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In its 6th year, the TLA has organized a thought-provoking program on Ethics and Professionalism with dynamic speakers and topics that satisfy your annual Professionalism Hours. Registration is limited, sign up now The practice of law is rife with biases. From the instant credibility often placed on authority figures to a myopic theory of liability, no lawyer is immune from the subtle influences that exist all around us. This session will equip you with the tools necessary to make use of the latest cognitive bias research from expert Dr. Ruth Corbin. You will also hear from experienced lawyers and judges on how they persuade, negotiate and decide matters in consideration of their own cognitive bias. In this thought-provoking program, you will satisfy your annual Professionalism Hours and:
- Learn how the mind makes snap judgments, is filled with preferences for short cuts and can be influenced by ordinary factors.
- Hear from a panel of judges on the ethics of using cognitive techniques in the courtroom.
- Discover what advocacy tools are effective and questionable from a panel of battle-tested lawyers.
Panelists:
- Justice Donald McLeod, Ontario Court of Justice
- Justice Faye McWatt, Superior Court of Justice
- Yola Grant, Associate Chair, Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
- Dr. Ruth Corbin, Chair of Corbin Partners Inc.
- Jack Fireman, Fireman Steinmetz Daya LLP
- Joe Groia, Groia & Company PC
- Gillian Hnatiw, Lerners LLP
