The Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Branch

01/21/2025

CBA Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award is Nancy Hopkins, K.C., McDougall Gauley LLP.

Nancy Hopkins, K.C. is a highly respected business lawyer and partner with McDougall Gauley LLP in Saskatoon, SK. She has served on multiple boards and charitable corporations and was named one of WXN 100 most powerful women in Canada in 2013. Ms. Hopkins was also honored with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.

Congratulations for this well deserved award and recognition!

The award will be presented at the Distinguished Service Award Dinner during Mid-Winter on Feb 6. Tickets are available here: https://bit.ly/40sYZoe

01/20/2025

Check out these upcoming virtual Section meetings and register today!

Jan. 28 - Young Lawyers: Your Guide to Providing Pro Bono Legal Services as a New Lawyer. Register: https://bit.ly/4hnxpzW

Jan. 30 - Canadian Corporate Counsel & Privacy & Access Law: An Update from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commission. Register: https://bit.ly/4g684ZW

01/17/2025

Expand Your Network at the 2025 Mid-Winter Conference! 🤝
Last day to get the group booking rate at the Holiday Inn is today, January 17!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with top professionals in the legal field at the 2025 Mid-Winter Conference on February 6 & 7 at TCU Place, Saskatoon. This is the perfect opportunity to expand your referral network and foster meaningful relationships with leaders in the profession.

📅 Event Date: February 6 & 7, 2025
📍 Location: TCU Place, Saskatoon [Treaty 6 Territory and Homeland of the Métis]
🎯 Theme: LEGAL INNOVATION: Shaping the Future
Whether you're looking for new connections, referrals, or insights, this event will help you engage with professionals who share your interests and goals.
✅ Connect with leading professionals
✅ Gain insights into legal innovation
✅ Grow your network and build referrals
Register today and take the next step toward career success!

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4iyrSYm

01/17/2025

Corbin Golding, a CBA-SK member and associate lawyer at McDougall Gauley LLP, has had an insightful article, "The Art of Persuasion in the Age of AI," published in the CBA National magazine!

In this thought-provoking piece, Corbin delves into the growing role of GenAI in the legal field, discussing how it might just become a lawyer’s new best friend. However, he urges caution — while AI offers incredible support, it’s important not to rush into handing over the reins entirely.

As an associate lawyer with a broad practice focus on civil litigation, and a lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law, Corbin brings a wealth of expertise and a unique perspective to this important topic. Check out the article to explore how AI could reshape legal practices, and why the human touch remains essential in delivering the best client outcomes. 💡

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4jifJr7

01/15/2025

Congratulations to all who received the King's Counsel designation for 2024, especially our CBA Members, and our current President, Mark Dolan, K.C.:

- Mark Dolan
- Ryan Hrechka
- Kendra Jacobs
- Lee Anne Schienbein
- Adam Touet
- Lauren Wihak

Sincere congratulations! Full announcement: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2024/december/19/2024-kings-counsel-designations-announced

01/14/2025

Don’t miss these upcoming virtual Section meetings, register today!

Jan. 16, 2025 - Wills, Estate & Elder Law: Using Life Insurance as an Estate Planning Tool Elder Law, Wills, Estates & Trusts. Register: https://bit.ly/426xlQu

Jan. 22, 2025 - Civil Litigation: Norwich Orders - When and How They Can be Helpful Civil Litigation. Register: https://bit.ly/40qtPiR

Jan. 23, 2025 - Women Lawyers: From Legal Practice to Political Advocacy: Navigating the Demands of Dual Roles Women Lawyers. Register: https://bit.ly/4a6P6RG

01/09/2025

Register now for the 2025 Mid-Winter Conference to save 15% off! Discount ends January 10, 2025! Don’t miss out on saving $74.25 on the regular 2025 Mid-Winter Conference registration and save $574.25 from the non-member price. Membership pays. 15% off expires January 10!

📅 February 6 & 7 | TCU Place, Saskatoon

🎯 LEGAL INNOVATION: Shaping the Future

Visit the event website to review sessions and register: https://bit.ly/4iyrSYm

01/06/2025

Register now for the 2025 Mid-Winter Conference to save 15%! Discount ends after January 10, 2025!

📅 February 6 & 7 | TCU Place, Saskatoon
🎯 LEGAL INNOVATION: Shaping the Future

Elevate your career, expand your network, and energize your legal mind! Gain insights from expert speakers on hot topics like legal tech & AI, procurement, Part 16 rules, and the Right to Representation.

✅ Earn 12 CPD Hours

✅ Connect with top professionals

✅ Advance your legal practice

Registration is now open! Visit the event website to review sessions and register: https://bit.ly/4iyrSYm

01/03/2025

We are encouraging CBA-SK members to join the CBA National AGM on February 4, 2025.

Share your voice as a CBA member to ensure Saskatchewan lawyers are represented on CBA resolutions.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4gm9DUl

12/31/2024

Wishing our members and their families a joyful and prosperous New Year! May 2025 bring happiness, success, and fulfillment in all aspects of your lives.

Happy New Year!

12/27/2024

Friendly reminder CBA-SK members, our office remains closed until January 2, 2025.

You can visit our website for further information: cbasask.org

For 2025 Mid-Winter Conference details: https://bit.ly/4iyrSYm

12/24/2024

Our office is now closed until January 2. Wishing you joy, peace, and connection this holiday season. We hope the warmth of this special time brings happiness and hope for the year ahead. Happy Holidays!

12/23/2024

Register now for the 2025 Mid-Winter Conference!

📅 February 6 & 7 | TCU Place, Saskatoon
🎯 LEGAL INNOVATION: Shaping the Future

Elevate your career, expand your network, and energize your legal mind! Gain insights from expert speakers on hot topics like legal tech & AI, procurement, Part 16 rules, and the Right to Representation.
✅ Earn 12 CPD Hours
✅ Connect with top professionals
✅ Advance your legal practice

Registration is now open! Visit the event website to review sessions and register: https://bit.ly/4iyrSYm

12/20/2024

FYI CBA-SK members, our Section Meetings resume the week of January 13. Watch for the January 8 SaskWatch for details or check out our website: cbasask.org

12/20/2024

Please find the statement from CBA Saskatchewan President Mark Dolan, K.C., on the passing of Robert H. McKercher, K.C. linked below.

Robert McKercher, K.C., who passed away on December 15, was a highly respected lawyer, business leader, and lifelong supporter of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA). His legacy within the legal profession and the broader business community is both profound and enduring. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Full statement:

Statement from CBA Saskatchewan President Mark Dolan, K.C., on the death of Robert H. McKercher, K.C. December 20, 2024  Share Facebook Twitter Linked In Google+ E-Mail Robert McKercher, K.C., who passed away on December 15, was a highly respected lawyer, business leader, and lifelong supporter of ...

12/17/2024

FYI, CBA-SK members, the CBA-SK office will be closed over the holiday from December 24 to January 2, 2025.

If you have questions or need anything prior to our office closure, don’t hesitate to contact our office: [email protected]

You can also visit our website for further information: cbasask.org

For 2025 Mid-Winter Conference details: https://bit.ly/4iyrSYm

12/16/2024

CBA-SK members: there’s still time to get those all important ethics hours! Check out these one-hour on-demand recordings and claim an hour of ethics CPD. Register below to receive instructions on how to access the recordings.

The Challenges and Navigating of Mental Health in Legal Practice: Insights from Nicole Obrigavitch - https://bit.ly/49dTihX

Welcoming and Working with Gender and Sexually Diverse Clients and Staff - https://bit.ly/412gz4C

Mediator Discretion in Intimate Partner Violence Cases: Protecting Vulnerable Parties - https://bit.ly/3CY75gA

12/13/2024

CBA-SK members, there are only a few copies of the 2024-2025 Legal Directory available!

Place your order today: https://bit.ly/3qsfGCu