Program Chairs:
Danielle Robitaille, Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP
Michael S. F. Watson, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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Cross-Examination is one of the most difficult advocacy skills to master, but it can make or break your case. In this third installment of our award-winning Building Block Series, seasoned members of the Bench and Bar will break down fundamentals, strategic considerations, preparation, execution and style - everything you need to master the art of cross-examination.

Developed by leading litigators Danielle Robitaille and Michael Watson (winner of TAS’ prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching), in consultation with members of our Young Advocates’ Standing Committee, this interactive and practical series will help take your cross-examinations to the next level.   

Please note that examples throughout the series will be based on Ontario rules.

Block One will be held on March 7, Block Two will be on April 4, and Block Three - the learning-by-doing skills workshop will be held on May 16. There are several registration options: (1) All three Blocks - both plenary sessions + workshop (2) Block One only (3) Block Two only (4) Block One and Block Two plenary only (see below for more information).  Please note that only registrants who have completed Blocks One and Two will be allowed to participate in Block Three.

What is the Building Block Series?

At TAS, our focus has always been on you - the learner. That’s why we created the Building Block Series, the interactive, award-winning program format that invites you to go deeper, make connections, and hone skills that will have an immediate impact on your practice.

Delivered in 3 ‘blocks’ over the course of 3 months, Building Blocks combines peer-to-peer commentary, lively demonstrations, and individualized feedback for a learning experience like no other!

Building Block Series participants will benefit from:

• Intensive instruction on a single core advocacy skill, delivered in targeted sessions over several months
• Engaging panel discussions with leaders of the Bench and Bar
• Lively demonstrations and commentary
• Peer to peer learning in small group breakout sessions that encourages critical thinking and active participation
• Individualized feedback from TAS-trained skills instructors in signature TAS learning-by-doing workshops
• Comprehensive program materials, including a realistic casefile that will run through all three sessions to help you apply your knowledge
• 30 day access to recorded plenary sessions (small group breakout sessions and skills workshops will not be recorded)

In order to obtain maximum benefit from the series and to take advantage of our special bundle rate, we highly recommended that participants register for all three sessions. Single session registration will be available for Blocks 1 and 2.

Click here to register for all 3 sessions at our special bundle rate.

Cross-Examination: Building Block Series - Block One: Theory, Strategy and Preparation
Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Cross-Examination: Building Block Series - Block Two: Conducting an Effective Cross
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Cross-Examination: Building Block Series - Block Three: Skills Workshop
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

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. Please note that small group breakout sessions and skills workshops will not be recorded.

*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.