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Virtual Advocacy: Litigating from a Distance

Insights from Justice David Brown, Justices Fred Myers, Lucille Shaw, and Sarit Batner on the Impact of COVID-19 and the Future of Virtual Practice

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BeginnerUpdated Jun 8, 2023
Virtual Advocacy: Litigating from a Distance

What You'll Learn

check_circleMaster virtual hearing platforms.
check_circleEnhance distant litigation skills.
check_circleUtilize electronic court documents.
check_circleNavigate online court procedures.
check_circleIdentify virtual advocacy benefits.

About This Course

Drawing insights from leading judges and practitioners, this program explores the journey from the initial challenges of adopting new technologies and managing electronic documents to the significant benefits of increased access to justice and enhanced procedural flexibility. You will gain practical strategies for effective virtual communication, presenting evidence electronically, and mastering platforms like CaseLines.

Topics of discussion include:

  • The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a swift shift in the functioning of the Canadian judicial system.
  • Procedural and tactical considerations of virtual practice, including ethical advocacy.
  • The future of virtual advocacy, including what a sustainable virtual practice may look like and whether virtual practice is here to stay.
  • How to manage your virtual advocacy efforts in an effective and persuasive way, and how to assist clients and the court in a meaningful and cost-efficient manner.

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the digital age of litigation. This course is designed to help counsel at all levels enhance their virtual advocacy capabilities and effectively serve clients in a connected world, while acknowledging the importance of professional conduct and collegiality in this new frontier.

Presenter(s):◾ Sarit Batner◾ David Brown◾ Frederick Myers◾ Lucille Shaw

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Toronto Lawyers Association
Toronto Lawyers Association

Toronto Lawyers Association

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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.

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