Program Chairs:
Sandra L. Barton, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Tom Curry, Lenczner Slaght

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When it comes to examinations for discovery, failing to prepare, is preparing to fail. Join us for our Building Block Series, which takes you through the entire process from theory, strategy and preparation, to the Examination, to post-Discovery issues and using Discovery transcripts at trial in this award-winning four part series.

Throughout the Series, you will also have the chance to participate in small group breakout sessions and workshops, facilitated by leading practitioners, to help you develop effective examination strategies, roadmaps, techniques, and skills for discovery. In preparation for these sessions, you will be asked to review and evaluate a casefile from the perspective of either the plaintiff or defendant. You will then work with your peers in small groups and learn how to get the most out of the discovery process under the guidance of our experienced faculty. These exercises will encourage critical thinking and active participation in a safe and supportive learning environment, and are intended to help you get the most out of the Series.

The plenary programs will be held on October 11, 2023, November 14, 2023, and December 12, 2023 and the learning-by-doing skills workshop will be held on January 16, 2024. Registration is available for the entire Series at a special bundle rate, or for any or all of Block 1, Block 2 and Block 3 individually. Participants who wish to register for Block 4 (the skills workshop) must register for the entire Series.

What is the Building Block Series?
At TAS, our focus has always been on you - the learner. That’s why we’ve created the Building Block Series, a more comprehensive and targeted way for you to hone your advocacy skills.

Delivered in 4 'blocks' over the course of 4 months, this series will provide you with a concentrated and interactive learning experience. Each block will build on the preceding block in a series of focused and progressive sessions on examinations for discovery.

Block 1: Theory, Strategy and Preparation (Plenary Session)
October 11, 2023

Block 2: Discovery Questions and Techniques (Plenary Session)
November 14, 2023

Block 3: Using Discovery Transcripts at Trial (Plenary Session)
December 12, 2023

Block 4: Conducting an Effective Discovery (Remote Skills Workshop)
January 16, 2024

Registration includes program materials, which will be provided prior to each session. Registration also includes access to the live webcast recording for each of the plenary sessions for 30 days from the date the link is sent to you. Please note that small group breakout sessions and skills workshops will not be recorded.

Please review the system requirements to view a Zoom webinar here.