Leadership for Women Lawyers

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1 Victoria Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Saskatoon Regina Winnipeg Toronto Ottawa Montreal Moncton Halifax St. John s Thursday, November 29, 2012 Vancouver Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Law Society of British Columbia Leadership for Women Lawyers Practicing law in today s fast-paced environment WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF: Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP B.C. Ministry of Justice Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Boughton Law Corporation Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP Davis LLP Ernst & Young LLP Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP McCarthy Tétrault LLP Amazing conference. I really enjoyed the opportunity to participate and listen to great advice. JILLIAN SWARTZ, Partner and Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

2 WHY PARTICIPATE? Get to know the essential steps for effective persuasion Learn the tools for presenting effectively in a legal context Explore the different types of negotiations Learn how to read a financial statement the key considerations regardless of the accounting or auditing principles used Explore the general principles of ethical behaviour for lawyers dealing with unrepresented litigants Hear the best practices for communicating clearly with clients and other lawyers Learn the techniques for building successful teams Get to know the DO s and DON Ts of delegation Learn the different methods of resolving conflict Get to know the essentials to providing quality service and fostering loyal relationships WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Partners, associates, counsels in law firms; in-house counsels in the business and government sectors. PARTIAL LIST OF ATTENDEES FROM PAST CWI EVENTS ACOA Air Canada Allstream Astra Zeneca BDC BMO Bank of America Bell Bombardier CATSA CGI CIBC CMHC Cirque du Soleil Cogeco Concentra Financial Connexus Credit Union Dalhousie University Davies Deloitte EDC Ericsson Ernst & Young FCC Fraser River Port Authority Government of BC Harvard Developments KPMG Laurentian Bank MLT MNP McMillan Medisys Memorial University Molson NSLC National Bank of Canada Norton Rose Ontario Power Generation Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt PwC Pfizer Phenomenome Discoveries Port of Halifax Pratt & Whitney RBC Radio Canada Red River College Royal BC Museum SNC-Lavalin Scotiabank SaskEnergy Shell Sobey School of Business Standard Life Sun Life TD TELUS Terasen UNB Vancouver Community College WCB XEROX TESTIMONIALS FROM ATTENDEES OF PAST CWI CONFERENCES It s an excellent opportunity to build new relationships and share personal experiences from a woman s perspective. RHONDA EKSTROM, Vice President, Global Transportation Hub "This was the best conference I ve attended in a long time. FRANÇOISE GUÉNETTE, Senior VP, Corporate and Legal Affairs, and Secretary, Intact Financial Corporation This has been a fantastic opportunity to participate in uninhibited conversation on issues that matter to women leaders. KAREN McCARTHY, President, m5pr Great conference, speakers and facilities. Everything was first class. FELICIA SALOMON, Lawyer, President, CRSTL Solutions ABOUT CAREER WOMEN INTERACTION (CWI) CWI provides opportunities for career-minded women to network and learn from one another. With an interactive format that appeals to speakers and participants, CWI conferences present high-caliber speakers from cities across Canada.

3 Leadership for Women Lawyers Practicing law in today s fast-paced environment 7:45 Registration and networking breakfast SESSION 1 Chair: JANET L. DERBAWKA, Boughton Law Corporation 8:15 Opening remarks of Chair 8:20 9:00 The persuasive lawyer JANET L. DERBAWKA, Shareholder, Boughton Law Corporation Many lawyers rely upon logic to attempt to persuade their audience to agree with their position. However, there is just as much strategy in how you present your position as in the position itself. In this presentation, Janet Derbawka will discuss the essential steps for effective persuasion. Establishing credibility Identifying common ground Reinforcing your position with compelling evidence Connecting with your audience 9:00 9:40 Presenting effectively in a legal context JUDY A. ROST, Partner, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP According to a great public speaker Dale Carnegie, there are always three speeches for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave and the one you wish you gave. In this presentation, you will be given the tools to present more effectively in a legal context, so that you are more satisfied with the presentation you gave and even more demanding of the one you wish you gave. The tools you will learn include: Knowing your audience Establishing credibility Having a theme/theory of the case How to persuade and inspire Using PowerPoint and visual aids Special considerations for the courtroom and the boardroom

4 9:40 10:20 Private practice versus public service Different types of negotiation VIOLET ALLARD, Crown Counsel, BC Ministry of Justice As a lawyer your reputation is everything. Principled negotiation provides the basis for maintaining your good reputation as a lawyer and is the intersection where private practice meets public service. In this presentation, Violet Allard will discuss the benefits of being an honest broker in any negotiation setting. Principled negotiations in private practice Principled decision-making in the public service Lessons learned knowing and using your personal negotiation style Common pitfalls and strategies for dealing with them 10:20 10:40 Networking break 10:40 11:20 Understanding financial statements CYNTHIA L. ORR, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP A new era for public and private financial reporting has begun, and with it, a significant amount of change has occurred. The CICA Handbook was restructured at the beginning of 2010 to implement the strategy of the Accounting Standards Board AcSB of adopting different sets of standards for different categories of entities. Within this presentation we will focus at a high level on what has changed and help you understand what the changes mean and the related impact. The restructured CICA Handbook exploring Parts 1-5 Understanding the level of assurance associated with a financial statement Reading a financial statement the key considerations for any statement regardless of the accounting or auditing principles used 11:20 12:00 Ethics and the practice of law: Dealing with unrepresented litigants ALLISON K. FOORD, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP This presentation will explore the general principles of ethical behaviour for lawyers dealing with unrepresented litigants. We will look at some of the key provisions in the Professional Conduct Handbook and discuss the application of those provisions and applicable Supreme Court Rules in day-to-day practice. Identifying issues dealing with unrepresented litigants Duties to your client and the court Resources and support 12:00 1:00 Networking lunch

5 SESSION 2 Chair: TARYN MACKIE, Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP 1:00 1:40 Communicating clearly: A critical skill for lawyers Keynote Speaker: MEGAN FILMER Partner Davis LLP Communication is the key to successful leadership. Whether we are advising our clients, negotiating with opposing counsel or building our team, we must adapt our communication style to communicate effectively. This presentation will discuss best practices in adapting your communication based on: Understanding different communication styles Using different forms of communication ( / letters / phone / in person) Identifying the drivers or motivators of your audience Megan Filmer is a partner with Davis LLP practicing corporate/commercial and lending law. She represents clients with respect to purchases and sales of private businesses, lending transactions, various commercial contracts, corporate reorganizations and other corporate and governance issues. As a key advisor to a number of BC-based organizations, Megan ensures that her clients legal needs are met in a timely, cost-effective and thoughtful way. 1:40 2:20 Building successful teams KAREEN A. ZIMMER, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Your team is a reflection of you. But sometimes the skills and management style that define a great lawyer can impede effective team building. This presentation will explore the challenging balance between building a great team and being supportive of young lawyers as they rise through the organization. This presentation will: Give you tips and techniques to attract diverse talent Discuss non-monetary incentives to bring out the best in staff Emphasize the need to coach and mentor staff Examine the unique challenges of managing a staff of lawyers who are also young parents

6 2:20 3:00 The DOs and DON Ts of delegation JILL YATES, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP The benefits of good delegation include happy clients, happy juniors, happy staff and happy you but delegation must be done well to obtain the benefits. In this presentation, Jill Yates will address various aspects of delegating well, including the answers to such questions as: What types of tasks are best delegated, and to whom? How do I delegate in a way that encourages the right type of end product? How do I delegate profitably? What role does feedback play in delegation? 3:00 3:10 Networking break 3:10 3:50 Resolving conflicts TARYN MACKIE, Partner, Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP American Philosopher and Psychologist William James once said, Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude. These words of advice easily apply to the relationships we develop in our legal profession, whether these relationships are with other lawyers or with our own clients. How we choose to resolve conflict will affect whether that conflict will reach a resolution. In this presentation, you will learn about: The different ways that conflict may arise The different methods of resolving conflict The available resources when faced with conflict 3:50 4:30 Client care best practices JOAN C. CHAMBERS, Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP It is important for law firms to have a strong client service culture in order to maintain a strong position in the marketplace. The way we do our work influences how clients relate to us and how they feel about the quality of our firm s legal services. Hear the perspective of a lawyer in a large private firm on the imperatives of quality client service including: Your communication skills Your responsiveness Your accessibility Your empathy 4:30 Closing remarks of Chair and end of conference

7 LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN LAWYERS Thursday, November 29, 2012 The Vancouver Club, 915 West Hastings Street, Vancouver REGISTRATION FORM Please print clearly. FIRST NAME LAST NAME COMPANY TITLE MAILING ADDRESS CITY PROVINCE POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE FAX SIGNATURE REFERRED BY Check applicable rate: Early-bird rate: Register and pay before October 13, 2012 $899 + HST $ = $ Regular rate: Register and pay before November 10, 2012 $999 + HST $ = $ SPECIAL RATE! Register 3 people at the same time, you will obtain a free registration for a 4 th person. Payment must be made in one cheque. GST: RT0001 Submit your registration form to: registration@fci-cwi.com Make your cheque or money order payable to CAREER WOMEN INTERACTION and mail it to: FCI-CWI 925 de Maisonneuve West #312 Montreal (Quebec) H3A 0A5 In case of cancellation: (1) Send a substitute in your place, or (2) Confirm your cancellation by to registration@fci-cwi.com before November 10, 2012 to receive a refund less $200 administration charge + HST; if you have not paid the registration fee, you will be invoiced for the administration charge of $200 + HST. Cancellations are valid once acknowledged by FCI-CWI via return . No refund will be issued for cancellations received after November 9, 2012; if you have not paid the registration fee, you will be invoiced for the full amount + HST. (3) FCI-CWI may cancel the event if deemed necessary and will provide a full refund. No liability is assumed by FCI-CWI for changes in program date, content or venue.