Events

This program takes a practical look at when jointing assets works, when it doesn’t, and how you can reduce the risk of future disputes.

March 8 is International Women's Day (IWD), a time to recognize the progress made in advancing rights and justice for all women and girls, while highlighting the ongoing efforts needed to ensure their full participation in all aspects of society. The NSBS is proud to support the 2026 International Women's Day Tea, hosted by the CBA-NS Women Lawyers Forum (WLF) and the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL). This highly anticipated event brings together women lawyers, judges, students, and legal professionals from across Nova Scotia to connect, build community, and uplift one another, while reflecting on efforts to advance women's rights across the world. The event will also feature a presentation from keynote speaker, Chika Chiekwe, Partner at Cox & Palmer and 2024 recipient of the CBA-NS Community Service Award. Register now or learn more at CBA - NS International Women's Day Tea 2026.

This timely and critical discussion examines menopause as a case study in Leadership, Ethics, and Vision—a predictable, manageable transition that requires informed, ethical response.

This practical 90-minute webinar with experienced estates practitioner Rose Shawlee and associate Maria Starko will help you spot and manage multi-jurisdictional issues before they become problems.

Registration is open until noon of the Thursday before the Online Land Registration Act training program commences. The cost for this program is $650 plus HST. Registrants have the first two weeks to review the materials and the final week to complete the assessment.

This webinar provides a practical examination of the duties that arise when concerns are raised, from receiving a complaint through investigation, resolution, and workplace restoration.

This program, with experienced estates lawyer Peter Lillico, will provide a real-world guide to the challenges and solutions available to successfully keep a cottage or recreational property in the family and prevent unnecessary disputes.

This program with experienced estates litigator Kaan D. Alkin examines contested trust and estate accountings from a national, principles-based perspective.

In this webinar, attendees will examine guiding legal principles and best practices during the pre-hearing stage.

This session will explore how inclusion, belonging, and equity operate in workplaces through a labour, employment, and human rights lens.

During this webinar, speakers will address the difficulties of drafting employment contracts for remote workers across multiple jurisdictions and equip attendees with the knowledge to create employment contracts that are compliant and effective.

In this beginner-level seminar, noted trust and estate practitioner and CPA Jos Herman will outline the what, when, why and how of this important estate planning strategy – and why you should care.