Dwight D. Dee

• The Best Lawyers in Canada – Securities Law, 2017 – 2018
• Recipient, Award for Highest Mark in Law of Trusts, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Canada, 2016
• Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Corporate Finance & Securities, 2016
• Appointed to Securities Law Advisory Committee of the BC Securities Commission, 2010
• Graduate, Leadership Vancouver, Vancouver Board of Trade and Volunteer Vancouver, 2003
• Recipient, University of British Columbia Chancellor’s Scholarship, 1992 – 1996
• Frequent Speaker and Course Chair for BC Continuing Legal Education

Presentations

• « Recent Developments in Charities and Not-For-Profit, » Miller Thomson Social Impact seminar, 2018
• Presentations to various financial institutions:
  • « 10 Steps to an Effective Estate Plan »
  • « Dealing with Aging Clients »
  • « Registered Accounts and Estate Planning »
  • « Don’t Leave Your Wealth to Lawyers »
• “Securities Fundamentals: Private Placements,” Continuing Legal Education Society of BC course, 2014
• “Exempt Market Securities: An Overview of the Legal Requirements and the Opportunities for Raising Capital and Investing,” Professional Chartered Accountants of BC seminar, 2014
• “Securities Fundamentals: Plans of Arrangement,” Continuing Legal Education Society of BC course, 2013
• “Securities Law Primer,” CLEBC Securities Fundamentals course, 2012
• “Creating and Advising a Public Company,” Raising Capital for Private Companies, Continuing Legal Education Society of BC course, 2010
• “Financing in Tough Economic Times,” CLEBC Mining course, 2009
• “Securities for Junior Lawyers and Legal Support Staff,” Securities Law Overview, Continuing Legal Education Society of BC course, 2009

Publications

• “Canadian Securities Regulators Revamp Early Warning Regime,” Securities Practice Notes, April 2016
• “Canadian Securities Regulators Revamp Early Warning Regime,” Canadian Securities Law News, 2016
• “TSX and TSX-V Finalize Guidance on Listing Requirements for Emerging Market Issuers,” Securities Practice Notes, July 2015
• “Mining Issuers: Make Sure Your Website Complies with 43-101,” Securities Practice Notes, April 2015
• “TSX Proposes Amendments to Reduce Regulatory Burden for Interlisted Issuers,” Securities Practice Notes, February 2015
• “IIROC Issues Proposed Guidelines Respecting Underwriting Due Diligence,” Securities Practice Notes, Spring 2014
• “BC Securities Commission Releases 2012 Mining Report,” Securities Practice Notes, Spring 2013
• “Factors Considered by the CSA in Assessing IPO Share Structures,” Securities Practice Notes, Spring 2011
• “CSA Staff Notice 51-333: Environmental Reporting Guidance,” Securities Practice Notes, Winter 2011
• “IIROC New Product Due Diligence Regulatory Review – Common Deficiencies and Requirements for Written Policies, Procedures and Controls,” Securities Practice Notes, Winter 2011
• “An Overview of Executive Compensation Initiatives in 2009,” Securities Practice Notes, Winter 2010
• “Knowing Your ‘Know Your Product’ Obligation,” Securities Practice Notes, Fall 2009
• “Affinity Fraud: In the Circle of Trust,” Charities and Not-for-Profit Newsletter, November 2007
• “Update: BC Securities Act Charities Exemption Retained,” Charities and Not-for-Profit Newsletter, September 2004
• “BC Proposes Repeal of Securities Act Charities Exemption,” Charities and Not-for-Profit Newsletter, August 2004

Published Works

• Contributing Author, British Columbia Probate & Estate Administration Practice Manual, Chapter 10:  Transmission and Transfer of Assets in Estate Administration, British Columbia Continuing Legal Education

• Board Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Vancouver Branch

• Affiliate Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

• British Columbia Bar, 2000

• LL.B., University of British Columbia, 1999
• B.A. (history and religious studies, first class), University of British Columbia, 1996