Experts at Trial: How to Maximize (or Minimize) their Effectiveness

Continuing Legal Education – FREE SEMINAR

Will Davidson LLP’s fourth-annual seminar was a huge success! Much like our previous seminars, attendees gained 6.5 CPD hours, had a free lunch, and the option to attend a networking reception following the keynote.

Price: FREE Seminar
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Time: 8:30am TO 4:30pm
Location: 20 Toronto Street, Toronto, ON M5C 2B8

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Seminar Agenda

9:00 AM TO 9:15 AM

Welcome and Introduction

Gary Will

9:15 AM TO 9:40 AM

Examination of a Plaintiff Psychologist at Trial

Michael Ellis | Meghan Walker | Dr. Brian Levitt

10:15 AM TO 10:30 AM

REFRESHMENT BREAK

Report to the Canadian Judicial Committee on Jury Selection in Ontario

Hon. Giovanna Roccamo

10:45 AM TO 10:55 AM

If Not Juries, Then What? Co-Mediation in Ontario

Hon. Giovanna Roccamo

10:55 AM TO 11:15 AM

Expert Evidence Post – Saadati v. Moorhead

Eugene Meehan Q.C.

11:15 AM TO 11:30 AM

SCC Cases of Interest to the Personal Injury Bar – The Last 18 Months

Eugene Meehan Q.C.

11:30 AM TO 12:15 PM

Examination of an Obstetrician in a Medical Malpractice Action

Paul Cahill | Samantha Shatz | Dr. Jon Barrett from Sunnybrook

12:15 PM TO 1:00 PM

LUNCH

Judges Panel – Ethical Issues with Experts at Trial

Justice Todd Archibald | Justice Grant Dow | Gary Will

1:45 PM TO 2:05 PM

Preserving Vital Evidence

Meghan Walker | Kate Grayson

2:05 PM TO 2:45 PM

The Presentation of an Expert Witness at Trial

Scott Frew | Joel Cormier | Robert Sparling

2:45 PM TO 3:00 PM

BREAK

The Defence Perspective: How to Cross-Examine the Plaintiff’s Doctor

Jim Davidson

3:20 PM TO 3:40 PM

Use of Expert Witnesses

Chris Morrison

4:00 PM

NETWORKING RECEPTION

SEMINAR SPONSORS

We would not be able to host this annual seminar without the support of our sponsors.

FIRST BREAK SPONSOR

Rehab First Inc.

http://www.rehabfirst.ca/

Rehab First Inc. is recognized for multi-disciplinary serious injury and illness expertise; specifically the assessment and treatment of physical, cognitive and psychological impairments for children and adults across the occupational/vocational spectrums. Rehab First professionals have given expert evidence in numerous legal proceedings.

SECOND BREAK SPONSOR

SULLIVAN NURSE CONSULTING

https://www.sullivannurseconsulting.ca/

Since 2009, Sullivan Nurse Consulting has provided pre-screened, currently practicing, highly credible medico-legal EXPERTS to assist both defence and plaintiff law firms. Each expert applies their unbiased, independent opinion on the standard of care in health law and medical malpractice cases for the most well-respected law firms and health organizations across Canada.

LUNCH SPONSOR

TheJudge Global

https://www.thejudgeglobal.com/en-ca/

Remove litigation costs uncertainty with Litigation Insurance. TheJudge specialises in arranging Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Employment and Commercial litigation programs to mitigate the risks for your client. Strengthen your hand, protect your client. Established in 2000 and with over 30 insurance and finance markets, TheJudge are the most experienced in this highly specialised market.

RECEPTION SPONSOR

RSM Canada

https://rsmcanada.com/

RSM’s purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities through world-class audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment.