During law school, Vance worked as an Immigration Officer at the Peace Arch / Pacific Highway and did the clinical program in immigration law with the Legal Aid Society in downtown Vancouver. After law school, Vance completed an LL.M. at the University of Dundee, Scotland, and worked at the United Nations in New York. Vance has been a strong advocate for immigration lawyers in Canada, serving as a Past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association, National Immigration Law Section. He also practices corporate and commercial law and has extensive experience with private and public finance and governance.
October 2026
CILA Conference 2026: Delving Deeper into Canada’s Immigration System
The 2026 CILA Legal Conference marks an exciting milestone as ours second annual gathering, building on the success of our inaugural event in 2025. This year’s conference promises even more engaging conversations, dynamic speakers, and fresh insights into the evolving Canadian legal landscape.
Refugee After-Care: Helping Your Clients Navigate the Post-Acceptance Process
Once your clients are accepted as Convention refugees or persons in need of protection, they need a whole new set of legal services—not to mention moral support.
CILA Mentorship Course (Fall 2026): Practical Training on Preparing Judicial Reviews
Overcome your fear of filing JRs and gain the confidence to handle Federal Court applications with expert guidance. Learn how to prepare Judicial Reviews applications from start to finish in a 4-week practical course with an optional practical assignment add-on where a litigation expert will review an entire JR application prepared by you.
November 2026
So You Want to Sell Your Law Firm? Succession Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions and Business Planning in the Immigration Space, Sponsored by CaseEasy360
Transitioning ownership of an immigration law practice requires more than finding a buyer—it demands deliberate valuation, client continuity planning, and strategic deal structuring. Whether you are contemplating retirement, exploring an acquisition, or positioning your firm for long-term equity transfer, this session provides a practical roadmap for executing a successful transition in today’s legal market.
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