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The climate crisis is not just an issue. It is shaking the foundations of human civilization in ways that will overwhelmingly define the coming decades, including the practice of law.
The growing number of climate disasters is being followed by an explosion of climate litigation. Since December 2019, successful court rulings around the world have required sharp emission reductions by governments and businesses, and many more cases are in progress. Perhaps in response, asset managers of US$130 trillion have pledged to refocus their investments in ways consistent with the Paris agreement, and business leaders across the economy are making net zero pledges.
Learn what’s happening and how you can advise your clients.
On Wednesday February 16 join us for this timely and vital program on Climate Law and Litigation with Dr. Dianne Saxe, one of Canada’s most respected environmental lawyers. Dr. Saxe holds a Law Society Medal for exemplary leadership in environmental law and was the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2015 to 2019. Dr. Saxe will be joined in conversation with Janet Bobechko, a Certified Specialist in Environmental Law, a nationally recognized senior practitioner and external advisory committee member to the Institute for the Study of Corporate Social Responsibility at Ryerson University.
Speakers
Dr. Dianne Saxe, environmental and climate lawyer, president of Saxe Facts and Deputy Leader of the Ontario Green Party Read her bio
Dr. Saxe is one of Canada’s most respected environmental lawyers, with 40+ years’ unparalleled experience writing, interpreting, and litigating Ontario’s energy and environmental laws. An experienced team leader with substantial board experience; a skilled communicator with broad strategic vision. Hard-won expertise in government relations, corporate governance and public consultation. A can-do person always striving to make a difference. Now heading Saxe Facts, a law firm on climate, energy and environment.
Janet Bobechko , Partner, Certified as a Specialist in Environmental Law, WeirFoulds LLP Read her bio
Janet Bobechko is a Certified Specialist in Environmental Law and a nationally recognized senior practitioner with extensive experience in all aspects of environmental law, specializing in environment, governance and compliance.
Program details
Wednesday February 16, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
ZOOM - 2 step registration. You will receive the details to join in your confirmation email.
This program contains 1 Hour(s) of substantive content.
Registration Fee:
- Members: $49.00 + HST
- Member Licensing Candidates and New Calls: $25.00 + HST
- Friends of the TLA: $99.00 + HST
- Non-Members: $99.00 + HST
- Undergraduate Law School Students: Complimentary tickets are available before February 14, 2022.
- If you are a Friend-Student, please email your request for complimentary attendance to events@tlaonline.ca
No refunds after February 9, 2022 . An administrative fee of $25.00 will be applied to all cancellations.
Any opinions expressed by speakers are their own and are not necessarily the opinions of the Toronto Lawyers Association, its directors and staff.
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