Program Chairs:
Edward Babin,
Babin Bessner Spry LLP
Erin Pleet,
Ross Nasseri LLP
Every litigator knows the heart-stopping feeling of being caught off-guard at trial. Whether your witness says the last thing you wanted them to on the stand or the judge asks you a line of questions you never expected, the unpredictability of litigation can be anxiety-inducing. Especially when the stakes are high, and one misstep can mean the difference between a win or a loss for your client.
So what can you do to feel calmer going into trial and reduce the heart palpitations? Join us on April 11 for our Case Preparation program, which will break down the preparation process for each stage of litigation.
Learn how to:
- Prepare yourself to meet your client
- Effectively gather evidence
- Develop a useful legal roadmap
- Anticipate the questions you need to ask for a devastating cross-examination
- and more!
Registration includes educational 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.
This program will be delivered exclusively live online.
Please review the system requirements to view a Zoom event here.
Faculty Includes:
The Hon. Justice James Diamond, Superior Court of Justice
The Hon. Justice Frederick Myers, Superior Court of Justice
James Bunting, Tyr LLP
Ewa Krajewska, Heinen Hutchison Robitaille LLP
Sarah Millar, Lenczner Slaght
Mary Paterson, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Derek Ricci, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Samara Secter, Addario Law Group
Jonathan Shime, Cooper, Sandler, Shime & Bergman LLP
Crawford Smith, Lax O’Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP
Tara M. Sweeney, Soloway Wright LLP
1:00 – 1:05
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
1:05 – 1:20
How to Develop a Legal Roadmap for You and Your Client
James Bunting, Tyr LLP
Erin Pleet, Ross Nasseri LLP
1:20 – 2:00
Effective Witness Preparation
Jonathan Shime, Cooper, Sandler, Shime & Schwartzentruber LLP
Tara Sweeney, Soloway Wright LLP
Moderator: Erin Pleet, Ross Nasseri LLP
2:00 – 2:15
The Importance of Documents in Preparing Your Case
Sarah Millar, Lenczner Slaght
Edward Babin, Babin Bessner Spry LLP
2:15 – 2:25
Break
2:25 – 3:05
Preparing your Case in a Digital Age
Crawford Smith, Lax O’Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP
Derek Ricci, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Moderator: Edward Babin, Babin Bessner Spry LLP
3:05 – 3:45
Preparing for Direct and Cross-Examination
Ewa Krajewska, Heinen Hutchison Robitaille LLP
Mary Paterson, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Samara Secter, Addario Law Group
Moderator: Edward Babin, Babin Bessner Spry LLP
3:45 – 4:25
View from the Bench on Preparation
The Honourable Justice James F. Diamond, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Fred Myers, Superior Court of Justice
Moderator: Erin Pleet, Ross Nasseri LLP
4:25 – 4:30
Concluding Remarks
Pricing:
TAS Members: Regular: $269.00 + Tax | Discount: $201.75 + Tax* (please see below)
Non-members: Regular: $399.00 + Tax | Discount: $299.25 + Tax* (please see below)
* 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).
TAS Members save up to $100 on half-day programs and up to $200 on programs with a skills workshop.
Join us today.