Program Chairs:
Joan Barrett,
Deputy Director, Crown Law Office – Criminal
Anthony Moustacalis,
Anthony Moustacalis & Associates
Remote, electronic and hybrid trials are here to stay. Criminal lawyers need to adapt their advocacy skills to succeed. Our faculty of experienced Crowns and criminal defense lawyers will teach you tips on how to embrace and thrive in virtual criminal proceedings, whether you are preparing a book of exhibits, examining witnesses or addressing sentencing.
Topics Include:
- Preparing for a remote or hybrid trial: what has changed and what remains the same
- Conducting effective remote examinations in chief and cross-examinations
- Best practices for dealing with vulnerable witnesses
- How to practise with civility and professionalism in a virtual world
- The impact of COVID on sentencing
- Top tips for preparing pre-sentence reports during COVID
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.
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Faculty Includes:
The Honourable Associate Chief Justice Faye E. McWatt, Superior Court of Justice of Ontario
The Honourable Associate Chief Justice Peter J. DeFreitas, Ontario Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Steve A. Coroza, Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Honourable Justice Gregory James Fitch, British Columbia Court of Appeal
The Honourable Justice Patrick Healy, Quebec Court of Appeal
The Honourable Justice Renee Pomerance, Superior Court of Justice of Ontario
The Honourable Justice Paul Burstein, Ontario Court of Justice
James Foy, Savard Foy LLP
Davin Garg, Ministry of Attorney General, Ontario
Mabel Lai, Crown Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General
Gerry McGeachy, Graydon McGeachy Law LLP
1:00 – 1:05
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Joan Barrett, Deputy Director, Crown Law Office – Criminal
1:05 – 1:35
Views from the Bench: Advocacy in 2021
The Honourable Associate Chief Justice Faye E. McWatt, Superior Court of Justice of Ontario
The Honourable Associate Chief Justice Peter J. DeFreitas, Ontario Court of Justice
1:35 – 2:15
Preparation for the Remote / Hybrid Trial: Strategies for Success
The Honourable Justice Paul Burstein, Ontario Court of Justice
Mabel Lai, Crown Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General
Gerry McGeachy, Graydon McGeachy Law LLP
Moderator: Anthony Moustacalis, Anthony Moustacalis & Associates
2:15 – 2:25
Break
2:25 – 3:05
Top Tips for Effective Remote Examinations
The Honourable Justice Renee Pomerance, Superior Court of Justice of Ontario
James Foy, Savard Foy LLP
Davin Garg, Ministry of Attorney General, Ontario
Moderator: Joan Barrett, Deputy Director, Crown Law Office – Criminal
3:05 – 3:10
Break
3:10 – 3:55
Developments in Sentencing Across Canada
The Honourable Justice Steve A. Coroza, Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Honourable Justice Gregory James Fitch, British Columbia Court of Appeal
The Honourable Justice Patrick Healy, Quebec Court of Appeal
Moderator: Anthony Moustacalis, Anthony Moustacalis & Associates
3:55 – 4:00
Closing Remarks
Anthony Moustacalis, Anthony Moustacalis & Associates