March 3 & 4, 2021
In House Symposium
Cost:  No Charge For Members - Exclusive to CDL In-House Members
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm both days
Where: Virtual Event Access instructions to be sent a day prior

The Second Annual In-House Symposium is a 6 hour CLE event over two afternoons, designed by and for in-house counsel members of Canadian Defence Lawyers.

Members of the CDL in-house steering committee have designed a program of Education and Professional Development, to specifically benefit in-house lawyers. All in-house counsel CDL members are encouraged to attend. Join CDL for only $192.10 annually HERE

THE PROGRAM:

MARCH 3

Juries: Update & Implications on the Current Move to Strike Juries  

• Melisa Gust, RSA;
• Vanessa Tanner, Aviva Trial Lawyers
• Michelle Friedman, Aviva Trial Lawyers, Moderator

Privacy: Hot Topic

• Natasha Palacio, The Commonwell   
• Elisabeth Van Rensburg, TD Insurance, Moderator  

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion  

• Brian Monteiro, Wawanesa
• Alexandra Vaiay, TTC Legal  

Claims Adjuster Panel Discussion:  Expectations of and Building Relationships with your In-House Counsel

• Melissa Bonter, Casualty Claims Manager, Allstate
• Viola Demcellari, Casualty Claims Team Leader, RSA
• Tim Slaats, Senior Manager, ADR and Litigation, Aviva Healthcare
• Ellen Gowland, Allstate, Moderator

MARCH 4

Tips and Tricks for Virtual Hearings

• Danielle Wilkinson, Aviva Trial Lawyers
• Joseph Lin, Intact
• Alex Dirlis, Travelers, Moderator

Lockdown Fatigue

• Doron Gold, Staff Clinician, Homewood Health
• Melisa Gust, RSA, Moderator

Practical tips for Trial Preparation: Notices of Intention and Document Briefs  

• Vanessa Tanner, Aviva Trial Lawyers
• Jay Stolberg, Travelers  
• Monica Pathak, TD Insurance, Moderator

Issues Facing Counsel Participating in Virtual Hearings

• Mr. Justice William Chalmers, Superior Court of Justice   
• Vanessa Tanner, Aviva Trial Lawyers, Moderator

Restricted to CDL's In-House Counsel Members

Thank you to our In House Symposim Sponsors for their generous support

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