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Past CLA Programs

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Past CLA Programs

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


CPD: 90 minutes Substantive per session

Session 1 – Hearsay Evidence – Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024

Session 2 – Lay and Expert Opinion Evidence – Thursday, March 28, 2024

 Session 3 – Bad Character Evidence – Thursday, April 11, 2024

 Session 4 – Prior Consistent Statements – Thursday,  April 25, 2024

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


January 2024

Criminal Lawyers’ Association Presents: CPD in Cancun

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: 19 Jan 2024, 6:00 PM - 21 Jan 2024, 10:30 AM 


CPD CONFIRMED:

  • One hour of Professionalism content.
  • Four hours and 10 minutes substantive (if hours are not needed for professional they can be added to substantive)

November 2023

51st Annual Fall Conference

Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences

Date: November 17-18, 2023


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


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


October 2023

9th Annual Recent Call Conference

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023


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 


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.


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:

  • One hour and 30 minutes of Professionalism content.
  • Two hours and 25 minutes substantive (if hours are not needed for professional they can be added to substantive)

Plus: Approved for LAWPRO’s Risk Management Credit

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.


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”

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:

  • 120 minutes of Substantive

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.

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:

  • 20 minutes of EDI
  • 70 minutes of professionalism.
  • Substantive Hours: 2 hours and 30 minutes (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professionalism they can be added to)

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 […]

November 2022

50th Annual Fall Conference

Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences

Date: November 18-19, 2022


CPD Confirmed:

  • 60 minutes of EDI
  • 1 hour 10 minutes of professionalism.
  • Substantive Hours: 7 hours and 30 minutes (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professionalism they can be added to)

November 2022

2022 CLA Women in Criminal Law Dinner

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: 17 Nov 2022, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM


October 2022

8th Annual Recent Call Conference

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022


CPD Confirmed:

  • 60 minutes of EDI
  • 60 minutes of professionalism.
  • Substantive Hours: 3 hours and 40 minutes (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professionalism they can be added to)

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. 

June 2022

2022 Annual Spring Conference

Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences

Date: Saturday, June 18, 2022


CPD CONFIRMED:

  • One hour and 25 minutes of Professionalism content.
  • Three hours and 10 minutes substantive (if hours are not needed for professional they can be added to substantive)

Plus: Approved for LAWPRO’s Risk Management Credit

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 […]

May 2022

5th CLA Women in Criminal Law Conference

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: Saturday, May 28, 2022


CONFERENCE: Saturday, May 28, 2022, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. VIRTUAL

GALA: Saturday, May 28, 2022, 6 p.m., Aria Ristorante25 York Street, Toronto

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.

May 2022

Recent Call Committee presents: How to Cross Examine Series

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: May 5, 12, 19 and 26


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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

March 2022

7th Annual Virtual CLA & LAMDA Mental Health Conference

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022


  • Professionalism Hours: 1 hour
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Hours: 30 minutes
  • Substantive Hours: 2 hours and 35 minutes (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professionalism they can be added to substantive)

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.

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.

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. 


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 

February 2022

Recent Call Criminal Law – Hot Topics #1

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: February 8, 2022, 6 p.m.


CPD CONFIRMED:

  • 15 minutes of EDI
  • 10 minutes of professionalism.
  • 65 minutes of  substantive Hours (if minutes are not needed for EDI and/or professionalism they can be added to)

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.

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 […]

October 2021

7th Annual Recent Call Conference

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021


CPD APPROVED. 

  • Professionalism Hours: 1 hour and 25 minutes
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Hours: 30 minutes
  • Substantive Hours: 2 hours and 10 minutes (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professionalism they can be added to)

Plus:  Approved for LAWPRO’s Risk Management Credit

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


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 […]

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.

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

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

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.

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.

June 2021

2021 CLA Spring VIRTUAL Conference

Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021


CPD CONFIRMED:

  • One hour and 10 minutes of Professionalism content.
  • This program contains 25 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content.
  • Three hours and 10 minutes substantive (if hours are not needed for professional they can be added to substantive)

Plus:  Approved for LAWPRO’s Risk Management Credit

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 […]

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.

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.

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:

  • This program contains 45 minutes of Professionalism Content.
  • This program contains 15 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content.

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. […]

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 […]

February 2021

The 6th Annual CLA & LAMDA Virtual Mental Health Conference

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2021


CPD Confirmed!

  • Professionalism Hours: 1 hour and 10 minutes
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Hours: 30 minutes
  • Substantive Hours: 2 hours  and 15 minutes (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professionalism they can be added to substantive)

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.

November 2020

6th Annual Recent Call Conference

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2020


CPD Confirmed!

  • Professionalism Hours: 1 hour and 20 minutes
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Hours: 45 minutes
  • Substantive Hours: 1 hour and 30 minutes (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professionalism they can be added to

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.

October 2020

SOLD OUT! 48th Annual CLA Fall Conference

Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences

Date: October 23-24, 2020


CPD Confirmed!

  • Professionalism Hours: 2 hours and 10 minutes
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Hours: 1 hour and 10 minutes
  • Substantive Hours: 4 hours and 15 minutes (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professionalism they can be added to substantive)

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?  

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.

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.


As a result of popular demand and the overwhelming positive feedback from the first three sessions, we are adding a fourth live webcast Digital Mentoring session with Alan Gold. More than 850 members have accessed the Digital Mentoring Series to date – don’t miss out on this fourth session!

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 2020

2020 CLA Annual Spring Conference

Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2020


100% VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
The Annual Spring Virtual Conference – being held on May 30, 2020 has been accredited for 1 hour of EDI Professionalism Content and two hours and 50 minutes of Professionalism content. 1 hours and 25 minutes substantive (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professional they can be added to substantive)

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

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!
Prominent female lawyers discuss challenges faced while working from home and having young children and/or other family responsibilities and how to overcome those challenges. 

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.

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)
Live webcast will also be available.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.   

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.


The 2019 Annual CLA Spring Conference – Deconstructing the Wall to be held on June 8, 2019 has been accredited for 1 hour of EDI Professionalism Content and 2 hours and 20 minutes of Professionalism content. 1 hour and 25 minutes substantive (if hours are not needed for EDI and/or professional they can be added to substantive)

April 2019

4th CLA Women in Criminal Law Conference

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: April 6, 2019


Social: Friday, April 5, 2019
Conference: Saturday, April 6, 2019
Collingwood Ontario
The 2019 CLA Women in Criminal Law” program to be held on April 6, 2019 has been accredited for 2 hours of Professionalism Content. This program contains 1 hour of EDI Professionalism Content. This program is eligible for up to 2 hours, 45 minutes of Substantive hours.

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

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:

  • This program contains 1 hour and 5 minutes of Professionalism Content. 
  • This program contains 40 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content. 
  • This program is eligible for up to 3 hours, 5 minutes of Substantive hours.

 

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.

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.
One hour of substantive CPD available.

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.
This program contains 35 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content.
This program is eligible for 3 hours and 50 minutes of Substantive Content.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.
In person and LIVE webcast option.
In person: Law Society of Ontario (LSO), 
Donald Lamont Learning Centre, 130 Queen Street West, Toronto
The Criminal Lawyers’ Association 2018 Annual Spring Conference held on May 26, 2018 has been accredited for 1 hour and 25 minutes of Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for 3 hours and 30 minutes of Substantive Content.

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)
Saturday, April 28, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In person: FCP Gallery, First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Toronto OR Live Webcast
This program contains 1 hour of Professionalism Content. 
This program contains 40 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content.

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.  

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.
This program contains 15 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content.

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.

October 2017

45th Annual CLA Fall Conference

Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences

Date: October 27-28, 2017


October 27-28, 2017
Conference Location: Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, 525 Bay Street, Toronto, ON

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.

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)
The 3rd Annual Recent Call Conference held on October 26, 2017 has been accredited for 2 hours and 35 minutes of Professionalism Content. 

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.

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

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:

  • In-Person – The Law Society of Upper Canada, Lamont Learning Centre, 130 Queen St. West, Toronto
  • LIVE Webcast

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.  

October 2016

44th Annual CLA Fall Conference

Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences

Date: October 28 & 29, 2016


October 28 & 29, 2016
Conference Location: Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, 525 Bay Street, Toronto, ON

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.

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.

 

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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
The Criminal Lawyers’ Association 2015 Ultimate Impaired Driving program to be held on November 28, 2015 has been accredited for 0 hr 30 min Professionalism Content. This program is also eligible for up to 3 hr 45 min  Substantive Content.

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.

October 2015

2015 CLA Recent Call Conference – SOLD OUT

Program Type: CLA Legal Programs

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2015


RECENT CALL CONFERENCE DETAILS:

Thursday, October 29, 2015

  • 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Professional Development – Double Tree by Hilton, Mandarin Room, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto
  • 6 to 10 p.m. – Social – Hockey Hall of Fame, 30 Yonge Street, Toronto

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.

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.

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


  • BRAMPTON – June 18, 2015, Louisiana Seafood & Steakhouse, 1 Steeles Avenue East, Brampton
  • TORONTO – June 24, 2015, 6:25 to 8:35 p.m., Verity, 111d Queen Street East, Toronto
  • KINGSTON – June 24, 2015, 6:25 to 8:35 p.m., Templeman Menninga LLP – Suite 401, 366 King Street East Kingston
  • OTTAWA – July 7, 2015, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Glebe Ottawa (address to be provided upon registration)

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.
In-person and Live Webcast options are available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

October 2011

CLA Young Lawyers Program Learning From the Legends of Cross-Examination


Program Type: Other Past Programs

Date: October 22, 2011


October 2011

Cooper Garage Services Part 4: Women in Law & Top 11 Cases in 2011


Program Type: Other Past Programs

Date: October 20, 2011


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.
This program has been accredited by the Law Society for 1 Professionalism Hour
This program has been accredited by the Law Society for 2.5 New Member CPD Hours

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 has been accredited by the LSUC for 1 hours towards the annual professionalism hours.
This program has been accredited by the LSUC for 2.5 hours towards the annual new member requirement.

This program is now available to watch in the members only section of the CLA website.

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.
This program has been accredited by the LSUC for 3 hours towards the annual professionalism hours.
This program has been accredited by the LSUC for 3 hours towards the annual new member requirement.

This program is now available to watch in the members only section of the CLA website.

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.

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.

May 2010

Show me the Disclosure


Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences

Date: May 15, 2010


4 hours; Criminal Law Specialty; Intermediate Program Level

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

November 2003

Criminal Law in a Changing World


Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences

Date: November 7-8, 2003


11.5 CLE

May 2003

Bread and Butter Defences


Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences

Date: May 10, 2003


4 CLE

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

May 2002

Collateral Damage


Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences

Date: May 4, 2002


4 CLE

October 2001

Myths & Magic: Evidence, Experts & Legislation


Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences

Date: October 26 – 27, 2001


10.5 CLE

April 2001

Sentencing: You Cant Always Get What You Want


Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences

Date: April 21, 2001


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

May 2000

The Science of Crime


Program Type: CLA Spring Conferences

Date: May 13, 2000


4 CLE

November 1999

The Case for the Defence


Program Type: CLA Fall Conferences

Date: November 12-13, 1999


10.5 CLE