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How to Succeed at Oral Advocacy

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91 minutes
Date Published

April 10, 2024

Publisher

Toronto Lawyers Association

Subjects

Advocacy Skills, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law

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Summary

Are you looking to improve your Advocacy Skills?  Are you wondering what is the best way to make a convincing and compelling oral argument?

Join our panel of diverse experts to hear their essential and practical tips for how to succeed at oral advocacy. You will hear from a 2023 Recipient of the Law Society Medal, , a litigation partner in a large firm, a litigation partner in a boutique firm, and an expert in legal communications.

You will learn practical tips for each type of oral submission:

  • Motions
  • Trials
  • Settlement / case management conferences
  • Mediation
    • Mediator
    • Lay plaintiff
  • Arbitration / Hearings
  • Appeals
  • In person advocacy vs online
  • Dealing with opposing counsel

Discussion topics include:

  • How to “wow”.
  • How to best supplement your oral advocacy.
  • How to deal with nerves and mistakes.
  • How to prepare and how much time preparation takes.
  • Importance of time management.
  • How to get experience.

We’ve got you covered!

Looking for more guidance, make sure to check out Litigation and Administrative Advocacy: The Art and Science of Persuasion by the Honourable Todd Archibald.

Addressing every aspect of the trial and tribunal process from examinations for discovery to closing statements and argument, this advocacy text is indispensable to counsel who attend motions, trials, mediations, arbitrations, and administrative tribunal hearings.

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Presenters

Mary Paterson
Partner - Osler Hoskin Harcourt LLP


Igor Ellyn
QC, CS, FCIArb., LSM, Principal - IGOR ELLYN ADR


Caroline Mandell
Legal Communication and Litigation Consulting


Surina Sud
Partner - Kostyniuk & Greenside


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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files
How to Succeed at Oral Advocacy
Downloadable Files
China Yantai Friction Co Ltd v Novalex Inc
What Persuades by The Hon Mr Justice John I Laskin
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