OBA Civil Litigation Series

Practice Management for Civil Litigators: Transferring Legacy Files
New Date - Thursday, June 10, 2024 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)

Litigation files can last a long time. During this time, lawyers move firms or adjust their file lists, practices change over time, and students get added and removed as their terms start and end. As a result, cases and clients inevitably may need to be transferred and often become “legacy files”. Litigators hand off these cases and inherit others  with some frequency. Join us for “A Lesson in Legacy Files”, as our expert panel shares valuable insights on the best practices and most common fumbles when litigators pass the proverbial “football”.

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PROGRAM CHAIRS

Moya Graham, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Nkiru Nwabudike, Antonov Kaganovich LLP

SPEAKERS 

Erika Anschuetz,Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Erin Pleet, Ross Nasseri LLP 
Joshua Nutt, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.

Practice Management for Civil Litigators: Stress and Deadlines
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)

The practice of civil litigation can be fast-paced and demanding. Managing your workload efficiently and reducing stress is essential to personal well-being and a sustainable career. Join our panel of experts as they examine the unique issues facing civil litigators and share practical advice for developing a long and rewarding career, including:

• How to manage your workload to ensure deadlines are met;
• Strategies to combat isolation in a remote or hybrid work environment; and
• How to manage stress and achieve a better work-life balance.

Whether you are an experienced litigator or new to practice, you won’t want to miss this valuable program. Register now to secure your spot!

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Heyla Vettyvel, Gowling WLG
Samantha Green, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

SPEAKERS

Rachel McMillan, Gowling WLG
Isaac Tang, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

External and In-House Counsel Working Together Effectively
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET) - PROGRAM POSTPONED

Working effectively with in-house counsel requires a particular understanding of the role and objectives of in-house counsel. Whether you are working with your client’s in-house counsel, or directly with in-house counsel of an opposing party, our  expert panelists will share helpful insights on how to best navigate the relationship with in-house counsel to achieve optimal results.  We will address key issues, including:

• Establishing the terms of engagement and setting expectations;
• Understanding the dynamics and decision-making process for in-house counsel; and
• Strategies for working efficiently within budget and time constraints.

 
You won’t want to miss this essential program. Register now to secure your spot!

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Christine Galea, Dolden Wallace Folick LLP
Sharon Sam, Margie Strub Construction Law LLP

SPEAKERS

Katherine Lee, Travelers Canada
Rachel Migicovsky, WSP Canada 
Jaclyn van Leeuwen, Toronto Transit Commission
Joanna Vince, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP