Event Details

SABABC is pleased to announce the details of its marquee event, the Annual Fall Conference. The Fall Conference will be taking place on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the Surrey Civic Hotel from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, to be followed by a post Conference networking mixer.


The Annual Conference is the premier professional development and networking event for SABABC members. Bringing together attendees from across BC, the Conference will host a number of lawyers, students and paralegals in different practice areas, including corporate counsel, public counsel, law firm partners and associates.


We are pleased to announce the following lineup of panels and speakers:

  • Keynote Fireside Chat with Marshall Pawar (MEP Business Counsel)
  • Litigation Best Practices presented by Judge Rita Bowry (BC Provincial Court), Ravi Hira K.C. (Hira Rowan LLP), and Adnan Habib (Baker Newby LLP)
  • Developments on the Law Society of British Columbia and the Single Legal Regulator, presented by Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C. (Larlee Rosenberg)
  • Life as In-House Counsel presented by Ramneek Padda (Telus), Raj Dhatt (Herschel Supply Co.) and Sonia Athwal (City of Vancouver)
  • Mental Health for South Asian Legal Professionals, presented by Rupindher Sidhu, Abbotsford Clinic Director, Skylark Counselling Clinic.
  • Panel Discussion and Q&A with the South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia


This year, we are pleased to announce that Conference content is expanding with parallel breakout room sessions where interested attendees can learn and discuss about more substantive legal topics. The 2024 Fall Conference will feature the following breakout room sessions:


  • Disputing an Insurance Denial, presented by Rosy Arora (Hammerco Lawyers LLP)
  • Trends in Family Law, presented by Amanda Johl (Illuma Law)
  • Estate and Succession Issues for South Asian Clients (Sunny Dharni - BTM Lawyers LLP)


TICKETS ARE LIMITED- don't wait to purchase yours. If you are a current law student and unable to attend the Fall Conference without financial assistance, please email us at info@sababc.com.


Following the Conference, we will be hosting a Post-Conference Networking Mixer at Skye Avenue Kitchen + Lounge from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. If you wish to attend the Networking Mixer, please note the different ticketing options available when purchasing your ticket.


We look forward to seeing you there!

Nov 28, 2024

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (PST)

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Civic Hotel, Autograph Collection
Central Avenue 13475
Surrey, Canada

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Conference + Mixer (Members)

Provides access to both the Fall Conference and the post Conference Networking Mixer at Skye Avenue with one drink ticket included.

Member Price CAD $80
Conference + Mixer (Non-Members)

Provides access to the Fall Conference and the post Conference Networking Mixer at Skye Avenue with one drink ticket included.

CAD $95
Conference Only (Non-Members)

Provides Access to the Fall Conference only.

CAD $80
Conference Only (Members)

Provides access to the Fall Conference Only

Member Price CAD $70
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