October 16, 2025
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Session led by: Lisa Belcourt of Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP & Jessica Bryce of Miller Maki LLP

Panel: Effective Oral Advocacy
Chaired by: Carol L. Hartman, Miller Maki LLP
Participants: Madam Justice Ilana Nakonechny, Superior Court of Justice
Madam Justice Heather Mendes, Ontario Court of Justice
Aaron Franks, Epstein Cole LLP
Stephanie Farrell, Weaver Simmons LLP

Enhancing Written Advocacy in a Changing Procedural Landscape
Laura Emmett, SBA Lawyers LLP

The Art of Storytelling
Megan Savard, Savard LLP

The Future of Oral Advocacy
Noel Semple, University of Windsor

Substantive: 2.0 hrs
Professionalism: 0.5 hrs

Sponsored by McKellar Structured Settlements

Note to be included for all sessions:
Articling students may attend sessions free of charge (not including meals and events). Use Code: ARTICLES