The University of British Columbia

November

Nov 1, 2009

Judy Radul: World Rehearsal Court more...
Belkin Art Gallery, UBC
9 October - 6 December, 2009

Nov 3, 2009

CFLS Lecture Series
Challenging the Ways a 'Picture Held Us Captive' Language, Context, and Feminism in Theoretical Research Methodologies for Legal Studies
Speaker: Patricia Cochran, PhD Candidate, University of British Columbia
Date: November 3, 2009
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: University Centre Lower Level Room 174

Nov 5, 2009

National Centre for Business Law presents: The Path to a Canadian Securities Regulator more...
Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Seasons Room, Vancouver, BC

Nov 5, 2009

A Conversation with The Honourable Madam Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella more...
Presented by the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies and UBC Faculty of Law
Co-sponsored by: The UBC Equity Office, First Nations House of Learning, Women and Gender Studies Program, Centre for Feminist Legal Studies, Departments of Political Science, History, Sociology and First Nations Studies Program
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: The Ballroom, Thea Koerner House Graduate Centre, 6371 Crescent Road Point Grey Campus, UBC

Nov 6, 2009

UBC Law Faculty Colloquium
"A Women's Pharmacy: The Right to Group Self-Identification?" more...
Speaker:  Professor Christine Boyle
Date:  Friday, November 6, 2009
Time:  2:30-4:00
Location:  University Centre Lower Level room 176 (6331 Crescent Road)
Snacks will be provided.

Nov 10, 2009

CFLS Lecture Series
TBA
Speaker: Shelagh Day Community Organizer, Legal Researcher
Date: November 10, 2009
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: University Centre Lower Level Room 174

Nov 12, 2009

Law&Society@UBC presents:
 "(Re)establishing the Rule of Law: Human Rights Intervention as Law-Making"
Speaker: Elizabeth Bruch
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
Location: Green College Coach House map

Nov 12, 2009

Centre for Global Environmental and Natural Resource Law presents:
 “Climate Law and Policy in North America: Prospects for Regionalism”
Speaker: Professor Neil Craik
Associate Professor
School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED)
University of Waterloo
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 12:30
Location: University Centre Lower Level Room 101 (UCLL 101)

Nov 13, 2009

Peter Burns Mock Trial Competition: R.v.Pellerin more... , event poster
Date: November 13, 2009
Time:morning (9.30 am – 12.30 pm) and afternoon (1.30 pm – 4.30 pm) trials
Location: Law Courts on Smyth Street, Courtroom 53
Contact: For further information contact Professor Christine Boyle at boyle@law.ubc.ca

Nov 17, 2009

CFLS Lecture Series
Challenges & Triumphs for Female Refugee Claimants in Canada
Speaker: Annabel Webb Justice for Girls
Date: November 17, 2009
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: University Centre Lower Level Room 174

Nov 23, 2009

Judy Radul: World Rehearsal Court more...
Belkin Art Gallery, UBC
9 October - 6 December, 2009
Lecture: Anselm Franke, Artistic Director, Extra City Center for Contemporary Art, Antwerp
Monday, November 23, 6:30 to 8 pm. Room 104, Frederic Lasserre Building, 6333 Memorial Road, UBC
Click here for directions

Nov 24, 2009

CFLS Lecture Series
Exam Tips
Speaker: UBC Feminist Faculty and Upper Year Students
Date: November 24, 2009
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: University Centre Lower Level Room 174

October

Oct 1, 2009

Centre for Feminist Legal Studies and Law & Society present:
 “Capturing Plural Spouses” more...
Speaker: Angela Campbell
Assistant Professor and Director of the Institute of Comparative Law
Faculty of Law, McGill University
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Location: UCLL room 174

Oct 2, 2009

UBC Law Faculty Colloquium
“The Uncertainties of Scientific Evidence:  Working Towards a more Nuanced Approach” more...
Speaker:  Professor Emma Cunliffe
Date:  Friday, October 2, 2009
Time:  2:30-4:00
Location:  University Centre Lower Level room 176 (6331 Crescent Road)
Snacks will be provided, and more information on the talk can be found on the poster attached.

Oct 6, 2009

CFLS Lecture Series
Thinking about Indigenous Legal Feminist Theory
Speaker: Val Napoleon Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Alberta
Date:  October 6, 2009
Time:  12:30 - 1:30
Location:  University Centre Lower Level room 174 (6331 Crescent Road)

Oct 7, 2009

The Centre for Asian Legal Studies Presents: “The Way to the Rule of Law in China” more...
Speaker:  Professor Li, Jianyong Professor of Law and Director, Institute of Sociology of Law, East China University of Politics and Law
Date:  Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Time:  12:30-1:30
Location:  University Centre Lower Level room 173 (6331 Crescent Road)

Oct 8, 2009

Law & Society presents:
“Relating to and through Anishinabe Law” more...
Speaker: Dawnis Kennedy, Minawaanigogiizhigok (Happy Day Woman)
Midewiwin-kwe, Trudeau Scholar and SJD Candidate
University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009
Time: 5 - 6:30 pm
Location: Green College Coach House

Oct 13, 2009

CFLS Lecture Series
Challenging the Ways a “Picture Held Us Captive:” Language, Context, and Feminism in Theoretical Research Methodologies for Legal Studies
Speaker: Patricia Cochran PhD Candidate, Faculty of Law, UBC
Date:  October 13, 2009
Time:  12:30 - 1:30
Location:  University Centre Lower Level room 174 (6331 Crescent Road)

Oct 16, 2009

UBC Law Faculty Colloquium
“Using Private Law in the Public Interest: Contract Law as a Tool for Environmental Protection” more...
Speaker:  Professor Natasha Affolder
Date:  Friday, October 16, 2009
Time:  2:30-4:00
Location:  University Centre Lower Level room 176 (6331 Crescent Road)
Snacks will be provided, and more information on the talk can be found on the poster attached.

Oct 20, 2009

CFLS Lecture Series
The Family Law Professional and Family Mediation in Australia: Why Women Especially Need Their Lawyers
Speaker: Becky Batagol Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Monash University
Date:  October 20, 2009
Time:  12:30 - 1:30
Location:  University Centre Lower Level room 174 (6331 Crescent Road)

Oct 21, 2009

J. Donald Mawhinney Lectureship in Professional Ethics - Evening Lecture more...
Speaker: Richard Devlin Professor of Law, Dalhousie Law School University Research Professor, Dalhousie University
Date:  October 21, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm
Location:  UBC Robson Square, Room C100 800 Robson Street, Vancouver BC

Oct 21, 2009

The Korean Legal Studies Program, Centre for Asian Legal Studies, Presents
the Third UBC Law - Korea University Law School International Workshop: The Judicial Reform in Asia and its implications for the Canadian Legal System more...
Date:  Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Time:  10:00-3:15
Location:  C.K. Choi Building, room 120

Oct 22, 2009

J. Donald Mawhinney Lectureship in Professional Ethics -  UBC Lunchtime Lecture:  Richard Devlin, Professor of Law, Dalhousie Law School
“From Archetypes to Architects: Envisioning a Role Morality for Trial Level Judges”
While much has been written on the responsibilities of being a judge, there has been relatively little discussion of the role morality of judges, especially trial level judges in Canada. The current dominant debate, which casts judges as either “activists” or “passivists”, provides little insight into the realities and challenges of trial level judging. Professor Devlin argues that there is a better way to conceptualize the role morality of judges: judicial architects.
Date: Thursday, October 22 2009
Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: University Centre Lower Level, Room 107

Oct 22, 2009

Living Traditions: Windigo’s and Indigenous Law: An integrated Anishinabek Academic Story. more...
Speaker: Dr. John Borrows, B.A., M.A., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D.
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm (Reception) 7:30 pm (Lecture)
Lecture Hall #1080
*Please RSVP for the reception to sjc.events@ubc.ca

Oct 23, 2009

Physical Philosophy, Mobility and Indigenous Peoples: A Workshop with Dr. John Borrows more...
Speaker: Dr. John Borrows, B.A., M.A., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: St. John’s College, Fairmont Social Lounge
*Please R.S.V.P. for the workshop to sjc.events@ubc.ca

Oct 27, 2009

CFLS Lecture Series
Challenges & Triumphs for Female Refugee Claimants in Canada
Speaker: Naomi Minwalla, Barrister & Solicitor Naomi Minwalla Law Corporation with Mariam Moussavian, Interpreter
Date:  October 27, 2009
Time:  12:30 - 1:30
Location:  University Centre Lower Level room 174 (6331 Crescent Road)

Oct 28, 2009

The “Ocean Lady”: A New Challenge of Illegal Migration on Canada’s West Coast? more...
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: Liu Institute for Global Issues, Multipurpose Room, 6476 NW Marine Drive (UBC Campus)

Oct 28, 2009

Centre for Global Environmental and Natural Resource Law presents:
 Careers in Public Interest Environmental Law – A Panel Discussion
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: University Centre Lower Level Room 176 (UCLL 176)

Oct 28, 2009

Boughton BCLI Great Debate 
"Resolved that the hourly rate for lawyers compares to the asteroid for dinosaurs." more...
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Cocktail Hour: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Debate: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Law Courts Inn, 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC

Oct 29, 2009

“The UBC Law and Society Speakers Series is pleased to help sponsor the film screening of the award-winning documentary “Made in L.A.”. more...
Date: Thursday, October 29th
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Michael M. Ames Theatre Gallery, UBC Museum of Anthropology, 6393 NW Marine Drive

Oct 30, 2009

Visit by The Honourable Justice Thomas A. Cromwell more...
On October 30, 2009, UBC Law will welcome The Honourable Thomas A. Cromwell of the Supreme Court of Canada to campus immediately following his Law Alumni Association Distinguished Speaker lecture. We invite alumni, faculty and students for opening remarks and an inspiring question and answer session.
Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Room 174, University Centre Lower Level 6331 Crescent Road
For more information contact Penny Elton at 604-822-4172 or elton@law.ubc.ca

Oct 30, 2009

Go Global Info Session:  Exchange for Law Students more...
Did you know that as a Law student, you can study at many of UBC’s partner universities? This session will cover the basics of exchange opportunities for LAW students. Topics will include a general overview, eligibility, costs, transfer credit, and awards and scholarships.
Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: University Centre Lower Level, Room 103

Oct 30, 2009

“The UBC Law and Society Speakers Series is pleased to help sponsor the film screening of the award-winning documentary “Made in L.A.”. more...
Date: Friday, October 30th
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Labatt Theatre, SFU at Harbour Centre 515 West Hastings St

Oct 30, 2009

The UBC Law Alumni Association invites you to attend the annual Distinguished Speakers Fall Lunch
The Honourable Mr. Justice Thomas Albert Cromwell, Supreme Court of Canada
 “Lessons You Don’t Need to Learn the Hard Way”
Friday, October 30, 2009
Doors open at 12:00 noon, Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. sharp
Vancouver Convention Centre
East Building, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Held in the Parkview Terrace
To purchase tickets or tables, Click here

September

Sept 9, 2009

Law&Society presents: “Law’s Slippery Role in Making Race and Racial Inequality” more...
Speaker:  Laura E. Gómez, J.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Law and American Studies
The University of New Mexico School of Law
President
Law and Society Association
Chair: Professor Renisa Mawani
Time: 5 - 6:30 pm
Location: Green College Coach House

Sept 15, 2009

The National Centre for Business Law presents:
Dr. Janis Sarra
University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law
Tranched, Squared and Derived, Credit Derivative Regulatory Reform and the Restructuring of Insolvent Businesses
Location: Robson Square, HSBC Hall
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Cost is $35 including a light lunch. To register visit www.ncblevents.com.
For information please contact businesslaw@law.ubc.ca or 604.822.5018.
This event qualifies for 1 CLE credit.

Sept 25, 2009

“Harm Reduction, Normalization and the Law:  Comparing Drug Addiction and Prostitution” more...
Speaker:  Professor Janine Benedet
Date:  Friday, September 25, 2009
Time:  2:30-4:00
Location:  University Centre Lower Level room 176 (6331 Crescent Road)
Snacks will be provided.

Sept 29, 2009

CFLS Lecture Series
Canadian and Australian Antidiscrimination Laws – A Contrast in Judicial Roles
Speaker: Belinda Smith Senior Lecturer, UBC Faculty of Law
Date:  September 29, 2009
Time:  12:30 - 1:30
Location:  University Centre Lower Level room 174 (6331 Crescent Road)

Sept 30, 2009

Centre for Global Environmental and Natural Resource Law presents:
 “Fishy Matters: How a Small Minnow Exposed the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Failure to Comply with the Species at Risk Act”
Speaker: Lara Tessaro
Ecojustice Counsel in the Nooksack Dace Case
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: Liu Institute Multipurpose Room (6476 NW Marine Drive)