Arbitration for Family Lawyers: Part One
Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Arbitration can be an efficient and effective way to resolve many family law disputes. Our new two-part program will provide you with the critical knowledge and skills you need to successfully represent your client’s interests at arbitration. Through a convenient format of two webcast sessions over two days, our faculty of experienced counsel and family law arbitrators will walk you though the arbitration process and help you to navigate challenging issues with confidence.

The first session will provide an overview of the arbitration process, including identifying the types of disputes that can be resolved through arbitration, selecting an arbitrator, and understanding the key differences between arbitration and mediation-arbitration. In this first session, you will also learn from our distinguished panel about the following:

• Best practices for advising your client and managing expectations
• Drafting effective arbitration agreements: legislative requirements and pitfalls to avoid
• Screening for power imbalances and domestic violence
• Working with parenting coordinators as arbitrators

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Crystal Heidari, Burke and Co. Family Law Litigation and Advocacy Group
Jennifer Daudlin, Daudlin Law Professional Corporation

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Brian Burke, Burke and Co. Family Litigation and Advocacy Group
Hilary Linton, Riverdale Mediation Services
Valarie Matthews, McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP
Kristy Maurina, MacDonald & Partners LLP

Arbitration for Family Lawyers: Part Two
Friday, June 23, 2023 | 8:30 am - 10:00 am

The second session will focus on the practical strategies and techniques you need to succeed at family law arbitrations. Hear from our esteemed panel about how to effectively prepare for arbitration as well as top tips for persuasive oral and written advocacy. Additional topics include:

• Understanding the role of counsel in the arbitration process
• Navigating ethical issues and overcoming cultural barriers in arbitration
• Challenging the arbitrator and/or the agreement
• How to enforce the arbitration award
• Types of appeals; grounds for setting aside the arbitration decision

Register now to deepen your knowledge and enhance your skills in this vital area of family law.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Crystal Heidari, Burke and Co. Family Law Litigation and Advocacy Group
Jennifer Daudlin, Daudlin Law Professional Corporation

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

The Honourable Mary Jo Nolan, Nolan Mediation and Arbitration Services
Alfred Mamo, McKenzie Lake (London)
Seema Jain, Jain Family Law and Mediation
Herschel Fogelman, Fogelman Law