Dear Members and Colleagues,
It is a genuine privilege to serve as President of the Calgary Bar Association for 2026.
Thank you for your continued support of this Association. The CBA plays a unique and important role in our professional lives as a community that prioritizes mentorship collegiality, connection, and fun. In a profession that is demanding by design, spaces that allow us to learn from one another, strengthen relationships, and step outside the pressures of daily practice matter deeply.
Your involvement is what keeps this Association vibrant and meaningful. As we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to building on that momentum. This year’s events are designed not only to bring colleagues together socially, but to support professional growth, mentorship, and connection; and to give back to legal community initiatives through sponsorship.
Whether you were called last year or decades ago, the CBA remains a place to learn, connect, give back, and belong. We hope to see you at this year’s events!
Mark your Calendars:
Milvain Lecture at the Faculty of Law U of C – January 20, 2026
Curling Bonspiel – February 27, 2026
Judge’s Dinner – March 17, 2026
Great Bar Band Battle - TBD
Stampede Whoop Up – July 7, 2026
Charity Golf Tournament – TBD
AGM & Fall Bash - TBD
I am honoured to serve alongside an exceptional executive team whose dedication collaboration and judgment guide the work of the Association. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to:
Laura Gill, Vice-President
Laura Coward, Treasurer
Ricki Johnston, Secretary
Micah Chartrand, Senior Member
Laura Dunnigan, Middle Member
William Katz, Junior Member
Adriano Iovinelli, Past President
Join The Calgary Bar Association!
I encourage you to remain engaged — attend events, share ideas, support one another, and take part in the opportunities that strengthen our legal community. The CBA thrives when its members are connected and involved, and your participation ensures that our Association continues to reflect the needs and aspirations of Calgary’s legal profession.
If you have not yet renewed your membership, I invite you to join us again this year. Your voice, your presence, and your contributions matter. Together, we can make 2026 a year of growth, connection, meaningful impact and fun!
Please visit our website at www.calgarybarassociation.com for membership and event registration and follow us on Instagram @calgarybarassociation. We would love to hear from you!
Warm regards,
Zailin Lakhoo
President
Calgary Bar Association