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Human Rights Law Conference 2026

Name: Human Rights Law Conference 2026
Start: 2026-11-05
End: 2026-11-06
Location: To be announced

by The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia

The Human Rights Law Conference 2026 is an annual two-day event organized by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC). Scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2026, in Vancouver, this conference brings together leading human rights law practitioners to address current and emerging issues in human rights law, with a focus on British Columbia.

The conference will cover a comprehensive range of human rights law topics, including workplace human rights, international human rights, Charter issues, and group rights. Sessions will also delve into practice management, ethics, and lawyer wellness, providing attendees with substantive insights into the latest trends and practical issues in this evolving area of practice.

Participants can look forward to networking opportunities with peers and experts in the field. The event will feature diverse speakers and may include an expo hall showcasing relevant organizations and services. Notable speakers and a detailed agenda will be announced closer to the event date.

This conference is ideal for lawyers, academics, members of the judiciary, human resource practitioners, tribunal members, and other professionals interested in human rights law. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and practical tools to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of human rights law.

Speakers(2)

Lindsay Waddell

Partner at Moore Edgar Lyster LLP

Lindsay Waddell is a partner at Moore Edgar Lyster LLP, practicing human rights, labour, administrative, and professional regulatory law. She has extensive experience as counsel in judicial review and appeals involving complex human rights and administrative law issues.

Sandra F. Guarascio

Partner at Roper Greyell LLP

Sandra F. Guarascio is a partner at Roper Greyell LLP in Vancouver, specializing in employment and labour law with a focus on human rights and respectful workplace issues. She has been recognized by Chambers Canada, Lexpert, Best Lawyers Canada, and Lexology for excellence in workplace law.

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Event Details

Date: November 5-6, 2026; 2 days
Location: 🇨🇦 Vancouver, Canada; To be announced
Pricing: $559 - $1,479; Early bird rates (register by October 8, 2026): In-person: $1,319; In-person Articled Student: $839; Webinar: $1,119; Webinar Articled Student: $639. Regular rates (after October 8, 2026): In-person: $1,479; In-person Articled Student: $839; Webinar: $1,279; Webinar Articled Student: $639.
Audience: Lawyers, academics, judiciary members, human resource practitioners, tribunal members, and other professionals interested in human rights law.
CLE Credits: 12 hours (including a minimum of 2 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)