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

Join us for this practical guide to managing your first file as primary counsel as we explore how to take ownership of a matter with confidence, stay organized, and move the file forward effectively. Focusing on core skills that apply across practice areas, we will unpack how to identify priorities, manage responsibilities, communicate clearly, and exercise sound professional judgment. You will leave with a stronger understanding of what it means to have carriage of a file and how to approach it in a structured and thoughtful manner. Walk away ready to :

• Understand the lifecycle of a legal file and your responsibilities as primary counsel 
• Develop an initial case strategy and action plan 
• Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and opposing counsel 
• Identify and manage risks, deadlines, and ethical obligations 
• Build habits for efficient and organized file management

Register now to secure your spot. 

PROGRAM CHAIR

Jessica Byles-Nolet, Sicotte Guilbault