AI Adoption: Turning Awareness into Action – Webinar, August 21
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Time:Location: All registrants will be sent the invitation link closer to the event date.
You’ve heard the buzz about AI. You’ve read the articles. Maybe you’ve even sat through a few “what is AI?” webinars. Now it’s time to move from knowing to doing.
Join Richelle Molaro, a former Chief of Staff and COO at BLG Beyond, and now SVP at The Collective AI—for a lively, no-fluff conversation on how legal organizations can actually adopt AI. With 20+ years of experience leading transformation in professional services, Richelle knows how to turn big ideas into real results. She’s helped firms reimagine talent frameworks, embed innovation into culture, and build alternate operating models that actually work.
This webinar is designed for those interested in practical insights, candid stories, and a human-centered approach to making AI adoption stick. Whether you’re just starting your AI journey or looking to accelerate it, Richelle will help you connect the dots between awareness and action with a little inspiration along the way
The Marketing Mix(er): A Topic-Based Networking Evening – August 28
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Time:Location: slate. Event Space 670 Smithe St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 5G1
Join us for a reception-style networking event hosted by the BCLMA Marketing Subsection for professionals involved in marketing-related work at their firms. Whether marketing is your official title or just one of the many hats you wear, this event is designed to bring together colleagues from across the legal community to share ideas, challenges, and insights. This mixer will be organized as a networking reception with food, drinks, and themed conversation zones, each dedicated to a key area of legal marketing. Attendees are encouraged to move around the room, contributing ideas and gathering insights from peers working on similar challenges. We hope you can join us!
Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Burnout in the Legal Profession
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Time:Location: Terminal City Club
BCLMA Educational Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Burnout in the Legal Profession
Objective: Equip legal professionals and leaders with the tools to identify, address, and mitigate burnout, fostering a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Understanding Burnout
Signs and Symptoms
Causes in the Legal Profession
The Cost of Burnout
Impact on Individuals
Impact on Organizations
Addressing Burnout
Strategies for Individuals
Strategies for Organizations
Proactive Steps for Leaders
Empowering Individuals
Q&A
Presenter: Kathy Andrews
Kathy is a People and Culture Strategist, Executive Coach, Master Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, and Founder/Creator of Cinga Leadership & Learning Inc., with over 20 years of experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors.
Kathy works with individuals, teams, and organizations to align business strategy and culture through the design and delivery of high-impact people programs.
Prior to consulting, she held senior HR and leadership development positions at several global organizations.
She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University, a Bachelor of Social Science Degree from Rhodes University in South Africa, and a Provincial Instructor Diploma from Vancouver Community College.
She has worked with dozens of global companies, including lululemon, Canfor, Methanex, and Ausenco, among others. She is a cancer survivor, and her advocacy work has been featured on Global News, CTV, and CBC’s The National. Her podcast, “For Leaders By Leaders,” features thought leaders and executives from around the globe, providing practical advice for better leading.
NOTE: This session will be recorded and made available to those who have registered and paid.
BCLMA Winter Social
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Time:Location: Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
It's a reception year! Come join fellow BCLMA members for great conversation, delicous food and some seasonal cheer!