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Straight from the Bench Conference 2025

When
5 May 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton - 300 King St., London, ON, N6B 1S2
Spaces left
19

Registration

MLA Member – $450.00
Non-MLA Member – $650.00
Student/Clerk/Assistant – $250.00
Applies to law firm students, clerks, and assistants.
Western Law Student

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Straight from the Bench 2025

Bridging Practice and Perspective: Conversations with Our Esteemed Judges

Attend this event for the opportunity to interact directly with judges and litigators across the bar, gaining valuable insights into the judicial process, and fostering a deeper understanding of the law.

Chairs: Rasha El-Tawil, Leslie Jack, Dara Lambe, and John Nicholson

Topics:

EDI Presentation & Panel: Trauma Informed Lawyering - The Honourable Justice Barbara MacFarlane, Teresa Donnelly, Anna Matas, Moderator: Rasha El-Tawil
The Unveiling of Imperial Tobacco - Andre Michael, Mike Peerless, Jim Virtue
Criminal Evidence Primer - Carolynn Conron
Infant Settlement Approvals & Guardianships Panel - The Honourable Justice Martha Cook, Adrien Cameron, Kaylie Handler, Barb Legate, John Morrissey
Anti-SLAPP Proceeding Case Comment: Burjoski v. WRDSB - Katie Warwick
LEAP Presentation
Appeal Proofing Your Trial - Debbie Boswell
Fireside Chat: Courtroom Advocacy Best Practices - The Honorable Justice M. Carnegie, The Honourable Justice E. ten Cate
AI for Litigators Update - Andrew Murray
Employment Law Update - Jaime Rivera-Campos
Case Comment: Jackson v. Rosenberg - Josh Laplante
Civil Rules Review Update - Jacob Damstra, Civil Rules Review Committee Member

Refreshments/Meal Information:

A continental breakfast will be provided. Coffee and snacks will be provided. A buffet lunch will be provided. Please remember to list any dietary needs or allergies when registering.

Dress Code:

Business casual attire encouraged.

CPD Credits:

This organization has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by The Law Society of Ontario. Law Society of Ontario Accredited for 1 Hour of EDI Training, 4 Hours & 45 minutes of Professional & Substantive Content.