Litigation Tactics to Make the System Move
Erica Olmstead will co-moderate a session on litigation strategies for challenging delays and refusals at the March 2026 CBA BC Legal Conference.
Immigration issues in-depth discussion – CLE BC
Molly Joeck is co-organizing, through CLE BC, in-depth discussions of the most significant developments in immigration law, policy, and practice over the past year, and look ahead to some of the critical emerging issues. This event will take place on Friday, December 2, 2022. Aidan Campbell is providing part of the jurisprudential update.
Immigration Litigation Fundamentals
Erin C. Roth is presenting at a webinar hosted by the national Immigration Law Section of CBA on the topic of Immigration Litigation Fundamentals to be held on October 13th. The webinar will cover an overview of litigation processes and procedures with experienced immigration litigation counsel, followed by a discussion of challenging files and complex litigation matters [...]
Ride for Refuge
Our team raised $5,385 for Kinbrace at the Ride for Refuge this year. A big thank you to all those who helped by riding, donating and/or encouraging the team.
Presenting re: Responding to Procedural Fairness Letters
Erin C. Roth is presenting at the IMM Seminars on 28 October 2022 re: Responding to Procedural Fairness Letters
CBA Presentation: Demystifying the Partnership Track
On November 2, 2022, Erin C. Roth is presenting at the CBA career starter series in a session about Demystifying the Partnership Track Becoming a partner at a law firm is an exciting prospect for some associates. Others may be undecided on whether making partner is right for them. This session uncovers what it means [...]
CBA National Conference – presentation
Erica Olmstead is presenting at the opening session for the CBA Annual National Conference on Tricks of the Advocate’s Trade with speakers from the Federal Court and the Immigration and Refugee Board. The session focuses on the “nuts and bolts” for immigration litigators to be successful advocates. The session explores building proficiency in procedures when appearing before [...]
Erica Olmstead presents at CBA
The Perils of Criminal Charges and Convictions for Immigration Status in Canada - Legal Developments and Practice Points Erica Olmstead is facilitating an interesting and informative discussion about the nexus between criminal and immigration law at at the Criminal Justice - Vancouver CBA meeting on 30 March 2022. The session will provide helpful practice tips [...]
Article in The Star about domestic regional differences in refugee claims
Erin C. Roth was interviewed for this article that appeared in the Star. Regional differences and inconsistent outcomes plaguing refugee claimants said to be members of terrorist or subversive organizations. Members of Egypt's Freedom and Justice Party welcomed by Parliament, yet found to be members of a terrorist organization in the West - https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/01/04/they-say-they-fought-for-democracy-border-guards-argue-they-supported-a-terror-group-will-they-get-to-stay-in-canada.html
Appellate Practice
Erica Olmstead is presenting at CLEBC's Appellate Practice 2021 on Monday, November 22, 2021. The presentation, New to Appeals—A Primer, will include: advice for counsel new to appeals lessons along the way