Program Chairs:
Sean Gaudet, Department of Justice
Suzy Kauffman, Goodmans LLP

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Discoveries are high-stakes advocacy. An effective discovery will help you optimize settlement or strengthen your case for trial. Don’t leave your discovery skills to chance.

In this popular skills-building program, seasoned litigators and judges will break down their most effective discovery techniques, providing you with the tools, tips and strategies you need to get the most out of your next discovery.

The plenary program will be held on November 15 and the learning-by-doing skills workshop will be held on November 16. There are two registration options: (1) plenary + workshop or (2) plenary only (see below for more information).

Plenary Details | Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 1:00pm, to 4:00pm (ET), In-Person or Live Stream)
Learn to use every step of the discovery process to your advantage at this practical skills-building program. Receive tips and advice from seasoned practitioners on eliciting admissions from witnesses, evaluating credibility and developing an effective examination strategy.

Topics include:

• The rules of discovery: what you need to know
• Preparing yourself and your witness for discovery
• Developing effective discovery questions
• Top tips for undertakings and refusals
• When and how to object to questions
• Best practices for controlling difficult witnesses and difficult counsel

Workshop Details | Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 1:00pm to 4:30pm (ET), In-Person or Via Zoom
Participants of the plenary session are also eligible to join us for our hands-on skills workshop, with in-person and Zoom options available. The workshop is your chance to practise and refine your examination-for-discovery 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 educational 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 ongoing concerns with COVID-19, this program may be delivered entirely online. We will keep you informed as public health regulations continue to evolve.

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