Registrations are now closed.
*Important message - TLA response to COVID-19*
Toronto Lawyers Association has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is taking the advice of public health experts. We will not be hosting any live events in the next 30 days, to support the social distancing measures currently being implemented.
TLA is proud of the intimate and social nature of our live education programs. As a result we will be rescheduling this for a later date.
If you have already registered, your ticket will be honoured at the later date.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide further updates, including decisions about future events.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the TLA.
This program is accredited for 60 minutes of Professionalism Content and 30 minutes of EDI Content.
Come and listen to our expert panelists candidly discuss and de-mystify the judicial application and appointment process. Hear how you can navigate this process for the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice and Federal Court of Canada. The current chair of the JAAC, Fareed Amin will be able to address the recent changes announced by the Ontario Government regarding the OCJ. This unique program will address such topics as:
- What are the most critical selection criteria?
- How can you stand out?
- When in your career should you apply?
- How does the selection process ensure appointment of a diverse range of candidates?
- How important are references?
- Will past indiscretions come back to bite you?
- Can a non-litigation lawyer be appointed?
Speakers:
- The Honourable Justice Russell Juriansz, Court of Appeal for Ontario; Member of the Federal Judicial Advisory Committee for Ontario - GTA
- Fareed Amin, General Counsel, BDO Canada LLP, Chair of the Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee for the Ontario Court of Justice (JAAC)
- Cheryl Goldhart, President, Goldhart & Associates; Member of the Federal Judicial Advisory Committee for Ontario - GTA
- Frank Walwyn, Partner, WeirFoulds LLP; former Member of the Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee for the Ontario Court of Justice (JAAC)
Moderator:
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Christina Porretta, Partner, Dentons Canada LLP
Program details
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
5:15 – 7:00 p.m. (Registration at 5:00 p.m.)
Followed by a networking event.
TLA Lawyers Lounge, 2nd Floor, 361 University Avenue Court House
This program is accredited for 60 minutes of Professionalism Content and 30 minutes of EDI Content.
Registration Fee:
Members $90.00 + HST
Member Licensing Candidates and New Calls $20.00 + HST
Non-Members and Friends of the TLA $120.00 + HST
Complimentary tickets are available for Law School Students. Please contact Sandra Porter at events@tlaonline.ca.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Register online now or download the form.
No refunds after April 21, 2020. An administrative fee of $25.00 will be applied to all cancellations. Space is limited, no walk-ins.
This organization has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism content by the Law Society of Ontario.
TLA response to COVID-19
The TLA takes the health and safety of our members, friends and staff seriously. Based on current information from public health officials, TLA will proceed with upcoming education and social programs. In these circumstances, the small and intimate nature of our education programs allows us to continue with our programming.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and review information from the Government of Canada, Toronto Public Health, and the Ontario Ministry of Health. We will communicate any changes and contingency planning promptly.