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Join us as we move into "The New Era"
Catch up with old friends, make some new ones, and learn from our exceptional presenters.
(Check back for updates as more information becomes available.)
8.5 WSBA CLE Credits Confirmed
Thursday, July 20
4:00 p.m. Fairmont Chateau Whistler Check-in Time
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Trial Boot Camp Moot Court Championship
Macdonald Ballroom
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
Woodlands Terrace
Dinner on your own
7:30 p.m. Past Presidents Dinner
For Past Presidents & Guests
Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub, Whistler Village
Sponsored by Jeffrey Frank, Mediator at Buchalter & Roy Umlauf, Kubik Mediation
Friday, July 21
6:30 – 7:30 a.m. Yoga
Join Christine Tavares, Preg O’Donnell Gillett, Certified Yoga Instructor, for a morning stretch!
Meet up in Macdonald A. Bring your own mat or grab one from your room.
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast & Exhibitor Showcase
Macdonald Ballroom
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Core Sponsor Exhibit Area Open
8:15 - 8:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks
Michael K. Rhodes, Convention Chair
Jon R. Morrone, WDTL President
Mainstage sponsor Keating, Bucklin & McCormack
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Welcome to Canada: Everything You Wanted to Know about Litigating in Canada
Jonathan Hodes, Miller Thompson
9:30 – 10:45 a.m. A Deeper Look at Henderson: Rethinking Approaches to Trial Practice after Henderson
Panel Discussion Moderated by Rory Cosgrove, Carney Badley Spellman
Panelists: Judge Brad Maxa, Court of Appeals Div 2, Joy Lee, Smith Freed Eberhard, and Amy Mensik,
Hawley Troxell
10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A Fireside Chat with a Litigation Legend
Roy Umlauf, Kubik Mediation and Kim Reppart, Forsberg & Umlauf
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Golf Tournament
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course
Sponsored by Mix Sanders Thompson
Dinner on your own
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. President’s Party Honoring Jon R. Morrone
Celebrate WDTL’s outgoing President, Jon R. Morrone, Holland America Group
Join us for cocktails and hor d’ouerves at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Saturday, July 22
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast & Exhibitor Showcase
Macdonald Ballroom
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Ethical Issues in Remote Lawyering and Advocacy
Judge John P. Erlick, Ret., JDR
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. The State of Anti-SLAPP in WA: A Discussion of Jha v. Khan
Bruce E.H. Johnson, Davis Wright Tremaine
Caesar Kalinowski, Davis Wright Tremaine
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break & Core Sponsor Raffle
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Widen Your Tolerance for Stress
Denise Gaskin, RavenWork
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Womens’ Networking Lunch
Why Imposter Syndrome Impacts Highly Successful Women MORE
Presented by Denise Gaskin, Executive Coach, RavenWork
Ticketed event
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Awards Dinner
Close out the Convention as we dash for desserts, honor the recipient of the WDTL President's Award,
elect the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees and present the Golf Tournament awards.
Dressy casual attire is recommended.
Sunday, July 23
11:00 a.m. Fairmont Chateau Whistler Checkout Time
*WiFi Group Code: 2023
Convention Registration
Please log in to your WDTL account to receive the appropriate rate.
| Member Type | |
| WDTL Members | $550 |
| Past Presidents | $350 |
| Guests | $200 |
| Kids (ages 3-11) | $50 |
| Core Sponsors (2 reps included w/your annual sponsorship) | $0 |
| Additional Core Sponsor Representatives (Additional company reps or guests) | $250 |
| Vendors Are you interested in representing your services and networking with top-level attorneys? The WDTL Annual Meeting & Convention is the place to be! Please contact Maggie Sweeney maggie@wdtl.org for details. |
$2500 |
Registration includes a Thursday evening reception, breakfast on Friday & Saturday, the Friday President’s Party, the Saturday evening Cocktail Party & Awards Dinner, an extensive CLE Program, and a souvenir for each registrant. Children’s registration includes breakfast Friday & Saturday and dinner/entertainment on Thursday and Saturday evenings. Kids programs are designed for kids ages 3 to 11 (diaper-free).
Cancelation Policy: Registrants canceling their Convention Registration prior to June 20 will receive a refund less a $75.00 handling fee. No refunds after June 20. Substitutions welcome.
Book Your Room
Fairmont Chateau Whistler4599 Chateau Boulevard
Whistler, BC, CA, V8E 0Z5
604.938.8000
To make resort reservations under the WDTL room block, click the button below or use the link in your confirmation email.
Extend your Stay! WDTL's room rates will be honored 3 days prior to and 3 days after the convention.
The WDTL room block closed Tuesday, June 20th but rooms are still available. Room rates begin at $409 CAD.
Golf Tournament 
Friday, July 21 | 1:00 p.m.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course
Sponsored by Mix Sanders Thompson
Includes box lunch, cart, and prizes.
Players of all ability levels are encouraged to participate.
No refunds for golf tournament registration after July 7 but substitutions are welcome.
Appropriate golf attire is required.
https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/golf/fairmont-chateau-whistler-golf-club/
Activities
Kids Activities: We will provide dinner & entertainment on Thursday and Saturday evenings. Kids programs are designed for children ages 3 to 11 (diaper-free).
Welcome Reception: Start the weekend off with networking and fun on Thursday night. (Dinner on Thursday will be on your own.)
President's Party: Join us Friday, July 21 as we celebrate outgoing WDTL President, Jon Morrone at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
Women's Networking Lunch: Saturday, July 22, $50 per person.
Cocktail Party & Awards Dinner: Saturday, July 22, close out the Convention as we honor the recipient of the WDTL President's Award. Dressy casual attire is recommended.
Convention Attire: Casual resort wear is recommended except where noted.
WDTL invites our Law Firm partners to join us in sponsoring the Convention. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Maggie Sweeney at maggie@wdtl.org.
Thank You Firm Sponsors!
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Thank You WDTL Core Sponsors!
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