Cap off the day at the Young Lawyers Conference with the Young Lawyers–Bench Social at Bliss Caffeine Bar, where you’ll connect with members of the judiciary in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Conference registrants attend the social for free! CBA Members: $25+HST CBA Member Students: $15+HST

Join the Constitutional & Human Rights Law Section for a discussion of the decision in Brady and Ellingsen v. Nova Scotia (Attorney General) with Richard Norman (Cox & Palmer). Cost: Free to CBA Members

Join the CBA-NS Citizenship & Immigration Law Section for a discussion with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration on April 30, at 3:00 pm. We are looking forward to meeting with Omar Tag El-Din Abdellatif, Director of Immigration Programs, for a discussion on LSI’s Provincial Nominee Program and the department’s current policy objectives and application processing procedures. Cost: Free to CBA Members

Join fellow CBA-NS WET section members and seasoned estate lawyers Tim Matthews and Benjamin Carver as they explore practical strategies for ensuring clients’ wills are clear, enforceable, and free from ambiguity.  Just like a spring-cleaning session, we will focus on refreshing our collective approach to estate planning and ensuring clients’ wishes are carried out without ending up in front of a judge.  Refresh your knowledge on avoiding common pitfalls, minimizing the risk for disputes, issues in interpretation, and ensuring probate is smooth and efficient, if required at all. Lunch will be provided at this event. Registration required and will close on Thursday, April 17. Cost: CBA Members – $25+HST, Virtual Free Non-Members please contact the CBA-NS office at cbainfo@cbans.ca.

Hosted by McInnes Cooper, this dynamic two-day event will provide you with expert insights, AI-driven tools, and teach strategies to overcome challenges and streamline legal workflows. Join us for McInnes Cooper’s eDiscovery Conference, proudly sponsored by Array, a trusted partner in legal technology solutions. This dynamic two-day event is designed to inspire, educate, and connect legal professionals at the forefront of technology and innovation. This is your opportunity to gain cutting-edge insights and practical strategies that will transform how you approach legal technology. Day One: Strategy & Innovation for Lawyers and Clients Explore the evolution and impact of eDiscovery through real-world case studies, expert-led discussions, and a thought-provoking keynote on embracing innovation. Learn how to overcome resistance to technological change and see firsthand how McInnes Cooper’s managed services and modern legal strategies drive client success. Day Two: Hands-On Learning for Lawyers & Litigation Support Staff Get practical, actionable insights with interactive sessions covering eDiscovery strategies, essential document review techniques from Array, and live demonstrations of industry-leading tools like Casepoint’s Case Assist and Relativity’s aiR suite. Walk away with new skills to streamline workflows, enhance client results, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. With innovation at its core, this conference is a must-attend event for legal professionals looking to stay ahead in legal technology. Secure your spot today!

On April 14th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 pm ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces. During this event, you will learn: • Who is eligible for the AICLF • What costs the AICLF can cover • The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for • How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada • Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF. Registration and attendance details: • Register for the event by filling in this form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ilDkifHdr0C_hKrFMInF_XK3Rl-KT7NHrv12v4rUzShUMTFBNEdSTUcySUVEWTNRM0NUMFRYOEI0NC4u&route=shorturl • The registration deadline is 5 pm ADT April 11th • You will receive a link to the meeting before the event For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca