Program Chairs
Meaghan Cunningham
Counsel, Crown Law Office - Criminal Chair, Sexual Violence Advisory Group
Megan Schwartzentruber
Partner, Cooper Sandler Shime & Schwarzentruber LLP
Make sure you are up to date on the recent changes in sexual assault law and have the practical tools to investigate, prosecute or defend cases effectively. You should also know when a non-criminal court process is a better option for all involved.
Don’t miss Osgoode Professional Development’s upcoming one-day deep dive into the latest legislation, important decisions and best approaches before, during and after trial.
Optimum outcomes in sexual offence criminal cases are contingent on good education and best practices. An allegation of sexual assault raise unique challenges for lawyers, judges and investigators. In recent years, the justice system’s handling of these cases has come under sustained scrutiny. Join a faculty of top-level lawyers and judges to learn the latest in the law and effective approaches.
Sexual assault cases are difficult for all parties involved. The complainant must undergo emotional and sometimes lengthy cross-examination. The accused faces the stigma of a sexual assault conviction as well as the prospect of a lengthy jail sentence, collection of DNA and compliance with the sex offence registry. There is often no corroboration and much public scrutiny. A widely respected faculty will offer guidance on key challenges and optimal approaches. This conference will be a forum for robust discussion and an opportunity to ask your questions and make your comments.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Sexual exploitation in the sex trade: Current and emerging issues
Meeting the challenges of concurrent proceedings
Case managing your way through pre-trial motions
Understanding Mens Rea in sexual assault cases
Five Cases for the hip pocket
Assessing credibility in sexual assault cases
Who Should Attend
Criminal lawyers, defence and Crowns (Federal and provincial)
Police sex crimes investigators and trainers
Police and medical regulatory investigators (SIU, College of Physicians & Surgeons, College of Massage Therapists)
Sexual assault victim support workers (medical and social service sectors)
Judges
Civil litigators specializing in sexual assault based civil lawsuits
Faculty
Program Chairs
Meaghan Cunningham
Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal Chair, Sexual Violence Advisory Group
Megan Schwartzentruber
Partner, Cooper Sandler Shime & Schwarzentruber LLP
Keynote Speaker (By Live Video)
The Hon. Justice Leonard Marchand Jr.
Chief Justice of British Columbia
Past Delegate
“I found everyone to be excellent! Well-spoken, well-prepared and knowledgeable.”
Register
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Past Delegate
“It was a topical, timely, thought provoking program put on by a first class faculty. One of the very best CLE programs I have attended in my 28 years of practicing criminal law.”
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. The hours below are for the 2023 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
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 25m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 25m |
| EDI | 1h |
| Total | 5h 50m |
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