Advocacy

Substantive hours: 1.5 hours
Professionalism hours: 1.0 hour

Chaired by: Patrick Poupore, Diamond & Diamond Lawyers & Brian DeLorenzi, O’Neill DeLorenzi Nanne

Best Writers, Best Lawyers
Ronald Davis, Fogler Rubinoff LLP

Advocacy in Preparing for Trial: Arguing Your Case Before It Begins
Peter Denton, Wallbridge Wallbridge LLP

Civil Appeals: Where Do I Begin?
Brooke MacKenzie, St. Lawrence Barristers LLP

Effective Use of Expert Witnesses
Craig Wilkenson, PEng., Director and Senior Engineer at MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists

Objections: When and How to Make Them
The Honourable Mr. Justice Leonard Kim, Ontario Court of Justice
Michael Venturi, Weaver Simmons LLP

Judges Panel—Fireside Chat (Ask Me Anything)
The Honourable Mr. Justice Gregory Ellies, RSJ, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Madam Justice Lucille Shaw, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Mr. Justice Varpio, Superior Court of Justice