Anatomy of A Personal Injury Trial: From Jury Selection to Jury Verdict

Legal Continuing Education

The third annual Will Davidson LLP seminar was based on an actual case the firm tried in front of a jury several years ago and included many of the original witnesses. Various Will Davidson lawyers handled different aspects of the trial, and a few external speakers were invited to assist with the recreation of the trial. Attendees were eligible to receive 6.75 CPD hours; 2.0 included Professional Hours. A well attended event which was followed by a networking reception.

  • Price: FREE Seminar
  • Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018
  • Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
  • Location: 20 Toronto Street, Toronto, ON. M5C 2B8

Featured speakers

Gary Will

Gary Will

Topic: Opening by Plaintiff
Topic: Plaintiff Closing
Topic: Verdict and Discussion

David Morin

David Morin

Topic: Judge’s Charge

Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson

Topic: Opening by Defence
Topic: Defence Closing

Christopher Morrison

Christopher Morrison

Topic: Examination in Chief / Cross Examination of Plaintiff

Paul Cahill

Paul Cahill

Topic: Examination in Chief / Cross Examination of Plaintiff Expert Orthopedic Surgeon

Mike Nicolis

Mike Nicolis

Topic: Examination in Chief / Cross Examination of Plaintiff Expert Occupational Therapist

Annette Casullo

Annette Casullo

Topic: Examination in Chief / Cross Examination of Plaintiff Expert Occupational Therapist

Ron Strike

Ron Strike

Topic: Examination in Chief / Cross Examination of Plaintiff

Michael Ellis

Michael Ellis

Topic: Cross Examination of Plaintiff Expert Orthopedic Surgeon

Gord Marsden

Gord Marsden

Topic: Examination in Chief / Cross Examination of Plaintiff Expert Accountant

Joel Cormier

Joel Cormier

Topic: Examination in Chief / Cross Examination of Plaintiff Expert Orthopedic Surgeon
Topic: Examination in Chief / Cross Examination of Plaintiff Expert Accountant

Meghan Walker

Meghan Walker

Topic: Jury Selection, Opening by Judge, Motion by Plaintiff

Samantha Shatz

Samantha Shatz

Topic: Jury Selection, Opening by Judge, Motion by Plaintiff

Hon. Justice Firestone

Hon. Justice Firestone

Topic: Judge’s Panel – Ethical Issues at Trial

Hon. Justice Archibald

Hon. Justice Archibald

Topic: Judge’s Panel – Ethical Issues at Trial

Richard Parsons

Richard Parsons

Topic: Examination in Chief / Cross Examination of Defence Orthopedic Surgeon

Atrisha Lewis

Atrisha Lewis

Topic: Breaking Down Bias in the Courtroom

Mr. Stephen Glenney

Mr. Stephen Glenney

Topic: Examination in Chief / Cross Examination of Plaintiff Expert Occupational Therapist

Dr. Darrell Ogilvie-Harris

Dr. Darrell Ogilvie-Harris

Topic: Examination in Chief / Cross Examination of Plaintiff Expert Orthopedic Surgeon

Ian Wollach

Ian Wollach

Topic: Examination in Chief – Economic Loss Cross Examination