Program Chairs:
Brian Duong,
Hunter Litigation Chambers, Vancouver
Erin H. Durant,
Durant Barristers, Ottawa
Jennifer Hunter,
Lerners LLP, Toronto
David Thompson,
Carroll Heyd Chown LLP, Barrie
Is leadership on your horizon? Then this is the conference for you!
First came Fall Convention. Then Fall Forum. And now, we proudly introduce Winter Summit - the first destination conference dedicated to you:
the mid-career advocate!
Our vision? Winter Summit (aka The Big Chill Ottawa) will bring together mid-career advocates from coast to coast for conversations and learning on topics that are tailored to this unique stage of your career – all in an extraordinary, collegial atmosphere! The Winter Summit will be hosted in a fabulous new Canadian winter destination every other year.
Our first stop? Winter Summit: The Big Chill Ottawa will bring delegates like you to our Nation's capital from February 1 to 3, 2024 to enjoy a sophisticated retreat at the
Historic Fairmont Château Laurier.
Why Ottawa? Besides being the home of Canada's top court, our Federal lawmakers and outstanding legal talent (including from Canada's largest law firm, the Department of Justice), we've made sure our first Big Chill attendees will have access to the winter fun at Ottawa’s famous Winterlude festival. And we are delighted that two Supreme Court of Canada Judges, The Hon. Justice Suzanne Côté and The Hon. Justice Mahmud Jamal will be joining us in-person for a Fireside Chat at the Château Laurier.
We have assembled a stellar Faculty of your peers from private practice to government, large firms and small, with experience to back-up their advice. And our Agenda combines plenary panels with peer to peer roundtable discussions to provide opportunities for candid discussion, networking, and the collegiality you have come to expect when you attend a TAS conference.
Spaces for the conference and hotel block will be limited so early booking is recommended. See the Accommodations tab for more information on how to book.
Your registration fee includes:
- CPD conference Friday and Saturday morning, including educational materials which will be provided prior to the conference
- Welcome reception Thursday, February 1 (Fairmont Château Laurier)
- Breakfast, reception and gala dinner on Friday, February 2 (Fairmont Château Laurier)
- Breakfast on Saturday, February 3 (Fairmont Château Laurier)
Your registration fee does not include hotel and travel costs.
Keynote Speakers:
The Hon. Justice Suzanne Côté, Supreme Court of Canada
The Hon. Justice Mahmud Jamal, Supreme Court of Canada
Faculty Includes:
Sean Bawden, Kelly Santini LLP
Jordan Furlong, Law 21
Alexander Gay, Department of Justice Canada
Sanam Goudarzi, Department of Justice Canada
Dominique Hussey, Bennett Jones LLP
Paul Karvanis, Leader Rising
Megan Keenberg, Keenberg & Co.
Jennifer L. King, Gowling WLG
Caroline Laverdière, Department of Justice Canada
Shawn Richard, A. Shawn Richard Family and Estate Law
Amy Salyzyn, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa
James Sanders, Navigator Ltd.
Yola Ventresca, Lerners LLP
Yasmin Vinograd, Merovitz Potechin LLP
DAY 1 – THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1
6:00 - 7:30
Welcome Reception – Quebec Suite, Fairmont Château Laurier
7:00
Dinner on your own – Dine Around information available to registrants in APP
9:00
Optional Post-Dinner Gathering – Zoe's at the Château Laurier
DAY 2 – FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2
Breakfast and CPD Conference to take place in the Ballroom, Fairmont Château Laurier
7:30 - 8:30
Registration Ballroom Foyer
7:30 - 8:30
Breakfast Sponsored by Conway Litigation
Best Practices in Leadership Part One
8:30 – 8:40
Introductory Remarks
Brian Duong, Hunter Litigation Chambers, Vancouver
Erin H. Durant, Durant Barristers, Ottawa
8:40 – 9:20
Leadership 101: New Faces in Management
Alexander Gay, Department of Justice Canada
Dominique Hussey, Bennett Jones LLP
Yola Ventresca, Lerners LLP
Yasmin Vinograd, Merovitz Potechin LLP
Moderator: Jennifer Hunter, Lerners LLP, Toronto
9:20- 9:50
Best Practices in Leadership Roundtable #1 – Developing Your Leadership Style
Moderator: Jennifer Hunter, Lerners LLP, Toronto
9:50 – 10:20
Developing Your People: Creating a Culture of Mentorship in Your Organization and Your Profession
Megan Keenberg, Keenberg & Co.
Caroline Laverdière, Department of Justice Canada
Shawn Richard, A. Shawn Richard Family and Estate Law
Moderator: David Thompson, Carroll Heyd Chown LLP, Barrie
10:20 - 10:40
Networking Break and Roundtable Swap – sponsored by David & Sauvé LLP and Durant Barristers
10:40 - 11:10
Best Practices in Leadership Roundtable #2 – Developing Your People
Moderator: David Thompson, Carroll Heyd Chown LLP, Barrie
11:10 - 11:55
Fireside Chat with The Honourable Justice Suzanne Côté and The Honourable Justice Mahmud Jamal
The Hon. Justice Suzanne Côté, Supreme Court of Canada
The Hon. Justice Mahmud Jamal, Supreme Court of Canada
Moderators: Brian Duong, Hunter Litigation Chambers, Vancouver
Jennifer Hunter, Lerners LLP, Toronto
11:55 – 12:00
Concluding Remarks
Erin H. Durant, Durant Barristers, Ottawa
Evening Program, Ballroom Fairmont Château Laurier
6:00 - 7:00
Reception
7:00 - 9:00
Gala Dinner
9:00
After Party in Ballroom Foyer
DAY 3 – SATURDAY FEB 3
Breakfast and CPD Conference to take place in the Ballroom, Fairmont Château Laurier
7:30 - 8:30
Registration Ballroom Foyer
7:30 - 8:30
Breakfast Sponsored by Conway Litigation
Best Practices in Leadership Part Two
8:30 – 8:35
Introductory Remarks
Erin H. Durant, Durant Barristers, Ottawa
8:35 – 9:20
So You Want to be in Management? Hear From the Experts Who Advise Law Firms
Jordan Furlong, Law 21
James Sanders, Navigator Ltd.
Amy Salyzyn, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa
Moderator: Erin H. Durant, Durant Barristers, Ottawa
9:20 – 9:50
The Happy Lawyer Part 1
Paul Karvanis, Leader Rising
Moderator: Brian Duong, Hunter Litigation Chambers, Vancouver
9:50 – 10:10
Networking Break and Happy Lawyer Optional Exercise sponsored by David & Sauvé LLP and Durant Barristers
10:10 - 10:40
The Happy Lawyer Part 2
Paul Karvanis, Leader Rising
Moderator: Brian Duong, Hunter Litigation Chambers, Vancouver
10:40 - 11:20
Transition to Leadership – Profile Building, Career Management for Mid-Career Lawyers
Sean Bawden, Kelly Santini LLP
Sanam Goudarzi, Department of Justice Canada
Jennifer L. King, Gowling WLG
Moderator: David Thompson, Carroll Heyd Chown LLP, Barrie
11:20 - 11:50
Best Practices in Leadership Roundtable #3 – Profile Building
Moderator: David Thompson, Carroll Heyd Chown LLP, Barrie
11:50 – 12:00
Concluding Remarks
Jennifer Hunter, Lerners LLP, Toronto
David Thompson, Carroll Heyd Chown LLP, Barrie
Register today for this first-of-its-kind opportunity to enjoy exceptional CPD alongside your peers in a stunning, historical setting. Spaces are limited so book your spot!
Your registration fee includes:
- CPD conference Friday and Saturday morning, including educational materials which will be provided prior to the conference
- Welcome reception Thursday, February 1 (location TBD)
- Breakfast, reception and gala dinner on Friday, February 2 (Fairmont Château Laurier)
- Breakfast on Saturday, February 3 (Fairmont Château Laurier)
Your registration fee does not include hotel and travel costs.
Registration fee after Friday, December 8, 2023:
TAS Members: $1,145.00 + Tax
Non-members: $1,395.00 + Tax
Guest registration fee: $299.00 + Tax
Registrants may register one guest. Guest registration fee includes:
- Breakfast, reception and gala dinner on Friday, February 2 (Fairmont Château Laurier)
- Breakfast on Saturday, February 3 (Fairmont Château Laurier)
The Guest registration fee does not include access to the CPD conference, program materials, hotel and travel costs.
To register your guest once you are on the registration page, please click the "+Add a guest" link near the top of the registration page and provide your guest's first and last name. Then, after you have selected your own registration fee option and after you have provided us with your and your guest's dietary restrictions (and saved your responses), please click the "Add" button beside the "Guest Registration" item at the bottom of the page, and then click "Proceed to Checkout".
Not a member? TAS Members ALWAYS save on our comprehensive calendar of signature CPD programs and enjoy access to special events, mentoring and other member-only resources.
Join us today.