311 Open Bar Series Presents..
Am I a Party? Navigating Party Status in Child Protection Cases When Providing ILA to Prospective Caregivers
Chair: Justice Sheilagh O’Connell, Senior Advisory Family Justice, Ontario Court of Justice
Speakers:
Yvonne Fiamengo, Counsel, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
Tammy Law, Barrister & Solicitor, Tammy Law Corporation
Margarida Pacheco, Barrister & Solicitor, Pacheco Family Law
Where: Online through ZOOM
When: Monday, October 16, 2023 from 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The family bar is often called upon to provide ILA to prospective caregivers about the implications of assuming care and custody of a child involved in the child welfare system. Knowing how to competently advise a caregiver has become all the more important in light of the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Children’s Aid Society of London and Middlesex v. T.E. on party status in child protection proceedings. The panel will also offer their best tips on providing ILA in family law.
CPD: 75 minutes substantive; 15 minutes professionalism. Materials will be provided electronically.
For more information please view the flyer here.
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Navigating Compliance: Mastering Enforcement of Parenting Orders Tuesday, September 19, 2023
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Dive into the latest case law and best practices for enforcing family court orders in both domestic and child protection proceedings. Focused on Rule 1(8) of the Family Law Rules, our expert panel will guide you through effective client management and the legal remedies you need to master to be successful in court.
Do not miss this program!
Chair: The Honourable Justice Melanie Sager, Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto
Speakers:
Surinder Multani, Counsel, Carson Chousky Lein LLP
Lauren Stringer, Counsel, Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto Michael Tweyman, Founding Partner, Modern Family Law
Project Managers: Lauren Calderwood, Arthika Srivarapathy and Wendy Yee
To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/navigating-compliance-mastering-enforcement-of-parenting-orders-tickets-698387695397?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information, please click here, to view the flyer.
“A” is for Advocacy : A Roadmap to Success
June 13th, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00p.m.
The North Toronto Family Court Education Committee is delighted to present our favorite annual event – a presentation from the Judiciary at 47 Sheppard. We will explore the following topics among others:
- Advocacy Tips for Trials
- Documentary Evidence in Family Court including evidence for 23C Uncontested hearings
- Appointment for Amicus Counsel or the Public Guardian and Trustee
- 14B motions
- Courtroom Etiquette and Decorum
- Section 7 Expenses Advocacy tips on Child Support issues
Chair: The Honourable Justice Carolyn Jones, Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto
Project Managers: Karen Ksienski, Katie Skinner and Vanessa D’Souza
REGISTER NOW. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-is-for-advocacy-a-roadmap-to-success-tickets-643721868437
To view more information about this program, please click here.
“Movin’ On…?”: Parental Relocation Cases since the 2021 Legislative Amendments
Chair: Justice Danielle Szandtner, Ontario Court of Justice
Speaker: Rollie Thompson, K.C., Professor, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University Counsel, Epstein Cole LLP
Where: Online through ZOOM
When: Monday, June 5, 2023
From: 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand, renowned family law expert Professor Rollie Thompson will review and explain some of the major relocation cases since the 2021 legislative amendments! Do not miss Professor Rollie’s clear and concise explanation of all the things you will need to know when one parent relocates.
There will be polling questions!
This program has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism by the Law Society of Ontario. It contains 15 minutes of Professionalism Hours and 75 minutes of substantive CLE.
This last program before the summer is also FREE! You will receive information on how to access Zoom through Eventbrite after ticket purchase.
For more information, and to register, please view the flyer here
“WHERE IS THE MONEY”: IMPUTING INCOME TO SELF-EMPLOYED PAYORS
Chair:
Justice Alex Finlayson, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Family Division
Speakers:
Lauren Israel, Senior Family Lawyer
Adrian Baker, Senior Family Law Lawyer Stacie Glazman, Senior Family Law Lawyer and Chartered Business Valuato
When: Online through ZOOM Monday, May 1, 2023 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Do not miss our panel of experts discuss how to navigate and determine income of the unincorporated self-employed payor. Issues will include the steps to be taken prior to litigation, for the important first Case Conference, if necessary, a motion for disclosure and motion to strike pleadings at the hearing stage of the proceeding.
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Please visit this link below for useful tips and information regarding the use of caselines.
The Use of Social Media Evidence: What Your Teenager Can’t Teach You Tuesday April 25, 2023
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Join our panel on ZOOM for up-to-date information on how and when to use social media evidence, including when not to do so. As the number of ways people communicate grows, you need to know what to do when your client brings you reams of information in the form of text messages, emails and Facebook or other social media posts. Learn how to recognize cyber bullying as family violence and how to protect your client when personal or inappropriate information is shared online.
Chair: The Honourable Justice Stanley Sherr, Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto
Speakers:
Professor Martha Shaffer, University of Toronto
Emily Kostandoff, Family Lawyer
Project Managers: Simon Fisch, Jane Long and Mira Pilch
The panelists will answer these issues and other questions and provide essential tips for dealing with social media evidence.
Register Here for Free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-use-of-social-media-evidence-what-your-teenager-cant-teach-you-tickets-597163531197
For more information, please view the flyer here.
Lawyers and Court Workers Welcome
311 Open Bar Series Presents
“States of the Law”:
The Latest Updates on International Return Order Cases
(Hague and Non-Hague)
Chair: Justice Manjusha Pawagi, Ontario Court of Justice
Speakers:
Fareen Jamal, Jamal Family Law
Michael Stangarone, MacDonald and Partners, LLP
Cathy Tempesta, Counsel, Office of the Children’s Lawyer
Yvonne Fiamengo, Counsel, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
Where: Online through ZOOM
When: Monday, April 3, 2023
From: 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Do not miss our panel of experts explain important developments in the law of international return order cases, in both Hague and non-Hague matters. The panelists will discuss the distinctions between these cases, developing law and recent case law. Most notably, the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in F. v N., will be addressed, given its significant impact on how future non-Hague cases are argued. The impact of the new notice provisions in the Family Law Rules and the unique role of children aid societies in some of these cases will also be addressed.
This program has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism by the Law Society of Ontario. Materials will be provided electronically.
This is a continuing education program NOT open to the public. You must register in advance through Eventbrite at the link below no later than March 31st, 2023. Cost is $25.00. You will receive information on how to access Zoom through Eventbrite after ticket purchase.
Chair: Lisa Johnson, Barrister and Solicitor, Johnson Stern and Chair of the FLAO Board
Speaker: Lorna Yates, Managing Partner, Laurel Family Law LLP
Where: Online through ZOOM
When: Thursday, April 13, 2023
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Courts are increasingly making note of the importance of using CaseLines properly and effectively in family law proceedings. In this special training webinar, family lawyer Lorna Yates will teach FLA members how to use all of the essential features of CaseLines, including advocacy tools, hyperlinking, and “everything else that you need for a successful appearance.
The CaseLines Training for FLA Members program contains 1 hour and 30 minutes of Professionalism Content.
To register, please click the link here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/caselines-training-for-fla-members-tickets-576323668607
This training is available for FLA members only. If you are not yet a member of the Family Lawyers Association, please visit flao.org/join-renew/
“In Confidence”: Privacy and Disclosure in
Child Protection and Family Law
Chair: Justice Nicole Tellier, Superior Court of Justice
Speakers:
Renatta Austin, Child Protection and Family Lawyer
Sheena Scott, Counsel, Office of the Children’s
Lawyer
Maureen Silcoff, Silcoff, Shacter, Barristers &
Solicitors
Where: Online through ZOOM
When: Monday, March 6, 2023
From: 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this important presentation regarding requests for disclosure of counselling/mental health/medical records, police records (including YCJA records), child protection records and immigration/refugee records in family law and child protection proceedings. Considering different fact scenarios, the panel will explore the statutory and common law constraints and implications regarding the disclosure of these documents, including the privacy interests of children and adult parties. Valuable practice tips on this significant topic will be shared by this experienced panel – please join
us!
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-confidence-privacy-and-disclosure-in-child-protection-and-family-law-tickets-558177282277
For more information, click here.
The FLA will be hosting two FREE online programs in March 2023, details as below.
PROGRAM ONE: CANLII Research in Family Law
March 1st, 2023
12PM to 1PM EST
Hear from a panel of research lawyers about best practices for legal research in family law. The panel will discuss how you can effectively use CanLII for legal research, and will provide tips and strategies to help you make the most of your searches. This interactive workshop is a must-see session for all junior family lawyers (although intermediate and senior counsel are also welcome!).
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canlii-research-in-family-law-tickets-534845145227
PROGRAM TWO: Legal Drafting in Family Law
March 8th, 2023
12 PM to 1PM EST
Hear from a panel of research lawyers about best practices for legal drafting in family law. The panel will discuss how you can be an effective advocate in your written materials and submissions, and will provides tips and strategies to make the most of your limited space in litigation materials. This interactive workshop is a must-see session for all junior family lawyers (although intermediate and senior counsel are also welcome!).
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/legal-drafting-in-family-law-tickets-534847020837
Lawyers and Court Workers Welcome, 311 Open Bar Series Presents:
Déjà vu all over again!
Year in Review: The Leading Child Protection Cases of 2022
Thursday, February 16th 2023, from 4:45PM to 6:30PM
ONLINE VIA ZOOM!
Back by popular demand! Do not miss this essential overview and discussion of the top child protection cases of 2022 led by experienced CAS counsel, parents’ counsel and OCL counsel. Our panel will discuss the impact of the leading cases of the last year on the issues that most often arise when you are involved in a child protection case. They will offer their top tips on how to navigate these matters in light of the evolving case law that is emerging in a number of important areas of child protection law.
Speakers:
Lisa Hayes, Counsel, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Gilead Kay, Senior Counsel/Founder, Kay Family Law & Mediation
Martha Chamberlain, Family Lawyer and Panel Lawyer for the Office of the Children’s Lawyer
Chair:
Justice Susan Sullivan, Ontario Court of Justice
TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/deja-vu-all-over-again-year-in-review-the-leading-child-protection-cases-tickets-529664750527
For more information on the program, please visit here.