Program Chairs:
Carla Ball,
Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service
Colin Piercey, KC,
Stewart McKelvey LLP
Don't miss Atlantic Advocacy Symposium, Atlantic Canada's premier litigation conference, returning live in-person on October 18, 2024. Hear directly from our esteemed faculty as they share their perspectives on the most effective advocacy techniques (and most common errors) that they have seen over the past year as the legal profession navigates technological advances, new strategic considerations, and increasingly complex files.
You will learn:
- Best practices for preserving and using social media evidence
- Top tips for leveraging PowerPoint, video evidence, and demonstrative aids to make your case
- What impresses judges when it comes to presentation techniques (and what pitfalls to avoid)
- And more!
Registration includes educational materials, which will be provided prior to the program.
Faculty Includes:
The Hon. Justice John Bodurtha, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
The Hon. Justice James L. Chipman, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
The Hon. J. Michael MacDonald, Stewart McKelvey LLP
Michelle Chai, Stewart McKelvey LLP
Matt Conrad, Conrad Dillon Robinson Law
Darryl Cruz, McCarthy Tetrault LLP
Leah Grimmer, Intact Insurance
JillIian Houlihan, Pink Larkin LLP
Robert Kennedy, Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service – Special Prosecutions and Appeals
Alayna Koloziedchuk, Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law
Erica Koresawa, Public Prosecution Service of Nova Scotia
Raylene Langor, McInness Cooper LLP
Katherine (Katie) Lovett, Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service – Special Prosecutions and Appeals
David MacNeil, Cox & Palmer LLP
Cory Roberts, Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service – Special Prosecutions and Appeals
Jonathan Saumier, Nova Scotia Barristers Association
Paul Saunders, Stewart McKelvey LLP
Nicola Watson, Сox & Palmer LLP
8:30 - 9:00
Registration
9:00 - 9:10
Introductory Remarks
9:10 - 9:50
Year in Review: Key Cases in 2024
9:50 – 10:30
Hot Topics in Litigation Today: Evidence, Emojis, and Emerging Trends
10:30 – 10:50
Break
10:50 – 11:35
Best Practices for Preserving and Using Social Media Evidence
11:35 – 12:15
Persuasive Presentations: Using PowerPoints, Videos, and Modern Tools to Make Your Case
12:15 - 1:15
Lunch Break
1:15 - 1:30
Welcome Remarks from Darryl Cruz, President of The Advocates’ Society
1:30 – 2:10
Fireside Chat with The Hon. J. Michael MacDonald
2:10 – 2:30
Break
2:30– 3:10
AI in the Law Office: Risks and Opportunities
3:10 - 3:55
Views from the Bench: The Future of Litigation
3:55 - 4:00
Closing Remarks
Really enjoyed hearing from individuals from all over the East Coast!
"I really enjoyed the opportunity to hear and learn from individuals in the legal profession from all over the East Coast! I am so proud to be from here, and listening to people speak on issues they are passionate about elevated my sense of excitement and pride to be working in this profession!"
Engaging, relevant and efficient. Great conference!
"The Symposium was engaging, relevant and efficient in terms of speaker transitions and length of speaking. Great conference!"
Atlantic judges panel was a highlight
"The Atlantic judges panel was a highlight. I really appreciated their candid advice and insight."
Pricing:
TAS Members: Regular: $415.00 + Tax | Discount: $311.25 + Tax* (please see below)
Non-members: Regular: $520.00 + Tax | Discount: $390.00 + 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).
Registration includes educational materials, which will be provided prior to the program.
TAS Members save up to $100 on half-day programs and up to $200 on programs with a skills workshop.
Join us today.