Start Date: 5/22/2025 12:00 PM EDT
End Date: 5/22/2025 1:00 PM EDT
Venue Name: Virtual Event
Organization Name:
Canadian Defence Lawyers
Contact:
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
Where: Virtual Event
CLE Credits: 1 Hour Substantive CPD Credit (to be confirmed post-event)
Cost:
CDL Members - Early Bird $100.00 plus HST | Full Price $115.00 plus HST
Non-Members - Early Bird $150.00 plus HST | Full Price $175.00 plus HST
*Early Bird Pricing available until May 1, 2025
Keith Geurts, Partner, Clyde & Co
Maya Kanani, Litigation Counsel, Aviva Trial Lawyers
Alex Wilkinson, Partner, Beard Winter LLP
Moderator: Gabriela Nagy, Deputy Regional Solicitor, Regional Municipality of York
Join our lunch webinar on May 22, 2025 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm for an insightful panel where experienced defence lawyers share their expertise on navigating the unique challenges posed by self-represented plaintiffs. Topics include:
- Navigating Complexities: Strategies for effectively managing interactions with self-represented plaintiffs both inside and outside the courtroom.
- Ethical Considerations: Best practices for maintaining ethical standards while interacting with self-represented plaintiffs.
- Court Assistance: Techniques for assisting the court in ensuring self-represented plaintiffs understand procedural aspects of their case.
- De-escalation Techniques: Tailored approaches for de-escalating tense situations with self-represented litigants in the courtroom.
- Fair Settlement Discussions: Guidelines for conducting fair and transparent settlement discussions with self-represented plaintiffs.
