Program Chairs:
David Conklin,
Goodmans LLP
Rosemary A. Fisher,
Simpson Wigle LLP
If you handle commercial matters regularly, or appear on the Commercial List from time to time, this is one program you will not want to miss. Get top tips from Commercial List judges and seasoned practitioners about dos and don'ts at case conferences, pre-trial hearings and judge-led mediations. Walk away with a toolkit for your next commercial list hearing or trial (virtual, hybrid or in-person). Hear directly from the judges about what they want to see when you appear before them.
Topics Include:
- Commercial List Update 2022
- Productive Case Conferences, Pre-Hearing Appearances and Judge-Led Mediations
- Effective Advocacy Tips for Commercial List Hearings
- Views from the Bench: What Commercial List Judges Want
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 webinar here.
Faculty Includes:
The Hon. Justice Peter J. Cavanagh, Superior Court of Justice
The Hon. Justice Barbara A. Conway, Superior Court of Justice
The Hon. Justice Bernadette Dietrich, Superior Court of Justice
The Hon. Justice Cory A. Gilmore, Superior Court of Justice
The Hon. Justice Thomas J. McEwen, Superior Court of Justice
Carlo Di Carlo, Stockwoods LLP
Emily Fan, Lerners LLP
Andrew Gray, Torys LLP
Cynthia Spry, Babin Bessner Spry LLP
1:00 – 1:05
Opening Remarks
David Conklin, Goodmans LLP
1:05 – 1:20
Commercial List Update 2022
The Hon. Justice Thomas J. McEwen, Superior Court of Justice
Moderator: David Conklin, Goodmans LLP
1:20 – 2:00
Productive Case Conferences, Pre-Hearing Appearances and Judge-led Mediations
The Hon. Justice Thomas J. McEwen, Superior Court of Justice
Cynthia Spry, Babin Bessner Spry LLP
Carlo Di Carlo, Stockwoods LLP
Moderator: Rosemary A. Fisher, Simpson Wigle LLP
2:00 – 2:10
Break
2:10 – 3:00
Effective Advocacy Tips for Commercial List Hearings
The Hon. Justice Barbara Conway, Superior Court of Justice
Andrew Gray, Torys LLP
Emily Fan, Lerners LLP
Moderator: David Conklin, Goodmans LLP
3:00 – 3:10
Break
3:10 – 3:55
Views from the Bench: What Judges Want
The Hon. Justice Cory A. Gilmore, Superior Court of Justice
The Hon. Justice Bernadette Dietrich, Superior Court of Justice
The Hon. Justice Peter J. Cavanagh, Superior Court of Justice
Moderator: Rosemary A. Fisher, Simpson Wigle LLP
3:55 – 4:00
Closing Remarks
Rosemary A. Fisher, Simpson Wigle LLP
A must-attend for commercial litigators
"The practical tips from so many judges on the Commercial List was so helpful. A must-attend for commercial litigators!"
Immensely helpful
"This was immensely helpful! Hearing from judges and senior counsel with experience in managing complex commercial litigation was so valuable."
Practical and excellent advice
"Practical and excellent advice that you can put into effect immediately. Useful insight on efficient, point first advocacy and judges' expectations."
Get top tips from Commercial List judges and seasoned practitioners about dos and don'ts at case conferences, pre-trial hearings, judge-led mediations and trials.
Pricing:
TAS Members: *Discounted Rate: $191.25 + Tax | Regular: $255.00 + Tax
Non-members: *Discounted Rate: $266.25 + Tax | Regular: $355.00 + Tax
*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 always save at least $50.00 per full-day program and up to $200.00 on core skills workshops.
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