Program Chairs:
Joanna Hill,
Department of Justice
Adrienne Woodyard,
DLA Piper
This specialized program offers an exceptional opportunity for tax lawyers at all levels to enhance their advocacy and litigation skills.
The plenary program will be held on January 18 and the
learning-by-doing skills workshop will be held on January 19. There are two registration options: (1) plenary + workshop or (2) plenary only (see below for more information).
Plenary Details | Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (ET)
Leading tax practitioners and judges of the Tax Court of Canada will share practical strategies for motions, discoveries, and oral advocacy.
Topics Include:
- Do's and Don’ts of Motions Advocacy in the Tax Court
- Best Practices in Tax Litigation Discoveries
- Strategies for Strong Closing Arguments
- What Tax Court Judges Like to See, and What Drives Them Crazy!
Workshop Details | Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)
Participants of the plenary session are also eligible to join us for our hands-on skills workshop, which will be held fully remotely. The workshop is your chance to practise and refine your examination and cross-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, we will be offering this program fully remotely via webcast only.
Please review the system requirements to view a Zoom event here.