The ITL Conference & Gala 2025

Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM to Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM MDT

The Westin Calgary, 320 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2S6, Canada

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Students (Conference Only) Early Bird Partial Approval - $69.99

*Student registration is only for internationally trained lawyers that have not been called to any provincial bar in Canada. The ITL Conference may request for proof upon registration* Ticket includes: Full day Conference access & networking, Catered breakfast & lunch, Access to Conference Exhibition, Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary, Complimentary Conference package, Discounted on-site parking and Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet

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Students (Conference Only) Regular Partial Approval - $90.00

*Student registration is only for internationally trained lawyers that have not been called to any provincial bar in Canada. The ITL Conference may request for proof upon registration* Ticket includes: Full day Conference access & networking, Catered breakfast & lunch, Access to Conference Exhibition, Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary, Complimentary Conference package, Discounted on-site parking and Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet

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Student (Conference & Gala) Early Bird Partial Approval - $139.99

*Student registration is only for internationally trained lawyers that have not been called to any provincial bar in Canada. The ITL Conference may request for proof upon registration* Ticket includes: Full 2-day Conference access & networking, Catered breakfast & lunch, 1 Ticket to the ITL Impact Awards & Gala on April 5, 2025, Access to Conference Exhibition, Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary Complimentary conference package, Discounted on-site parking and Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet

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Students (Conference & Gala) Regular Partial Approval - $180.00

*Student registration is only for internationally trained lawyers that have not been called to any provincial bar in Canada. The ITL Conference may request for proof upon registration* Ticket includes: Full 2-day Conference access & networking, Catered breakfast & lunch, 1 Ticket to the ITL Impact Awards & Gala on April 5, 2025, Access to Conference Exhibition, Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary Complimentary conference package, Discounted on-site parking and Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet

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Lawyers (Conference Only) Early Bird Partial Approval - $100.00

Full day Conference access & networking, Catered breakfast & lunch Access to Conference Exhibition, Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary, Complimentary Conference package, Discounted on-site parking and Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet

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Lawyers (Conference Only) Regular Partial Approval - $150.00

Full day Conference access & networking, Catered breakfast & lunch Access to Conference Exhibition, Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary, Complimentary Conference package, Discounted on-site parking and Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet

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Lawyers - (Conference & Gala) Early Bird Partial Approval - $199.00

Full 2-day Conference access & networking, Catered breakfast & lunch 1 Ticket to the ITL Impact Awards & Gala on April 5, 2025, Access to Conference Exhibition, Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary Complimentary conference package, Discounted on-site parking and Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet

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Lawyers (Conference & Gala) Regular Partial Approval - $250.00

Full 3-day Conference access & networking, Catered breakfast & lunch, 1 Ticket to the ITL Impact Awards & Gala on April 5, 2025, Access to Conference Exhibition, Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary, Complimentary conference package and Discounted on-site parking Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet.

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Non-Lawyers - (Conference Only) Early Bird Partial Approval - $100.00

Full day Conference access & networking, Catered breakfast & lunch Access to Conference Exhibition, Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary, Complimentary Conference package, Discounted on-site parking and Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet

sales ended

Non-Lawyers (Conference Only) Regular Partial Approval - $150.00

Full day Conference access & networking, Catered breakfast & lunch Access to Conference Exhibition, Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary, Complimentary Conference package, Discounted on-site parking and Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet

Sale ended

Non-Lawyers - (Conference & Gala) Early Bird Partial Approval - $199.00

Full 2-day Conference access & networking, Catered breakfast & lunch 1 Ticket to the ITL Impact Awards & Gala on April 5, 2025, Access to Conference Exhibition, Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary Complimentary conference package, Discounted on-site parking and Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet

sales ended

Non-Lawyers (Conference & Gala) Regular Partial Approval - $250.00

Full 3-day Conference access & networking Catered breakfast & lunch 1 Ticket to the ITL Impact Awards & Gala on April 5, 2025 Access to Conference Exhibition Access to discounted hotel rate at The Westin Calgary Complimentary conference package Discounted on-site parking Airline discounts with Air Canada and WestJet

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Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM to Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM MDT

The Westin Calgary, 320 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2S6, Canada.

The ITL Conference is the largest gathering of Internationally Trained Lawyers (ITLs) in Canada. 

Cancellation policy

Cancellations can be made up to March 3, 2025 @ 12noon EST. All cancellations must be received by email to registration@itlconference.ca and are subject to a $50 administration fee. No credits or refunds will be given for cancellations received after March 3, 2025 @ 12 noon EST. There will be no refunds for “no-show” registrants.

The ITL Conference

www.itlconference.ca

Chi Iliya-Ndule
Senior Associate
Blakes

About Chi Iliya-Ndule

Senior Associate
Blakes
Hon. Justice M.J. Shaften
Justice
Alberta Court of Justice

About Hon. Justice M.J. Shaften

Justice
Alberta Court of Justice
Hon. Justice Melanie R. Gaston
Justice
Court of King’s Bench of Alberta

About Hon. Justice Melanie R. Gaston

Justice
Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
Dr. Ugo Ukpabi, C.Dir., K.C
Founder
The Republic Law

About Dr. Ugo Ukpabi, C.Dir., K.C

Founder
The Republic Law
Sahil Shoor
Partner, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Gowling WLG

About Sahil Shoor

Partner, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Gowling WLG
Michelle McKinnon
Partner
Cassels

About Michelle McKinnon

Partner
Cassels
Wanessa Oliveira
Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel
Boston Scientific

About Wanessa Oliveira

Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel
Boston Scientific
Dayo Ogunyemi
Legal Counsel
Alberta Energy Regulator

About Dayo Ogunyemi

Legal Counsel
Alberta Energy Regulator
Michael Tam
Program Lawyer
Osgoode PD

About Michael Tam

Program Lawyer
Osgoode PD
Nketti Johnson-Taylor
Executive Director
CRIEC

About Nketti Johnson-Taylor

Executive Director
CRIEC
Juliette Omonigho
Chair
Foot in the Door Initiative

About Juliette Omonigho

Chair
Foot in the Door Initiative
Shetin Adams
Associate Recruiter
The Counsel Network, now part of Caldwell

About Shetin Adams

Associate Recruiter
The Counsel Network, now part of Caldwell
Hon. Justice Darren Reed
Justice
Court of King’s Bench of Alberta

About Hon. Justice Darren Reed

Justice
Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
Crystal Park
Associate
Gowling WLG

About Crystal Park

Associate
Gowling WLG
Eliane Leal da Silva
Corporate, M&A and Securities Lawyer
Gardiner Roberts LLP

About Eliane Leal da Silva

Corporate, M&A and Securities Lawyer
Gardiner Roberts LLP
Melika Mostowfi
Associate
Dentons Canada LLP

About Melika Mostowfi

Associate
Dentons Canada LLP
Thelma Zindoga
Associate
Lawson Lundell

About Thelma Zindoga

Associate
Lawson Lundell
Cynthia Okafor
Associate
Swainson Miki Peskett

About Cynthia Okafor

Associate
Swainson Miki Peskett
Sara Bond
Wills & Estate Consultant
RBC Wealth Management, Family Office Services

About Sara Bond

Wills & Estate Consultant
RBC Wealth Management, Family Office Services
Wale Balogun
Executive Consultant
IG Wealth Management

About Wale Balogun

Executive Consultant
IG Wealth Management
Sandra Aigbinode Lange
Senior Legal Counsel
AltaLink LP

About Sandra Aigbinode Lange

Senior Legal Counsel
AltaLink LP
Raphael Tachie
Partner, Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation group
Dentons Canada LLP

About Raphael Tachie

Partner, Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation group
Dentons Canada LLP
Dara Omolaja
Legal Counsel
TD Bank

About Dara Omolaja

Legal Counsel
TD Bank
Eric Pye
Student Services Advisor
Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED)

About Eric Pye

Student Services Advisor
Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED)
Laurelle A. Harris K.C .
Director, ITL Program, Equity & Transformation
University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law

About Laurelle A. Harris K.C .

Director, ITL Program, Equity & Transformation
University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law
Hon. Mickey Amery, K.C .
Minister of Justice (Alberta)
Government of Alberta

About Hon. Mickey Amery, K.C .

Minister of Justice (Alberta)
Government of Alberta
Priya Bhatia
Executive Director, Professional Development & Competence
Law Society of Ontario

About Priya Bhatia

Executive Director, Professional Development & Competence
Law Society of Ontario
Cori Ghitter
Deputy Executive Director and Director of Policy and Education
Law Society of Alberta

About Cori Ghitter

Deputy Executive Director and Director of Policy and Education
Law Society of Alberta
Pamela Kovacs
Senior Policy Counsel
Law Society of Saskatchewan

About Pamela Kovacs

Senior Policy Counsel
Law Society of Saskatchewan
Lesley Small
Senior Director, Credentials, Professional Development & Practice Support
Law Society of British Columbia

About Lesley Small

Senior Director, Credentials, Professional Development & Practice Support
Law Society of British Columbia
Kene Ilochonwu
Senior Legal Counsel & Bencher
Woodfibre LNG & Law Society of Alberta

About Kene Ilochonwu

Senior Legal Counsel & Bencher
Woodfibre LNG & Law Society of Alberta
Hon. Justice Chidinma B. Thompson .
Justice
Court of King’s Bench of Alberta

About Hon. Justice Chidinma B. Thompson .

Justice
Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
Dr. Charles Osuji (Hon D.)
Managing Partner & CEO
Osuji & Smith Lawyers

About Dr. Charles Osuji (Hon D.)

Managing Partner & CEO
Osuji & Smith Lawyers
Deborah Wolfe
Executive Director
National Committee on Accreditation and Law School Programs

About Deborah Wolfe

Executive Director
National Committee on Accreditation and Law School Programs
Gina Alexandris
Career Coach
.

About Gina Alexandris

Career Coach
.
Jennifer Lau
Career Advisor, Graduate Studies
Peter Allard School of Law (UBC)

About Jennifer Lau

Career Advisor, Graduate Studies
Peter Allard School of Law (UBC)
Bianca Kratt K.C.
Partner, National President Elect
BLG, Canadian Bar Association

About Bianca Kratt K.C.

Partner, National President Elect
BLG, Canadian Bar Association
Krista Schofer
Partner
Gowling WLG

About Krista Schofer

Partner
Gowling WLG
Leena Yousefi
CEO & Founder
YLaw

About Leena Yousefi

CEO & Founder
YLaw
Myriam Seers
Partner,
Agora Law & Past Chair, ICC Canada Arbitration Committee

About Myriam Seers

Partner,
Agora Law & Past Chair, ICC Canada Arbitration Committee

About Nicole Bacsalmasi

Partner
BLG
Prof. Gideon Christian
Associate Professor of Law,
University of Calgary

About Prof. Gideon Christian

Associate Professor of Law,
University of Calgary
Dr. Chika Onwuekwe, KC
VP Legal, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Trican Well Service Ltd.

About Dr. Chika Onwuekwe, KC

VP Legal, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Trican Well Service Ltd.
Vivek Warrier
Partner
Osler

About Vivek Warrier

Partner
Osler
Angela Ogang
Founder
AngeLAW

About Angela Ogang

Founder
AngeLAW
Tomi Olutunfese
Founder
Tomi Law Office

About Tomi Olutunfese

Founder
Tomi Law Office
Rachel Sachs
Principal Lawyer
Sachs Law

About Rachel Sachs

Principal Lawyer
Sachs Law

Executive Platinum Sponsor

About Osuji & Smith Lawyers

https://osujismith.ca/ Sponsor Logo

Diamond Sponsor

About Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

https://gowlingwlg.com/en Sponsor Logo

Gold Sponsors

About Law Society of Alberta

https://www.lawsociety.ab.ca/ Sponsor Logo

About The Westin Calgary

https://westin.marriott.com/ Sponsor Logo

About Osgoode Professional Development

osgoodepd.ca Sponsor Logo

About Dentons Canada LLP

https://www.dentons.com/en/ Sponsor Logo

Session Sponsors

About Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education

cpled.ca Sponsor Logo

Table Sponsor

About Canadian Bar Association

Sponsor Logo

Award Sponsor

Exhibition Sponsor

About University of Calgary (Faculty of Law)

https://law.ucalgary.ca/ Sponsor Logo

About Legal Education Society of Alberta

https://www.lesaonline.org/ Sponsor Logo

About University of Manitoba (Faculty of Law)

https://umanitoba.ca/law/programs-of-study/itl-program Sponsor Logo

About Canadian Bar Association

Sponsor Logo

National Partners

About The Ukrainian Canadian Bar Association

https://www.ucbanational.com/ Sponsor Logo

About The ITL Network

itlnetwork.ca Sponsor Logo

About Global Lawyers of Canada

Sponsor Logo

About NCA-FLSC

nca.lega Sponsor Logo

About Canadian Association of Black Lawyers

https://cabl.ca/ Sponsor Logo

About ITLNCA NetworkS

itln.ca Sponsor Logo

About Just One Yes (JOY) Initiative

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About Foot In The Door Initiative (FIDI)

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About Global Esquire Canada

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Sessions on Apr 03, 2025

06:00 PM

Welcome Reception

06:00 PM - 08:00 PMTrophy Room, Calgary Petroleum Club

Sessions on Apr 04, 2025

08:00 AM

Registration and Networking – Breakfast/Refreshments/Exhibition

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
09:00 AM

Opening Remarks – Land Acknowledgement & Conference Opener

09:00 AM - 09:15 AMGrand Ball Room
09:10 AM

Welcome Address – Bianca Kratt, K.C. - Partner, BLG and National President Elect, Canadian Bar Association

09:10 AM - 09:20 AMGrand Ball Room
    Bianca Kratt K.C.
    Partner, National President ElectBLG, Canadian Bar Association
    09:20 AM

    Special Address – Hon. Mickey Amery, K.C. - Minister of Justice (Alberta)

    09:20 AM - 09:30 AMGrand Ball Room
      Hon. Mickey Amery, K.C .
      Minister of Justice (Alberta)Government of Alberta
      09:35 AM

      Panel Session: Overcoming Cultural Barriers and Building Professional Relationships (Sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education)

      09:35 AM - 10:30 AMGrand Ball Room
        Laurelle A. Harris K.C .
        Director, ITL Program, Equity & TransformationUniversity of Manitoba, Faculty of Law
        Myriam Seers
        Partner,Agora Law & Past Chair, ICC Canada Arbitration Committee
        Prof. Gideon Christian
        Associate Professor of Law,University of Calgary
        Vivek Warrier
        PartnerOsler

        Sponsors

        10:30 AM

        Morning Coffee Break (Sponsored by The Westin Calgary)

        10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

        Sponsors

        11:00 AM

        Keynote Address - Crossing Borders, Breaking Barriers Hon. Justice Chidinma B. Thompson (Court of King’s Bench of Alberta)

        11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
          Hon. Justice Chidinma B. Thompson .
          JusticeCourt of King’s Bench of Alberta
          11:35 AM

          Enhancing Integration and Professional Development for Internationally Trained Lawyers: Perspectives from Regulators

          11:35 AM - 12:30 PM
            Priya Bhatia
            Executive Director, Professional Development & CompetenceLaw Society of Ontario
            Cori Ghitter
            Deputy Executive Director and Director of Policy and EducationLaw Society of Alberta
            Pamela Kovacs
            Senior Policy CounselLaw Society of Saskatchewan
            Lesley Small
            Senior Director, Credentials, Professional Development & Practice SupportLaw Society of British Columbia
            Kene Ilochonwu
            Senior Legal Counsel & BencherWoodfibre LNG & Law Society of Alberta

            Sponsors

            12:30 PM

            Lunch & Networking

            12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
            01:30 PM

            Introduction to the Foot In The Door Initiative (FIDI), CRIEC ITL-PEP Program, and Key Insights from the ITL Experience Survey

            01:30 PM - 02:25 PMGrand Ball Room
              Michael Tam
              Program LawyerOsgoode PD
              Nketti Johnson-Taylor
              Executive DirectorCRIEC
              Juliette Omonigho
              ChairFoot in the Door Initiative
              Shetin Adams
              Associate RecruiterThe Counsel Network, now part of Caldwell

              Sponsors

              02:30 PM
              Track One

              Thriving in Private Practice & In-House: Insights for Internationally Trained Lawyers.

              02:30 PM - 03:25 PMBritannia
                Dr. Chika Onwuekwe, KC
                VP Legal, General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryTrican Well Service Ltd.
                Michelle McKinnon
                PartnerCassels
                Wanessa Oliveira
                Senior Legal & Compliance CounselBoston Scientific
                Dayo Ogunyemi
                Legal CounselAlberta Energy Regulator
                Track Two

                Navigating the NCA & Articling Process: Strategies and Support for NCA Students (Sponsored by The University of Alberta)

                02:30 PM - 03:25 PMMayfair/Belarie
                  Deborah Wolfe
                  Executive DirectorNational Committee on Accreditation and Law School Programs
                  Gina Alexandris
                  Career Coach.
                  Jennifer Lau
                  Career Advisor, Graduate StudiesPeter Allard School of Law (UBC)
                  Dara Omolaja
                  Legal CounselTD Bank
                  Eric Pye
                  Student Services AdvisorCanadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED)

                  Sponsors

                  03:30 PM
                  Track One

                  Mastering Litigation: Strategies for Internationally Trained Litigators.

                  03:30 PM - 04:25 PMBritannia
                    Hon. Justice Darren Reed
                    JusticeCourt of King’s Bench of Alberta
                    Hon. Justice M.J. Shaften
                    JusticeAlberta Court of Justice
                    Hon. Justice Melanie R. Gaston
                    JusticeCourt of King’s Bench of Alberta
                    Dr. Ugo Ukpabi, C.Dir., K.C
                    FounderThe Republic Law
                    Sahil Shoor
                    Partner, Litigation and Dispute ResolutionGowling WLG
                    Track Two

                    Thriving as a Law Firm Owner: Strategies for Success

                    03:30 PM - 04:25 PMMayfair/Belarie
                      Dr. Charles Osuji (Hon D.)
                      Managing Partner & CEOOsuji & Smith Lawyers
                      Leena Yousefi
                      CEO & FounderYLaw
                      Angela Ogang
                      FounderAngeLAW
                      Tomi Olutunfese
                      FounderTomi Law Office
                      Rachel Sachs
                      Principal LawyerSachs Law
                      04:25 PM
                      Track One

                      Employment Law Fundamentals and Emerging Trends in Privacy Law

                      04:25 PM - 05:25 PMBritannia
                        Krista Schofer
                        PartnerGowling WLG
                        Melika Mostowfi
                        AssociateDentons Canada LLP
                        Thelma Zindoga
                        AssociateLawson Lundell
                        Cynthia Okafor
                        AssociateSwainson Miki Peskett
                        Track Two

                        Securities & M&A Insights: Navigating Complex Transactions in a Post-Pandemic World

                        04:25 PM - 05:25 PMMayfair/Belarie
                          Nicole Bacsalmasi
                          PartnerBLG
                          Chi Iliya-Ndule
                          Senior AssociateBlakes
                          Crystal Park
                          AssociateGowling WLG
                          Eliane Leal da Silva
                          Corporate, M&A and Securities LawyerGardiner Roberts LLP
                          05:25 PM

                          Fireside Chat: Navigating Wealth Management for Internationally Trained

                          05:25 PM - 06:15 PMGrand Ball Room
                            Sara Bond
                            Wills & Estate ConsultantRBC Wealth Management, Family Office Services
                            Wale Balogun
                            Executive ConsultantIG Wealth Management
                            Sandra Aigbinode Lange
                            Senior Legal CounselAltaLink LP
                            Raphael Tachie
                            Partner, Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation groupDentons Canada LLP
                            06:15 PM

                            Closing Remarks

                            06:15 PM - 06:20 PM

                            Sessions on Apr 05, 2025

                            06:00 PM

                            Cocktail Reception

                            06:00 PM - 07:00 PMMcMurray Room (Petroleum Club)
                            07:00 PM

                            Gala & Dinner

                            07:00 PM - 08:30 PMDevonian Room (Petroleum Club)
                            08:30 PM

                            Awards Presentation

                            08:30 PM - 09:30 PMDevonian Room (Petroleum Club)
                            09:30 PM

                            Evening Entertainment

                            09:30 PM - 10:30 PMDevonian Room (Petroleum Club)
                            10:30 PM

                            Closing & After-Party

                            10:30 PM - 11:55 PMDevonian Room (Petroleum Club)