OBA International Law / Young Lawyers Division PROGRAM | Original Program Date: June 22, 2021

Virtual hearings can be challenging, with spotty internet connections, background noise, and the odd Zoom cat filter. But virtual proceedings also help facilitate access to the best witnesses and experts, offer flexible hearing schedules and the convenience of pleading from anywhere, which creates greater efficiency in international trade disputes. Join our interactive panel discussion to gain best practices and insider tips on how to make your case before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and other trade dispute settlement bodies, including:

• Advocacy best practices for international trade hearings conduced by videoconference, in-person, or by file
• Pros and cons of providing written cross-examination questions or an aide to argument
• Tips for working with the electronic record when advocating in a virtual context

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Susana May Yon Lee, Cassidy Levy Kent LLP
Zackery Shaver, Canadian International Trade Tribunal

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Jessica Horwitz, Bennett Jones LLP
Michael Milne, Cassidy Levy Kent LLP
Anne-Marie Oatway, Conlin Bedard LLP
Victor Q. Truong, ROUTE Transport & Trade Law