Program Chairs
Brandon Kain
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Samaneh Hosseini
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Keep on top of the shifting landscape of contract law in Canada.
From artificial intelligence to the latest word from the courts, make sure you’re prepared for contracting in 2025 and beyond.
Contract law is fundamental to how business, institutions and governments operate, touching a broad range of professions and fields. In this fast-moving space, it’s challenging to keep up with significant developments affecting your practice.
In this one-day signature OsgoodePD symposium, our exceptional faculty of contract litigators, transactional counsel, academics and judges will guide you through the most important developments of the past year. You will learn how to navigate shifting standards, case law and strategies strategically and proactively to better represent your clients and organizations.
Whether you are responsible for negotiating, drafting, interpreting or litigating contracts, you can’t afford to get left behind. Don’t miss out – register today.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Get updates on the most important contracts case law of the past year
Learn how emerging technologies and artificial intelligence can affect your practice
Hear the perspective of the bench on key issues for counsel specializing in contract law
Assess how developments in contract law abroad may affect Canadian practices and standards
Who Should Attend
Corporate and commercial lawyers
Government and public sector lawyers
Procurement professionals
Commercial litigators
In-house counsel
Construction contract and procurement specialists
Transactional Counsel
Faculty
Program Chairs
Brandon Kain
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Samaneh Hosseini
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Instructors
Jeff Fixsen
Partner, Duncan Craig LLP
“Relevant, varied, and timely.”
Agenda
Welcome from the Chairs (9:15 a.m ET)
Break (11:30 a.m. ET)
Lunch (12:45 p.m. ET)
Break (3:45 p.m. ET)
Register
Jan 22, 2025
$695 + TAX
Time
9:15 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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Past Delegate
“The program was informative and provided a wide overview of key contract law related matters and updates.”
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.
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| Professionalism | 1h |
| Total | 6h 30m |
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| Professionalism | 1h |
| Total | 6h 30m |
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| Professionalism | 1h |
| Total | 6h 30m |
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