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Referral for Real Estate Lawyer to handle transfer of private property in Ontario owned by US citizens

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

We have been contacted for a referral to a real estate lawyer to handle the transfer of private property in Canada owned by US citizens.  More details are as follows: “My family has property in Muskoka Ontario.  It’s owned by extended family in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and may be still partially in probate in the state of [...]


New CABA mentor program

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

We have received numerous requests from law students and/or young lawyers with Canadian/US ties for mentors with similar cross-border backgrounds who can help them navigate their career paths. If you are interested in either being mentored or acting as a mentor, please contact Sarah Robertson at president@canambar.com or robertson.sarah@dorsey.com. We expect mentor responsibilities would not exceed [...]


CABA member seeking referral for lawyer admitted in Quebec and California

Friday, May 17th, 2013

If anyone is aware of an attorney who is admitted in both Quebec and California, and has experience with contract disputes involving Quebec law, please contact CABA member colin.heideman@knobbe.com for a possible referral. Best, Sarah Robertson  


Sunday, December 2nd, 2012

It is with great pleasure we announce our new leaders of CABA commencing January 1, 2013, and the upcoming election for the position of Vice President (U.S.) from a field of 3 wonderfully talented attorneys (see below to vote). 1) YOUR NEW CABA LEADERS President: Sarah Robertson (Partner, Dorsey & Whitney – NYC) Co-V.P. (Canada): [...]


New President & VP Canada of CABA

Friday, November 16th, 2012

Congratulations to Sarah Robertson, a partner at the law firm Dorsey & Whitney in NYC on becoming the new President of the Canadian American Bar Association (CABA) effective January 1, 2013. Joining her will be Daniel Bourque (Senior Corporate Counsel and Chief Privacy Office at Xerox Canada, Toronto) as CABA’s Vice President, Canada. We still [...]


Election for President of CABA and Other Executive Officers

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

We are holding elections for the 2013-14 President, Vice President, Vice-President Canada and Secretary-Treasurer positions of the Canadian American Bar Association. These are 2 year terms commencing January 1, 2013. If you are interested in running for any of the positions, please send me at president@canambar.com, by November 15th, a short statement about why you [...]


Election for New President and Officers of CABA

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012

Dear Members:  In November we will be holding elections for the 2013-14 President, Vice President, Vice-President Canada and Secretary-Treasurer positions of the Canadian American Bar Association.  These are two year terms commencing January 1, 2013. If you are interested in running for any of the positions, please send me, by November 15th, a short statement [...]


Los Angeles Mixer Event

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Los Angeles Bar Assoc. International Law Section will host a fun and casual mixer with members of the Canadian-American Bar Association, Canada California Business Council, and Canadians Abroad. If you have any questions, please email brianschaller@brianschaller.com. Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Place: X bar at the Hyatt Regency Century [...]


New York City – CABA Cocktail Mixer Sept. 20th

Monday, August 27th, 2012

Please join us for complimentary cocktails as we celebrate our 5th year of bringing together legal practitioners from Canada and the US. Thursday, September 20th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Dorsey & Whitney LLP 9th Floor, 51 West 52nd Street (at 6th Avenue) New York, NY 10019. Please let us know by September 14th [...]


Connect2Canada.com

Monday, May 28th, 2012

This is a wonderful way to connect friends of Canada and Canadians in the U.S. www.connect2canada.com www.facebook.com/connect2canada