Law Society of Saskatchewan CPD Activities CPD 328.5 – Purposefully Persuasive: Tips on the Art of Successful Chambers Advocacy (Session 5, A Family Law Refresher)
CPD 328.5 – Purposefully Persuasive: Tips on the Art of Successful Chambers Advocacy (Session 5, A Family Law Refresher)
Recorded Date: May 26, 2022Originally recorded 2022-05-26
Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour
Session 5 of The Family Law Refresher Seminar
In this session, legal experts Madam Justice Gable and Sherry Fitzsimmons QC share valuable tips on successful advocacy. They emphasize the importance of well-prepared applications, managing client expectations, and building credibility in court. The discussion also covers the significance of written materials, draft orders, and evidence in advancing a case. The speakers highlight the need for clear, concise affidavits and briefs, thorough preparation for court, and effective communication techniques. The session concludes with a focus on courtroom etiquette and respect.
Presenters: Madam Justice G.V. Goebels, Court of Queen’s Bench. Sherry Fitzsimmons, Q.C., McDougall Gauley LLP.