Date:        June 9, 2023

Time:      9:00am to 12:30pm

Location:  Live Webcast

This event, restricted to defence practitioners, is designed as a “Boot Camp” for AB practitioners in Ontario. Topics to be discussed include Top AB Cases, Preparing for Case Conferences, Introduction to CAT and Preliminary Issues, Specified Benefits: IRB and NEB, Medical/Rehabilitation Benefits and Attendant Care Benefits, and more!

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Date:        September 19 & 20 , 2022

Time:      Day One – 8:30am to 4:30pm

Time:      Day Two – 8:30am to 1:30pm

Location:  Live Webcast

This annual summit is a comprehensive two-day program which provides attendees with the latest developments, fundamental skills, and insight needed for success in navigating the complexities of the motor vehicle litigation practice.

The program is accredited for 8.50 hours of substantive CPD, 2.50 Hours of Professionalism CPD, and 1.00 hours of EDI Professionalism CPD.

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Date:        April 13, 2022

Time:      12:30p.m. – 1:30p.m.

Location:  Live Webinar

Can SPECT scans be used to diagnose traumatic brain injuries? In recent decision Meade v. Hussein, this was the focus of a pre-trial motion argued by speakers Ari Krajden and Mark Elkin.

At this webinar, chaired by Julianna Brimfield of Strigberger Brown Armstrong LLP, you will hear from the speakers, Mark Elkin of Thompson, Tooze, McLean, and Elkin and Ari Krajden of Kawaguchi Krajden LLP, as they discuss their positions and what this decision might mean for the use of SPECT scans in future cases.

This is a live webinar and registration includes access to the program recording and is accredited for 1 hour of substantive CPD. To register for this event please click the link below.

Date:        January 28, 2022

Time:      9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.

Location:  Live Webinar

Join partner Heather Kawaguchi at the upcoming Tricks of the Trade webinar hosted by The Advocates’ Society on January 28, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

This is a must attend event for members of the personal injury bar and will address current challenges for both Plaintiff and Defence counsel. Updates on key decisions, advocacy tips, and guidance on practice and procedure for personal injury litigators will be shared by esteemed faculty from across Ontario.

This is a live webinar and registration includes electronic materials and 30-day access to the program recording. To register for this event please click the link below.

Date:        May 25, 2021

Time:        12:30p.m. – 2:00p.m.

Location:  Online, Live Webinar

Join Ari Krajden at the upcoming Canadian Defence Lawyers conference, Young Lawyers Practical Skills: Building Your Law Practice. This conference is a must attend for young lawyers looking for advice on how to build a diverse, sustainable legal practice that can advance their practice to the next level.

If you have been thinking about how to better build your practice and client relationships, and how to get on a partnership track or possibly start your own firm, this is a conference you won’t want to miss!

Date:        February 23, 2021

Time:        9:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.

Location:  Live, Interactive Webinar

Join partner Heather Kawaguchi at the Annual Osgoode Professional Development Conference on Accident Benefits on February 23, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.

This is a must attend event for anyone working in the accident benefits field, providing a single day overview of legislative and practice developments to the accident benefits field delivered by experts in the field.

This is a live, interactive webinar and registration includes 120-day access to the program archive. To register for this event please click the link below.

Date:        August 5, 2020

Time:        9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Location:  Webcast

Join our partner Heather Kawaguchi at Ontario Bar Association’s webcast A Key Update on Accident Benefits on August 5, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT. This must attend event, delivered by experts, provides attendees with insights into the recent developments in the Accident Benefits field. Our partner, Heather Kawaguchi, will be speaking on the Appeals Panel on the topics of Reconsideration, Judicial Review and Appeal on an Issue of Law to Divisional Court.

To learn more about this event and register please click the link below!

Date:        March 4, 2020

Time:        5:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.

Location:  In Person – Toronto

Join our partner, Heather Kawaguchi, for the seventh annual Canadian Defence Lawyers “War Stories” speaker series, on March 4, 2020 at JOEY Eaton Centre in Toronto. Speakers Heather Kawaguchi and Lisa Van Arnhem of Travelers will focus on issues and topics that impact young lawyers including practice management and work/life balance, and will also share their own trial war stories.

This event provides a great networking opportunity and is a must attend for recent calls or even those preparing for their first solo trial!

Date:        February 20, 2020

Time:        9:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.

Location:  In Person – Toronto/Webinar

Join partner Heather Kawaguchi at the Annual Osgoode Professional Development Conference on Accident Benefits on February 20, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. This is a must attend event for anyone working in accident benefits, providing a single day overview of legislative and practice developments to the accident benefits field delivered by experts in the field.

This seminar is available in person or by webcast. To register for this event please click the link below.

Date:        November 7, 2019

Time:        9:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.

Location:  In Person – Toronto

Join our partner Heather Kawaguchi at Canadian Defence Lawyers’ Accident Benefits Fall Classic on November 7, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This conference is designed by AB lawyers for AB lawyers and covers many great topics including a discussion of the latest issues in Loss Transfer and Priority files, the “top 5 cases” and their implications from a plaintiff and defence standpoint, the what, where, when, why, and how of post-accident deductions, and more! To see the full schedule/to register for this event please visit the link below.