South Asian Bar Association of British Columbia

The South Asian Bar Association of British Columbia (SABABC) is dedicated to, among other things, supporting the local South Asian community, promoting the professional development of South Asian lawyers, paralegals and law students, and representing the interests of South Asians locally, nationally and internationally.

SABABC is committed to promoting the professional development of the South Asian legal community through networking, advocacy and mentoring. SABABC hosts panels, continuing legal education courses, and workshops on career development, social justice issues, and current events.

SABABC aims to remove any barriers South Asian students may face in pursuing a career in the legal profession and those barriers faced by the South Asian community in learning about and accessing legal services and educational programs in the community.

We invite the South Asian community to please join SABABC in its commitment to achieving these goals.

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Event Details

SABABC is honoured to announce its third annual Women's Day event celebrating the accomplishments of South Asian women in law.


When: April 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Where: The Loft at Earls Yaletown


SABABC, together with Presenting Sponsor, YLaw present this year's women's day event featuring special guest Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C., President of the Law Society of British Columbia, members of the judiciary and senior counsel. We warmly welcome all women, non-binary, and gender diverse lawyers at all stages of their careers to attend the event and connect with fellow colleagues. The event will be a seated dinner at The Loft at Earls Yaletown, with plenty of time to mingle before and after!


The purpose of the event is to:


  • Highlight the achievements of South Asian females in the legal profession;
  • Provide a safe space for South Asian lawyers to gather and discuss the unique challenges they face in the legal profession; and
  • Provide an opportunity for networking and the development of informal mentorship relationships.


Attendance for this event is limited, so please register early in order to secure your spot. Registration is now open.


Tickets are $65 for members and $100 for non-members. Non-members, please note that SABABC membership is $50/year. For more information, visit www.sababc.com.


If you have any questions, please contact Jessie Sunner at jsunner@heu.org or Manroop K. Ghuman at ghumanmanroop@gmail.com.

Agenda

April 4, 2024

Main Schedule

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Guest Arrival
6:30 PM - 6:35 PM
Welcoming Remarks from SABABC
6:35 PM - 6:45 PM
Opening Address from Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C., President of the Law Society
Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C. (President of the Law Society of British Columbia)
Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C.
On January 1, 2024, Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C. assumed the office of President of the Law Society of British Columbia, the highest post within our self-regulatory body. Jeevyn is the first south Asian to ascend to the position, and one of the few women or racialized persons that has done so. We at SABABC who have benefited tremendously from Jeevyn’s energy and wise counsel over the years are immensely proud of, and not at all surprised by, Jeevyn’s achievement. Jeevyn is a founding member, past president, and a former director of SABABC. Even when she was not on the Board of SABABC, Jeevyn continued to be generous in giving her time and support to the organization. Jeevyn is a distinguished immigration lawyer recognized for her legal acumen in a variety of publications. She is a long-time Bencher of the Law Society. Jeevyn was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2019, to mark her exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession. While the office of President will undoubtedly present unique challenges, particularly in these times where the self-regulatory legal framework in B.C. is under review, we are confident that Jeevyn will be up to the task and will capably steer the Law Society through whatever may arise. SABABC congratulates Jeevyn for her remarkable achievement and looks forward to engaging with her on issues that impact our members.
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Q&A with Jeevyn, Dhaliwal, K.C., President of the Law Society
Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C. (President of the Law Society of British Columbia)
Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C.
On January 1, 2024, Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C. assumed the office of President of the Law Society of British Columbia, the highest post within our self-regulatory body. Jeevyn is the first south Asian to ascend to the position, and one of the few women or racialized persons that has done so. We at SABABC who have benefited tremendously from Jeevyn’s energy and wise counsel over the years are immensely proud of, and not at all surprised by, Jeevyn’s achievement. Jeevyn is a founding member, past president, and a former director of SABABC. Even when she was not on the Board of SABABC, Jeevyn continued to be generous in giving her time and support to the organization. Jeevyn is a distinguished immigration lawyer recognized for her legal acumen in a variety of publications. She is a long-time Bencher of the Law Society. Jeevyn was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2019, to mark her exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession. While the office of President will undoubtedly present unique challenges, particularly in these times where the self-regulatory legal framework in B.C. is under review, we are confident that Jeevyn will be up to the task and will capably steer the Law Society through whatever may arise. SABABC congratulates Jeevyn for her remarkable achievement and looks forward to engaging with her on issues that impact our members.
7:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Presenting Sponsor Remarks and Closing Remarks
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Seated Dinner

Speakers

Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C. (President of the Law Society of British Columbia)

Jeevyn Dhaliwal, K.C.

President of the Law Society of British Columbia

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