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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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UID:26361-1774051200-1774137599@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Lawyers For Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us In Person\, Sign up to Volunteer\nWhen: Saturday\, March 21\, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nRead-A-Thon 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. including a Pizza Lunch followed by an Award Ceremony\nWhere: Mulvey School – 750 Wolseley Avenue \n\nThe Law Society of Manitoba is pleased to continue to support the West Broadway Youth Outreach (WBYO) and sponsor the 16th annual edition of Lawyers for Literacy. Lawyers will once again have the opportunity to spend quality one-on-one time helping a child with their reading skills while raising funds to promote literacy and support a great local organization. \nTo sign up to volunteer for Lawyers For Literacy\, contact Debbie Rossol at drossol@lawsociety.mb.ca\, or call 204-926-2048.  To learn more about this event\, WBYO and to download your pledge form today visit: \n\n\n 
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/lawyers-for-literacy/
LOCATION:Mulvey School\, 750 Wolseley Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 1C6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T230855Z
UID:26358-1773878400-1773964799@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:March Bencher Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our next bencher meeting of the Law Society of Manitoba will be held on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nAgendas are published the week before a meeting. To view these public materials and a complete schedule of upcoming dates for 2026\, see bencher meetings.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/next-bencher-meeting/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom
CATEGORIES:Bencher
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20251125T144114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T151751Z
UID:32653-1773360000-1773446399@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:2026 Northern Bar CPD
DESCRIPTION:It is with enthusiasm and excitement that we invite you to join us in Thompson for the rescheduled Northern Bar CPD. It will be especially meaningful to learn and connect in person after the postponement of this program in June 2025 due to the wildfire state of emergency.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/2026-northern-bar-cpd/
LOCATION:Thompson\, MB
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20251117T221346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T151758Z
UID:32526-1770854400-1770940799@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Sankofa Lecture in Honour of Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:This year’s keynote address will be delivered by the Honourable Justice Chidinma B. Thompson\, an internationally trained lawyer and the first person to graduate from the University of Calgary with a PhD in Law.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/sankofa-lecture-in-honour-of-black-history-month/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250918T144409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T144409Z
UID:32151-1764806400-1764892799@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Hot Topics in Real Estate
DESCRIPTION:Hot Topics is back\, and with the real estate practice changes this fall\, you don’t want to miss it.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/hot-topics-in-real-estate/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250918T143758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T143958Z
UID:32145-1759968000-1760054399@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:SPEAK UP: Being an Ally and an Active Bystander
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to help legal professionals build the confidence\, language\, and strategies to be effective allies and active bystanders. Through stories\, dialogue\, and practical tools\, you will learn to recognize bias\, interrupt harm\, and respond in ways that foster respect and inclusion.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/speak-up-being-an-ally-and-an-active-bystander/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250722T203119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T203119Z
UID:31276-1758844800-1758931199@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Reconciliation in Canada: From AJI to MMIWG2S+
DESCRIPTION:For its 2025 Homecoming event and to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, the Faculty of Law invites you to join the 3rd Annual conference of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Indigenous Inaakonigewin to explore the origins of Indigenous Reconciliation in Canada.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/reconciliation-in-canada-from-aji-to-mmiwg2s/
LOCATION:Robson Hall\, University of Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250827T135211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T135211Z
UID:31775-1757635200-1757721599@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Central Bar CPD
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us in Southport (a new location)! Topics this year will impact most lawyers\, either in practice or in your personal life.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/central-bar-cpd-2/
LOCATION:Southport\, MB
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250522T173827Z
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UID:30673-1750377600-1750463999@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Mass Call to The Bar 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, June 20\, 2025\nTime: 9:00am\nLocation: RBC Convention Centre\n\nThe 2025 Mass Call to The Bar Ceremony is nearly here! This celebratory event provides an opportunity for family\, friends\, colleagues\, peers\, and members of the profession to come together and recognize the hard work and dedication these articling students have demonstrated in becoming lawyers and joining the Manitoba legal profession. \nTickets can be obtained by contacting Lisa Ehnes by e-mail at lehnes@lawsociety.mb.ca. For members of the profession\, if you would like to be a part of the procession of robed members and be seated alongside fellow members\, please let Lisa know when you contact her for tickets.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/mass-call-to-the-bar/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
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CREATED:20250424T175220Z
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UID:30386-1749772800-1749859199@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Northern Bar CPD (Postponed)
DESCRIPTION:Due to the wildfire emergency\, this program has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/northern-bar-cpd/
LOCATION:Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250522T173508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T191556Z
UID:30524-1748476800-1748563199@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Pride Reception & Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, May 29\, 2025\nTime: 5:00pm – 7:00pm\nLocation: The Law Society office\n\nPlease join us for a reception for Winnipeg’s Pride week to celebrate the legal achievements and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ lawyers and activists in promoting equality and human rights. Proudly organized by the MBA’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Community Section and The Law Society of Manitoba\, this event is open to all members of the legal profession\, including allies. Join us to celebrate\, connect\, and pay tribute to those dedicated in the advancement of equality and human rights\, both within our profession and beyond. \n\nThis event is co-hosted by: \n 
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/pride-reception-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250424T175008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T175008Z
UID:30383-1747872000-1747958399@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Legal Writing Skills
DESCRIPTION:In this boot camp session\, you’ll find out how to read between the lines of a research assignment so you can write an excellent memo. Plus\, if you’re freaked out by the idea of drafting\, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel! We’ll show you how to find forms and precedents to use instead.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/legal-writing-skills/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250424T174829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T174829Z
UID:30379-1747785600-1747871999@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Legal Research Skills
DESCRIPTION:In this boot camp session\, you’ll learn how to search case law effectively and accurately\, and find commentary on almost anything. We’ll review the tools that can help you conduct legal research\, and cover how to get the most out of them.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/legal-research-skills/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250317T134325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T145508Z
UID:29938-1746489600-1746575999@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Effective Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Learn from an experienced mediator about the mediation process\, and how to effectively participate to improve the chances of reaching resolution.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/effective-mediation/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom (Zoom Option Available)\, 200 – 260 St. Mary Ave.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250304T164214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T144047Z
UID:29853-1746057600-1746143999@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Manitoba’s New Personal Property Registry
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an exclusive overview session to preview the new Personal Property Registry—a smart\, next-generation solution designed to streamline financial interest management in Manitoba.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/manitobas-new-personal-property-registry/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250204T150445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150445Z
UID:29556-1741910400-1741996799@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Child Protection Program
DESCRIPTION:Keynote speaker Dr. Nicole Sherren will share neuroscientific evidence about the impact of adverse childhood experiences on learning\, social and health outcomes later in a person’s life.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/child-protection-program/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom (Zoom Option Available)\, 200 – 260 St. Mary Ave.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20250204T210425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T210425Z
UID:29579-1741824000-1741910399@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:The Neuroscience of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:How Your Client’s Past Experiences May Inform the Services You Provide Today
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/the-neuroscience-of-resilience/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom (Zoom Option Available)\, 200 – 260 St. Mary Ave.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250204
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20241210T144626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T211703Z
UID:29084-1738540800-1738627199@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Sankofa Lecture in Honour of Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Looking Back to Move Forward: Why History Matters in the Quest to Achieve and Sustain Employment Equity for People of African Descent in Canada
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/2nd-annual-sankofa-lecture-in-honour-of-black-history-month/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20241009T142601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T142601Z
UID:28539-1733356800-1733443199@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Hot Topics in Real Estate (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:This popular program is back featuring the helpful updates and practice pointers you have come to rely on in your real estate practice.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/hot-topics-in-real-estate-in-person/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20240822T145937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T145937Z
UID:28261-1732147200-1732233599@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:An Afternoon with the Court of Appeal
DESCRIPTION:Chief Justice Rivoalen and the judges of the Court of Appeal invite you to join them for an engaging afternoon full of inside insights\, tips and best practices.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/an-afternoon-with-the-court-of-appeal/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241103
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20240826T182201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T182201Z
UID:28271-1730505600-1730591999@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Criminal Defence Advocacy Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on the work of defence counsel after the Crown has put in its case at trial.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/criminal-defence-advocacy-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Provincial Law Courts Building
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20240827T162749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T162749Z
UID:28279-1729641600-1729727999@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Small and Solo Firm Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this introductory forum focused on supports and resources for Small and Solo Firms.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/small-and-solo-firm-forum/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20240425T190733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T190733Z
UID:27018-1717718400-1717804799@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:2024 Northern Bar CPD
DESCRIPTION:After several years of webinar programs\, the Northern Bar CPD is back in-person and in The Pas. Please join us for this opportunity to learn and connect in the same room with your Northern colleagues.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/2024-northern-bar-cpd/
LOCATION:The Pas Courthouse\, 300–3rd Street East
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20240226T191646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T191646Z
UID:26343-1716940800-1717027199@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Documenting & Mapping Your Processes
DESCRIPTION:Why does documenting law firm processes often take a back seat to billable work and pending deadlines? The most common reason: “We don’t have time!”
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/documenting-mapping-your-processes/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20240226T193129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T193129Z
UID:26364-1715212800-1715299199@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Joint Wills and Estates Program: POAs\, HCDs and Committeeships
DESCRIPTION:With an aging population living longer than ever\, it is important to discuss legal tools for incapacity planning with your client as part of their overall estate plan. This course is designed for lawyers new to the practice of wills and estates\, as well as those looking to brush up on basic concepts.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/joint-wills-and-estates-program-poas-hcds-and-committeeships/
LOCATION:Law Society Classroom (Zoom Option Available)\, 200 – 260 St. Mary Ave.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20240226T192048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T192048Z
UID:26352-1709856000-1709942399@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:2024 Joint Family Law Program
DESCRIPTION:Professor Nicholas Bala will be back by popular demand\, along with experienced practitioner Archana Medhekar\, to give an in-depth presentation on new research and analysis of the special considerations for parenting plans in cases of family violence cases.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/2024-joint-family-law-program/
LOCATION:RBC Convention Centre
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240228
DTSTAMP:20260408T183811
CREATED:20240226T175247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T175247Z
UID:26340-1708992000-1709078399@lawsociety.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Help! My Inbox is Exploding: Email Management
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on Microsoft Outlook and other tools that your organization uses for email. You’ll learn how to efficiently process emails and manage tasks in a way that prevents them from being lost.
URL:https://lawsociety.mb.ca/event/help-my-inbox-is-exploding-email-management/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Education CPD
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