Your First Civil Trial 

Mar. 6, 2025
Toronto ON

OBA Civil Litigation / Young Lawyers Division PROGRAM | 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM

Your first civil trial can be both an exciting and daunting prospect. Ensure you are ready to tackle it confidently with this valuable program as you gather the preparation, knowledge, and advocacy skills you need to succeed. Our faculty of prominent litigators will demystify the civil trial process and share their experience and insights on the fundamentals of trial preparation and technique. Plus, don’t miss our popular Views from the Bench to hear a judge’s perspective on essential trial dos and don’ts.

This is a “must not miss” program for newer litigators and advocates. Hear time-tested strategies and practical advice on the core topics you need to know from opening to closing argument and beyond.
 

PROGRAM CHAIRS

James McCarthy, Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little & Bonham LLP
Catherine Phillips-Smith, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

AGENDA

For more information, please view the full program agenda

PROGRAM DETAILS

Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm Registration
1:00 pm - 4:45 pm Program
Location: OBA Conference Centre
20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor | Toronto, ON | M5C 2B8
 

PROGRAM PRICE

CBA Member: $180* | CBA Student Member: $93* | Non-Member: $292*

(includes e-materials access) *plus applicable taxes

 

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CONTACT INFO

Ontario Bar Association
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