Program Chairs:
Alexandra Mitretodis,
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Nils Preshaw,
Kornfeld LLP
What's the status of technology in British Columbia Courts? Where are we headed? And how can lawyers use technology to their advantage in electronic trials? This program brings together members of the Bench and Bar to discuss the current status of technology in B.C. Courts, along with practical tips and tricks for lawyers to incorporate technology into their practices, with a special emphasis on the electronic trial.
You Will Learn:
- The current status of technology in British Columbia courts
- The court's plans going forward to enhance technology
- How you can incorporate technology at trial
- How to prepare for an electronic trial
- Practical considerations for running an electronic trial
Registration includes electronic materials, which will be provided prior to the program.
*Due to current concerns with COVID-19, we will be offering this program fully remotely via webcast only.
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Keynote Speakers:
Madam Justice Elaine Adair, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Mr. Justice David M. Masuhara, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie, Provincial Court of British Columbia
Faculty Includes:
Mr. Justice Elliot Myers, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Samantha Chang, Dentons LLP
Spencer Charest, Charest Legal Solutions
Chilwin Cheng, Ascendion Law
Kate Gower, Gower Modern Law
Michelle T. Maniago, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Kaleigh Milinazzo, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
9:00 – 9:05 (PT)
Introductory Remarks and Welcome
Nils Preshaw, Kornfeld LLP
9:05 – 9:45 (PT)
Technology Update: The Current State of Technology in British Columbia Courts and Where Are We Going?
Madam Justice Elaine Adair, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Mr. Justice David Masuhara, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie, Provincial Court of British Columbia
Moderator: Nils Preshaw, Kornfeld LLP
9:45 – 10:15 (PT)
Electronic Documents
Michelle T. Maniago, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Kaleigh Milinazzo, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Moderator: Alexandra Mitretodis, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
10:15 – 10:25 (PT)
Break
10:25 – 11:05
Conducting Electronic Examinations for Discovery
Spencer Charest, Charest Legal Solutions
Chilwin Cheng, Ascendion Law
Moderator: Alexandra Mitretodis, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
11:05 – 11:10 (PT)
Break
11:10 – 11:55 (PT)
Conduct of the Electronic Trial: Practical Considerations
Mr. Justice Elliot Myers, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Samantha Chang, Dentons LLP
Kate Gower, Gower Modern Law
Moderator: Nils Preshaw, Kornfeld LLP
11:55 – 12:00
Concluding Remarks
Alexandra Mitretodis, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Register now to learn from members of the British Columbia Bench and Bar the best ways to incorporate technology into your trial practice, how to prepare for an electronic trial, and the practical and ethical considerations of running an electronic trial.
Pricing:
TAS Members: Discount: $149.25 + Tax | Regular: $199.00 + Tax
Non-members: Discount: $224.25 + Tax | Regular: $299.00 + Tax
25% discount on advocacy skills programs 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.
TAS Members always save at least $50.00 per full-day program and up to $200.00 on core skills workshops.
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