OBA PROGRAM | Original Program Date: June 14, 2023

This program is the seventh in a series of eight programs that make up the OBA’s Foundations in Judicial Competencies Certificate Program.

The seventh session explores the basics of judicial decision writing.

Judicial decision writing is a highly developed craft which varies among justices.  Judgment should be fair, clearly written, and accurately outline the relevant facts, applicable rules of law and provide a detailed analysis of its reasons for the conclusions reached. However, there are other elements which are outside of this basic framework.

Our distinguished panel will share their personal approaches to decision writing and provide insight into their own writing style and technique. They will also provide their unique perspective on best practices and useful supports which help them build on perfecting this craft.

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MODERATOR

Junior Sirivar, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

The Honourable Jill M. Copeland, Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Honourable Justice Jennifer Woollcombe, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Patrice F. Band, Ontario Court of Justice