The highly successful YLD seminar Dialogue with the Bench and Bar is back. Don’t miss this great program featuring distinguished members of the bench and bar discussing strategies and tactics for succeeding in civil litigation. Topics include: motions, trial techniques, and appellate strategies. Speakers will provide their insights on what works and what doesn’t. The  information is candid, necessary and focuses in on critical information and advice you need to become a better litigator.

Taped from the Septemberr 29, 2009 CLE Program.


Highlights
• Tips for preparing your oral argument
• Preparing persuasive written materials
• Examining the witness: effective direct and cross-examinations
• Managing your file from day one to trial
• The art of successful appellate advocacy

Video Replay Agenda

Written Advocacy and Practical Considerations
The Honourable Kathryn N. Feldman, Court of Appeal for Ontario
Clifford Lax, QC, Lax O’Sullivan Scott LLP

Discovery Examinations
Prothonotary Kevin R. Aalto, Federal Court
Sarit E. Batner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Successful Oral Advocacy
The Honourable John I. Laskin, Court of Appeal for Ontario
Brett D. Moldaver, Davis Moldaver LLP

Motions/Application/Simplified Rules
Master Ronald M. Dash, Superior Court of Justice-Office of the Masters
Kathryn Podrebarac, Tough & Podrebarac LLP

Settlement Strategy/Pre-trial
W. Charles Kent, IP Mediate
The Honourable Judith A. Snider, Federal Court - Ottawa

The Trial
The Honourable Justice G. Dennis Lane, Lane Arbitration and Mediation Inc.
Paul B. Schabas, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Successful Appellate Advocacy
The Honourable Peter Cory, QC, Osler ADR Centre
The Honourable Dennis R. O’Connor, Associate Chief Justice, Court of Appeal for Ontario
Paul J. Pape, Pape Barristers Professional Corporation