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Monthly Weekly Daily List

May 2025

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Family Law: Moving with Children After Separation or Divorce
12:00 pm
What happens when one parent wants to move after a separation or divorce? This webinar will cover the legal considerations around relocation and mobility in Manitoba family law, including how to give proper notice of an intended move, what to do if the other parent relocates without notice, and how these situations a , ...
Manitoba’s New Personal Property Registry
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
ou’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. With the July 2025 launch approaching, Teranet Manitoba and The Law Society of Manitoba are pleased to host this session for la , ...
Networking Mixer for Indigenous and Racialized Lawyers
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Equity Member-at-Large invites Indigenous and Racialized lawyers, as well as all those committed to advancing equity in the legal profession, to a networking mixer. Connect with peers over light refreshments, enjoy good conversation, and take the opportunity to learn more about how the MBA is working to better supp , ...
Roundtable Discussions – Growing Your Client Base & Nurturing your Network
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Back by popular demand, this next Round Table involves rotating rooms, a twist on our previous format. Each room will be guided by a moderator who will focus the discussion on four different subtopics. The focus will be on challenges and strategies to expanding and creating your client base, nurturing your current clie , ...
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Info Table: Legal Help Centre
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Visit the Legal Help Centre information table on the second floor to learn about their free legal clinics, workshops, and other services. Find out if you qualify and what services may be available to you. , ...
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Effective Mediation
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
How to Improve your Chances of Resolution Learn from an experienced mediator about the mediation process, and how to effectively participate to improve the chances of reaching resolution. These lessons will apply to a variety of disputes and different types of alternative dispute resolution, including settlement discus , ...
Charter Rights: What to Know When You’re Stopped by Police
12:00 pm
What are your rights when you’re stopped by police—on the street, in your car, or elsewhere? This webinar will explain your rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, including when you must identify yourself, when you have to show ID, and whether you are required to answer questions. Learn how to , ...
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Volunteer Opportunity at Siloam Mission
5:15 pm - 7:30 pm
The Young Lawyers’ Section invites you to participate in a volunteer opportunity to get to know your colleagues outside of the courtroom or boardroom, while supporting our broader community. There are fourteen (14) spots available to volunteer at Siloam Mission (300 Princess Street, Winnipeg) on Wednesday, May 7th, 202 , ...
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Well-Being in the Legal Profession – Concrete Strategies for Positive Change (Perfectionism)
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This webinar addresses legal practitioners’ unique mental health challenges and provides evidence-based strategies to enhance well-being while maintaining professional excellence. Designed specifically for lawyers navigating the demands of modern legal practice, this program transforms theoretical wellness concepts int , ...
Escape Room and Drinks with MAIRP
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join the MBA Insolvency Law Section and MAIRP at The Real Escape Room followed by drinks. You will attempt to escape from either the Castle Room or the Pyramid Room. This is a great opportunity to network with likeminded professionals and enjoy some sport! Please feel to join us for both the escape room and dr , ...
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Mental Health, Well-being, and Issues Facing Law Students/Young Lawyers:
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for a conversation about law student mental health and well-being, featuring insights from the College of Law’s wellness initiatives. This session will explore common challenges students face, how supports are provided, and why building a culture of well-being in legal education matters for the future of the pr , ...
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Mindful Business Charter
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
We all know the concerns around mental health in the legal profession. Many of the measures to address it are either about supporting people in distress or encouraging them to be more resilient rather than addressing the causes of the distress. The Mindful Business Charter (MBC) is a movement of law firms and their cli , ...
Immigration Law: Pathways to Immigration
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This webinar will provide a clear overview of the different pathways to immigration in Canada, including options for permanent residence, sponsorships, and other programs. Learn about the eligibility requirements, application processes, and how to choose the best route based on your personal situation. Presented by Sof , ...
Volunteer Opportunity at Siloam Mission
5:15 pm - 7:30 pm
The Young Lawyers’ Section invites you to participate in a volunteer opportunity to get to know your colleagues outside of the courtroom or boardroom, while supporting our broader community. There are fourteen (14) spots available to volunteer at Siloam Mission (300 Princess Street, Winnipeg) on Wednesday, May 7th, 202 , ...
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Well-Being is a Team Sport
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
We often think of well-being as an individual problem, solvable with simple fixes such as doing more yoga, drinking more water, getting more rest, and setting boundaries. Yet the research continues to show that personal solutions are not enough to combat the systemic, structural, and cultural elements of the legal prof , ...
Update from CBSA Enforcement
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
At this meeting, we will be joined by: – Brad James-Thiessen, Inland Enforcement Officer, CBSA Winnipeg Intelligence and Enforcement CBSA will answer as many of our questions as they can and provide us with an update and current information concerning operations in their units. As some questions cannot be answere , ...
Wrongful Terminations: Negotiations & Pre-Trial Considerations, Part 1
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
We are pleased to invite members to the first in our upcoming series focused on the far-reaching and ever evolving area of wrongful terminations. Whether you’re representing management or employees, this dynamic panel discussion will provide practical strategies, critical takeaways, and an opportunity to deepen y , ...
May Bencher Meeting
12:30 pm
Our next bencher of the Law Society of Manitoba will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Agendas are published the week before a meeting. To view these public materials and a complete schedule of upcoming dates for 2025, see bencher meetings.   , ...
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Bencher By-Election – Nomination Deadline
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Bencher By-Election – Voting Opens
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Legal Research Boot Camp – Legal Research Skills
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Not sure where to begin after receiving a research assignment from your supervising lawyer? You’re not alone! 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 , ...
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Legal Research Boot Camp – Legal Writing Skills
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Do you know what lawyers really want to see in a research memo? 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 for , ...
Legal Writing Skills
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Do you know what lawyers really want to see in a research memo? 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 for , ...
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FOAEA Forms and Process 101 (Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act)
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Information covered will be the forms and the process of how to use FOAEA to obtain financial disclosure, enforce support orders, enforce parenting orders (and more!) from unresponsive opposing parties. RSVP (PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) to the Manitoba Bar Association online. The Zoom log in link will be sent out the , ...
Info Table: Residential Tenancies Branch
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Visit the Residential Tenancies Branch information table to learn about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant or landlord. Ask staff about tenancy matters such as rent, repairs and deposits, and mediating disputes between tenants and landlords. The Residential Tenancy Branch investigates problems and holds heari , ...
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Assisting Clients in Vulnerable Situations
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
In September 2023 the Canadian chapter of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) released “A Guide to Assisting Persons in Vulnerable Circumstances”. The presentation will review highlights of the guide and how it can be used to assist lawyers when serving their clients. This educational session is valuab , ...
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Info Table: Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Learn about the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba’s programs, including volunteering, literacy support, bail assistance, hampers, and more. Ask about “Tell Me a Story,” Record Suspension (John Howard), and ways to get involved. , ...
SOGIC (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Community) and the Law Society of Manitoba Jointly sponsored Pride Reception
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Please join us for a reception for Winnipeg’s Pride week to celebrate the legal achievements and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lawyers and activists in promoting equality and human rights. This event is open to all members of the legal profession, including allies Please RSVP to the Manitoba B , ...
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Making Rights Matter: Public Interest Advocacy Conference
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Please note: The Library will be closed Monday, May 19th for the holiday. Regular library service will resume Tuesday, May 20th at 8:30AM.