Legal Research

Focused on advancing legal research methods and resources. It provides a forum for discussing best practices, emerging tools, and developments in legal information access and analysis.

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This Section will support the professional development of lawyers in Manitoba who wish to hone their skill set in this critical cornerstone of professional practice. This Section is relevant to those who practice in the private and public bar as well as legal educators, legal counsel to courts and tribunals, and legislative drafters. Members are kept up-to-date on rapidly developing research methodologies and sources of law, with presentations by local and international experts (in person and via webcast), a monthly newsletter, and enjoyable networking initiatives. This Section also offers research-focused joint sessions with other MBA Sections, in an effort to address the research needs particular to specific areas of law. Additionally, our section invites speakers to discuss relevant technological developments and how they can help legal practitioners stay current on the law and become more effective lawyers

Debra

Co-Chair

Debra M. Danco

Canadian Centre for Child Protection Inc.
Winnipeg, MB

Kasia

Member-at-Large

Kasia H. Kieloch she/her

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB

Maria

Member-at-Large

Maria V. Sabourin she/her

The University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB

Melanie

Past-Chair

Melanie R. Bueckert

Manitoba Court of Appeal/ Cour d'appel (Winnipeg)
Legal Research Counsel
Winnipeg, MB