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EVENT

Black History Month 2026: Celebrating the achievements of lawyers who inspire change

February 26, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET

Webinar
Connection details will be provided after registration.

As Black History Month (BHM) celebrates its 30th anniversary, we invite you to join us in recognizing the achievements of Terri-Lynne Devonish, Jacqueline Beckles, and Michelle Henry - leaders whose careers continue to motivate emerging talent within Canada’s legal sector and beyond. Reflecting on this year's national BHM theme, we will explore how their leadership shapes the present and motivates future generations.

Moderated by Keri Bedeau, BLG, the session will spotlight the career successes of our distinguished guest speakers, offering valuable lessons and practical strategies for building impactful legal careers, while also considering ways to foster diversity and promote inclusion within the profession. Our panelists will share insights into their professional paths and discuss how their contributions have facilitated opportunities and inspired aspiring lawyers.

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We look forward to celebrating Black History Month with you together with these remarkable leaders shaping our legal community.

The presentation will be offered bilingually in both English and French. If you have any questions about this event, please email [email protected].

Please respond by February 24.


CPD Information

BC | This course is eligible for accreditation.

ON | This program is eligible for accreditation.

QC | Please note, the concept of “recognition” or “accreditation” has been abolished. By doing this, the Barreau is trying to make it easier for lawyers to claim mandatory CLE credits without a formal accreditation process. It is now up to individual lawyers to determine the eligibility of a training activity and to declare the hours in their “Dossier de formation en ligne”.