OBA Alternative Dispute Resolution PROGRAM | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (ET)

Trauma-informed processes are “about adapting our processes in a way that seeks to minimize the trauma that the legal process itself can create, and … about understanding how a person’s trauma might inform or affect their interactions with the legal system. A trauma-informed process can thus operate to remove barriers to just outcomes, and enhance public respect for, and the legitimacy of, the administration of justice.”
Justice Akbarali, S. v. Ukraine International Airlines JSC, 2024 ONSC 3303

Join our expert panel to explore how trauma-informed processes can be implemented in mediation, arbitration and court settings. We’ll unpack:

•    What trauma-informed processes are and why they are important
•    Examples of trauma-informed processes, including the process used in the S. v. Ukraine International Airlines case
•    For mediators/arbitrators: How neutrals can incorporate these processes and get counsel on board
•    For counsel: How to approach neutrals or the Court about incorporating a trauma-informed approach

You’ll walk away with practical guidance, tools, and strategies for incorporating these principles into your dispute resolution processes to improve client experiences and minimize harm.

MODERATOR

Ivana Iwasykiw, Gluckstein LLP

SPEAKERS

The Honourable Jasmine Akbarali, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Professor Raheena Lalani Dahya, Humber Polytechnic & Bloomsbury Mediation & Consulting
Anna Matas, Matas Legal LLP
Geoffrey Sculthorpe, Hull & Hull LLP