Program Chairs
Gillian Hnatiw
Gillian Hnatiw and Co.
Alexi N. Wood (she/her)
St. Lawrence Barristers PC
The civil sexual assault landscape is increasingly complex. Do you have what you need to advise with confidence?
Join Canada’s leading experts as they guide you through the key stages and issues in the process. In one information-packed day you will acquire the key knowledge and practical strategies you need to successfully advance or defend a civil sexual assault claim.
In this back-to-basics program, drill down on the foundations, together with key updates on the current and emerging issues. Learn why this event has become the must-attend program for any professional who practices in this challenging arena.
Can’t make the live date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Claims 101: types of claims that can be advanced (the familiars plus emerging claims, including assault, battery, intentional infliction of mental suffering, voyeurism, revenge porn, stalking, and family violence)
Understanding the impact of trauma on memory
Resolution options: settlement pitfalls to avoid; NDAs; summary judgement
Key considerations and options for defending the claim, including navigating vicarious and institutional liability
Advancing/defending against defamation and malicious prosecution
Evidence: expert guidance on gathering and using it, including similar fact and evidence gathered for other proceedings
Damages in 2024 and beyond
Who Should Attend
In-house Counsel
Lawyers advising on sexual misconduct issues
Employment law lawyers
Human Resources professionals
Faculty
Program Chairs
Gillian Hnatiw
Gillian Hnatiw and Co.
Alexi N. Wood (she/her)
St. Lawrence Barristers PC
Instructors
Program Agenda
Register
May 29, 2024
$595 + TAX
Time
9:00 a.m – 4:45 p.m (ET)
Printable registration form
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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 30m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h 15m |
| EDI | 30m |
| Total | 6h 15m |
| Substantive | 4h 30m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h 15m |
| EDI | 30m |
| Total | 6h 15m |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
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