The personal and sensitive nature of human rights cases can lead to heightened emotions for the parties and counsel alike. Remaining civil can be a challenge. Engage with our exceptional faculty in an interactive discussion, and gather valuable advice on navigating the difficulties and rising above the fray, including:

• Balancing zealous advocacy against courtesy and respect
• Working effectively with unrepresented litigants
• How to respond to incivility from opposing counsel
• Making accommodations in the litigation process without compromising your client
• What you can do to promote civility in the human rights bar

You’ll leave with practical strategies that you can take back to the office and implement right away.

SPEAKERS

Matt Cohen, Director of Litigation Projects, Pro Bono Law Ontario
Naomi Overend, Vice-Chair, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
David Wright, Tribunal Chair, Law Society of Upper Canada
Nini Jones, Partner, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP (Moderator)

PROGRAM CHAIR

Morgana Kellythorne, Counsel, The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario