Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch (CBABC)

06/06/2026

Congratulations to all the newly called lawyers welcomed into the profession at today’s Vancouver call ceremony. And a special call out to the nearly two dozen who borrowed robes from CBABC’s Robe Bank for the day!

We are so pleased to be able to provide this service and make it possible for you to attend this memorable occasion without stress or financial burden.

Learn more about Robe Bank, borrow a robe, or donate at https://bit.ly/45AEk5J

05/06/2026

Congratulations Connor Bildfell! We are thrilled to see our incoming president receive this prestigious award and be recognized for profound dedication to the legal profession. As co-counsel in the CBA's intervention in the Legal Professions Act challenges, Connor was instrumental in advocating on behalf of members, securing, for the first time ever, acknowledgement of the independence of the bar as an unwritten constitutional principle.

Learn more about Connor and the Douglas Miller Rising Star Award at: https://lnkd.in/gWRwaD4d

This year's CBA's Douglas Miller Rising Star Award goes to Connor Bildfell! This award honours lawyers in the early stages of their careers who exhibit professional excellence, service to the profession, and outstanding dedication to the CBA. A partner in the Litigation Group at McCarthy Tétrault, Bildfell has built a practice spanning private arbitration and courts at all levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fYaLAn

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Le Prix de l'étoile montante Douglas-Miller 2026 de l'ABC est décerné à Me Connor Bildfell ! Ce prix honore des juristes en début de carrière qui se distinguent par leur excellence professionnelle, les services rendus à la profession et leur dévouement exceptionnel envers l'ABC. Associé au sein du groupe de litige de McCarthy Tétrault, Me Bildfell a bâti une pratique couvrant l'arbitrage privé et les tribunaux de tous les niveaux, y compris la Cour suprême du Canada. Pour en savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4el0PQd

05/06/2026

If you missed the Vancouver Bench & Bar Dinner this year... good news! It’s an annual event🗓️ Make sure you attend next year to be a part of this celebratory, collegial evening and represent the Vancouver legal community.

But waiting a year to network with your community is such a long wait, which is why CBABC has networking events all throughout the year.

There is still time to register for the last Section meetings before the summer at https://bit.ly/4jM3ZMC. Then keep an eye out for fall events coming soon!

04/06/2026

CBABC President Patricia Blair, past president Clare Jennings, and CBA Board members Robyn Trask and Ryan Dawodharry had the pleasure of attending the Supreme Court of Canada and Canadian Bar Association Annual Dinner yesterday.

Leaders from the court and our national association gathering to connect means stronger ties between the bench and bar. An integral aspect of advancing our advocacy efforts.

Learn more about CBABC’s advocacy initiatives at https://bit.ly/4vs9gPB

04/06/2026

Appearing in the Supreme Court of BC, Court of Appeal of BC, Federal Court of Appeal and even the Supreme Court of Canada, the Huberman Robe has fought for justice and waits for it’s next borrower to continue it’s journey.

All of CBABC’s Robes have a story to tell, from adventures with their original owner, to numerous early career lawyers’ first step into law. Read the stories at https://bit.ly/3S3c2MF

03/06/2026

Press play for a snapshot of last week’s Bench & Bar Dinner in Vancouver! With 30 judges in attendance, including all three B.C. chiefs, this evening was one to remember for the collegial connections between the bench and lawyers on the front lines.

Check out photos from the evening at: https://bit.ly/4e4ewSk

03/06/2026

Revisiting this Robe Bank love story from last year! A new lawyers call ceremony is a momentous occasion. Not having robes shouldn’t keep you from it. Borrow a robe for free through CBABC Robe Bank and start your journey into law free from stress. https://cbabc.org/resources/robe-bank/

02/06/2026

We’re celebrating four years of Robe Bank! Lending over 300 court robes to members since 2022, this program makes it possible for early career lawyers to attend their call ceremonies and appear in court.

With donations from senior members of the bar, those upgrading to KC robes or becoming judges, CBABC’s Robe Bank prolongs the life and story of a robe, far beyond its original owner.

Interested in supporting this program? Donate robes or make a monetary donation at https://bit.ly/45AEk5J

Thank you to Lawyers Financial for your continued support of Robe Bank.

02/06/2026

Ongoing learning and unlearning is a crucial part of Reconciliation. National Indigenous History Month is a reminder to recognize the history and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples and continue incorporating Reconciliation practices into our personal and professional lives.

▫️Reconciliation Response Plan
▫️Advancing Reconciliation PD Series
▫️The Path - Indigenous Cultural Awareness Course
▫️Truth & Reconciliation Toolkit

Explore these resources and more at https://bit.ly/4dQWkez

02/06/2026

Threats to lawyer and judicial independence are mounting. Public confidence in courts is under strain. Democratic governance is being tested. In the latest issue of BarTalk, contributors explore how lawyers can respond and uphold the profession’s core principles. Read the issue: https://bit.ly/4cdKk63