Program Chairs:
Christopher Horkins, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Emily Kirkpatrick, McEwan Cooper Kirkpatrick LLP

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Second Chair is more than just arranging the pens or sharing the Zoom screen.  An effective second chair needs to know the file inside and out, wrangle the people and the documents, and to expect the unexpected.

It is a stressful job, and requires excellent organization and communication.  A good second chair is crucial to a team's success at hearings, arbitration, or trial.  

And for most lawyers, assuming the role of first chair in trial or an arbitration comes only after mastering the responsibilities of a second chair.

In this popular program, leading litigators and judges will share their top tips and strategies for becoming an effective second chair - both before and during trial

You will learn how to:

• Establish roles and expectations from the beginning of a file
• Develop an effective trial action plan
• Work with witnesses and prepare them for trial
• Maximize your role at the counsel table and know when to step in
• Impress judges in the courtroom

And all these steps are what prepare you to become first chair!

Join us on November 9 and find out how to successfully support a file from start to finish as second chair.  Walk away with the tools you need to effectively manage deadlines, your stress level, and your team.

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.

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