OBA Criminal Justice PROGRAM | Original Program Date: February 7, 2024

The Judge’s role in the Criminal Court is multi-faceted and essential to the administration of justice. Join us for this unique opportunity to hear directly from judges presiding in the Superior Court and Ontario Court of Justice on key issues affecting criminal lawyers.

Strengthen your professional skills, build relationships with judges, and enhance your overall effectiveness in the courtroom. You’ll walk away equipped  with the knowledge and strategies to confidently engage with judges and provide exceptional representation to your clients before the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice.

Don’t miss our Intersections Networking reception before the panel. Build relationships with estates, family and real estate lawyers and grow your referral network, in addition to mingling with members of the Bench and your defence and Crown colleagues. Take advantage of this special event to grow your connections with legal colleagues in other practice areas.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Megan Stephens, Megan Stephens Criminal and Constitutional Lawyer
Magdalena Wyszomierska, Herscovitch Wyszomierka Jeethan Criminal Lawyers

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

The Honourable Justice Faisal Mirza, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Gillian Roberts, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Susan M. Chapman, Ontario Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Ferhan Javed, Ontario Court of Justice