What do you do when your client’s ability to instruct you is in doubt by virtue of age or disability? What are the warning signs that capacity may be at issue and how can you appropriately represent him/her despite this hurdle? Hear from our panel of experts as they unravel the complexities including:

• How does capacity to instruct counsel differ from other capacity issues?
• When should you be concerned about your client’s capacity to instruct you?
• How do courts deal with capacity issues including the appointment of section 3 counsel?
• Best practices for representing clients when capacity to instruct counsel is at issue

SPEAKERS

Ed Montigny, ARCH Disability Law Centre
Mercedes Perez, Swadron Associates

CASE OF THE MONTH

Grace Cheng, Office of the Children's Lawyer

PROGRAM CHAIR

Ameena Sultan, Whaley Estate Litigation