OBA Young Lawyers Division PROGRAM | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (ET)

A good opinion letter is clear, well-reasoned and nuanced to your client’s particular circumstances. Ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and insights you need to draft effective opinion letters with this helpful session. Our expert panel will unpack:

• Common opinion letters, including purpose and audience
• Risk assessment and the use of appropriate qualifications 
• How to structure advice logically, and manage tone and clarity
• Translating complex legal analysis into concise, practical conclusions
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Gain practical skills and best practices that you can apply immediately in your practice.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Rikki Voskamp, Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Kingston

SPEAKER

Andrew Reeson, Senior Legal Counsel for the City of Kingston