Client Capacity: Your Practical Guide 

Dec. 3, 2025
Online


OBA Elder Law PROGRAM
 | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (ET)

Evaluating a client’s capacity to instruct counsel and make other legal decisions is complex. Legal capacity may differ depending on time, situation or the decision to be made. Ultimately, a lawyer must make their own assessment, while not discriminating based on age, disability or other protected grounds.

Join our experts as they walk you through real-life scenarios and provide you with essential guidance on:

  • Assessing capacity, the role of capacity assessments and documenting your determination;
  • How to spot “red flags”;
  • Disability accommodation considerations;
  • How to navigate the legal steps when your client is incapable.


Packed with practical advice and valuable insights, this program is a must for every lawyer, particularly those dealing with vulnerable or aging clients. Register now to secure your spot!

PROGRAM CHAIR

Matthew Rendely, Loopstra Nixon LLP

SPEAKERS

Nima Hojjati, WEL Partners
Lisa Leinveer, Perez Procope Leinveer LLP
Hilary Van de Kamer, Robinsons Law

PROGRAM DETAILS

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Program (ET)
 

PROGRAM PRICE

CBA Member: $64* | CBA Student Member: $34* | Non-Member: $116*

(includes e-materials access) *plus applicable taxes

 

 

printPrint    

 

CONTACT INFO

Ontario Bar Association
Tele: (416) 869-1047
Toll-free in Ontario
1-800-668-8900
E-Mail: registrations@oba.org
Web: www.oba.org