Master the art of crafting concise, impactful memos that deliver clear advice and stand the test of time.
Are you a licensing candidate, articling student, or newly called lawyer ready to make your mark in the legal profession? Or perhaps you're a principal looking to give your articling student the best possible start?
One of the key skills every successful lawyer must master is legal memo writing—a cornerstone of effective legal analysis and communication.
Join us for an exclusive in-person session with Neil Guthrie, Director of Professional Development, Research, and Knowledge Management at Aird & Berlis, as he breaks down the essentials of writing a powerful and persuasive legal memorandum.
Unlock the power of clear, compelling legal communication with "Effective Memo-Writing." This course goes beyond basic drafting, preparing you to construct precise and impactful memos that serve as essential legal records and strategic tools.
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to write memos that not only convey information but also anticipate reader needs, mitigate risks, and enhance your professional credibility.
Toronto Lawyers Association
For more than 135 years, the Toronto Lawyers' Association, located within the Courthouse Library, has represented the interests of lawyers practising in the City of Toronto. The association was founded to support its members in three key areas: Knowledge, Advocacy, and Community. To uphold these pillars, the association offers a year-round mix of online and in-person education programs for lawyers, hosts both free and paid events to foster in-person networking, and submits advocacy pieces on behalf of its members to the Ontario bench and bar, all levels of government, and the broader public.
Director of Professional Development, Research and Knowledge Management, Aird Berlis
With a focus on education, innovation and collaboration, Neil is responsible for managing Aird & Berlis LLP’s professional development activities and knowledge management initiatives. Neil's experience includes continuing legal education, student training, writing and editorial support, and knowledge management. He also has conducted and supervised legal research on a wide range of matters from all areas of practice. Neil was responsible for developing the curriculum in legal research and writing for the Law Practice Program at Ryerson University, and currently teaches Advanced Legal Research and Writing at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. Neil serves as the firm's representative to the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network.
