November 2, 2021 (VIRTUAL): The Advocates Society, Estates Litigation Bench & Bar Virtual Reception. 5-6pm. Members: Free. Non-Members: $25.00 +HST.
November 4, 2021 (IN-PERSON): 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 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. December 2, 2021 (IN-PERSON): Young Lawyers-Victoria Section, Monthly Social Night, The Sticky Wicket at Strathcona Hotel, Victoria. 5pm. 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).
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Find below our list of networking events for lawyers for September and October. Check back as we will continue to add to it as new events come out.
September 14, 2021 (IN-PERSON): Hamilton Law Association, End of Summer Social, The Hamilton Club Patio.5:00-7:00pm. Must RSVP. Limited Space. September 16, 2021 (VIRTUAL): Ontario Bar Association Entertainment, Media & Communication Law Section, TIFF Social. 6:30pm-7:30pm. FREE September 16, 2021 (IN-PERSON): BC-CBA Women Lawyers Forum, Vancouver Island’s Monthly Social Night, Smith’s Pub, Victoria. 5pm (PT) September 22, 2021 (VIRTUAL): The Advocates’ Society, Alberta Big Mingle, 4:30pm-6pm (MT). FREE September 23, 2021 (VIRTUAL): The Advocates’ Society, Young Advocate’s Social: Mixer & Mixology 8:00pm-9:30pm (ET). Members: FREE Non-Members: $10 + tax October 12, 2021 (VIRTUAL): The Advocates’ Society, Labour & Employment Quiz: Pop and Circumstance (quiz & networking event). 1:00pm-2:00pm (ET). Members: FREE Non-Members: $25 + tax. October 14, 2021 (IN-PERSON): Toronto Lawyers Association, Bench and Bar Social Steam Whistle Roundhouse (Pilsner Hall & Patio). 6:00pm-9:00pm Members: $25.00 + HST. Non-Members: $50 + HST October 16, 2021 (IN-PERSON): BC-CBA Women Lawyers Forum, Vancouver Island’s Monthly Social Night 5pm (PT) 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). Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels  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).  (Updated November 9, 2020)
A lot of lawyers have asked me, "How do you keep networking and making connections during a pandemic?" I know it is definitely harder to maintain those relationship now. There are no in-person events where you can run into acquaintances and catch up on their practice, business and anything new in their lives. 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: NOVEMBER 4, 2020: 5:30pm-7:00pm. The Advocates’ Society. Virtual Mentoring: Facing the Fear Factor. TAS Members $10.00 + Tax. NOVEMBER 5, 2020: 4:00pm-6:00pm. Hamilton Law Association. Women in Law: An Event to Encourage, Inspire, & Support Women in the Legal Profession. HLA Members: $85 + HST, Non-Member Lawyers & Other Professionals: $95 + HST; Articling Students, LPP Candidates, Non-Practicing Members & Paralegals: $70 + HST: Law Firm Staff & Clerks: $65 +HST. NOVEMBER 6, 2020: 12:00pm-1:30pm (PT). The Advocates’ Society. 3rd Annual British Columbia Big Mingle: Virtual Edition. NOVEMBER 12, 2020: 8:00pm-9:30pm (EST) The Advocates’ Society. Young Advocates’ Standing Committee National Social: Mixer & Mixology. TAS members: Free; Non-Members: $10 + tax. NOVEMBER 16, 2020: 6:45pm-8:00pm. Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Ontario). Not-So-Distant Connections: FACL Speed Networking 2020. Free. NOVEMBER 17, 2020: 12:00pm-1:00pm. Hamilton Law Association. 19th Annual Sopinka Legal (Virtual) Luncheon. Registration fee: $25. NOVEMBER 18, 2020: 5:30pm-7:00pm The Advocates’ Society. Class Actions Bench & Bar Reception. TAS Members: Free; Non-Members $25 + tax. NOVEMBER 19, 2020: 8:00am. Women's Law Association of Ontario. Virtual Morning Meet & Check-In. WLAO Members Only. NOVEMBER 19, 2020: County of Carleton Law Association. Virtual Trivia Night. More details will be provided closer to the date of the event. NOVEMBER 19, 2020: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Hamilton Law Association. Drinks with a Trustee: Virtual Networking Mixer. Limited to articling students & 1st year calls. Register by November 12, 2020. NOVEMBER 24, 2020: 12:00pm-1:00pm. The Advocates' Society. Anecdotes with Advocates. The arbitration and mediation advocacy practice group fall networking event. TAS Members: FREE; Non-Members $25 + tax. NOVEMBER 25, 2020: Women’s Law Association of Ontario. Holiday Gift Guide Presentation. Registration opens soon. NOVEMBER 29, 2020: 11:00am-12:30pm. The Advocates' Society. TAS Jolly Jamboree (virtual visit with Santa Claus and online family events). TAS Members only. FREE. DECEMBER 1, 2020: 7:30pm-8:45pm. The Advocates' Society. The Art of Networking for Women Advocates' Today and Tomorrow. This event is open to TAS members and non-member lawyers from 8 – 22 years of call. TAS Members: FREE; Non-Members: $25 + tax. DECEMBER 9, 2020: 7:00pm-8:00pm. The Advocates' Society. President's Festive Member Mingle. TAS Members Only: FREE 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). While the number of networking events for lawyers is dwindling due to COVID, there are still a few virtual gatherings being hosted online. Don't miss out on the chance to build your network and make new lawyer connections. Check out some of the upcoming (virtual) events below: SEPTEMBER 16, 18 & 30th, 2020: 2:00pm-3:00pm. The Canadian Bar Association. Coffee in the Times of COVID. A weekly virtual gathering of small groups of young lawyers and/or law students around a topic of common interest. SEPTEMBER 23, 2020: 12:00-1:00pm. Women's Law Association of Ontario. Virtual "Members Only" Event: Ladies Who Still Lunch. Registration required. SEPTEMBER 30, 2020: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Ontario Bar Association, Women Lawyers Forum "Virtual Social". Free Registration. OCTOBER 7, 2020: 5:30-7:00pm: The Advocates’ Society. The Big Mingle – Virtual Edition. FREE online event exclusively for Articling, Summer and LPP Students, NCA Candidates, and Judicial Law Clerks. OCTOBER 8, 2020: 7:00pm (with opening remarks at 7:30pm) Ontario Bar Association and the Toronto South CPA Association. Virtual CPA & Lawyer Networking Event. FREE. OCTOBER 22, 2020: 8:00pm-9:15pm EDT. The Advocates' Society. Quiz Mixer for Mid-Career Advocates. For lawyers 8 - 22 years of call. Members: $10 + HST. Non-Members: $20 + HST. OCTOBER 23, 2020: 9:15am-5:00pm EDT. Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, 2020 Fall LIVE Virtual Conference. Includes virtual After Party. Registration required. NOVEMBER 19, 2020: County of Carleton Law Association. Virtual Trivia Night. More details will be provided closer to the date of the event. 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).   For lawyers who enjoyed attending a networking event every week or two before COVID, you may be missing the social aspect of being a lawyer and hanging out with your colleagues and friends. While virtual and Zoom socials are not the same, they can still help with staying connected.
Despite the lack of in-person events, it is still important for lawyers to keep up their networking skills. Increasing your connections and network helps with finding referral sources, mentors, new jobs, and building your personal brand. Check out some upcoming virtual social events, or events with a social element, below: July 22, 2020 - 6:00pm-7:30pm. Young Women in Law, Life After Hireback. FREE to anyone! Registration required. July 23, 2020 - 5:00pm CST (6:00pm EST). Women's Law Association of Ontario, Northwest Region Lawyers Roundtable. FREE event is restricted to those practicing in the Districts of Kenora and Rainy River. You must register to attend. July 27, 2020 - 5:30-7:30pm. Ontario Bar Association East Region Virtual Social. FREE event but you must register. July 29, 2020 - 5:00pm-6:00pm. Toronto Lawyers Association, TLA Summer Social. FREE for TLA members and Friends of TLA, $20.00 for non-members. July 30, 2020 - 4:00pm. County of Carleton Law Association, Diversity Social. FREE registration. August 6, 2020 - 7:00pm-8:30pm. Women's Law Association of Ontario, Annual Awards Virtual Gala. Registration required, and any donations are appreciated. August 12, 2020 - 12:00pm-1:30pm. Canadian Bar Association, "E-Schmoozing Networking in a Socially Distanced World". While this is not a social event, this webinar will provide tips and advice on how to network and improve your business development skills in this new on-line world. CBA Members $125.00 Non-Members $250.00. August 13, 2020 - 7:30am-9:00am. Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs, Networking Cafe. Members: FREE. Non-Members: $15.00. 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).  We are bringing back our curated monthly lists of lawyer networking events for you!
It probably goes without saying that all of these events are now "virtual". Despite the lack of in-person events, it is still important for lawyers to keep up their relationships and networking skills. Increasing your connections and networks helps with finding referral sources, mentors, new jobs, and building your personal brand. Check out the virtual social events below: VIRTUAL EVENTS JUNE 2020 JUNE 5, 2020 – 12:00pm-12:45pm. (Occurring every Friday) Toronto Lawyers Association, Friday Colleague Connections. FREE for members. Lawyers, licensing candidates and law school students are welcome. JUNE 9, 2020 – 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ontario Bar Association, Labour & Employment Law Social Tuesday on Zoom Event. Registration required. FREE. JUNE 11, 2020 – 6:00pm. The Advocates’ Society, End of Term Dinner at Home, (plus virtual “After Party”), Members Only. $25.00 (Proceeds to Pro Bono Canada) JUNE 13, 2020 – 2:00pm. Ontario Bar Association, The Grape: Online Virtual Wine Tasting. Must register by June 5th to ensure wine is delivered in time! Members Only: $180 + $14.50 shipping. JUNE 16, 2020 – 12:00pm-1:00pm. The Women’s Law Association of Ontario, Ladies Who Still Lunch – A Virtual Check-In. Register in advance. FREE for Members. JUNE 16, 2020 – 12:30pm-1:30pm. Ontario Trial Lawyers Association: Lawyer Virtual Roundtable, Members Only. FREE. JUNE 25, 2020 – 6:00pm-8:00pm. Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) Annual Speed Mentoring Event. Free. Must register by June 22. 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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