Join us on October 3rd to celebrate the life of Dara Gordon QC and discuss women’s leadership in the legal profession.

Join us on Wednesday, October 8 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. for a special NSBS forum event supporting LGBTQ+ Members and Allies.

Attend this program with tax and estate planning expert Jos Herman and gain critical insight into how beneficiary designations interact with - and sometimes conflict with - the broader estate plan, potentially leading to disputes, tax surprises, and unintended consequences.

On August 25th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 p.m. 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.

Enjoy a special screening of Retirement on Trial, a compelling documentary that follows a senior lawyer’s journey through the uncertainties of retirement. Met with resistance from colleagues, he embarks on an unexpected path—creating this eye-opening and surprisingly humorous film. Can a documentary about retirement in the legal profession make you laugh? Come see for yourself. Following the screening, a panel of legal professionals, some preparing for retirement, others who’ve already made the transition, will share their personal experiences, insights, and advice. Whether you're a senior lawyer planning your next steps or a younger lawyer thinking ahead, this discussion offers valuable perspective. Stay for the reception to connect, reflect, and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting. Don’t forget to bring your spouse or partner—retirement is a decision you make together.

Identify the factors that lead to polarization and learn how to create environments that encourage open and honest dialogue.

You spend a lot of time in front of a computer, and if you’re not sending emails, you’re probably using Microsoft Word to create and edit documents. Whether you’re a transactional lawyer or litigator, you rely heavily on form documents and templates - for agreements, affidavits, pleadings, even letters. But what happens when these documents aren’t formatted properly? You get disappearing text, visual confusion, errors, and more. Stop wasting your time! Attend this 90-minute webinar with technology trainer Frank Byl and learn the basics of Microsoft Word that every lawyer must know! Using simple, easy to understand on-screen examples, Frank will show you how to: quickly select, format and fix formatting issues apply, customize and update styles reorganize content quickly apply automatic paragraph numbering manage page numbering issues use tabs and fix common problems use legal style numbering Plus, you’ll learn how to create, save and apply all kinds of reusable items from text blocks to graphics, including signatures. Sign up today before it’s too late. Your documents will work better for you, and you’ll be more productive. This webinar assumes basic familiarity with Microsoft Word. All registrants will receive a quick reference guide as part of the course materials. Live webinar with chat includes 60 day replay. This program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A.

This timely session brings together seasoned experts to explore key issues and emerging trends in interest arbitration affecting fire services across Canada.

Join the Civil Litigation Section and the Young Lawyers Section for a panel discussion designed to give members a practical overview of Small Claims Court procedures and best practices.

The Environmental, Energy & Resources Law Section and Administrative Law Section are looking forward to this discussion on changes to the Building Canada Act with Tina Northrup from East Coast Environmental Law!

The CBA-NS Criminal Justice Section looks forward to bringing the criminal bar together at our fall social!