Keeping Tabs - Fall 2021

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CHAIR CHAT Chair Chat Erin Pleet, Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP As I write this Chair Chat we are approaching the first ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Leading up to this day I have been thinking about what we as advocates can do to further the Calls to Action made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, including those relating to justice. While this short Chair Chat cannot begin to cover the breadth and depth of the topic of Truth and Reconciliation, I hope that each of you has had an opportunity to remember, reflect and learn about the intergenerational harm that residential schools have caused to Indigenous families and communities, and to take action. There are a variety of useful resources relating to Truth and Reconciliation for lawyers, including the Guide for Lawyers Working with Indigenous Peoples, a joint project of The Advocates’ Society, The Indigenous Bar Association and The Law Society of Ontario. I am in the early stages of my education on these important topics, and I am grateful there is a national day where we can reflect and take action, individually and collectively. Turning to this issue of Keeping Tabs, you’ll find an article with some great advice for taking on the role of “second chair”, a convincing argument to avoid block quotes in your legal writing (I profess my guilt on this one), an interview roundtable with young advocates on the impact of COVID-19 on their practices, tips on how to avoid common mistakes in early practice, and some Twitter fun. If you’d like to contribute to an upcoming edition of Keeping Tabs, please email Alex Shelley. To get more involved in YASC, please email our Volunteer Roster coordinator Lisa Delaney. Be sure to check your inboxes or follow The Advocates’ Society on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest on our events and initiatives. 4
Examinations for Discovery: Building Block Series Block 1: Theory, Strategy and Preparation (Plenary Session) Friday, October 22, 2021 Block 2: Discovery Questions and Techniques (Plenary Session) Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Block 3: Conducting an Effective Discovery (Skills Workshop) Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Block 4: Using Discovery Transcripts at Trial (Plenary + Skills) Thursday, January 20, 2022 Discoveries are high-stakes advocacy. An effective discovery will help you optimize settlement or strengthen your case for trial. Don’t leave your discovery skills to chance. In this highly-anticipated new Building Block series on discoveries, seasoned litigators and judges will break down their most effective discovery techniques over four sessions, providing you with the tools, tips and strategies you need to get the most out of your next discovery. Developed by renowned litigators Sandra Barton and Tom Curry – both recipients of TAS's Excellence in Teaching Award - and in consultation with members of our Young Advocates’ Standing Committee, this interactive and practical series will help take your discovery skills to the next level. To learn more or register, visit www.advocates.ca 5
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