Miller Thomson Reception and Firm Tour

Event: Miller Thomson is hosting its annual reception and firm tour, presented by the UBC Law and Business Society.

When: Tuesday, March 6, 5:00 – 7:00pm

Where: Miller Thomson offices, 1000-840 Howe St, Vancouver, BC

Capacity: Miller Thomson can accomodate 25-30 students.

RSVP: To reserve your spot, RSVP by email to pkressock@gmail.com with the subject line “Miller Thomson Firm Tour”.

Firm profile: Miller Thomson enjoys a reputation as one of Canada’s most respected national business law firms. Its people demonstrate a consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients. The firm’s dedication to its lawyers, staff and the communities in which it practises.

Speed Networking with Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Event: Join us for this annual Speed Networking event. This is a great opportunity to get to know Fasken Martineau as a firm and to meet the people behind it. Refreshments & appetizers will be served.

When: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 5:30 – 7:30pm

Where: Fasken Martineau DuMoulin offices, 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC

RSVP: RSVP to sabrina_royer@yahoo.com by February 24th

Firm profile: Fasken Martineau is one of the world’s leading international business law and litigation firms. With 700 lawyers, the firm has offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, France and South Africa. Its practice includes every sector of business, industry and government.

 

Past events

Billiards and Beer with Clark Wilson

Event: Join a host of lawyers from Clark Wilson LLP for an evening of billiards, poker, and conversation at Vancouver’s Terminal City Club. An excellent venue in the downtown core, the event is a professional yet casual evening of interaction with firms.

When: Thursday, September 29. 6:00 – 9:00pm

Where: Terminal City Club, 837 W Hastings St

Capacity: We are currently looking for 30 law students to attend this event. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

RSVP: To register for this event, please send an email with your name and year to rsvp@ubclbs.com

Firm profile: Clark Wilson LLP is a Vancouver-based firm that provides effective and practical legal advice on a comprehensive range of business issues, including commercial transactions, corporate finance & securities, real estate, infrastructure procurement and construction, labour and employment, immigration, natural resources and energy. Its technology and intellectual property group advises on patents, trademarks, licensing and related issues; its tax lawyers can advise on the structuring of transactions and business ownership to minimize taxation; and its strong litigation and dispute resolution team provides support in the courtroom or by way of alternative dispute resolution when required. For more information, please visit Clark Wilson’s website.

NCBL Reception

Event: An afternoon reception that brings together lawyers, legal academics, and law students under the banner of the National Centre for Business Law (NCBL).

When: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 5:00 – 7:00pm.

Where: Room 402 (Faculty Lounge), UBC Faculty of Law at Allard Hall, 1822 East Mall, UBC Campus, Vancouver

Capacity: We are currently looking for students, faculty, and practicing lawyers who may be interested in attending this event. At the moment, there is no capacity limit.

RSVP: To register for this event, please send an email with your name and year to rsvp@ubclbs.com

NCBL profile: The NCBL provides a robust, interdisciplinary and empirical research environment for research and scholarship in business law and finance policy, focused on both domestic and international comparative law. The Centre offers outstanding educational programs in business law for JD, graduate, and professional students, enhancing the quality of students’ learning experience by increasing engagement with contemporary business law issues. The Centre’s goal is to become a focal meeting place to enhance the intellectual exchange among the business law community, including scholars, judges, financiers, business leaders, legal practitioners, in-house counsel, government policy-makers and community members. The Centre provides a forum where challenging ideas are engaged in an honest and open debate to advance the development of business law policy, appropriate for a leading market economy.