Agenda

9:00 a.m.	Introductory Remarks Joanna A. Carroll, Blaney McMurtry LLP Kelly J. Smith, Rogers, Moore Barristers & Solicitors
9:10 a.m.	Preparation for Trial File handling from day one, jury or non-jury trial Developing the theme of your case Comprehensive trial preparation list Witness interviews and preparation Requirements pursuant to the Evidence Act Offers to settle Client communication and preparation Stephen R. Moore, Blaney McMurtry LLP
9:50 a.m.	Opening and Closing Statements Setting the theme and the tone - Plaintiff and defendant Know your audience, remember your audience Impressions - Does the first five minutes make the case? Plaintiff - Anticipating the defendant's opening and theme Defence - Winning back the jury Know your own strengths, develop your own style Roderic G. Ferguson, Q.C., Ferguson Barristers - Midland
10:20 a.m.	Break
10:40 a.m.	Use of Discovery Transcripts at Trial and Handling Objections The formalities and "The Magic Words" The value of reading in evidence Preparing to impeach the witness Anticipating changed testimony To object or not to object Knowing the basis for objections Some case law as guidance Michael E. Royce, Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin
11:20 a.m.	Bringing In The Law Preparation of case briefs - How much law is too much? Preparation and use of trial factae To move or not to move - The value of motions at trial Effectively arguing/presenting the law - To judge, to jury Can the law win or lose your case? Frank E. Walwyn, WeirFoulds LLP
12:00 p.m.	Use of Demonstrative Aids and Working With Experts Rules and formalities respecting demonstrative evidence When are aids helpful, when are aids advocacy? Do juries pay attention to aids? Do judges? Introducing your expert - The formalities Optimizing the impact of your expert's testimony Challenging your opponent's expert The right expert for your case and for your client's budget Stephen G. Ross, Rogers, Moore Barristers & Solicitors
12:40 p.m.	Questions
1:00 p.m.	Program Concludes