Program Chair
Jacqueline L. King, C.S.
Levitt Employment | Labour Law LLP
Ensure you have an up-to-date understanding of the key evidentiary principles and strategies that are essential to build your case, whether it settles or proceeds to trial.
The law and best practices concerning evidence are continually evolving. As a litigator, it’s critical to not just keep on pace but to stay ahead of emerging issues.
Now in its 19th year, this celebrated annual OsgoodePD conference will give you the practical tips and knowledge you need to prevail in negotiations, discoveries, motions, pre-trials and trials.
Over an information-packed day, you will have the opportunity to tap into the expertise of a distinguished faculty of judges and litigators, get the updated knowledge you need to remain current and deepen your understanding of ongoing evidentiary issues that could impact your case.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Hearsay – fundamentals and new practice tips, including how and when to object
Tactics for maximizing the weight of your evidence
Techniques for handling experts before and during trial
Motions and applications: the key differences in their role in determining the evidence you need
Proven strategies when challenging a claim of privilege
Best practices when introducing or responding to a prior inconsistent statement
Strategies to apply the rules of evidence to mediations and arbitrations
Practical advice and approaches to ethical/professional dilemmas
Tips from the Bench: Distinguished judges share the common mistakes they see litigators making and what to do instead
Who Should Attend
Civil litigators (plaintiffs’ and defendants’ counsel)
In-house litigation counsel
Litigation law clerks
Litigation paralegals
Faculty
Program Chair
Jacqueline L. King, C.S.
Levitt Employment | Labour Law LLP
Anne-Louise Cole
Senior Legal Counsel, Definity Insurance
“This is my second time taking this program because I found it so helpful. I recommend it to my peers.”
Register
Please Note
Early bird discount ends October 31, 2024. Full price of the program is $895.00.
Printable registration form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact OsgoodePD@osgoode.yorku.ca.
“Is financial assistance or funding available?”
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
Sandeep Bandhu
Principal at Brickhouse Legal Services PC
“This symposium is material, relevant, and necessary for anyone appearing before courts, boards and tribunals. Hearing from an esteemed panel of justices is invaluable.”
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. The hours below are for the 2024 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 | 6h 25m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h |
| Total | 7h 25m |
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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