News & Events
News & Events
- The role of written advocacy is more important than ever. Take your writing skills to new heights with this popular program on legal drafting. Hear from top litigators and judges on how you can improve your written argument and draft better pleadings, affidavits and factums.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Feb 22, 2023
- Top Cases in Commercial Litigation is your source for important updates on notable commercial decisions and trends from across Canada in 2022. You will gain valuable insights on the most significant commercial cases from the Supreme Court of Canada, appellate courts and trial courts in the past year.
Join our excellent faculty and the Commercial Litigation Practice Group on February 8, 2023 for this much anticipated annual program.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Feb 8, 2023
- The ARIL Society is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference will take place on Friday, February 3, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre located on 136 8 Ave SE.
Event | Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) | Feb 3, 2023
- Join the Commercial Litigation Practice Group In-Person for our annual bench and bar reception. This popular event welcomes Commercial List judges and litigators of all vintages to trade the courtroom for collegiality and mingle in a relaxed, social setting.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Jan 19, 2023
- Join Torys LLP and Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP for the 8th annual panel discussion with the Commercial List judges who will provide insight and answer your questions on effective practice and advocacy for litigators called less than 10 years.
Event | Nov 21, 2022
- Join us in-person in Toronto on November 18 for the CBA Insolvency Law Conference. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from lawyers, trustees, bankers and judges from across Canada, and to reconnect with colleagues and friends.
Event | Canadian Bar Association | Nov 18, 2022
- In this popular skills-building program, seasoned litigators and judges will break down their most effective discovery techniques, providing you with the tools, tips and strategies you need to get the most out of your next discovery.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Nov 15, 2022
- Your role as a civil litigator is a constant balancing act — from understanding your clients' needs and having the necessary skills to meet them, to navigating through varied proceedings in an in-person/remote hybrid way. Our presenters guide you through the essentials of client interactions, drafting, best practices for trial, and more. You also receive the latest developments, case updates, and practice management tips to successfully manage the changing landscape of today's civil litigation practice. When it comes to the fundamentals, this is the program for you.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Oct 4, 2022
- Feeling a little rusty on the fundamentals or need an update on the law of evidence? This program lets you renew and refresh your knowledge in this key area. Our presenters consider admissibility vs. authenticity for trial evidence and discuss joint exhibit books' creation. You learn the latest on hearsay rules and nuances, get updates on expert evidence issues, and consider the effects of the passage of time on evidentiary submissions.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Oct 3, 2022
- In this definitive course on direct and cross examination, leading litigators Tom Curry and Martha McCarthy tackle core advocacy skills with practical techniques honed through dozens of trials. Using real-world examples, they bring advanced techniques to life. Hear their stories, watch video examples, and hear about their methods.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Sep 23, 2022
- We are pleased to be able to hold our 2022 Educational and Social Program in-person. This year’s Educational Program features a discussion of key issues in some noteworthy insolvency and employment law matters impacting the Commercial List, and how COVID-19 has impacted the administrative practises of CLUC professionals and our clients, including feedback from the use of different models and expected future trends.
Event | Commercial List Users’ Committee | Sep 19, 2022
- Looking for trial practice experience? Need mentoring and advice to help take your advocacy skills to the next level? The Advocates' Society's acclaimed Do a Trial! program offers the unique opportunity to test your trial skills in a real courtroom before a live judge.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Sep 17, 2022
- Your favourite annual securities program is back with the updates you need on the latest trends and topics in securities litigation. The 12th Annual Securities Symposium will feature fresh faces discussing new developments and emerging issues in securities litigation.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Sep 14, 2022
- Concise. Insightful. Comprehensive. In short, a Twelve-Minute program is the fast track to all the recent developments in your area of law. We capture a variety of perspectives by drawing from a pool of presenters, and each one gets to the point within minutes. You always receive materials that explore the topics in greater detail, and take away practical tips and advice you might not get elsewhere. The half-day programs of our Twelve-Minute series make sure you're up to the challenges of a busy litigation practice.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Sep 8, 2022
- All litigators must now be adept at mastering new technology to advance client interests. The use of e-filing, document sharing platforms, videoconferencing tools, digital demonstrative aids and other technology is here to stay. You’ve already learned the basics, now build on that knowledge and discover the tools and hacks you need to take your advocacy to the next level. Reduce your time, effort and stress with this practical toolkit of tech tips and hacks.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Jun 14, 2022
- In litigation, body language can speak louder than words. Effective advocates know how to use their voice and body language to engage and persuade in both the physical and the remote courtroom. Attend this popular program and discover what nonverbal techniques convey credibility and confidence to clients, opposing counsel, and the trier of fact.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Jun 1, 2022
- If you handle commercial matters regularly, or appear on the Commercial List from time to time, this is one program you will not want to miss. Get top tips from Commercial List judges and seasoned practitioners about dos and don'ts at case conferences, pre-trial hearings and judge-led mediations. Walk away with a toolkit for your next commercial list hearing or trial (virtual, hybrid or in-person). Hear directly from the judges about what they want to see when you appear before them.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | May 18, 2022
- This is a time of change. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the exceptional CPD content you’ve come to expect from Spring Symposium.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Apr 27, 2022
- Hear candid, practical advice on how to approach your next Chambers application.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Apr 13, 2022
- Here are some important updates from the Commercial List Users’ Committee:
News | Apr 11, 2022
- Motions are a key tool in an advocate’s arsenal. They can streamline proceedings or help settle disputes - but only if you know when and how to deploy them effectively.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Apr 5, 2022
- Technology keeps racing ahead, and our advocacy must keep pace. Back by popular demand, Digital Evidence for Litigators is your guide to effective advocacy in the digital era, from file inception to trial.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Mar 30, 2022
- One of your obligations as a litigator is to protect and preserve various types of privilege. Yet, privilege can be lost under a variety of circumstances. Whether it's protecting privilege for your client, or challenging questionable privilege claims from opposing parties, litigators need to be up-to-speed.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Mar 29, 2022
- Find out how to develop and execute a successful cross-examination from leading litigators and judges across the county.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Mar 23, 2022
- Documentary production is critical to understanding what evidence exists to support—or undermine—your client’s case. Yet many lawyers are still copying their requests from old firm precedents and running the risk of filing requests with limited strategic value and scope.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Mar 3, 2022
- Petrified of pleadings? Fearful of factums? Take your written advocacy skills to new heights with this essential program on legal writing.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Feb 14, 2022
- We are delighted to invite you to register for the 2022 Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference to be held virtually on February 4, 2022.
Event | Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) | Feb 4, 2022
- Top Cases in Commercial Litigation is your source for important updates on notable commercial decisions and trends in 2021. You will gain valuable insights on the most significant commercial cases from the Supreme Court of Canada, appellate courts and trial courts in the past year.
Event | Feb 3, 2022
- Join members of the commercial litigation bench and bar from across Canada for a judicial panel discussion on recent developments in commercial matters including practical advice. Facilitated breakout sessions with the bench will follow the panel discussion. Interact with colleagues and the bench in an informal setting over Zoom.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Jan 20, 2022
- Join Torys LLP and Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP for the 7th annual panel discussion with the Commercial List judges who will provide insight and answer your questions on effective advocacy in an era of remote litigation. This event is geared toward litigators called less than 10 years.
Event | Nov 16, 2021
- Esteemed members of the Bench and Bar will provide key insights into how to effectively obtain, use, and get your evidence admitted at trial.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Oct 26, 2021
- Looking for trial practice experience? Need mentoring to help take your advocacy skills to the next level? Want individualized feedback from a real judge? Now celebrating its 15th year, the acclaimed Do a Trial! program offers the unique opportunity to test your trial skills in a realistic virtual courtroom.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Sep 10, 2021
- Despite an unanticipated interruption in 2020, we are very pleased to be able to hold our 2021 Education Day Webinar. This year’s program will feature a discussion of some important and timely issues that have recently impacted the Commercial List, a critical view of the current state of Diversity and Inclusion in corporate Canada including professional firms, and an expert’s predictions as to what we can expect to see from the economy as we begin our long-awaited recovery from the pandemic.
Event | Ontario Bar Association | Jun 2, 2021
- Regarding the Superior Court of Justice’s updated Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding Court Proceedings, Chief Justice Morawetz issued a Notice to Profession and Public yesterday.
News | Apr 22, 2021
- If you handle commercial matters regularly, or appear on the Commercial List from time to time, this is one program you will not want to miss.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Apr 9, 2021
- Hear candid advice from experienced counsel and members of the bench on how to prepare oral and written submissions. This program will include tips and tricks for preparing for virtual hearings.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Mar 4, 2021
- Top Cases in Commercial Litigation is your opportunity to get up to speed on the notable commercial decisions and trends from the past year, and their implications for your practice. Litigators across Canada are welcome to join our speakers and the Commercial Litigation Practice Group for this much anticipated annual program.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Feb 25, 2021
- Each year, you need to understand many different appellate court decisions in order to make sense of their effect on your caseload. Our presenters give you a deep analysis of the seminal cases for 2020. They clearly explain all of the case complexities so that you can focus on how these decisions apply to your litigation practice. Investing the time to attend helps you to get a better grasp on what this year means for your clients’ claims.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Dec 8, 2020
- Join Torys LLP and Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP for the 6th annual panel discussion with the Commercial List judges who will provide insight and answer your questions on effective practice and advocacy in a remote setting – geared toward litigators called less than 10 years.
Event | Nov 19, 2020
- This year’s virtual conference will bring together financial industry leaders, senior regulators and investors to discuss what lies ahead and how they are working together to emerge stronger from the global pandemic.
Event | Ontario Securities Commission | Nov 4, 2020
- As change becomes the watchword in litigation issues, this program brings you up to date. Our presenters offer you incisive information and pertinent discussion points on the latest news and issues in the civil litigation world. Whether it’s a case released just days before the program or discussions on pending legislation, you will be the first to know from our presenters. This year, everything seems new again as we navigate uncharted territory.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Oct 20, 2020
- In February, we convened a program and explored changes to our Civil Litigation system to bring it into the 21st century, and many of you engaged in that challenging discussion. Then the pandemic struck, translating theory into stark reality. So, what’s next? Can we leverage this unprecedented situation to create lasting innovation without sacrificing central tenets of our system that protect plaintiffs and defendants? COVID-19 has shown that we can adapt quickly, and we are now able to seize the opportunity presented. Join us to be part of the next iteration of our legal future.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Oct 14, 2020
- A successful civil litigator needs to have it all — a solid grasp of the fundamentals, expert client management skills, and the ability to think on your feet, all while handling day-to-day challenges and confronting ethical dilemmas. Our presenters guide you through the building blocks of file management and communication, drafting cogently, navigating the trial, and today’s concerns when litigating remotely. They also provide the latest updates and useful tips gained from their years of experience, so you have the tools you need for a successful practice.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Oct 14, 2020
- TMA’s community of volunteer practitioners has created an entirely new event offering. IMPACT 2020: The TMA Annual Experience will not be just another webinar or online meeting. It will be a sophisticated, multimedia event packed with interactive sessions, structured networking, and Artificial Intelligence-supported one-on-one connections. It will be multi-sensory--with entertainment, visual arts, games, and even an opportunity to sample new tastes (yes, you read that right!). As fun as this new experience will be, you will also get the latest information from thought leaders and turnaround experts and you’ll have plenty of opportunity to earn continuing education credit. This is an exciting time to be a TMA member and The 2020 TMA Annual Experience will reflect and enhance that excitement.
Event | Turnaround Management Association | Sep 29, 2020
- Concise. Insightful. Comprehensive. In short, a Twelve-Minute program is the fast track to all the recent developments in your area of law. We capture a variety of perspectives by drawing from a pool of presenters, and each one gets to the point within minutes. You always receive materials that explore the topics in greater detail and take away practical tips and advice you might not get elsewhere.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Sep 29, 2020
- Join us for an interactive and informative discussion with three senior commercial judges as they provide their perspective and insight on a wide array of insolvency and restructuring issues.
Event | Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) | Sep 17, 2020
- The Insolvency Mini Series looks at a broad range of issues often requested by both consumer and corporate practitioners for us to cover. Several topics such as insurance, shares and consumer insolvency, and what to do about assets located on a reserve will be discussed by our panelists.
Event | Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) | Aug 31, 2020
- The mandatory government shutdown has led to complex financial difficulties for many businesses across Ontario. As non-essential businesses were mandated to be closed to the public for an extended period of time, this will mean an upsurge in insolvency filings. This practical program will help you navigate the insolvency process, whether you act for debtors, creditors, receivers or other relevant stakeholders. Join us as our experienced panel outlines key considerations for counsel representing borrowers and lenders during this challenging financial time.
Event | Canadian Bar Association | Aug 19, 2020
- One year ago today, Lenczner Slaght launched commerciallist.com, a one-stop shop for all things Commercial List.
News | Jun 19, 2020
- The Advocates' Society and the American College of Trial Lawyers invite you to attend the 19th Annual Spring Symposium, the premier continuing professional development and networking event for litigators. This practical program features the latest developments, strategies, tools and tips for success in your practice. If you are a litigator, this is one program you cannot afford to miss.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Apr 29, 2020
- Are you new to the area of competition and securities litigation? Get off to a solid start by exploring practical concepts and approaches for litigating business and contractual disputes.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Apr 24, 2020
- Negotiation Skills an essential element of every good litigator's toolbox. Attend this programand obtain the skills you need to be an efficiant litigator. Stay for our afternoon workshop and conduct a mock negotiation in a safe learning environment.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Apr 20, 2020
It is no secret that being well-prepared is important to the success of your case. However, the way in which a litigator prepares can vary greatly, and chances are, you could be doing it better! Join our dynamic faculty in this brand-new program designed to break down preparation at each stage of litigation, from preparing yourself to meet your client and effectively gather evidence, to preparing a knock-out cross-examination.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Apr 14, 2020
Are you an experienced trial lawyer who wants to take steps to improve your client’s position on a possible appeal? Are you new to trial work and would like to know what you can do to protect the record? Would you like some tips and tricks for success on what might be your first appeal? This program is designed to give you an appeal’s perspective so that you can maximize the conduct of a trial and improve your client’s position in the event of on appeal.
Event | Toronto Lawyers Association | Mar 30, 2020
- The Commercial List Users’ Committee provides an important announcement regarding changes to Commercial List operations in light of COVID-19.
News | Mar 16, 2020
- Hear candid advice from experienced counsel and the bench on how to prepare oral and written submissions. Stay for the afternoon learning-by-doing skills workshop where you will get on your feet and make submissions in a mock motion.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Mar 3, 2020
- Join the Insolvency Litigation Practice Group to hear from Court of Appeal judges on appeals from Commercial List matters. Our panelists will discuss the latest trends and tips for advocates who handle insolvency litigation and other commercial matters on the Commercial List and before the Court of Appeal.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Mar 2, 2020
- We live — and litigate — in a digital world. Digital Evidence for Litigators is your guide to effective advocacy in the digital era, from file inception to trial. Hear tips from the Bench and top litigators on best practices for gathering digital evidence, how to get digital evidence admitted at trial and how to navigate novel ethical issues with digital evidence.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Feb 26, 2020
Our civil justice system is more than a century old. We respect its core principles, its successes and longevity while still recognizing the need for positive change. How can the legal community work together to bring about this change? This program is designed for those with a passion for innovation to identify obstacles and propose solutions to existing issues, like increasing cost efficiency and access to justice. The variety of perspectives are sure to point the way forward for some current processes, as well as advance the discussion on an overall vision for the justice system of the future.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Feb 25, 2020
- Take your written advocacy skills to a new level with this essential program on legal drafting. Hear from top litigators and judges on how you can improve your written argument and draft better pleadings, affidavits, motion documents, and appeal materials. Stay for the afternoon workshop, Finishing Touches: Grammar Boosters for Style, an interactive seminar taught by writing expert Jane Griesdorf of The Writing Consultants.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Feb 12, 2020
Join us for the 17th Annual Review of Insolvency Law, Canada’s preeminent insolvency conference in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.
Event | Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) | Feb 7, 2020
- Advances in technology now allow litigators to conduct their practices entirely digitally. Many already do. Others are unsure how to go about doing this. Do you fall into this group? Join our experienced faculty who will guide you through the basics of going paperless.
Event | Canadian Bar Association | Feb 6, 2020
- The annual CBA New Brunswick Midwinter meeting is set for February 7-9, 2019. Convening in Fredericton, NB, Midwinter 2019 has just the right mix of social, educational and business events.
Event | Canadian Bar Association | Feb 6, 2020
- It is often said that hindsight is 20/20, but in our profession, we need the tools and information to form a clear view of what is ahead. Let’s make 2020 the year of excellent foresight. Our experienced faculty of pensions and benefits practitioners will look back on recent trends and developments in this area of the law, and share their insights on what to expect in the year ahead.
Event | Canadian Bar Association | Feb 5, 2020
- Join experienced mediator and settlement counsel, Mitchell Rose, in this masterclass.
Event | Toronto Lawyers Association | Jan 30, 2020
- In partnership with Codify Legal Publishing, the Commercial List Statutes Feed was developed for commercial list litigators across Ontario to keep up with the latest legislative changes.
News | Jan 14, 2020
A favourite event returns. Join your colleagues in the Insolvency bar for a dynamic and informative dinner program, featuring a distinguished panel of judges who will share their experiences on the Court of Appeal and Commercial List.
Don't miss it!
Event | Canadian Bar Association | Jan 9, 2020
- Hear from an all-judge faculty on the issues that matter to you. Network with other leaders of the bar and gain insight and advice from the bench on advanced techniques and hot topics in the courtroom.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Nov 29, 2019
- Learn to use every step of the discovery process to your advantage at this practical skills training program. Receive tips and advice from seasoned practitioners on eliciting admissions from witnesses, evaluating credibility and developing an examination strategy. During the optional afternoon learning-by-doing workshop participants will conduct a mock examination for discovery and receive personalized feedback. Advance preparation is required for the afternoon workshop.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Nov 26, 2019
- Attend this program on credibility and drill down on the major credibility issues that drive trial preparation, trial presentation, and trial outcome. Stay for the afternoon workshop and focus on working with one witness, both in the preparation and presentation phases, to present the evidence and the witness in the most credible light.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Nov 22, 2019
- Save the date for this annual OSC event that brings together hundreds of market participants on issues and trends facing the capital markets.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Nov 21, 2019
- The legal professions are traditionally risk averse and hesitant about change for good reason—consideration and prudence are the hallmarks of jurisprudence that will last. But what happens when this traditional approach meets the promise and disruption of advancing technologies and new ways of thinking?
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Nov 21, 2019
- Access to justice is an important, overarching mandate for the legal community with many moving parts. What can one lawyer do? You can start with a purposeful and pragmatic approach in your litigation strategy. Post-Hryniak, the court looks for a balance between simplified and proportionate procedures. This Law Society of Ontario program will help you contemplate your overall strategy to determine how your client's case will best be heard by the judge, whether that means a joint submission of an expert report, court appointed experts, or purposeful negotiation and narrowing of issues before the hearing.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Nov 18, 2019
- The Commercial List has long offered 9:30 Chambers appointments for short ex parte, urgent, scheduling, and consent matters. In 2016, the Superior Court introduced Chambers appointments for regular civil actions in Toronto. Effective use of Chambers appointments can assist in keeping proceedings on track, and reduce time and expense that would otherwise be spent in motions court. Join our experienced Bench and bar faculty to hear about the nuts and bolts of Chambers appointments on both the Commercial and regular civil lists, and how to make these appointments work for you and your clients.
Event | Canadian Bar Association | Nov 13, 2019
- Join Canada’s restructuring and insolvency law community at the 15th annual CBA Insolvency Law Conference. This year’s conference will take place in Banff, Alberta from November 7 to 8, 2019. You’ll hear from experts in the field on a wide range of relevant, practical and thought-provoking topics – including the priorities of CRA claims and municipal tax arrears, the treatment of builders’ liens and leases, ethical dilemmas and the intersection of regulatory and insolvency law. A panel of insolvency lawyers from coast to coast will also present the latest case law from across the country.
Event | Canadian Bar Association | Nov 7, 2019
- The Advocates' Society Fall Convention is heading back to the beach in 2019! Join us this November at the Rosewood Baha Mar in The Bahamas for three or four sun-soaked days of relaxation, collegiality and thought provoking CPD in an incredible setting.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Nov 6, 2019
- This popular Symposium for women advocates is designed to maximize your confidence as a litigator. Hear directly from accomplished and successful women about celebrating success and finding your unique advocacy style. Acquire tips from the Bench on how to make your mark in the courtroom. Connect with colleagues, build support systems, and learn from others' experiences. Prepare to be inspired.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Oct 25, 2019
- From October 18-19, 2019, the Women Lawyers Forum of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is very proud to be holding its biennial Leadership Conference for Professional Women. Join us in Nova Scotia at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront hotel. This year, the Conference is going beyond our legal community by expanding its horizons to include women from all professions.
Event | Canadian Bar Association | Oct 18, 2019
- This program will teach you how to effectively obtain, use and get your evidence admitted.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Oct 16, 2019
- Examinations for discovery can become routine. Don't let them. Learn how to get the most from this process. This Law Society of Ontario program will help you zero in on the key questions and go over the best practices to teach your client to be an effective witness. This enables you to consider what the transcribed record will look like and how you can incorporate it into your strategy. Discovery can be a great tool if you understand its potential.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Oct 7, 2019
- Attend this program on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and drill down to the core of these issues and receive the skills that litigators need to navigate these complex realities. This program will expose the unconscious biases that might be holding you back without your knowledge and will give you the tools to overcome them in your workplace and in the courtroom. Engage in this important training and lead by example.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Oct 3, 2019
- Civil litigators know it's always a balancing act—to be effective, you need the tools to expertly navigate a file while also managing client expectations. These skills build with time, but only if their foundations are strong. This Law Society of Ontario program takes you through the essentials, from the initial client interview to drafting tips, effective discovery, and preparing for trial. You also hear about the latest updates and information to effectively manage the file and continue to build your practice.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Oct 3, 2019
- As an experienced business lawyer or commercial litigator, you've been privy to many shareholder disputes. You understand it takes a light touch and also a deep knowledge of the law to resolve them.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Oct 2, 2019
- The 4th annual Insolvency and Restructuring Exchange is the best place for professionals from consumer and corporate restructuring practices to network and learn together at CAIRP’s largest one-day event of the year.
Event | Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) | Sep 26, 2019
- Join TMA for The 2019 TMA Annual taking place September 25-27 at The Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. Networking opportunities will take advantage of all that Cleveland has to offer. This year’s conference also marks TMA’s 31st anniversary.
Event | Turnaround Management Association | Sep 25, 2019
- Using the real trial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg as the backdrop, our stellar faculty will take you step by step through their approaches to preparing for and conducting a trial, from the art of opening statements, to masterful examinations to powerful closing arguments. Leading litigators of the Canadian and American bars unite to share their mastery of trial advocacy, honed through hundreds of trials, in this special presentation of the American College of Trial Lawyer's popular trial advocacy program.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Sep 10, 2019
- Your favorite annual securities update is back this fall, so book your spot and then mark your calendar to join us in person or via live webcast on September 5th. As always, the annual Securities Symposium will feature fresh faces discussing new developments and emerging issues in securities law.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Sep 5, 2019
- Practise a mock cross-examination and learn how to take and keep control of witness testimony. First, review The Advocates’ Society’s webcast replay of Cross-Examination: Strategies for Success. Then attend an in-person learning-by-doing skills workshop and bring the theory to life. Get on your feet to practice your cross-examination skills in a safe environment with the benefit of individualized feedback from The Society’s trained faculty.
Event | The Advocates’ Society | Aug 13, 2019
- The Annual Conference Committee is excited to present the 2019 Annual Conference in celebration of CAIRP’s 40th Anniversary in Quebec City from Tuesday, August 13 – Thursday, August 15 at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Event | Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) | Aug 13, 2019
- You must do your part to keep the administration of justice running smoothly. How? It begins with maintaining clear lines of communication between bench and bar. Hear directly from judges and lawyers as they review proper protocol for tendering evidence, how to bring forth both general and complex motions, the appropriate use of adjournments and chamber appointments, as well as the expectations for civility.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | Aug 8, 2019
- Commerciallist.com is your one-stop shop for all things Commercial List.
News | Jun 19, 2019
- A robust practice management plan is key to your practice's smooth operation. Have you met all of the obligatory bookkeeping requirements? Have you considered measures to deal with workplace harassment issues, or given thought to whether you're addressing equality and diversity concerns in your firm? Are you familiar with unbundling of services and what that entails? This Law Society of Ontario program can help with the answers. Whether you work in a big or small firm, they give you the necessary tools to review and refine your practice protocol to keep your confidence high.
Event | Law Society of Ontario | May 28, 2019
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