 2026 de l'ABC est décerné à Nicola Reynolds, une reconnaissance bien méritée pour un membre du personnel ayant démontré de la créativité, de l'innovation, du leadership et un engagement envers l'ABC. Directrice générale de la Division de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard de l'ABC, Nicola dirige un réseau de 150 membres à titre de seule employée, rassemblant constamment les personnes et les organisations dans un esprit de collaboration axé sur les solutions. Pour en savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4el0PQd

06/05/2026

Earlier this week, our National Board Director Tamzin Gillis, and CBA PEI President Sean Seviour, attended the dinner at the Supreme Court of Canada with the Supreme Court Justices as part of CBA National Governance Week!

06/04/2026

Our executive director, president and national board director are all in Ottawa this week for the CBA National Governance Week. This mornings agenda is for the leadership forum with the President’s Awards this evening!

06/01/2026

🌟 Did you know that this week is National AccessAbility Week (May 31 – June 6)?

This week is a time to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities across Canada, and to recommit to removing barriers and building a more accessible, inclusive society for everyone.

Last year, the Atlantic branches of the Canadian Bar Association hosted its Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals at Work webinar.

Led by Laura Fair (BBA, MSc), Founder and Senior Consultant at ABOUND Consulting, this session explores:

✅ The concept of neurodiversity and its relevance in the legal industry
✅ The strengths and challenges of neurodivergent individuals
✅ Practical strategies for fostering inclusion as colleagues and leaders

➡️ Learn more & watch the recording: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=ns_ns25div01a

05/29/2026

We’re pleased to be cohosting today’s PD session with the The Law Society of Prince Edward Island, on the topic of adult children with disabilities and support issues. Our presenters, Melanie Battaglia, Battaglia Law, and Stephanie Dickson, Pooran Law, will be presenting on issues relating to the support of adult “children” over the age of majority who are unable to withdraw from parental charge by reason of their disability, mental health disorder or illness, with a particular emphasis on government (federal and provincial) social benefits available to offset support payable by the parents.

The presenters will also address consent and capacity issues as they pertain to the adult “child” in a support proceeding, including notice requirements, participation, and decision-making rights of the adult “child”.

Thanks to our presenters for coming to PEI to offer this session, and to all who attended!

05/08/2026

We’re getting set up for our Annual Women’s Forum event here at the beautiful Delta Hotels by Marriott Prince Edward overlooking the water!

Attendees will enjoy lunch, followed by a presentation from Professor Jane Thomson, UNB Law, followed by a “women in law” themed trivia. We’ll be wrapping up the day with giveaways and a mix and mingle social networking session.

This event is one of our flagship events in the calendar each year, and we’re so excited to be hosting it today! Special thanks to our Women’s Forum Committee for all their time and energy in coordinating today’s event.

05/01/2026

Our first part in our joint Atlantic Branch two-part lunch & learn series with Dr. Ashley Margeson, ND, is underway! Dr. Margeson will be discussing women’s health, hormones, and burnout.

Session 1: Understanding what’s happening
Session 2: Supporting capacity without overhauling your life (June 11, 2026)

Register for session two on our website: www.pe-cba.org/home

04/29/2026

Register Now: CBA PEI Annual Women’s Forum – Luncheon & Professional Development Event
This year’s program features a thought-provoking professional development session with Professor Jane Thomson (UNB Faculty of Law), exploring how Canadian courts have used public policy to strike down discriminatory provisions in wills and trusts.

In addition to the PD session, attendees will enjoy a plated lunch, networking opportunities, and a fun, themed trivia activity celebrating women in law—marking the 100th anniversary of the first woman called to the bar, Roma Stewart.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Delta Prince Edward
Title: Private Wishes, Public Limits: Discrimination in Wills & Trusts
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026

Fees:
• CBA Members: $86.25 (incl. HST)
• Non-Members: $115.00 (incl. HST)
Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Register now - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7pUyb4J9GJVOoedJlTM-gckPMPxHcfQTmuWMiV47ZQ2KHWA/viewform?usp=header

For questions, contact Nicola at [email protected] or 902-566-1590.

04/24/2026

Hosting a Family Law Bench & Bar discussion today with Honourable Guests Chief Justice Clements and Justice Sophie MacDonald. These meetings are a great opportunity for both the Judges and members of the bar to discuss the practice of family law in the province.

Thank you to Co-Chairs of the CBA PEI Family Law Section, Pragya Chowdhury and Kassia Curley (Cox & Palmer Charlottetown) for coordinating and hosting this event!