OBA Civil Litigation & Young Lawyers Division Program
Webcast Replay with Live Chat

Webcast Replay of programs originally aired on March 6, 2025.

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 original program agenda