Program Chairs:
Cathy Beagan Flood,
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Gerald Chan,
Stockwoods LLP
Technology keeps racing ahead, and our advocacy must keep pace. Back by popular demand, Digital Evidence for Litigators is your guide to effective advocacy in the digital era, from file inception to trial.
Hear tips from the Bench and top litigators on best practices for gathering digital evidence and getting it admitted at trial. Get up to speed on how to handle admissibility and ethical issues raised by new social media and instant messaging platforms. Watch our skilled faculty demonstrate how to present digital evidence effectively in hearings.
You Will Learn How To:
- Authenticate digital evidence such as photos, Google Maps images and Slack and WhatsApp messages
- Work with clients and experts to find, gather and preserve digital evidence
- Use and challenge digital evidence effectively at hearings and trials
- Protect privilege and confidentiality when working from home
- Handle surreptitious recordings and improperly obtained evidence
New this year, participants will have the unique opportunity to engage in an interactive small group discussion about how to analyze and navigate novel ethical issues with digital evidence.
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 of the program.
*Due to current concerns with COVID-19, this program will be broadcast online only.
Please review the system requirements to view a Zoom webinar here.
Faculty Includes:
The Honourable Associate Chief Justice Michal Fairburn, Court of Appeal
The Honourable Justice Shaun Nakatsuru, Superior Court of Justice
Daniel Brown, Daniel Brown Law
Chantelle Cseh, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Lenora Hamilton, Ontario Provincial Police
Heather Hansen, McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP
Matthew Musters, Computer Forensics Inc.
William Thompson, Addario Law Group
1:00 – 1:05
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Gerald Chan, Stockwoods LLP
1:05 – 1:35
Gathering and Preserving Digital Evidence
Matthew Musters, Computer Forensics Inc.
Lenora Hamilton, Ontario Provincial Police
Moderator: Gerald Chan, Stockwoods LLP
1:35 – 1:40
Break
1:40 – 2:25
Using (and Challenging) Digital Evidence
The Honourable Justice Shaun Nakatsuru, Superior Court of Justice
Daniel Brown, Daniel Brown Law
Chantelle Cseh, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Moderator: Cathy Beagan Flood, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
2:25 – 2:55
Demonstration and Commentary: Admitting and Challenging Social Media Evidence at Trial
The Honourable Justice Shaun Nakatsuru, Superior Court of Justice
Daniel Brown, Daniel Brown Law
Chantelle Cseh, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Moderator: Cathy Beagan Flood, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
2:55 – 3:00
Break
3:00 – 3:55
Ethical Issues and Digital Evidence
The Honourable Associate Chief Justice Michal Fairburn, Court of Appeal
Heather Hansen, McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP
William Thompson, Addario Law Group
Moderator: Gerald Chan, Stockwoods LLP
3:55 – 4:00
Break / Transition to Breakout Rooms
4:00 – 4:30
Breakout Sessions: Ethical Issues and Digital Evidence
Cathy Beagan Flood, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Gerald Chan, Stockwoods LLP
Heather Hansen, McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP
William Thompson, Addario Law Group
Realistic demonstrations and scenarios
"The realistic demonstrations and fact patterns were very practical. They helped me gain a better understanding of how to analyze and handle the common issues I face in my practice when dealing with digital evidence."
Great content from top to bottom
"The entire program was well-presented with great content from top to bottom. Faculty provided a lot of great tips about handling digital evidence that will help me on my files."
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).
Join us today.