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
Jan 31, 2025
$595 + TAX
Time
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.
Substantive | 4h 45m |
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Professionalism | 2h 5m |
Total | 6h 50m |
Substantive | 4h 45m |
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Professionalism | 2h 5m |
Total | 6h 50m |
Substantive | 4h 45m |
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Professionalism | 2h 5m |
Total | 6h 50m |
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