Program Chairs:
Carolyn Silver,
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Richard Swan,
Bennett Jones LLP
Learn from the best at Examining and Cross-Examining Experts!
The plenary program will be held on May 26 and the
learning-by-doing skills workshop will be held on May 27. There are two registration options: (1) plenary + workshop or (2) plenary only (see below for more information).
Plenary Details | Thursday, May 26, 2022, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET
Gain a competitive edge with this popular skills-building program designed for lawyers of all experience levels. Experienced trial lawyers and judges explore practical issues relating to expert evidence and offer winning strategies on how to choose, use, prepare, examine and challenge expert witnesses.
Topics Include:
- Get the best expert to support your case.
- Properly qualify your expert at trial.
- Effectively use expert reports at trial.
- Instruct experts on report preparation.
- Conduct a successful expert examination.
- Navigate difficult ethical issues involving experts.
Workshop Details | Friday, May 27, 2022, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET
Participants of the plenary session are also eligible to join us for our hands-on skills workshop. The workshop is your chance to practise and refine your examination skills in a supportive environment. You will get practical, individualized feedback from our trained instructors. You will also learn from your peers as you work through the interactive exercises in small groups. Please also note that the workshop requires advance preparation based on a mock case file, which will be provided to you in advance of the workshop.
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, this program will be broadcast online only.
Please review the system requirements to view a Zoom webinar here.
Faculty Includes:
The Honourable Justice April D. Grosse, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench
The Honourable Justice Jessica Kimmel, Superior Court of Justice for Ontario
The Honourable Justice Shaun O’Brien, Superior Court of Justice for Ontario
Ryan Breedon, Breedon Litigation
Owen Goddard, Goddard & Shanmuganathan LLP
Nader R. Hasan, Stockwoods LLP
Risa Kirshblum, Lenczner Slaght
Pinta Maguire, Tyr LLP
Jill Makepeace, Greenspan Humphrey Weinstein LLP
Ahmad Mozaffari, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc
Richard Naiberg, Goodmans LLP
Ira Parghi, INQ Law
Rob Parkinson, 30 Forensic Engineering
1:00 – 1:05
Welcome and Introduction
Carolyn Silver, General Counsel, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
1:05 – 1:40
Knowing Your Job: The Do's and Don'ts of Working with an Expert
Richard Naiberg, Goodmans LLP
Risa Kirshblum, Lenczner Slaght
Moderator: Carolyn Silver, General Counsel, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
1:40 – 2:10
Getting the Most out of Your Expert and their Report Part 1: Preparing for the Hearing
The Honourable Justice Shaun O'Brien, Superior Court of Justice for Ontario
Pinta Maguire, Tyr LLP
Rob Parkinson, 30 Forensic Engineering
Moderator: Richard Swan, Bennett Jones LLP
2:10 – 2:20
Break
2:20 – 3:05
Getting the Most out of Your Expert and their Report Part 2: Tendering Your Expert and Leading Your Expert's Evidence – Demonstration
The Honourable Justice Jessica Kimmel, Superior Court of Justice for Ontario
Ryan Breedon, Breedon Litigation
Ahmad Mozaffari, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc
Rob Parkinson, 30 Forensic Engineering
Moderator: Carolyn Silver, General Counsel, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
3:05 – 3:35
Doing the Most Damage Part 1: Preparing for Cross-Examination of an Expert
Nader Hasan, Stockwoods LLP
Ira Parghi, INQ Law
Rob Parkinson, 30 Forensic Engineering
Moderator: Carolyn Silver, General Counsel, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
3:35 – 3:40
Break
3:40 – 4:25
Doing the Most Damage Part 2: Cross-Examining an Expert -- Demonstration
The Honourable Justice April D. Grosse, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench
Owen Goddard, Goddard & Shanmuganathan LLP
Jill Makepeace, Greenspan Humphrey Weinstein LLP
Rob Parkinson, 30 Forensic Engineering
Moderator: Richard Swan, Bennett Jones LLP
4:25 – 4:30
Concluding Remarks
Richard Swan, Bennett Jones LLP
Useful for litigation counsel of all levels
"Excellent program, very useful for litigation counsel of all levels of experience."
Practical and immediately useful
"A practical and immediately useful program. I took away a better approach to examining expert witnesses."
Provides strategic considerations for each step of the process
"Great to have experienced litigators and experts give real-world tips. I enjoyed the practical suggestions on how to prepare your own expert and strategic considerations for each step of the process."
Would definitely recommend the workshop
"Having the workshop to apply my skills and receive feedback made the program significantly more useful. Would definitely recommend!"
Eligible CPD Hours:
Plenary + Workshop:
This program contains 2.5 Professionalism Hours and is eligible for up to 4.5 Substantive Hours.
Plenary Only:
This program contains 1.5 Professionalism Hours and is eligible for up to 2.0 Substantive Hours.
This organization has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario.
For information on CPD requirements and accreditation across Canada,
please click here.
Register today to gain a competitive edge with this popular skills-building program designed for lawyers of all experience levels.
Pricing:
Plenary + Workshop
TAS Members: $299.25 + Tax (Discounted*) | $399.00 + Tax (Regular)
Non-Members: $449.25 + Tax (Discounted*) | $599.00 + Tax (Regular)
Plenary Only
TAS Members: $191.25 + Tax (Discounted*) | $255.00 + Tax (Regular)
Non-Members: $266.25 + Tax (Discounted*) | $355.00 + Tax (Regular)
*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 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.
TAS Members save up to $100 on half-day programs and up to $200 on programs with a skills workshop.
Join us today.