Journalists: Register for the 2025 Legal Issues Masterclass

On Tuesday, October 21, the Law Society of BC and the Jack Webster Foundation are hosting the Legal Issues Masterclass, previously known as the Law and the Media Workshop. The masterclass offers an opportunity for journalists, journalism students and educators to refresh and enhance their knowledge of the laws around reporting and journalism. You may attend the event in person or virtually.

This year’s masterclass titled “The Responsible Communication Defence: How journalists can protect against defamation claims” will feature real world anecdotes and expert advice on how journalists can exercise diligence on verifying unproven allegations and what constitutes a matter of public interest.

The event’s panelists are:

• Daniel Coles, media lawyer and shareholder (partner), Owen Bird Law Corporation
• Eve St-Laurent, senior legal counsel, CBC/Radio Canada
• Ian Young, BC and Yukon bureau chief, the Canadian Press

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm (registration and pizza at 5:30 pm)
 Location: The Law Society of BC, 9th floor, 845 Cambie Street, Vancouver, or online via Zoom

Reserve your place today by registering on the event website.