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November 2024 |
2024 Martin Medal Award Luncheon Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: 16 Nov 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, 525 Bay Street, Toronto
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November 2024 |
52nd Annual Fall Conference Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 15-16, 2024
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November 2024 |
2024 CLA Women in Criminal Law Dinner Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7 to 9 p.m.
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November 2024 |
Fighting Back Against Excessive Force Webinar Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
CPD Confirmed!
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October 2024 |
10th Annual Recent Call Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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September 2024 |
Becoming a Judge: Tips from a Diverse Group of Members of the Bench Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., The National Club, Bar Lounge, 303 Bay Street, 2nd Fl, Toronto
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July 2024 |
Body, Mind & Soul – A social CPD in the heart of wine country Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CPD CONFIRMED:
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June 2024 |
2024 CLA Spring Conference Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: June 15, 2024 |
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June 2024 |
CLA SPRING SOCIAL Program Type: Networking Date: Friday June 14, 2024 - 6 - 9 pm Come join us for a special social with your fellow criminal law practitioners. Registration to the social includes passed canapes and two drink tickets (alcohol and non-alcohol options). |
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June 2024 |
Gladue and representing Indigenous Clients Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
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May 2024 |
SOLD OUT! CLA Women in Criminal Law Conference – Find the Force Within You Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
CPD Confirmed!
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March 2024 |
Recent Call Committee presents a 4-part Condensed Law of Evidence Refresher with Solomon Friedman Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024/Thursday, April, 4, 11 and 25, 2024
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February 2024 |
Criminal Lawyers’ Association in Peel – Understanding the Law and Procedures of Sexual Offences Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: 12 February 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET
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November 2023 |
51st Annual Fall Conference Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 17-18, 2023
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November 2023 |
2023 CLA Women in Criminal Law Dinner Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2023, 7 - 10:00 p.m. ET
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November 2023 |
Fall Social – Hosted by the CLA Diversity Committee Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 5 to 9:00 p.m. ET
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October 2023 |
9th Annual Recent Call Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
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September 2023 |
Criminal Lawyers’ Association in Peel – Lawyer Advocacy in Bail Hearings Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: 27 Sept 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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August 2023 |
Summer Social – Hosted by the Recent Call Committee Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Friday, August 25, 2023 from 7 to 9 p.m.
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June 2023 |
2023 Annual Spring Conference Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CPD CONFIRMED:
Plus: Approved for LAWPRO’s Risk Management Credit |
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May 2023 |
The Second Annual CLA Women’s Gala: Meet A Legal Legend – Progressive Dinner Party Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: 26 May 2023, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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March 2023 |
Recent Call Committee presents: Handling and preventing ineffective assistance of counsel claims Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Live Webcast - Thursday, March 2, 2023, 7 to 8:30 p.m. ET The CLA Recent Call Committee is back with an informative webinar featuring Bill Thompson, Riaz Sayani and Katie James- “Handling and preventing ineffective assistance of counsel claims” |
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February 2023 |
Recent Call Committee presents: A two-part series with Simon Borys on Parole and Corrections Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, February 16, and Thursday February 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m. ET CPD Confirmed:
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February 2023 |
Meet and Greet in Peel Region with the Defence bar, Crown’s office and Judiciary Program Type: Networking Date: 2 Feb 2023, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM The Criminal Lawyers’ Association is hosting a meet and greet in Peel Region which gives everyone the chance to reconnect in person, with those who feel comfortable doing so. This will be a chance to connect with the defence bar, crown’s office, and judiciary. |
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January 2023 |
PROSECUTING AND DEFENDING SEXUAL OFFENCES TIPS AND TACTICS FOR THE PROFESSION Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CPD Confirmed:
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January 2023 |
WEBCAST RECORDING: PROSECUTING AND DEFENDING SEXUAL OFFENCES TIPS AND TACTICS FOR THE PROFESSION – Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, January 21, Recorded on Saturday, January 21, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sexual offence cases are one of the most difficult to prosecute and defend not only because of the subject matter, but because they are becoming increasingly complex given recent amendments to the Criminal Code and emerging jurisprudence. Come hear from an expert faculty of […] |
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November 2022 |
50th Annual Fall Conference Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 18-19, 2022
CPD Confirmed:
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November 2022 |
2022 CLA Women in Criminal Law Dinner Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: 17 Nov 2022, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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October 2022 |
8th Annual Recent Call Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022
CPD Confirmed:
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July 2022 |
Criminal Law Hot Topics #4: The JJ decision from the Supreme Court of Canada Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Live Webcast - Thursday, July 7, 2022, 6 to 7:30 p.m. ET The Supreme Court of Canada released on June 30th its much anticipated decision in JJ. This decision provides clarification on the law of sexual offences and is of interest to many lawyers. |
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June 2022 |
2022 Annual Spring Conference Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: Saturday, June 18, 2022
CPD CONFIRMED:
Plus: Approved for LAWPRO’s Risk Management Credit |
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June 2022 |
Criminal Law Hot Topics #3 : Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decisions in Sullivan, Chan, and Brown. Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Recent Call Committee is back with its third Hot Topics event. This time the focus will be on the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decisions in Sullivan, Chan, and Brown, which resolved longstanding questions about the constitutionality of s. 33.1 of the Criminal Code. We are so excited about the impressive results in these […] |
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May 2022 |
5th CLA Women in Criminal Law Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, May 28, 2022 |
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May 2022 |
LAO: Discretionary Letters Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Monday, May 16, 2022 Please join the CLA Legal Aid committee on Monday, May 16, 2022 via ZOOM from 5 to 7 p.m. for a CPD on LAO: Discretionary Letters. |
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May 2022 |
Recent Call Committee presents: How to Cross Examine Series Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: May 5, 12, 19 and 26
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April 2022 |
The Recent Call Committee presents – Court and Cocktails Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 Recent Calls: once upon a time, lawyers met and learned from each other not through Zoom calls that were hastily hung up on. They could not hide their faces in the courtroom with the click of a button. Believe it or not, people used to talk face to face with judges, then shared pieces of […] |
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March 2022 |
Recent Call Committee presents: How to Prepare for Your First Jury Trial Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: March 10, 17, 24 and 30 The Recent Call Committee is offering our first Limited Series Event! We know that there are some topics that need extra time and attention and we have answered that call. For recent calls, the first jury trial could be intimidating due to the different procedures, tips on how to approach the jury trial, opening and […] |
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March 2022 |
The CLA Indigenous Committee presents – Indigenous Identity and the Role of Counsel Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Please join us from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 for a FREE CPD for CLA members only. Speakers include: Ryan Heighton, Jessica Belisle, Shaunna Kelly and Justice Todd Ducharme. They will discuss the most recent Court of Appeal decisions on this issue; including interviewing clients and ethical obligations of counsel to the court. Presentation will run from 6 […] |
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March 2022 |
7th Annual Virtual CLA & LAMDA Mental Health Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022
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March 2022 |
The CLA Legal Aid Committee presents – LAO: BASIC BILLING Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Monday March 14, 2022 Open to all CLA members for FREE. Note, 50% of available spaces are being reserved for CLA Junior Active members. |
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March 2022 |
Digital Mentoring PART 2 with Alan D. Gold & Adam Weisberg Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 5 to 6:30 p.m. ET This event will also qualify for at least one hour of substantive CPD credits. Professionalism credits will be accounted for after the event. |
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February 2022 |
Criminal Law Hot Topics #2 : The Impact of the Trucker Convoy on Civil Liberties and the Practice of Criminal Law Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Monday, February 28, 2022 via ZOOM from 6 to 7 p.m.
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February 2022 |
Fall Conference Committee Presents: David Ball on Criminal Defence Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: February 15, 2022, 7 to 8:30 p.m. CPD: 90 minutes of substantive |
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February 2022 |
Recent Call Criminal Law – Hot Topics #1 Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: February 8, 2022, 6 p.m.
CPD CONFIRMED:
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January 2022 |
Digital Mentoring with Alan D. Gold & Adam Weisberg Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: January 31, 2022 FREE for all CLA members. Advance registration required. This event will also qualify for at least one hour of substantive CPD credits. Professionalism credits will be accounted for after the event. |
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November 2021 |
49th Annual Fall Conference – Advocacy Skills Camp Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 19-20, 2021 We are pleased to announce that the 49th Annual CLA Fall Conference – Advocacy Skills Camp – will be offered as a hybrid conference for 2021. Our ability to provide an in-person experience will depend on local, provincial and federal mandates. We are monitoring this closely. All efforts to hold this event while ensuring maximum […] |
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October 2021 |
7th Annual Recent Call Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021
CPD APPROVED.
Plus: Approved for LAWPRO’s Risk Management Credit |
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September 2021 |
Re-Opening Your Criminal Law Office Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. ET via Zoom
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September 2021 |
CLA Women’s Committee Presents: Demystifying Sexual Offence Litigation Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Friday, September 10, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. Sexual offence prosecutions represent a significant number of the cases in the criminal justice system, and they’re only getting more complicated. Even two-witness, “he said/she said” cases are accompanied by numerous pre-trial applications and complex evidentiary rules. Most significantly, there’s confusion about what you can ask a sexual assault complainant without engaging sexual assault myths […] |
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August 2021 |
CLA Women’s Committee “Ask Me Anything with Shaunna Kelly” Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Friday, August 27, 2021, 1:15 to 2:15 (ish) p.m. DATE: Friday, August 27, 2021 TIME: 1:15 to 2:15 (ish) p.m. |
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August 2021 |
Summer Check in – North Program Type: Networking Date: Thursday, August 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m. This event is open to Recent calls (2013 to 2021) that practice criminal law in Northern Ontario
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July 2021 |
Entrepreneurship and Legal Practices with Cassandra DeMelo and Jordana Goldlist Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: July 9, 2021, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. DATE: Friday, July 9, 2021, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. via Zoom COST: Free to CLA members & non-members. This event is open only to females, those that identify as female, two spirited persons and non-binary persons – FREE OF CHARGE |
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June 2021 |
Special Members Meeting & Ask Me Anything (AMA) featuring Sid Freeman and Cassandra DeMelo Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, June 17, 6 to 7 p.m.
Free and open to all current CLA members. This is a special meeting to vote on the proposed update CLA by-laws followed by a featured “Ask Me Anything” interactive event. |
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June 2021 |
CLA Women’s Committee “Ask Me Anything with Jill Presser” Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: June 10, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The CLA Women’s committee presents an interactive conversation featuring a successful female lawyer who will share her insight and provide you with an opportunity to learn from her experience. |
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June 2021 |
2021 CLA Spring VIRTUAL Conference Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021
CPD CONFIRMED:
Plus: Approved for LAWPRO’s Risk Management Credit |
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May 2021 |
CLA Women’s Committee “Criminal Law Primer: Bail” with Michelle Johal Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Friday, May 14, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. ET The CLA Women’s committee presents an interactive conversation featuring another successful female lawyer who will share her insight and advice about bail hearings. DISCUSSION TOPIC: Criminal Law Primer: Bail Recorded on Friday, May 14, 2021. The recording is 70 minutes in length and can be claimed for up to 70 minutes substantive content. FEATURED LAWYER: Michelle Johal, Michelle Johal Professional […] |
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April 2021 |
CLA Recent Call Committee Presents: Billing 101 with Marco Sciarra Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: 15 Apr 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM @ Webinar Discussion with Marco Sciarra on billing tips and best practices for recent calls. |
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April 2021 |
CLA Women’s Committee “Ask Me Anything” with Caryma Sa’d Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Friday, April 9, 2021, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. The CLA Women’s committee presents an interactive conversation featuring another successful female lawyer who will share her insight and advice.
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March 2021 |
CLA Indigenous Committee Presents: Representation of Indigenous People during the pandemic Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: March 18, 2021, 7 to 9 p.m. Webcast Recording Available for purchase. CPD Confirmed:
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March 2021 |
CLA Women’s Committee VIRTUAL “TÊTE-À-TÊTE” OPEN FORUM Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: March 12, 2021, 12 to 1 p.m. One of the hardest parts of being a criminal defence lawyer is managing clients. For female lawyers and female identifying lawyers, client management has its own and unique challenges: having clients who may not respect lawyer-client boundaries; clients who are dangerous if they aren’t happy with the case outcome or the way it was handled. […] |
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March 2021 |
CLA Indigenous Committee ‘Meet and Greet’ Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: March 4, 2021, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Do you identify as Indigenous and practice Criminal Defence? Join is March 4, 2021 at 7 p.m. for a free virtual session. The Indigenous Committee – formally the Aboriginal Committee (CLA) is hosting a virtual get together for all members (and prospective members) of the CLA who identify as Indigenous and practice criminal defence. Law Students and […] |
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February 2021 |
The 6th Annual CLA & LAMDA Virtual Mental Health Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, February 20, 2021
CPD Confirmed!
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February 2021 |
ASK ME ANYTHING SPEAKER SERIES: FEATURING ANITA SZIGETI Program Type: Networking Date: Friday, February 12, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m ET. via Zoom The CLA Women’s Committee is proud to present the first of several interactive conversations that highlight fantastic female lawyers and provides an opportunity for you to learn from their experience. |
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November 2020 |
6th Annual Recent Call Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, November 21, 2020
CPD Confirmed!
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November 2020 |
Live Virtual Presentation: 2020 G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal Recipient is Philip Campbell Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, November 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Martin Medal was struck in 1989 to honour Goldwyn Arthur Martin, a nationally prominent criminal lawyer and eminent jurist. It is awarded in recognition of lifelong achievement and sustained commitment to the principles and advancement of criminal justice in Canada. |
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October 2020 |
SOLD OUT! 48th Annual CLA Fall Conference Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: October 23-24, 2020
CPD Confirmed!
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July 2020 |
July 22 – Live Webcast: Issues in criminal, civil, and regulatory litigation – when can you access evidence from one proceeding and use it in another? Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: 22 Jul 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Live Webcast Do you represent a client whose profession is governed by a regulatory body? Is your client being sued as well as criminally charged? |
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July 2020 |
July 6 – Part 5: DIGITAL MENTORING with Alan Gold (live webcast) Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Monday, July 6, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Participation in the first four sessions is not required to register for this fifth session. |
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June 2020 |
FREE! Part 4 on June 29: DIGITAL MENTORING with Alan Gold Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Monday, June 29, 2020, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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June 2020 |
June 22 – Part 3: DIGITAL MENTORING with Alan Gold (Live webcast) Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Monday, June 22 at 4 p.m. As a result of popular demand and the overwhelming positive feedback from the first two sessions, we are adding a THIRD Digital Mentoring session with Alan Gold. |
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June 2020 |
June 15 – Part 2: DIGITAL MENTORING with Alan Gold (live webcast) Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Monday, June 15, 4 to 5 p.m. As a result of popular demand and the overwhelming positive feedback from the first session, we are adding a second Digital Mentoring session with Alan Gold. |
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June 2020 |
FREE CPD: DIGITAL MENTORING with Alan Gold Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Monday, June 8, 4 to 5 p.m., Live Webcast CLA is providing all members (that have joined/renewed for 2020) with a FREE special digital mentoring opportunity with Alan D. Gold. |
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June 2020 |
June 4 – CLA Town Hall to Discuss the Criminal Courts and COVID-19 Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, June 4 at 10 to 11:30 a.m. ET Special Town-Hall with the Attorney General of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Downey, Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice, the Honourable Geoffrey Morawetz, and Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice, the Honourable Lise Maisonneuve. |
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May 2020 |
2020 CLA Annual Spring Conference Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: Saturday, May 30, 2020 100% VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
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April 2020 |
FREE CPD SERIES: ASK ME (ALMOST) ANYTHING – A WEB SESSION WITH MARIE HENEIN Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 5 to 6 p.m. Three dates available in this series: April 7, 14 and 28 |
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April 2020 |
Females of the CLA: Pandemic Edition (webcast) Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, April 23, 2020, 1 to 2 p.m., via Webex Webcast Recording Available!
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March 2020 |
These messages I’ve got are golden! Complainant records in the possession of the defence and the 278.92 regime Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 6 to 9 p.m. As a result of recent Coronavirus developments and concerns, we are going to be postponing our scheduled March 24 Recent Call event – These messages I’ve got are golden! Complainant records in the possession of the defence and the 278.92 regime. Please stay tuned for a new date and time. |
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February 2020 |
Webcast Recording: The 5th Annual Mental Disorder and the Law Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020
In person: Law Society of Ontario (LSO), Donald Lamont Learning Centre, 130 Queen Street West, Toronto (includes lunch) The 5th Annual Mental Health Conference – being held on February 22, 2020 has been accredited for 50 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content and 25 minutes of Professionalism content. 2 hours and 55 minutes substantive (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professional they can be added to substantive) |
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November 2019 |
5th Annual Recent Call Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Sunday, November 17, 2019, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Double Tree by Hilton, Mandarin Room, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto IN PERSON OPTION ONLY The 5th Annual CLA Recent Call Conference – being held on November 17, 2019 has been accredited for 3 hours and 35 minutes of Professionalism content. 2 hours and 55 minutes substantive (if hours are not needed for professional they can be added to substantive) |
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November 2019 |
47th Annual CLA Fall Conference Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 15-16, 2019
November 15 to 16, 2019. Conference Location: Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, 525 Bay Street, Toronto, ON The 47th Annual CLA Fall Conference – being held on November 15-16, 2019 has been accredited for 1 hour of EDI Professionalism Content and 2 hours and 10 minutes of Professionalism content. 6 hours and 55 minutes substantive (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professional they can be added to substantive) |
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September 2019 |
Webcast: Racial Issues in Criminal Litigation Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, September 26, 2019 Thursday, September 26, 2019, 6 to 9 p.m., FCP Gallery, 100 King Street West, Main Floor, Toronto. The Racial Issues in Criminal Litigation to be held on September 26, 2019 has been accredited for 1.5 hours of EDI Professionalism Content and 30 minutes of Professionalism content. |
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June 2019 |
Webcast: A View from the Bench – Civility and Advocacy for Recent Calls Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Webcast Recording Available The Criminal Lawyers’ Association – Recent Call Committee program held on June 19, 2019 has been accredited for 1 hour of Professionalism Content. |
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June 2019 |
2019 Annual CLA Spring Conference Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 7:50 a.m to 1:15 p.m. |
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April 2019 |
4th CLA Women in Criminal Law Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: April 6, 2019 Social: Friday, April 5, 2019 |
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February 2019 |
Thunder Bay – CLA Women in Criminal Law Dinner Program Type: Networking Date: February 27, 2019 Wednesday, February 27, 2019 6:30 p.m. at Silver Birch Restaurant, Thunder Bay |
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February 2019 |
The 4th Annual Mental Disorder and the Law Conference: “Back to the Future: Refreshers on Basics to Ensure Successes Ahead” Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: February 23, 2019 Saturday, February 23, 2019, 9:30 to 4 p.m. (IN PERSON AND LIVE WEBCAST OPTION) 4th Annual Mental Disorder and Criminal justice Conference program to be held on February 23, 2019 has been accredited for:
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January 2019 |
Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery Private Snowshoe Tour hosted by the Criminal Lawyers’ Association Friday, January 25, 2019 Program Type: Networking Date: January 25, 2019 This event is open to all female members of the Grey Bruce Bar Associations (regardless of whether or not you have been technically called to the bar or not yet) and is an opportunity for us all to have some fun outside of work while also networking with our female colleagues. |
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January 2019 |
Behind Prison Walls: In Conversation with Senator Kim Pate Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: January 24, 2019 Webcast recording now available for purchase. |
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November 2018 |
4th Annual CLA Recent Call Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: November 11, 2018 Sunday, November 11, 2018, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Double Tree by Hilton, Mandarin Room, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto This program contains 2 hours and 35 minutes of Professionalism Content. |
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November 2018 |
46th Annual CLA Fall Conference Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 9-10, 2018 The 2018 CLA Fall Conference has been accredited for 2 hours and 5 minutes of Professionalism Content. This program contains 1 hour and 5 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 6 hr 45 min Substantive Content. |
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September 2018 |
Ottawa Women’s Criminally Civil Mixer — September 13 Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: September 13, 2018 Join us for this fun informal mixer on Thursday, September 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Catch up and network with your criminal law and civil law colleagues, and enjoy an evening out of the office. |
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September 2018 |
10 Top Tips and Tricks for Cross-Examination (recorded on September 12) Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Recorded on: Wednesday, September 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., FCP Gallery, 100 King Street West, Ground Level, Toronto The Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Cross-Examination held September 12, 2018 has been accredited for 20 minutes of Professionalism Content. Up to 40 minutes of Substantive Content may also be claimed. |
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August 2018 |
RCC 2018-2019 Kick Off Party Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Don’t miss out on the event of the season. Please share this invite with incoming articling students, summer students and your colleagues. |
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May 2018 |
2018 CLA Spring Conference Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 26, 2018 Saturday, May 26, 2018, 7:50 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. |
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April 2018 |
3rd Annual Mental Disorder and Criminal Justice Conference: “Beyond Fitness and NCR – Mental Health in Criminal Justice” Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Hosted by the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) and the Law and Mental Disorder Association (LAMDA) |
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April 2018 |
Recent Call Seminar – Practice Management: Surviving your first LSO Audit and Beyond Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 The CLA Recent Call Event: Practice Management – Surviving Your First LSO Audit and Beyond program, to be held on April 17, 2018 has been accredited for 1 hour of Professionalism Content. |
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February 2018 |
Recent Call Seminar Recording – Bail Hearings 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in Law School Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: February 27, 2018 This program contains 20 minutes of Professionalism Content. |
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December 2017 |
Webcast: Ethics in a Digital World Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: December 12, 2017 Recorded on: Tuesday, December 12, 2017, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ACCREDITATION: Ethics in a Digital World program held on December 12, 2017 has been accredited for 1 hr 0 min of Professionalism Content. |
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October 2017 |
45th Annual CLA Fall Conference Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: October 27-28, 2017 October 27-28, 2017 The 2017 CLA Fall Conference has been accredited for 2 hours of Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 6 hr 45 min Substantive Content. |
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October 2017 |
2017 CLA Recent Call Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017 Thursday, October 26, 2017, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Double Tree by Hilton, Mandarin Room, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto (in person only) |
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September 2017 |
“Get Down to Business!” – The business of running your law firm or practice Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: September 28, 2017 Recorded on Thursday, September 28, 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. The Recent Call Seminar “Your Getting Down to Business program” held on September 28, 2017 has been accredited for 30 minutes of Professionalism Content. |
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June 2017 |
Recent Call Seminar – When the phone rings Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: June 26, 2017 Recorded on Monday, June 26, 6:45 to 9:30 p.m., at the FCP Gallery, First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Toronto This recent call program, When the Phone Rings, held on June 26, 2017 has been accredited for 45 minutes of Professionalism Content. Open to CLA members and non-members |
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June 2017 |
2017 Annual Spring Conference Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: Saturday, June 3, 2017 Saturday, June 3, 2017, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration Options:
The Criminal Lawyers’ Association 2017 Annual Spring Conference held on June 3, 2017 has been accredited for 1 hour and 40 minutes of Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for 2 hours and 20 minutes of Substantive Content. |
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June 2017 |
Women in Criminal Law Spring Social: Both Sides of the Bar Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: June 1, 2017 This event is being co-hosted by the CLA Women’s Committee and the OCAA. |
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March 2017 |
Recent Call Seminar – Appellate Practice Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: March 27, 2017 Monday, March 27, 6:15 to 9:45 p.m., at the FCP Gallery, First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Toronto The CLA Recent Call Event: Defending Those Charged with Sexual Offences program held on March 27, 2017 has been accredited for 1 hr 15 min of Professionalism Content. |
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March 2017 |
3rd Annual Women in Criminal Law Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: March 3-4, 2017 ACCREDITATION: The 3rd Annual Women in Criminal Law Conference program held on March 4, 2017 has been accredited for 2 hr 20 min of Professionalism Content & 3 hr 40 min Substantive Hours. |
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January 2017 |
Recent Call Seminar Webcast – Opening and building a successful and ethical criminal law practice Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: January 12, 2017 Recorded on Thursday, January 12, 2017 ACCREDITATION: Young Lawyers: Ethical Guidelines to Open and Succeed in Criminal Practice program held on January 12, 2017 has been accredited for 1 hr 30 min of Professionalism Content. |
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October 2016 |
44th Annual CLA Fall Conference Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: October 28 & 29, 2016 October 28 & 29, 2016 The 44th Annual CLA Fall Conference program to be held on October 28-29, 2016 has been accredited for 3 hr 0 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 8 hr 0 min Substantive Content. |
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October 2016 |
2016 CLA Recent Call Conference – Everything you need to know about examining witnesses Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: October 27, 2016 Attention all CLA Recent Call Members (2009 and after) and Articling Students! We are very excited to announce a conference just for you! The 2016 CLA Recent Call Conference being held on October 27, 2016 has been accredited for 3 hr 00 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 3 hr 15 min Substantive Content.
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June 2016 |
2016 Annual Spring Conference – The Best Offence is a Defence Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: Saturday, June 4, 2016 The Criminal Lawyers’ Association 2016 Annual Spring Conference held on June 4, 2016 has been accredited for 45 minutes of Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for 3 hours and 25 minutes of Substantive Content. |
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May 2016 |
CLA Women in Criminal Law Spring Fling Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Spring 2016 The CLA’s Women’s committee proudly brings you our 2016 Spring Women’s Social Series. Social events for women in the legal profession will be held across Ontario in the Spring on various dates. They serve as opportunity to connect and socialize with fellow women in criminal law – all in one place. As dates and locations […] |
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April 2016 |
2nd Annual CLA Mental Health Conference – Advocacy before the Ontario Review Board Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: April 2, 2016 Saturday, April 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ryerson University, George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, Classroom ENG-LG11, 245 Church Street, Toronto The 2nd Annual CLA Mental Health Conference – Advocacy Before the Ontario Review Board program to be held on April 2, 2016 has been accredited for 1 hr 15 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 2 hr 45 min Substantive Content. |
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March 2016 |
2nd Annual Women in Criminal Law Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: March 4 / March 5, 2016 Conference: Saturday, March 5, 2016, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., Four Points By Sheraton, Room Bristol AB, 1150 Wellington Road South, London ON. Friday Social: March 4, 2016, 7 to 9 p.m., UPDATED LOCATION – Four Points By Sheraton, Balmoral Ballroom, 1150 Wellington Road South, London ON A Woman’s Place is in the Court House – 2nd Annual Women in Criminal Law Conference program to be held on March 5, 2016 has been accredited for 2 hr 20 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 4 hr 10 min Substantive Content. |
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November 2015 |
2015 CLA Ultimate Impaired Driving Program Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Saturday, November 28, 2015 Saturday, November 28, 2015, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ryerson University, George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, Classroom ENG-LG11, 245 Church Street, Toronto |
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October 2015 |
43rd Annual Fall Conference – THE ESSENTIALS Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: October 30 to 31, 2015 The 43rd Annual CLA Fall Conference – The Essentials program to be held on October 30-31, 2015 has been accredited for 3 hours and 55 minutes of Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 5 hours and 50 minutes of Substantive Content. |
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October 2015 |
2015 CLA Recent Call Conference – SOLD OUT Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Thursday, October 29, 2015 RECENT CALL CONFERENCE DETAILS:
The 2015 CLA Recent Call Conference being held on October 29, 2015 has been accredited for 0 hr 45 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 6 hr 15 min Substantive Content. |
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September 2015 |
MAG/CLA Joint Conference on Professionalism Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 The Joint Program on Professionalism program held on September 30, 2015 has been accredited for 3 hr 45 min Professionalism Content. |
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June 2015 |
CLA Women’s Committee Networking Event – Tools for Marketing Strategies & Success Program Type: CLA Legal Programs Date: June 18 / June 24 / July 7, 2015
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May 2015 |
2015 Annual Spring Conference Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: Saturday, May 30, 2015, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Law Society of Upper Canada, Lamont Learning Centre, 130 Queen Street West. |
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April 2015 |
The Six-Minute Criminal Lawyer 2015 Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: April 18, 2015 This program being held on April 18, 2015 has been accredited for 4 hr Substantive Content. |
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March 2015 |
1st Annual Women in Criminal Law Conference Program Type: CLA Legal Programs, Other Past Programs Date: March 28, 2015 The Criminal Lawyers Association 1st Annual Women in Criminal Law Conference program to be held on March 28, 2015 has been accredited for 2 hr 15 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 4 hr 15 min Substantive Content. |
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March 2015 |
Mental Health Issues and the Criminal Law Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: March 7, 2015 The Mental Health Issues and the Criminal Law program to be held on March 7, 2015 has been accredited for 1 hr 30 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 2 hr 30 min Substantive Content. |
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February 2015 |
The CLA’s Recent Call Committee presents: Our Prison System: Defending the Client Inside from Out Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: February 17, 2015 The CLA Recent Call Seminar Our Prison System: Defending Your Client Inside From Out program to be held on February 17, 2015 has been accredited for 0 hr 30 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 1 hr 30 min Substantive Content. |
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February 2015 |
The CLA’s Recent Call Committee presents: Strategy and Tactics in Defending Domestics Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: February 5, 2015 The Strategy and Tactics in Defending Domestics program to be held on February 5, 2015 has been accredited for 0 hr 30 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 1 hr 30 min Substantive Content. |
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November 2014 |
42nd Annual Fall Conference – The Modern Day Trial: Evolving from Law Books to facebook Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 28-29, 2014 The CLA Fall Conference – The Modern Day Trial: Evolving From Law Books to Facebook program to be held on November 28-29, 2014 has been accredited for 1 hr 45 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 8 hr 0 min Substantive Content. |
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October 2014 |
Past Presidents’ Dinner October 29, 2014, Toronto Program Type: Presidents' Dinner Date: October 29, 2014 Thanks to our amazing sponsors in helping celebrate the CLA’s history! |
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October 2014 |
RECENT CALL COMMITTEE: Your Getting Paid as a Young Lawyer program Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: October 20, 2014 Your Getting Paid as a Young Lawyer program to be held on October 20, 2014 has been accredited for 2 hr 0 min Professionalism Content. |
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May 2014 |
Let’s Be Practical Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: Saturday, May 24, 2014 This conference has been accredited for 0 hr 45 min Professionalism Content and is also eligible for up to 3 hr 15 min Substantive Content. |
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March 2014 |
RECENT CALL COMMITTEE: 4TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE Conducting a Trial in the Ontario Court of Justice Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: March 29, 2014 This program has been accredited for 0 hr 30 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 4 hr 0 min Substantive Content. |
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March 2014 |
TLA/CLA JOINT NUTSHELL PROGRAM – Preparing the Client to Testify for the Defence in a Criminal Proceeding – Practical and Ethical Tips from Senior Crown and Defence Counsel Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: March 6, 2014 Total CPD = 1.5 Substantive Hours; 0.5 Professionalism Hours |
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February 2014 |
CLA Recent Call Committee Presents: Building and Managing a Great Practice Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: February 26, 2014 This program has been accredited for 2 hr 0 min Professionalism Content. |
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November 2013 |
Doing What We Do Best. Trials, Not Pre-Trials Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 1-2, 2013 This program has been accredited by the Law Society for 2.5 professionalism hours. This program is also eligible for a further 7.5 substantive hours. |
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June 2013 |
CLA Recent Call Committee Presents: Criminal Lawyer as Negotiator Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: June 18, 2013 This program has been accredited by the Law Society for 2.0 Professionalism Hours |
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May 2013 |
Hit it Out of the Park Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013 This program has been accredited by the Law Society for one (1) Professionalism Hour. This program is also eligible for up to 3.0 Substantive Hours. |
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April 2013 |
Criminal Court Update – Ethics, Police Reviews, HIV & Mental Health Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: April 25, 2013 This has been accredited for 1.0 Professionalism Hour(s). This program is also eligible for up to 2.25 Substantive Hours |
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February 2013 |
Criminal Law War Stories: Ethical Practices and Practical Ethics Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: February 12, 2013 This program has been accredited for 3.75 professionalism hours. |
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November 2012 |
How to Challenge a Search Warrant Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: November 17-18, 2012 been accredited for 2.75 Professionalism Hours. This program is also eligible for up to 3.25 Substantive Hours |
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November 2012 |
The Secret of a Criminal Lawyer’s Success: Trial Prep Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 16-17, 2012 This CLA program was accredited for 4.0 Professionalism Hours. This program is also eligible for up to 5.75 Substantive Hours. |
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June 2012 |
The Not Guilty Plea “Is my defence a defence” Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012 This program was accredited by the Law Society for .75 Professionalism Hour(s). This program offers 3.75 Substantive hours. |
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May 2012 |
Guilty Plea & Sentencing Seminar Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: May 16, 2012 This program has been accredited for 2.0 New Member CPD Hours and/or 0.5 Professionalism Hour for experienced members. |
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May 2012 |
Women in Criminal Law: Building a Criminal Law Practice that Will Stand the Test of Time Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: May 3, 2012 This program has been accredited for 3.0 Professionalism Hours. |
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April 2012 |
Financial Planning for Young Lawyers Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: April 11, 2012 This program has been accredited for 2.0 New Member CPD Hours and/or 0.75 Professionalism Hour for experienced members. |
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December 2011 |
And Justice for All – Presenting and Oscar Winning Defence Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: December 9-10, 2011 Accredited by the Law Society for 3 Professionalism Hour(s); Accredited by the Law Society for 9 New Member CPD Hour(s) |
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October 2011 |
CLA Young Lawyers Program Learning From the Legends of Cross-Examination Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: October 22, 2011 |
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October 2011 |
Cooper Garage Services Part 4: Women in Law & Top 11 Cases in 2011 Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: October 20, 2011 |
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September 2011 |
Cooper Garage Series Financial Crimes Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: September 22, 2011 Viewers of the webcast are eligible for CPD accreditation. |
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June 2011 |
Cooper Garage Series Mental Disorders and the Criminal Justice System Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: June 16, 2011 Viewers of the webcast are eligible for CPD accreditation. This program is now available to watch in the members only section of the CLA website. |
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May 2011 |
Cooper Garage Series The Greenspan Brothers: the Ethics and Practice of Criminal Law Program Type: Other Past Programs Date: May 26, 2011 Viewers of the webcast are eligible for CPD accreditation. |
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May 2011 |
Domestic Violence “all in the family” Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 7, 2011 The CLA spring program has 2.75 hours of programming that can be used toward the 9 hour annual requirement for CPD (continuing professional development). The spring program is not accredited for the 3 hours of required CPD for professionalism content. |
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November 2010 |
New Laws Require New Defences. Advocating in an era of the war on crime Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 5-6, 2010 This program has been accredited based on the learning criteria established for the specialty area of Criminal and qualifies for 10 CLE credits at the Intermediate level. |
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May 2010 |
Show me the Disclosure Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 15, 2010 4 hours; Criminal Law Specialty; Intermediate Program Level |
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November 2009 |
The Top Ten List Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 26-28, 2009 This program has been accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada for 8 hours towards the professional development requirement for certification. Specialty Area: Criminal Law. Program level: intermediate |
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May 2009 |
Driving Miss Daisy Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 30, 2009 The program has been accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada for 3.5 hours towards the professional development requirement for certification. |
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November 2008 |
The Science of Crime Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 27-29, 2008 This program has been accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada for eight (8) hours – Criminal Law Specialty. |
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May 2008 |
What? Found Guilty. Now what? Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 10, 2008 The 2008 CLA Spring Conference has been granted accreditation of 3.5 hours CLA |
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October 2007 |
25 Years of the Charter Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: October 25-27, 2007 This program has been accredited by the Criminal Law Specialty Committee of the Law Society of Upper Canada for 10.5 hours towards the professional development required for certification. |
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May 2007 |
Pre-Trial Applications – Should O “Stay” or Should I Go? Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 12, 2007 3.5 hours; Criminal Law Specialty; Essential, Intermediate, Advanced Program Level |
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November 2006 |
The Expanding Boundaries of Criminal Law Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 3-4, 2006 This program has been accredited by the Criminal Law Specialty Committee of the Law Society of Upper Canada for 10.5 hours towards the professional development required for certification. |
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May 2006 |
Spring Fever – Hot Topics in Criminal Law Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 6, 2006 The 2006 CLA Spring Program has been accredited by the Criminal Law Specialty Committee of the Law Society of Upper Canada for 3.5 hours towards the professional development requirement for certification. |
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October 2005 |
The Compleat Criminal Lawyer: Tips & Techniques for the total advocate Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: October 22-25, 2005 This program has been accredited by the Criminal Law Specialty Committee of the Law Society of Upper Canada for 10.5 hours towards the professional development required for certification. |
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May 2005 |
Good Things Come in 3’s Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 7, 2005 4 hours; Criminal Law Specialty; Intermediate Program Level |
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October 2004 |
Evidence and Advocacy: The Lifeblood of Criminal Defence Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: October 28-30, 2004 This program has been accredited by the Criminal Law Specialty Committee of the Law Society of Upper Canada for 11.5 hours (immediate level) towards the professional development requirement for certification. |
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May 2004 |
Spring Cleaning. Are the Courts Tidying up the Charter? Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 15, 2004 3 hours; Criminal Law Specialty |
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November 2003 |
Criminal Law in a Changing World Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 7-8, 2003 11.5 CLE |
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May 2003 |
Bread and Butter Defences Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 10, 2003 4 CLE |
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October 2002 |
20 Years of the Charter: “Making it work for you” Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: October 25-26, 2002 10.5 CLE |
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May 2002 |
Collateral Damage Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 4, 2002 4 CLE |
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October 2001 |
Myths & Magic: Evidence, Experts & Legislation Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: October 26 – 27, 2001 10.5 CLE |
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April 2001 |
Sentencing: You Cant Always Get What You Want Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: April 21, 2001 |
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November 2000 |
Defence of the Defence Bar: Ethical and Evidenciary Issues in a Changing Justice System Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 10-11, 2000 11.5 CLE |
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May 2000 |
The Science of Crime Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences Date: May 13, 2000 4 CLE |
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November 1999 |
The Case for the Defence Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences Date: November 12-13, 1999 10.5 CLE |
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CPD Confirmed: 90 minutes Substantive per session
