Tips on Litigating a Constitutional or Human Rights Case
Many lawyers have taken on what appears to be a straightforward client matter, only to find that it contains a constitutional, human rights, or civil liberties issue. This can be a terrifying realization, especially for new lawyers! Join us for an engaging and sometimes humorous program in which a spectrum of panelists will offer their tips and insights into how to handle these issues and where to find help when you need it. Advice will be offered from the bench, from the bar, from more experienced counsel, as well as from the perspective of a new lawyer.
Panelists The Honourable Mr. Justice Robert K. Sharpe,
Court of Appeal for Ontario
Kim
Bernhardt, Grant & Bernhardt
Lucy
McSweeney, Ministry of the Attorney General
Kathleen Robichaud, Barrister and Solicitor
Moderator David A. Wright, Green & Chercover