Prepare to engage with leading professionals in the field of law at the 11th Annual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event, focused on Effective Trial Strategies. This comprehensive program features an array of sessions led by industry experts, covering critical topics such as human factors in accident litigation, ethical advocacy, mediation, and more.
READY SET GET THE EDGE
Subject to Law Society of Ontario approval you will receive all your mandatory 2026 CLE credits by attending this 2 day program.
This program contains 01 hour and 00 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content
This program contains 05 hours and 30 minutes of Professionalism Content
If you watch the entire program, you will receive all your required CPD credits for 2026
2 hours Professionalism, 9 hours Substantive, and 1 hour EDI
Join Us on November 11th and 12th, 2026
9 am to 4 pm
Agenda
November 11, 2026
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WINNING THE CASE IN OPENING STATEMENT
Moderator:
Gary Will
Speakers:
Mel Orchard
Bryan Ulymer
Michael Ellis
- How to Bring a Jury Onside Before the Evidence Begins
- Important Elements with the Opening
- How to Effectively Close the Case
- Demonstration Opening and Closing Statements
Run Time: 180 minutes
3 hours Accredited Professionalism Content
Ahluwalia V Ahluwalia: THE RECOGNIZED TORT OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLEnCE
Speakers:
Julie Hannaford
Angela Pasano
Kuldeep Ahluwalia
- Addressing the Coercive Control That Arises from a Cumulative Pattern of Conduct in Domestic Relationship
- The Story of the Person Who Represented Herself at Trial and Found a Remedy for Others
- Convincing the Supreme Court of Canada of the Need for a New Tort
- Implications of decision for future Family Law practice
Run Time: 60 minutes
*Qualifies for EDI credit
AI'S IMPACT ON THE PRACTICE OF LAW: THE REVOLUTION HAS ALREADY BEGUN
Speakers:
Charles Gluckstein
Daniel Klein
- Practical Tips on the Transformative Power of AI
- The Ethics and Dangers of Relying on AI
- What Will the Future Look Like?
Run Time: 60 minutes
Qualifies for Professionalism Credit
THE CASE FOR A RATIONAL BASIS FOR CALCULATING GENERAL AGGRAVATED AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES
Speaker:
David Debenham
- The Logical Approach to General Damages
- How to Calculate Aggravated Damages
- A tariff for Punitive Damages
Run Time: 45 minutes
A TRIAL LAWYER’S JOURNEY: THOUGHTS ON THE PROFESSION
Speaker:
Steve Herman
- Professional Responsibility
- Identifying and Defining Interests
- Choosing Your Battles
Run Time: 60 minutes
1 Hour Accredited Professionalism Content
November 12, 2026
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NEGOTIATION THEORY AND THE APPLICATION TO MEDIATION PRACTICE
Moderator:
Gary Will
Speakers:
Todd Archibald
Paul Torrie
Jay Rudolph
Bill McCorriston
- The Seven Elements of Negotiation Theory
- Importance of Opening Statements
- What can the parties do to salvage a mediation
Run Time: 120 minutes
30 Minutes Accredited Professionalism Content
EXPERT IMPARTIALITY AFTER DENMAN
Speaker:
Deanna S. Gilbert
- What is Expected of Expert Evidence
- What Should Counsel Look For?
- Tips on Preparation for Both Your Experts and Cross Examination
Run Time: 60 minutes
THE RISE OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
Speaker:
Craig Wilkinson
- Emerging Legal Issues Due to the Increase of Autonomous Vehicles and Systems
- What to Look for and Ask About During the Discovery Process
Run Time: 60 minutes
ADVANCING CAT CLAIMS UNDER CRITERIA 4
Speakers Panel Discussion
- A discussion of the disability scores to meet under GOSE, the criteria for a qualifying traumatic brain injury and analysis of the best evidentiary practices to ensure a good outcome.
Run Time: 100 minutes
A SOMBER REFLECTION OF THE LAT: KEY DECISIONS IN THE LAST YEAR
Speaker:
Robert Seredynski
- An Analysis of the Top Cases and Discussion of the Best Practices to Avoid Future Pitfalls
Run Time: 60 minutes