Federal Courts Practice: A Primer

  • November 05, 2015

PURCHASE

Publication | Archived Video

DESCRIPTION

Gain practical advice and proven strategies for navigating complex litigation matters in the Federal Courts.  You will hear from experienced counsel and distinguished judges of the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal on the art of crafting persuasive written submissions and presenting compelling oral arguments, including a discussion about judicial review procedure and litigating intellectual property cases.  This essential half day program will provide you with the tools you need to properly advise your clients on what to expect in the Federal Court and how the culture and procedures differ from Ontario Court practice.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Geoff Mowatt, Dimock Stratton LLP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Procedure in the Federal Courts
Vincent M. de Grandpre, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Federal Court Culture Communications and Etiquette
The Honourable Roger T. Hughes, Federal Court

Written Advocacy: The Art of Persuasion - 20 Tips in 30 mInutes
Andrew Skodyn, Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin LLP

Navigating the Judicial Review Process in the Federal Court
Jeilah Chan, Bennett Jones LLP
William Bortolin, Bennett Jones LLP

Federal Court Practice: A Primer
Allyson Whyte Nowak, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP