Program Chairs:
Kevin S. Adams,
Rogers Partners LLP
Ellen N. Gowland,
Allstate Insurance Co. of Canada, Legal Department
Linda Matthews,
Matthews Abogado LLP
Accident Benefits adjudication has evolved rapidly – are you up to speed?
Whether you represent Applicants or Insurers before the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), this popular program will address considerations vital to your success. Join us to receive practical tips on preparing for each stage of the process and hear directly from LAT adjudicators and senior litigators on effective tribunal advocacy.
You will:
- Gain an understanding of recent LAT trends, including key cases and the success of video-conferenced hearings
- Upgrade your virtual hearing skills with pro-tips from top litigators
- Understand how to present evidence more effectively using briefs
- Hear how to attack issues before the hearing using preliminary motions
- Learn best practices for examining medical expert witnesses
Registration includes electronic materials, which will be provided prior to the program. Registration also includes access to the live webcast recording for 30 days from the date the link is sent to you.
*Due to current concerns with COVID-19, we will be offering this program fully remotely via webcast only.
Please review the system requirements to view a Zoom event here.
Faculty Includes:
Alon Barda, Rogers Partners LLP
Lindsay Charles, McLeish Orlando LLP
Rasha El-Tawil, Siskinds LLP
Deanna Gilbert, Thomson Rogers
Amanda Lennox, Laxton Glass LLP
Daniel Lester, White MacGillivray Lester LLP
Daniel Strigberger, Strigberger Brown Armstrong LLP
Eleanor White, E. F. White Mediation, Former LAT Member
Tom Yen, Matthews Abogado LLP
Dr. Zohar Waisman, FRCPC, St. Joseph's Hospital
Janet S. Young, Desjardins General Insurance Group
1:00 – 1:05
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
1:05 – 1:35
Top Cases and Recent Trends at the LAT
Alon Barda, Rogers Partners LLP
Introduced by: Ellen Gowland, Allstate Insurance Co. of Canada
1:35 – 2:05
Pro-Tips for Smoother Virtual Hearings
Deanna Gilbert, Thomson Rogers
Daniel Strigberger, Strigberger Brown Armstrong LLP
Moderator: Linda Matthews, Matthews Abogado LLP
2:05 – 2:35
Effective Presentation of Evidence: Briefs
Rasha El-Tawil, Siskinds LLP
Tom Yen, Matthews Abogado LLP
Moderator: Kevin Adams, Rogers Partners LLP
2:35 – 2:45
Break
2:45 – 3:20
Preliminary Motions
Daniel Lester, White MacGillivray Lester LLP
Janet S. Young, Desjardins General Insurance Group
Moderator: Linda Matthews, Matthews Abogado LLP
3:20 – 4:00
Demonstration and Commentary: Medical Expert Witnesses
Lindsay Charles, McLeish Orlando LLP
Amanda Lennox, Laxton Glass LLP
Dr. Zohar Waisman, FRCPC, St. Joseph's Hospital
Eleanor White, E. F. White Mediation, Former LAT Member
Moderator: Kevin Adams, Rogers Partners LLP
4:00
Concluding Remarks
Focused on areas that create problems for everyone
"I appreciated how the program focused on areas of LAT advocacy that create problems for everyone. The fact scenario that ran through the presentations gave us insight into LAT processes and was so helpful."
Eye-opening program
"It was particularly eye-opening to discover that even those who have done a great deal of LAT work do not always know what to expect. I learned a lot!"
Helpful to hear from LAT adjudicators
"Excellent session, very comprehensive. It was helpful to hear the perspective of LAT adjudicators."
A lot of information packed into the program
"The panelists and moderators were excellent. A lot of information was packed into the program, which I appreciated."
Eligible CPD Hours:
This program contains 1.5 Professionalism hours and is eligible for up to 1.5 Substantive hours.
This organization has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario.
For information on CPD requirements and accreditation across Canada,
please click here.
Pricing:
TAS Members: *Discount: $191.25 + Tax | Regular: $255.00 + Tax
Non-members: *Discount: $266.25 + Tax | Regular: $355.00 + Tax
*Discounted Rate: The Advocates' Society is pleased to offer a 25% discount on this program for all lawyers who practise as sole practitioners or in firms smaller than 5 lawyers, and government lawyers (including lawyers who work for legal aid clinics).
Registration includes program materials, which will be provided prior to each session. Registration also includes access to the live webcast recording for 30 days from the date the link is sent to you.
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