Thirteenth Annual Securities Symposium

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Program Chairs:
Danielle DiPardo, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (Vancouver)
Julia Dublin, Barrister & Solicitor (Toronto)
Anthony O'Brien, Siskinds LLP (Toronto)

Your favourite annual securities program is back with the updates you need on the latest trends and topics in securities litigation. The 13th Annual Securities Symposium will feature fresh faces discussing new developments and emerging issues in securities litigation.

You will also have the opportunity to network with colleagues, including our Securities Litigation Practice Group Leaders. Join us in person, or by live stream.

You will learn:

What's changed and what hasn't under the new regulator
Trends to watch in quasi-criminal proceedings
Emerging ESG risks and liabilities
Issues to consider in the world of crypto assets
Recent developments in securities class actions
And more…!

This program will be held in person and a webcast will be available. 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. In-person registration includes a light lunch.

Please review the system requirements to view a webcast here.

Faculty Includes:
David Conklin, Goodmans LLP
Jenna Green, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Alexandra Grishanova, Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP
Brad Heys, NERA Economic Consulting
Lara Jackson, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Peter Jervis, Rochon Genova LLP
Sandeep Joshi, Kushneryk Morgan LLP
Susan Kushneryk, Kushneryk Morgan LLP
Harvey Naglie, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, Consumer Advisory Panel
Elsa Renzella, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
Jason Roberts, Dentons Canada LLP
Brittany Shales, Babin Bessner Spry LLP
Usman Sheikh, Baker & McKenzie LLP
Daniel Szirmak, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Dan Thomas, Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP

12:30 – 1:00
Registration (Light lunch will be served)

1:00 – 1:05
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Danielle DiPardo, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

1:05 – 1:50
CIRO Primer: What's Changed and What Hasn't? Acting for Clients under the New Regime
Elsa Renzella, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
Brittany Shales, Babin Bessner Spry LLP
Moderator: Julia Dublin, Barrister & Solicitor

1:50 – 2:45
Hot Topics in Enforcement: Trends and Issues in Quasi-Criminal Proceedings, and Privacy, Confidentiality and Self-Incrimination Concerns in Enforcement Matters
Jenna Green, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Alexandra Grishanova, Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP
Daniel Szirmak, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Dan Thomas, Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP
Moderator: D Danielle DiPardo, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

2:45 – 3:15
Governing Emerging ESG Risks and Liabilities
Sandeep Joshi, Kushneryk Morgan LLP
Susan Kushneryk, Kushneryk Morgan LLP
Moderator: Anthony O'Brien, Siskinds LLP

3:15 – 3:30
Break

3:30 – 4:15
Issues in Crypto Assets: Regulation and Litigation
Harvey Naglie, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, Consumer Advisory Panel
Jason Roberts, Dentons Canada LLP
Usman Sheikh, Baker & McKenzie LLP
Moderator: Julia Dublin, Barrister & Solicitor

4:15 – 5:05
Recent Developments in Securities Class Actions
David Conklin, Goodmans LLP
Brad Heys, NERA Economic Consulting
Lara Jackson, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Peter Jervis, Rochon Genova LLP
Moderator: Anthony O'Brien, Siskinds LLP

5:05 - 5:10
Closing Remarks
Danielle DiPardo, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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