April 6, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The Advocates' Society, Arguing Damages in Securities Litigation. 12:00pm. TAS Members: $40.00 + Tax. Non-members: $75.00 + Tax. Network in breakout rooms after the panel.

April 7, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The Advocates' Society, Breakout With the Bench: Leave Your Robes At the Door! 6:00pm. TAS Members: Complimentary Non-members: $25.00 + Tax.

April 7, 2022 (IN-PERSON): Young Lawyers - Victoria Section, Monthly Mixer, Sticky Wicket (at the Strathcona Hotel), Victoria BC. 5:00pm PT.

April 11, 2022 (VIRTUAL): Women's Law Association of Ontario, Integrating Mental Health Practices into your Legal Practice. 5:30pm. Fee: Members $15, non-members $25.   

April 12, 2022 (VIRTUAL): County of Carleton Law Association, CCLA Annual General Meeting. 5pm. 

April 14, 2022 (VIRTUAL): CBA Public Sector Lawyers Section, Public Sector Lawyers Networking Event. 1:00-2:00pm ET. Free.

April 21, 2022 (IN-PERSON): WLF - Vancouver Island Monthly Social, Smiths Pub, Victoria, BC. 5:00pm PT.

April 26, 2022 (VIRTUAL): WLAO Amicus Curiae Book Club. 6pm-8pm. Free - Members Only.

April 26, 2022 (VIRTUAL): OBA Community, Cheese & Beer Tasting. 7:00pm EST. Exclusive to CBA Members (Ontario only): $115 per person plus HST.

April 28, 2022 (IN-PERSON): T​he Advocates' Society Annual Gala, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary, AB. Guest Arrival: 6:00PM. Dinner: 7:00PM (MT). TAS Members: $200.00 + Tax Non-members: $250.00 + Tax Judicial/Government Individual: $150.00 + Tax

Know of any other upcoming virtual social or networking events for lawyers?
​Let us know! And we hope to "see" you at some of these events soon.

(Please double check dates/times/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change).

March 2, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The Advocates' Society, Representative Counsel: When, How and Who? (CLE followed by networking in breakout rooms). 12:00pm. TAS Members: $40.00 + Tax Non-members: $75.00 + Tax.

March 4-6 (IN-PERSON): Women Lawyers Forum, VANCOUVER ISLAND SECTION SKI TRIP, Washington BC. 

March 8, 2022: Women's Law Association of Ontario, International Women’s Day. 5:30-7:00pm. 

March 8, 2022 (VIRTUAL): OBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Executive, Spring Section Social. 5:30-6:30pm.

March 10, 2022 (VIRTUAL): OBA Young Lawyers Division, Winter Blaws: Virtual Paint Event. 6-7:00pm. CBA Member: $35. CBA Student Member: $35. Non-Member: $50. Must register by February 25th. 

March 17, 2022 (IN-PERSON): Women Lawyers Forum - Vancouver Island Section, Vancouver Island's Monthly Social Night. 5pm.

March 18, 2022 (IN-PERSON): Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Bar Social: Big Trouble at BBoss, Big Trouble Bar, Toronto. 8:30-11:00pm. Free for FACL members, $20 for non-FACL members.

March 23, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The BC Women Lawyers Forum, Annual Senior Women Lawyers Dinner. 6-7:30pm. 

March 24, 2022 (VIRTUAL): OBA Entertainment, Media & Communications Law Section, Oscars Social. 6-7pm. Free.

March 24, 2022 (VIRTUAL): WLAO Amicus Curiae Book Club - State of Terror (Hillary Clinton & Louise Penny) 6pm-8pm. Free - Members Only.

Know of any other upcoming virtual social or networking events for lawyers?
​Let us know! And we hope to "see" you at some of these events soon.

(Please double check dates/times/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change).

February 8, 2022 (VIRTUAL): Women's Law Association of Ontario, Supplementing Your Practice, 6-7:30pm. Non-members: $30. Members: $15. Students: $10. 

February 10, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The Law Society of Ontario, Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, and the Association of Black Paralegals, Black History Month program. 6-7:45pm.

February 10, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The Young Advocates Standing Committee, Turning February Blahs Into the Ha Ha Ha’s!. 6-7pm. TAS Members: Complimentary Non-members: $25.00 + Tax.
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February 15, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The Ontario Bar Association, Member-exclusive Chocolate Tasting, 7-8:30pm. $140 +hst.

February 16, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The Advocate Society, Virtual Mentoring: Facing the Fear Factor. 5:30pm. TAS Members: Complimentary​.

February 17, 2022 (VIRTUAL): Women in Law Summit Canada, 9:45 am – 4:45 pm ET. 

February 23, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, Racism & Self-Care in the Workplace. 5:30-7pm. 

February 24, 2022 (VIRTUAL): Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Un-Muted: FACL-Osler Virtual Speed Mentoring 2022. 5:30-7:00pm.

While the upcoming events may not be as we expected (aka. in-person) I supposed we should be grateful for the internet and the ability to network with fellow lawyers despite restrictions. Back to Zoom we go! 

Find below our list of networking events for lawyers for January. Check back as we will continue to add to it as new events come out. 

January 13, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The Ontario Bar Association, Mock Trial Mocktails, 7-8:00pm. Registration fee $25.00 + Tax​.

January 20, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The Advocates' Society, An Evening With the Commercial Bench, 7:30pm. TAS Members: Complimentary, Non-Members: $25.00 + Tax​.

POSTPONED: January 20, 2022 (VIRTUAL): The Hamilton Law Association, New Lawyer's Winter Social, 8:00pm.

January 25, 2022 (VIRTUAL): Women's Law Association of Ontario, Amicus Curiae Book Club, 8-10:00pm. This FREE event is open to members only.

January 29, 2022 (VIRTUAL): Representing Diversity in Law, Women for Justice, 1:30-3:30pm. Free.

January 31, 2022 (VIRTUAL): Women's Law Association of Ontario, 2022 Check-in – Starting a New Role Virtually, 12:00pm. This FREE event is open to members only.

​Know of any other upcoming virtual social or networking events for lawyers?
​Let us know! And we hope to "see" you at some of these events soon.

(Please double check dates/times/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change).

November 1, 2021 (VIRTUAL): The Advocates' Society, Trends in Construction Arbitrations: Networking Meet-Up. 12-1:15pm. TAS Members: Complimentary. Non-members: $25.00 + Tax. 

November 2, 2021 (VIRTUAL): The Advocates' Society, Estates Litigation Bench & Bar Virtual Reception. 5-6pm. Members: Free. Non-Members: $25.00 +HST.

November 3, 2021 (VIRTUAL): The Advocates' Society, BC Big Mingle. 12:30 - 2pm. Exclusively for law school students, articling students, judicial law clerks, and junior lawyers.

November 4, 2021 (IN-PERSON):  Canadian Bar Association, Young Lawyers-Victoria Section, Monthly Social Night, The Sticky Wicket at Strathcona Hotel, Victoria. 5-6pm. 

November 6, 2021 (VIRTUAL): The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, CABL's 25th anniversary Gala. 6-8pm. Members: $120. Non-Members: $170. 

​November 17, 2021 (VIRTUAL): Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Fall Membership Kickoff. 6:30-8pm. Register to get a ticket. 

November 18, 2021 (VIRTUAL): Class Actions, National Bench & Bar Virtual Reception. 6-7:30pm. Members: Free. Non-Members: $25.00 +HST. 

November 18, 2021 (IN-PERSON): Women Lawyers Forum-Vancouver Island,  Monthly Social Night, Smiths Pub, Victoria. 5-6pm. 

November 18-19, 2021 (VIRTUAL): County of Carleton Law Association, 41st Civil Litigation Conference. 9am-4:45pm. Both Days: $350 + $45.40 HST = $395.50, 1 Day Only: $200 + $26.00 HST = $226.00.​

November 20, 2021 (IN-PERSON): Global Lawyers of Canada - BC Chapter, Pub Afternoon, Park Drive, Vancouver. 2-4pm. 

December 2, 2021 (IN-PERSON): Young Lawyers-Victoria Section, Monthly Social Night, The Sticky Wicket at Strathcona Hotel, Victoria. 5pm. 

December 8, 2021 (VIRTUAL): Women Lawyers Forum: Virtual Social, Ontario. 5:30pm - 7pm. 

December 9, 2021 (VIRTUAL): County of Carleton Law Association, Fireside Chat with Deputy Judge & Paralegal Virtual Festive Social. Details TBD. 

December 16, 2021 5-6pm (IN-PERSON): Women Lawyers Forum-Vancouver Island, Monthly Social Night, Smiths Pub, Victoria. 5pm. 

​Know of any other upcoming virtual social or networking events for lawyers?
​Let us know! And we hope to "see" you at some of these events soon.

(Please double check dates/times/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change).​

Is the day almost here when we can go to networking events in person???

Maybe. 

And maybe that's why there are so few online events this summer, I think we have just had enough of Zoom.

Nevertheless, below is our usual list of online networking events for lawyers and we will add to it if/when new events come out:

July 27, 2021 - 7:00pm - The Ontario Bar Association's online "Cheese & Beer Tasting (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)" with a presentation by a Cheese Master! $120 (includes shipping, HST, three beverages, crackers & cheese). MUST REGISTER BEFORE JULY 12th at NOON. 

August 26, 2021 - 7:00pm - The Ontario Bar Association's online "Mock Trial Mock-Tails: An Evening with Friends & Colleagues from your Legal Community" Registration Fee: $25.00 (+HST)

​Know of any other upcoming virtual social or networking events for lawyers?
​Let us know! And we hope to "see" you at some of these events soon.

(Please double check dates/times/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change).

Our curated list of upcoming networking events for lawyers for May and June 2021 is now ready!

It’s time to connect online with other lawyers to socialize, build your network, and meet potential referral sources.  Take advantage of the chat function and the breakout rooms to meet someone new and make sure to follow-up after the event!


May 4, 2021 – 5:00pm – 6:15pm (PT) – The Advocates’ Society BC Class Actions “Bench & Bar” Virtual Online Reception TAS/CBABC Members: FREE, Non-Members: $25 +tax

May 13, 2021 – 7:30pm-9:00pm (ET) – The Advocates’ Society Battle for Canada: Young Advocates’ National Trivia Night – For Members Only - Lawyers under 10 years of call, law school and articling students. FREE

May 15, 2021 – 10:00am-12:00pm (ET) Ontario Bar Association Family Paint Event $75 per person (and includes paint kit delivery to your door).

May 26, 2021 – 7:00pm (ET) Women’s Law Association of Ontario: Book Club. Members Only. FREE Event.

May 27, 2021 – 5:30pm – 6:30pm (ET) – The Advocates’ Society – Mix & Mingle with the Securities Litigation Practice Group – TAS Members: FREE, Non-Members: $25 + tax

June 17, 2021 – 5:30pm – 8:30pm (ET) – The Advocates’ Society - End of Term 2021 – Registration details coming soon. 

Know of any other upcoming virtual social or networking events for lawyers?
​Let us know! And we hope to "see" you at some of these events soon.

(Please double check dates/times/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change).

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​Our curated list of upcoming networking events for lawyers for March and April 2021 is now ready!

It’s time to connect online with other lawyers to socialize, build your network, and meet potential referral sources.  Take advantage of the chat function and the breakout rooms to meet someone new and make sure to follow-up after the event! 
 

​March 3, 2021 – 7:00pm-8:00pm – The Ontario Bar Association Mock-Trial Mocktails Networking Event. Registration Fee: $20 + tax. 

March 4, 2021 – 5:00pm – The Advocates’ Society – Mingling with Mediators (with Break Out Rooms and Networking). Members: Free. Non-Members: $25 + tax.

March 4, 2021 – 5:00pm-7:00pm – Count of Carleton Law Association – Women’s Speed Mentoring Event. (break outs in small groups) $20 + tax.

March 11, 2021 - 10:00am-10:45am (Atlantic Time) - CBA Nova Scotia - Virtual Networking for Young Lawyers - Free for CBA NS - Young Lawyer members. [Nova Scotia] 

March 22, 2021 – 5:30pm -7:00pm – The Advocates’ Society – Windsor Virtual Mentoring: Time is on Your Side (networking for Windsor litigators). Members: $10 + tax. Non-Members: $20.00 + tax. [Windsor]

March 23, 2021 – 1:00pm-2:00pm. The Advocates’ Society – “I’ll Take Labour & Employment for $300, Alex” Panel, Breakout Sessions and Networking. Members: Free. Non-Members: $25 + tax.

March 24, 2021 – 7:00pm-7:30pm (casual mingling) 7:30-9:00pm (program). Women’s Law Association of Ontario. WLAO’s Book Club. Registration available shortly.

March 25, 2021 – 8;30pm-9:30pm. Women’s Law Association of Ontario. (Putting Out) Little Fires Everywhere (informal meet up for women lawyers juggling it all with guest speaker). Registration available shortly.

March 31, 2021 – 4:30pm. County Carleton Law Association. Family Law Bar: Virtual Visit East Region (Ottawa & Pembroke). No charge. [Ottawa & Pembroke]

April 7, 2021 – 6:00pm-7:30pm. The Advocates’ Society – Breakout with the Bench (breakout rooms and networking). Members: Free. Non-Members: $25 + tax.

April 8, 2021 – 7:00pm-8:30pm – The Advocates’ Society – Personal Injury & Insurance Escape Room Getaway. Members: $15.00 + tax. Non-Members: $30.00 + tax.

April 12, 2021 – 12:00pm-1:00pm (ET) – The Advocates’ Society – Construction Law: Cross-Country Meet-up (break out rooms & networking). Members: Free. Non-Members: $25 + tax [National]

April 15, 2021 – 8:00pm-9:15pm – The Advocates’ Society – 10+ Standing Committee Quiz Mixer. Open to Members and Non-Members 8-22 years of call. Members: $10 + tax. Non-Members: $20 + tax.

April 29, 2021 – 5:00pm-6:00pm – The Advocates’ Society – The Magic of Coby with the In-House Counsel Practice Group (networking after the online show). Members: Free. Non-Members: $25 + tax.

Know of any other upcoming virtual social or networking events for lawyers? Let us know! And we hope to "see" you at some of these events soon.

(Please double check dates/times/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change).

Networking and making connections is a key aspect of business development for lawyers. We know it is definitely harder to make and maintain those connections in our current world. But there are some alternative ways to keep in touch and one of those ways is through virtual networking events.

We've curated a list of some upcoming events where hopefully you can connect with some other lawyers to build your network and meet potential referral sources.  Take advantage of the chat function and the break out rooms to meet someone new and make sure to follow-up after the event! 

Check out some of the virtual events below:

JANUARY 15, 2021 – 5:00pm – 6:30pm – The Advocates’ Society. Online Cooking Class with Chef Ran Ai. TAS Members: $20.00 + HST. Non-Members: $35.00 + HST

JANUARY 19, 2021 – 6:00pm-7:30pm. The Advocates’ Society. Ottawa Big Mingle. Exclusively for law school, articling, and LPP students, NCA candidates, and judicial law clerks. FREE

JANUARY 26 or 27, 2021 – 5:30pm-7:00pm. The Ontario Bar Association (Women Lawyers Forum & Global Lawyers of Canada). Speed Mentoring Event (two evenings). Members: FREE, Non-Members: $20.00 + Tax.

JANUARY 28, 2021 – 6:30pm-8:30pm. The Ontario Bar Association. Business Law Section Winter Social. Exclusive to OBA Business Law Section Members only: FREE.

JANUARY 28, 2021 – 8:00pm-9:30pm. The Advocates’ Society. National YASC Social: How to Network Online and Build Your Brand (involves a virtual Escape Room). Members: FREE, Non-Members: $10.00 + tax.

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 – 5:30pm. Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) Ontario Chapter. Women Committee’s New Year Social.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 – 5:30pm-7:00pm. The Advocates’ Society. Virtual Mentoring: Built to Last (speed mentoring event for young advocates). Members: $10.00 + Tax (Members Only event).

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 - 5:00pm-7:00pm. The Ontario Bar Association - Your Virtual Community Block Party to celebrate Black History Month. Free for Members. 

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 – 5:30pm-7:30pm.  The Ontario Bar Association (Women Lawyers Forum & Taxation Law Sections) An Evening of Networking with Prominent Women Tax Lawyers (with CLE/CPD component as well). Member: $99.00, Student Member: $50, Non-Member: $152.00 (discount for group rates)

MARCH 4, 2021 – County of Carleton Law Association. Women’s Speed Mentoring Event. Details to be posted soon. 

Know of any other upcoming virtual social or networking events for lawyers? Let us know! And we hope to "see" you at some of these events soon.

(Please double check dates/times/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change).