Motions Advocacy

Hear candid advice from experienced counsel and the bench on how to effectively prepare oral and written submissions.

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Program Chairs:
Paul H. Le Vay, Stockwoods LLP
Marie-Andrée Vermette, WeirFoulds LLP

Faculty Includes:
The Honourable Justice James Diamond, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Sandra Nishikawa, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Master Andrew Graham, Superior Court of Justice
Rahool P. Agarwal, Lax O’Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP
Mahmud Jamal, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt
Linda Plumpton, Torys LLP
Luisa Ritacca, Stockwoods LLP
David Sterns, Sotos LLP
Maureen Whelton, Stevenson Whelton MacDonald & Swan LLP
Caroline Zayid, McCarthy Tetrault LLP

Topics Include:
  • What is effective advocacy in Motions Court?
  • Strategies for bringing different types of motions
  • Best practices for preparing motion materials
  • How to argue a motion – demonstration and discussion
  • Managing your client's expectations pre- and post-motion
Webcast registrations and switches from in-person to webcast must be received no later than 3 business days in advance of the program.

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When
3/26/2019 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Where
The Advocates' Society Education Centre 2700-250 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M5B 2L7

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Program


Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Description
Full Day Registration (In-Person Only)
Professionalism: 2.25; Substantive: 4.25
Time
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
3/26/2019 9:00 AM

Morning Only Registration (In-Person Only)
Professionalism: 1.0; Substantive: 2.0
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3/26/2019 9:00 AM

Webcast Morning Only Registration
Professionalism: 1.0; Substantive: 2.0
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3/26/2019 9:00 AM