Program Chairs:
Craig Lockwood,
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Tara Sweeney,
Soloway Wright LLP
There is an art to virtual persuasion that goes beyond the argument. Join us for the first installment of our Virtual Advocacy Fridays series and find out how to take your virtual presentation skills to the next level. You will receive on-screen tips for counsel, parties and witnesses aimed at enhancing their online presence. Hear from leading litigators and judges on virtual body language, camera and lighting features to make you look and sound your best, attire and etiquette, effective communication and more. Master the art of virtual persuasion and develop a winning presence in the remote courtroom.
Topics Include:
- Tips for enhancing your virtual presentation skills on Zoom
- Aesthetic considerations such as lighting, standing vs. sitting, virtual background versus the view of your home office
- Technical considerations such as how to adjust volume on Zoom and other advanced settings
- Advocacy considerations such as how to project your voice on camera, how to adjust your pacing and how to interject without interrupting
To learn more about the Virtual Advocacy Fridays series, click here.
*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 Honorable Justice Cory A. Gilmore, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Brent Arnold, Gowling WLG
Hilary Book, Book Law
Joseph Cheng, National Litigation Sector, Department of Justice Canada
Sheila Gibb, Epstein Cole
Kellie Stewart, Barnes, Sammon LLP
12:00 - 12:05
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
12:05 - 12:45
The Art of The Set-Up: How to Look and Sound Your Best
Brent Arnold, Gowling WLG
Hilary Book, Book Law
Kellie Stewart, Barnes, Sammon LLP
12:45 - 1:25
The Art of Onscreen Presence: Tips for Counsel and Witnesses
The Honorable Justice Cory Gilmore, Superior Court of Justice
Sheila Gibb, Epstein, Cole LLP
Joseph Cheng, Department of Justice
1:25 - 1:30
Closing Remarks