OBA PROGRAM | Original Program Date: March 31, 2022

This program is a sneak peak into a series of eight programs that make up the Foundations in Judicial Competencies Certificate Program.

Are you an in-house counsel interested in applying for a judicial vacancy? Are you concerned that your experience may place you at a disadvantage in a competitive process for a judicial appointment? Learn how a range of diverse factors, such as bilingualism, community involvement and personal qualities, are considered and weighed in the application and appointment process for the federal and provincial judicial vacancies, as well as how your in-house experience can make you an attractive candidate.

Hear directly from Katie Black, who served as the Judicial Affairs Advisor for the Minister of Justice and assisted in the reformation of Canada’s judicial appointment process, including the appointment of over 130 judges in Canada and three Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as the Honourable Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin, Superior Court of Justice – East Region, offering practical insight and key in-house counsel skills and experience which may help your application stand out.  This will then be followed by an engaging moderated discussion of candid advice from this expert faculty.  Do not miss out on this unique and must attend session!

MODERATOR

Daniel Daniele, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada 

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Katie Black, Black & Associates
The Honorable Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin, Superior Court of Justice