Program Chair

Cheryl Goldhart, C.S.

Goldhart Law P.C.

Arbitration is a critical part of every family lawyer’s toolbox. Do you have what you need to succeed?

Join experienced family law arbitrators and senior counsel as they guide you through the arbitration process. In one intensive day acquire the key knowledge and strategies counsel need to effectively navigate this complex process.

This unique program is designed to provide family law lawyers with the practical guidance and information they need to help advance their client’s case in the arbitration process. Drill down on the key stages and decisions that you need to make throughout the process. Plus learn valuable advocacy tips from experienced senior counsel and family law arbitrators.

Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

Why arbitration? Best practices for choosing arbitration, including:

  • How to choose your arbitrator
  • Assessing what is the appropriate dispute resolution path for your case

Critical differences between arbitration and Med-Arb (and why counsel must understand them)

Drill down on the Arbitration Agreement: key issues to be aware of and pitfalls to avoid

Interplay between parenting coordinators and arbitration

Counsel’s role in the arbitration, including advocacy tips

Strategies for attacking the order or arbitrator/defending against an attack

How-to-guide for enforcing and appealing an arbitration award

PLUS! View from the Bench. In an engaging roundtable, hear from experienced counsel and arbitrators tips on what the “Bench” wants (and doesn’t want) to hear from counsel.

Who Should Attend

Family Lawyers

General Practitioners whose practice includes family law

Faculty

Program Chair

Cheryl Goldhart, C.S.

Goldhart Law P.C.

Instructors

Hayley Cairns

Niman Mamo LLP

Dr. Barbara Jo Fidler, Ph.D., C.Psych., Acc.FM., FDRP PC

Herschel Fogelman

Fogelman Law

Aaron Franks

Epstein Cole LLP

Julie K. Hannaford

J K Hannaford Barristers

Heather Hansen

Martha McCarthy & Company LLP

Farrah Hudani, J.D., LL.M.

Christen Seaton Burrison Hudani LLP

Michael B. Kleinman

Kleinman Family Law

Judith M. Nicoll

McInnis & Nicoll

Kristen Normandin

Normandin Chris LLP

Brahm D. Siegel

Nathens, Siegel LLP

Clayton R. Spencer

Barrister & Solicitor

Agenda

Register

Nov 29, 2024

$595 + TAX

Time

Nov 29, 2024
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)

Jan 31, 2025

$595 + TAX

Time

Jan 31, 2025
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)

Printable registration form

If a downloadable form is required, please contact OsgoodePD@osgoode.yorku.ca.

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CPD and Accreditation

OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.

CPD Hours
Format
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Substantive 4h 45m
Professionalism2h 5m
Total6h 50m
Substantive 4h 45m
Professionalism2h 5m
Total6h 50m
Substantive 4h 45m
Professionalism2h 5m
Total6h 50m

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