OBA Trusts & Estates Law PROGRAM | Original Program Date: November 23, 2021

The process of moving your matter through the court system can be long and frustrating, and this has been exacerbated by the current limits on court operations.  Our expert faculty will share helpful strategies and practical advice on what you can do as litigators to prepare yourself so that you can make the most out of your time in court, including:

• Preparing for judicial mediation and case conferences

• What to do if mediation fails: Next steps
  • Moving the case forward after a failed mediation
  • Litigation timetables
  • Orders for directions
  • Trials of issues

• Strategies for maximizing your time in court with oral and written advocacy
  • Preparing a compelling factum
  • Effective oral advocacy
  • Responding to questions from the Bench

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Pia Hundal, Miller Thomson LLP
Bianca La Neve, WeirFoulds LLP

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Alexander Procope, Perez Bryan Procope LLP
Lisa Toner, Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP
Melanie Yach, Aird & Berlis LLP