Tax Litigation: The Efficient Trial

This specialized program offers an exceptional opportunity for tax lawyers at all levels to convene and enhance their advocacy and litigation skills. Hear from leading tax practitioners who will share top tips on preparing for trial, persuading with documents, effective closing arguments, and more. Stay for the optional afternoon skills workshop to get the opportunity to put your advocacy into action.

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Program Chairs:
Diana Aird, Department of Justice Canada
David W. Chodikoff, Miller Thomson LLP

Faculty Includes:
The Honourable Chief Justice Eugene P. Rossiter, Tax Court of Canada
The Honourable Justice K.A. Siobhan Monaghan, Tax Court of Canada 
The Honourable Justice Henry Visser,Tax Court of Canada
Arnold Bornstein, Department of Justice, Tax Law Services Section
Jenna Clark, Department of Justice
Justin Kutyan, KPMG Law LLP
Jenny P. Mboutsiadis, Fasken
Pooja Mihailovich, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Darren Prevost, Department of Justice
Erin Strashin, Department of Justice
John Sorensen, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Amit Ummat, Ummat Tax Law 

Topics Include:
  • The Tax Litigator’s Pre-Trial Checklist
  • A Tax Litigator’s Guide to Persuading with Documents
  • Proving Your Case without Witnesses and Strategies for Strong Closing Arguments
  • View from the Bench: What Works and What Drives Us Crazy!
Eligible CPD Hours:
Morning Only: 1.5 Professionalism Hours | 2.0 Substantive Hours
Full Day: 3.5 Professionalism Hours | 3.0 Substantive Hours

Webcast registrations and switches from in-person to webcast must be received no later than 3 business days in advance of the program.
When
1/16/2020 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Where
The Advocates' Society Education Centre 2700-250 Yonge Street Toronto, ON

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