OBA Civil Litigation PROGRAM | On Demand
Original Program Date: May 7, 2025

Affidavits are critical pieces of evidence and powerful means to establish facts and support your clients’ position. Crafting effective affidavits is an essential skill for every litigator as a poorly drafted affidavit runs the risk of undermining your position, impacting the credibility of the affiant and annoying your judge. 

Join us for this valuable program to master affidavit preparation. Our expert faculty will share helpful advice and best practices on affidavit dos and don’ts, including:

• Understanding the legal test you need to meet and what it means for your affidavit
• Deciding what goes in the affidavit and what to leave out
• Structuring your affidavit for maximum impact
• What you need to know about style and voice
• How to avoid comment missteps and pitfalls

When your affidavit is the evidence before the judge, upon which you are asking His or Her Honour to make a decision, it needs to be cogent, clear and effective. Register now to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to expertly construct your next affidavit.

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

Elder Marques, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Marlee Olson, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

SPEAKERS

Associate Justice Karen Perron, Superior Court of Justice
Leanne Storms, Storms Law
*Additional speakers will be added.