Ottawa Courthouse: The Effective Witness

Cases stand and fall on witness credibility. Attend this year's Courthouse Series and learn how to get the most out of all witnesses.

This year's series will feature an outstanding cast of experienced advocates sharing practical strategies for preparing, controlling and examining different types of witnesses.

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Regional Chairs:
Sandra L. Barton, Gowling WLG
Alf Kwinter, Singer, Kwinter Personal Injury Lawyers
Barbara J. Murchie, Bennett Jones LLP

Local Chairs:
Erin H. Durant, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Anne C. McConville, Department of Justice
Chantal Tourigny, Gowling WLG

Faculty Includes:
The Honourable Justice Giovanna Toscano Roccamo, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Pierre Roger, Superior Court of Justice
Jennifer Bond, Department of Justice
Robin S. Brown, Cavanagh LLP
Colleen Burn, Burn Tucker Lachaîne LLP
Peter J.E. Cronyn, Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLP
Samantha Iturregui, Kelly Santini LLP
Barbara A. McIsaac, Q.C., Barbara McIsaac Law
Jean-Charles Plante, RSM Canada
Guy J. Pratte, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Elizabeth Richards, Department of Justice

Topics Include:
  • Getting the Most Out of the Witness on Discovery
  • Determining Which Witnesses to Call at Trial
  • Managing the Difficult Witness
  • Controlling Your Own Witness in Chief
  • Being Proactive in Cross: Using Their Witness to Make Your Case

Generously Sponsored by:
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When
4/29/2019 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where
Gowling WLG 160 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON

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Program


Monday, 29 April 2019

Description
Registration (In-Person Only)
EDI: 0.25; Professionalism: 2.0; Substantive: 2.25
Time
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4/29/2019 12:00 PM