About the Author

Priscilla Cicek is a Legal Assessment Specialist and Author who specializes in the quantification of claims and risk management of personal injury claims in BC and Alberta. She is also an instructor at Vancouver Community College and teaches the Paralegal Program on the topic of personal injury. She has developed the instructional plan for the course and offers mentorship and guidance to many students every year. Priscilla is also a paralegal, having graduated from Capilano University and has over 25+ years’ experience in the legal field. She has managed complex personal injury claims, occupier’s liability, and commercial/construction litigation claims in BC and has extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of a file. Priscilla has assisted with legal strategy, problem solving, and negotiation of claims. She has also assisted with trial and appeal work. Priscilla has published materials on novel legal issues and often provides consulting work to counsel and other experts researching the law. She is a past Director of the BC Paralegal Association of BC. She has been a speaker and a chair with the Trial Lawyers’ Association of BC and a chair with the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC.  Her legal articles have also been published by the Lawyers’ Daily.  In her spare time, Priscilla enjoys skiing in Whistler with her family.

Speaking Engagements

Professional Development Seminars – Invited Speaker / Lecturer / Chair

Oct 2022  Seeking Leave of the Court of Medical Experts.  A comprehensive legal analysis on the legislated changes in the BC Evidence Act and the AB Insurance Act in relation to limits on experts and/or reports.  Over 260 legal professionals have attended this course.

Nov 2019     The Concussion Conference:  Diagnosis & Treatment “A case law analysis of concussion/mild traumatic brain injury cases and costs of future care.”

Sept 2019    Summary Trial, The history of Summary Trial in the Province of BC

March 2018     The Aspiring and Inspiring Paralegal Seminar, Professional Development & Leadership, Chair, Lecture: Trial By Jury / TLABC

 June 2017         Personal Injury Law for JR. Lawyers and Paralegals, Quantification
Chair, Program Developer / CLEBC

 March 2017     The Paralegal Progress Seminar, Update and Education
Substantive Lecture – Summary Trial / TLABC

 March 2016    A Primer for Paralegals Seminar, Practice Procedure & Development
Lecture: Top Tips for Trial Preparation / TLABC

In the Spotlight

Priscilla Cicek was featured In the Spotlight publication, The Continuing Legal Education Society for her time, effort and contribution to the legal industry.  See the interview here:

https://www.cle.bc.ca/priscilla-cicek-in-the-spotlight/

Professional Publications

Priscilla’s article on “Considerations in concussion, mild traumatic brain injury cases” was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily (www.lawyersdaily.ca) part of LexisNexis Canada Inc.  A copy of the article can also be found on the Case Law Corner blog – search key word “brain injury” in the search box.

Several of Priscilla’s articles have also been published with various legal associations and you can also find her blog on www.lawblogs.ca.

Instructor / Paralegal Program / VCC / Testimonial

“I just checked my case law corner assignment and found out that I got 5/5. This was the assignment that I had a huge struggle with and the one that you had to call me to help with. I cannot express how grateful I am for your guidance at the time when I needed it. Just fyi, you are the only teacher that did anything in this manner since I started my paralegal program. Thank you very much for all your efforts. By far, this was one of the most challenging courses. However, at the same time, it was the most informative one and I am sure everyone could feel that you added your personal touch to it. It is rare to come across a great teacher and I would like you to know that I was lucky enough to have come across one (you). :)”

Disclaimer:

This is the personal blog of Priscilla Cicek.  Any views or opinions represented in this blog are personal and belong solely to the blog owner and do not represent those of people, institutions or organizations that the owner may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated.  All content provided on this blog is for informational purposes only.  The owner of this blog makes no representations as to the accuracy and completeness on any information found on this site.  Legal advice should always be sought.