Cultural Competency Education for members.

In accordance with the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Policy, effective July 1, 2024 all lawyers on PEI with a practising license status are required to take cultural competency training, as recommended in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #27. At present, the training that meets this requirement is the course called "The Path - Your Journey through Indigenous Canada" available through the Canadian Bar Association.

Program information and registration is provided at the link below.

Did you know you can access many Canadian laws and court decisions online for free?

Join the Law Society of Prince Edward Island for a free public session introducing CanLII, a website that provides online access to Canadian legislation and court decisions from courts and tribunals across the country.

This beginner-friendly session is designed for members of the public who may be curious about how to look up laws or court decisions online but have little or no prior experience with legal research.

Register: https://forms.office.com/r/6aHz7kS9cw , or by calling 902-566-1666.

During the session, participants will be guided through the basics of using CanLII and navigating the legal information available on the site.

In this session, you will learn how to:

• Use CanLII, a free website where the public can search Canadian laws and court decisions

• Understand the types of legal information available on the site

• Use keywords and search tools to locate legal information

• Narrow down search results to find what you need

• Locate the most current version of a law

Who Should Attend: This session is intended for members of the public who want to learn how to find reliable legal information online. No prior experience with legal research is required.

Presented By: The Law Society of Prince Edward Island in partnership with CanLII.

Lawyers serving on boards face responsibilities and risks that differ from everyday practice. Jennifer MacPherson, Stewart McKelvey will clarify governance duties, explore ethical challenges, and share best practices to help lawyers manage conflicts, set boundaries, and serve effectively.

Lunch to be provided, and Kaysha will follow up with each registrant, via email, regarding dietary restrictions.

Price: $100 + HST = $115.00

Payment is due at time of registration and may be paid by e-Transfer to lawsociety@lspei.pe.ca or by cheque payable to the Law Society of PEI.

CLE Cancellation Policy: Registrants who cancel within two weeks but more than twenty-four (24) hours before the CLE will receive a fifty per cent (50%) refund and will be entitled to receive a copy of any CLE materials. Registrants who cancel within 24 hours of the CLE or who do not show will not be refunded any portion of the registration fee, but the registrant will be entitled to receive a copy of the CLE materials.

Join us for a free lunch and learn session where we'll be demonstrating Nuwelcom — a made-in-PEI app subscribed to by the Government of Prince Edward Island. Delivering information in 17 languages (with 8 more coming this year), it serves 19,000+ daily users with reliable updates on school and road closures, gas prices, government programs, and more.

The session will focus on NuCHAT, the world's only free, secure multilingual messaging system. Already active in PEI and currently being pursued by Nova Scotia's Department of Justice, NuCHAT is a powerful tool for easing communication barriers with clients who do not speak or understand English — a valuable asset for any legal practice.

We encourage you to download the Nuwelcom app before the session to get the most out of the demonstration. It's free and available wherever you get your apps.

We look forward to seeing you there!

A calendar invite and link will be provided, confirming your registration. If you register and do not receive confirmation within 48 hours from registration, please reach out to Kaysha at (902)566-1666 to advise.

Presented by Melanie Battaglia, founding partner of Battaglia Law, and Stephanie Dickson of Pooran Law.

Melanie and Stephanie will be presenting on issues relating to the support of adult “children” over the age of majority who are unable to withdraw from parental charge by reason of their disability, mental health disorder or illness, with a particular emphasis on government (federal and provincial) social benefits available to offset support payable by the parents. The presenters will also address consent and capacity issues as they pertain to the adult “child” in a support proceeding, including notice requirements, participation, and decision-making rights of the adult “child”. 

Payment is due at time of registration and may be paid by e-Transfer to lawsociety@lspei.pe.ca or by cheque payable to the Law Society of PEI.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026

CLE Cancellation Policy: Registrants who cancel within two weeks but more than twenty-four (24) hours before the CLE will receive a fifty per cent (50%) refund and will be entitled to receive a copy of any CLE materials. Registrants who cancel within 24 hours of the CLE or who do not show will not be refunded any portion of the registration fee, but the registrant will be entitled to receive a copy of the CLE materials.

Join the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association for an exceptional day-and-a-half legal education conference designed exclusively for plaintiff personal injury lawyers who are committed to maximizing results for their clients. This year’s program centers on one powerful theme: achieving the best possible resolution of your clients’ personal injury claims. From early case strategy and effective file positioning to strengthening negotiation leverage and enhancing trial performance, APTLA's Smart Advocacy conference will deliver practical, actionable insights you can immediately implement in your practice. You’ll gain proven techniques to assess value, build persuasive cases, and drive stronger outcomes at every stage of litigation. Whether you are refining your approach to complex matters or seeking to elevate your overall litigation strategy, this conference will equip you with the tools, perspective, and confidence to secure meaningful results for the clients who rely on your advocacy.

Sharpen your strategy. Strengthen your advocacy. Maximize client recovery. We look forward to seeing you in Charlottetown.

 

•  Opening Remarks - APTLA President

•  Caselaw Review - APTLA Young Lawyers Section

•  The Value Menu: Small Claims, Big Stakes: Get tactical on small-claim strategies with big-picture payoffs.

•  Persistent but Troubling: Advocating for Lingering, Low-Visibility Injuries: Learn to advocate when symptoms stay but proof is elusive.

•  Unusual Vehicles - eBikes, Scooters & Segways: Liability, Comparative Negligence & Insurance Gaps

•  Split Decisions: Navigating Partial Fault in Common Auto Cases: Smart moves for building or breaking shared liability claims.

•  What Actually Drives Resolution: Insights from from file building to case presentation.

•  Litigate Lean - How to Shorten a Trial Without Weakening Your Case: Cut court time without cutting corners.

•  AI for Lawyers: The top apps / programs to add value to your cases.

•  Hidden in Plain Sight: Everyday tech in your client's vehicle.

•  Best Bang for Your Buck - Maximizing File Value With What You've Got: Tools to get the best outcome with the file you’ve got.

APTLA is honoured to have Bruce Plaxen, Plaxen Adler Muncy (MD) join us at the conference. Bruce is a well-respected trial lawyer and the current President of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). A dedicated advocate for injured individuals and consumers, Bruce has built his career representing plaintiffs in complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and civil justice cases. Throughout his decades in practice, he has earned a reputation for strategic advocacy, ethical leadership, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of those harmed by negligence and misconduct.

We are honoured to include The Hon. Justice Jean-Paul Ouellette, New Brunswick Court of King's Bench (Supernumerary); The Hon. Nancy L. Key, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island; Dr. Dinesh Kumbhare, Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto; Sean FitzGerald, VRA - Vocational Rehabilitation Assessments; Karla Cassidy, JSHeld; and Joel Plater, HRM Risk Manager, in our faculty. 

APTLA is also delighted to showcase our members on our conference faculty. Our thanks to Marie-Eve Nowlan & Gabrielle Robichaud, Fidelis Law/Droit; Aqeel Yousafzai & Melanie Young, MacGillivray Injury & Insurance Law; Derek Bondt & Cindy Taylor, Key Murray Law; Phillip Moriera & Mike Dull, K.C., Valent Legal; Susan Johnston, Carr Stevenson & MacKay; Sydney Hanson, MDW Law; Olivia Mason, K.C., Pressé Mason; Rod Gillis, K.C., Gilbert McGloan Gillis; David Brannen, Resolute Legal; Mark Raftus, McKiggan Hebert; Aodhan Murphy, Claude Roussel & Shane Scott, Mike Murphy Law Group; and APTLA's President, Gerald Ralph, Central Law.

Annual Meetings & Professional Development

SCHEDULE - Tentative

ACCOMODATIONS

Reservations may be made online here or by calling 1-800-565-Rodd (7633) – Group Reservation #1695735.

GOLF

Tee Times have been reserved Friday, June 19 – 12:30PM – 1:40PM, every 10 minutes.

Groups can book their tee time by calling 1-800-235-8909 or email tlcampabell@gov.pe.ca

Make sure to identify you are with the Law Society Group.

The Federation of Law Societies of Canada is hosting its 2026 National Criminal Law Program on July 6-10, 2026, in Charlottetown. 

Additional information about the program, including details on past sessions can be found on the Federation’s website.