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$40 for Licensing Candidates
$40 for New Calls
$10 for Law School Students

54 minutes
Date Published

February 12, 2025

Publisher

Toronto Lawyers Association

Subjects

Civil Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

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Summary

As lawyers, collaborating with experts in specialized fields is often crucial for the success of a case. But how do you ensure that this partnership delivers the best possible results? Join our esteemed panel of lawyers and experts for a practical, high-impact discussion on how to effectively work with your damages expert to strengthen your case.

In this engaging session, we’ll cover key strategies to optimize your expert collaborations, including:

  1. The Power of Early Engagement: Why getting your expert on board early can make all the difference.
  2. Conflict Checks, Engagement Letters, and Fees: How to ensure smooth, transparent terms from the outset.
  3. Giving Clear, Concise Instructions: Setting your expert up for success with focused, actionable directions.
  4. Effective Communication: Tips for maintaining seamless, productive dialogue between counsel and expert.
  5. Timelines That Work: How to structure a procedural timetable that allows experts to provide thorough, well-supported reports – including drafts, expert collaboration, and reply/rebuttal reports.
  6. Client Communication Best Practices: Streamlining the process with your client to gather documents and clarify the expert’s role and duties.

Whether you’re new to working with experts or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide actionable insights to enhance your expert engagements and drive better case outcomes.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and elevate your expertise in handling damages experts.

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Presenters

Sahar Cadili
Partner - Dickinson Wright LLP


Kaleigh Du Vernet
Counsel - Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP


Ivy Tse
Director - Secretariat


Tom Hawkins
Associate Director - Secretariat


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