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SUMMARY:Workshop - Chambers Advocacy Workshop 2026 (CPD 449)
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT. Please contact cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca to be added to the waiting list. \nQualifies for 11 CPD hours\, 2 of which qualify for Ethics. \nThe Chambers Advocacy Workshop returns for 2026! \nRegistration deadline: February 12\, 2026\nLimited to 24 registrants.\nVenue: Ramada Plaza\, Downtown Regina – 1818 Victoria Avenue \nPreference is given to lawyers with 10 years or less experience at the Bar. Questions regarding year admitted to the bar\, number of trials as lead and as associate counsel to be completed with registration. For additional information regarding accommodations\, the cancellation deadline and the waiting list\, please view the brochure. \nNo matter what your level of trial experience or ability\, you will benefit from the opportunity to access the knowledge and expertise of our faculty of trial judges and accomplished courtroom practitioners. Develop exceptional family law Chambers advocacy skills and receive constructive feedback in a small group setting. Learn from your own performances\, that of the other participants\, and the faculty demonstrations. This workshop specific to family law provides an opportunity to hone your written and oral skills in a number of exercises\, including notices of application\, draft orders\, Chambers appearance memos\, affidavits\, memos of law and oral submissions. Don’t miss this opportunity! \nWorkshop Features include: \n\nWork in small groups: Faculty-to-student ratio of 9 instructors to 24 students\nLearn without the burn: Concentrated practice of your advocacy skills in a supportive non-threatening environment\nFaculty of experienced judges and lawyers: Access the skills and knowledge of experienced trial judges and some of Saskatchewan’s finest courtroom practitioners\nCurrent Saskatchewan-specific curriculum: Exercises will be drawn from a family law fact pattern which will address parenting issues and support (income determination\, child support and spousal support). The exercises will develop your skills in oral submissions as well as writing notices of applications\, draft orders\, Chambers appearance memos\, affidavits and memos of law. The fact pattern and exercises have been prepared locally by our Workshop Planning Committee ensuring the content is relevant and current.\n\nFaculty\nThe Honourable Justice S.M. Sean Sinclair (Court of King’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nThe Honourable Justice F. N. Turcotte (Court of King’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nThe Honourable Justice G. V. Goebel (Court of King’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nThe Honourable Justice D. J. Brown (Court of King’s Bench\, Regina)\nThe Honourable Justice C. M. Richmond (Court of King’s Bench\, Regina)\nDavid Flett (Nychuck & Company\,Regina)\nSherry Fitzsimmons\, K.C. (McDougall Gauley LLP\, Saskatoon)\nChristine Hansen-Chad (OWZW LLP\, Regina)\nLindsay Gates (Kanuka Thuringer LLP\, Swift Current) \nGuest Speaker\nTBD \nFor additional information regarding accommodations\, the cancellation deadline and the waiting list\, please view the please view the brochure. Once the workshop is full\, please contact cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/workshop-chambers-advocacy-workshop-2026-cpd-449/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, Downtown Regina by Wyndham\, 1818 Victoria Avenue\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4P 0R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260624T025014
CREATED:20250806T163025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T184036Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Trial Advocacy Workshop 2025 (CPD 433)
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT. Please contact CPD to be added to the wait list.  \nLimited to 32 registrants. Registration deadline: Thursday\, September 18\, 2025. \nPreference given to lawyers with 15 years or less experience at the Bar. Questions regarding year admitted to the bar\, number of trials as lead and as associate counsel to be completed with registration. For additional information regarding accommodations\, the cancellation deadline and the waiting list\, please view the brochure. \nQualifies for 20 CPD hours\, 3 of which qualify for Ethics \nRamada Plaza\, Downtown Regina – 1818 Victoria Avenue \nThe Trial Advocacy Workshop returns for 2025! \nNo matter what your level of trial experience or ability\, you will benefit from the opportunity to access the knowledge and expertise of our faculty of trial judges and accomplished courtroom practitioners. Develop exceptional advocacy skills and receive constructive feedback in a small group setting. Learn from your own performances\, that of the other participants\, and the faculty demonstrations. Don’t miss this opportunity! \nWorkshop Features include: \n\nWork in small groups\n\nFaculty-to-student ratio of 13 instructors to 32 students\n\n\n“Learn without the burn” \n\nConcentrated practice of your advocacy skills in a supportive non-threatening environment\n\n\nFaculty of experienced judges and lawyers \n\nAccess the skills and knowledge of experienced trial judges and some of Saskatchewan’s finest courtroom practitioners\n\n\nComprehensive curriculum \n\nExercises will be drawn from two case files\, one civil and one criminal. The exercises will develop your skills in direct and cross-examination\, use of exhibits\, witness impeachment\, re-examination\, demonstrative evidence\, and opening and closing statements\n\n\nFaculty critique and constructive suggestions \n\nAfter each skills performance\, you will receive constructive feedback from your instructors. Learn from your own performance and those of other participants. Demonstrations by instructors will provide you with the opportunity to observe effective advocacy skills\n\n\nVideo \n\nReview your video performances for additional feedback\n\n\nTextbook included: \n\nAn Advocacy Primer\, 4th edition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker\nErin Kleisinger\, K.C. (McDougall Gauley LLP)\n\n\nFaculty\nJustice R.W. Danyliuk (Court of King’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nJustice K.L. Kerr (Court of King’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nJudge M. Marquette (Provincial Court\, Wynyard)\nJudge B. Hendrickson (Provincial Court\, Moose Jaw)\nJudge M.A. Segu (Provincial Court\, Meadow Lake)\nJudge C. Alexander (Provincial Court\, Regina)\nGreg Walen\, K.C. (retired from Scharfstein LLP\, Saskatoon)\nBrian Banilevic\, K.C. (retired from McDougall Gauley LLP\, Regina)\nDarcia Schirr\, K.C. (retired from McKercher LLP\, Regina)\nAmanda Quayle\, K.C. (McDougall Gauley LLP\, Regina)\nJackie Lane (Ministry of Justice\, Regina)\nJeff Deagle (Miller Thomson LLP\, Regina)\nDana J. Brûlé (Public Prosecutions\, Regina)\nThomas Hynes (Pfefferle Law\, Saskatoon)\n\nFor additional information regarding accommodations\, the cancellation deadline and the waiting list\, please view the brochure. Once the workshop is full\, please contact cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca to be added to the waiting list. 
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/workshop-trial-advocacy-workshop-2025-cpd-433/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, Downtown Regina by Wyndham\, 1818 Victoria Avenue\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4P 0R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T025014
CREATED:20240501T210531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T165925Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Negotiation Fundamentals for Lawyers (CPD 394)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is limited to 30. This workshop will be held in Regina\, and is not recorded or livestreamed. \nQualifies for 5.5 CPD hours. \nAGENDA \nJoin us for this one-day workshop focused on exploring fundamental knowledge and skills for effective negotiation. The session will highlight dynamics that impact on negotiations\, emphasize practical application of negotiation theory and principles\, and allow participants to work through a variety of negotiation scenarios through role-plays and exercises. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your negotiation skills and network with fellow professionals in a collaborative environment! Register early to secure your spot. \nPresenters: Itemobong Umoh and Madasan Yates – Dispute Resolution Office\, Ministry of Justice. \nDeadline for cancellation or change without penalty is June 3. Early bird discount ends May 12. \n 
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/workshop-negotiation-fundamentals-for-lawyers-cpd-394/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, Downtown Regina by Wyndham\, 1818 Victoria Avenue\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4P 0R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T025014
CREATED:20230307T211358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T212127Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Seminar - Keys to Successful Oral Advocacy: All Your Questions Answered (CPD 359)
DESCRIPTION:Due to low registration numbers\, this in-person seminar is cancelled. \nQualifies for 3.0 CPD hours. \nJoin us the morning of Thursday\, May 25th in Regina at the Ramada Plaza. This workshop is in-person and will not be recorded. \nEffective litigators convey complex information clearly\, answer questions and deflect challenges with ease\, and appeal to the judge in an engaging manner. Persuasive oral advocacy is key to winning legal disputes and a skill that requires consistent refinement and practice. Whether you are newly called and preparing for some of your first forays into the courtroom or are a seasoned veteran looking to refresh and enhance your skills\, take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn what the Court expects\, what works and what doesn’t\, and get expert practice tips on making effective oral submissions. \nThe Secrets of Winning Oral Advocacy\nThe Hon. Mr. Justice Robert G. Richards\, Chief Justice\, Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan. \nPractice Tips from the Trenches\nAaron A. Fox\, K.C. McDougall Gauley LLP.\nErin Bartsch. Public Prosecutions\, Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice.\nThe Hon. Judge Lisa J. Watson. Provincial Court for Saskatchewan. \nHear practical tips from accomplished litigators to help you hone your skills\, deal with nerves\, avoid missteps\, and effectively prepare for advocacy. \nPoint of View from the Bench\nThe Hon. Mr. Justice Robert W. Leurer. Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan.\nThe Hon. Mr. Justice Michael T. Megaw. Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan – Family Law Division.\nThe Hon. Judge Marylynne T. Beaton. Provincial Court for Saskatchewan. \nMembers of the Bench will share their observations of some of the more common problems plaguing counsel and how these problems can be remedied. \n 
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/seminar-oral-advocacy-cpd-359/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, Downtown Regina by Wyndham\, 1818 Victoria Avenue\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4P 0R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20221206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20221206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260624T025014
CREATED:20221013T170715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T210045Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar - Negotiation Strategies and Ethics with Marty Latz (CPD 345)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for up to 6.0 CPD hours\, 3.0 of which qualify for Ethics \nWe’re opening this event for both in-person or livestream. No recorded versions will be available\, however. \nJoin us December 6 at the Ramada Plaza\, Downtown Regina for Negotiation Strategies and Ethics. Martin Latz is one of the world’s leading experts and instructors on negotiation techniques. Since 1995\, he has taught over 100\,000 lawyers and business professionals around the world how to negotiate more effectively and his programs have consistently received the highest praise. A Harvard Law honours graduate\, Marty will help make you a better negotiator. Latz is the author of Gain the Edge! Negotiating to Get What You Want. He has also appeared as a negotiation expert on CBS\, CNN\, MSNBC and FOX and in many national publications\, including USA Today\, Politico\, US News & World Report\, The Christian Science Monitor\, The Economist\, South China Morning Post\, and many more. He also writes a monthly negotiation column. \nThis seminar\, conveniently divided into an AM and a PM session\, allows you to attend either or both! The AM focus on Negotiation Strategies for Lawyers will equip you with Latz’s 5 Golden Rules of Negotiation\, along with many more vital insights. The PM session features a local panel of practitioners who will share their thoughts on Marty’s challenging Ethical Negotiation Scenarios and consider how lawyers may engage issues like these ethically and effectively.  \nRegistration includes course materials\, refreshments and lunch. \nAgenda \nMorning Program\nGain the Edge!® Negotiation Strategies for Lawyers \nAfternoon Program\nNegotiation Ethics: Winning Without Selling Your Soul \nDeadline for cancellation without penalty is Nov 24.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/seminar-negotiation-strategies-and-ethics-with-marty-latz-cpd-345/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, Downtown Regina by Wyndham\, 1818 Victoria Avenue\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4P 0R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20221103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20221105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T025014
CREATED:20220816T213358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T203112Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Trial Advocacy Workshop 2022 (CPD 341) SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The Trial Advocacy Workshop is now sold out. Please contact cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca to be added to the waiting list\, in case of cancellations. The cancellation deadline is Oct 6. \n20 CPD hours\, 3 of which qualify for Ethics \nRegistration deadline: Sep 23\, 2022. Limited to 32 registrants. Venue – Ramada Plaza\, 1818 Victoria Avenue\, Regina. Preference given to lawyers with 15 years of less experience at the Bar. Questions regarding year admitted to the bar\, number of trials as lead and as associate counsel to be completed with registration. For additional information regarding the cancellation deadline and waiting list\, please view the brochure. \nThe Trial Advocacy Workshop returns for 2022. No matter what your level of trial experience or ability\, you will benefit from the opportunity to access the knowledge and expertise of our faculty of trial judges and accomplished courtroom practitioners. Develop exceptional advocacy skills and receive constructive feedback in a small group setting. Learn from your own performances\, that of the other participants\, and the faculty demonstrations. Don’t miss this opportunity! \nWorkshop Features include: \n\n\n–Work in small groups\n  Faculty-to-student ratio of 13 instructors to 32 students\n\n\n–“Learn without the burn”\n  Concentrated practice of your advocacy skills in a supportive non-threatening environment\n\n\n–Faculty of experienced judges and lawyers\n  Access the skills and knowledge of experienced trial judges and some of Saskatchewan’s finest courtroom\n  practitioners\n\n\n–New and improved curriculum\n  Exercises will be drawn from two case files\, one civil and one criminal. The exercises will develop your skills in direct\n  and cross-examination\, use of exhibits\, witness impeachment\, re-examination\, demonstrative evidence\, and\n  opening and closing statements\n\n\n–Faculty critique and constructive suggestions\n  After each skills performance\, you will receive constructive feedback from your instructors. Learn from your own\n  performance and those of other participants. Demonstrations by instructors will provide you with the opportunity to\n  observe effective advocacy skills.\n\n\n–Video\n  Review your video performances for additional feedback\n\n\n\n–Textbook included:\n An Advocacy Primer\, 4th edition\n\n  \n\nGuest Speaker\nThe Honourable Chief Justice M.D. Popescul (Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan)\n\n\nFaculty\nJustice R.W. Danyliuk (Court of Queen’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nJustice D.E. Labach (Court of Queen’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nJustice K.L. Zerr (Court of Queen’s Bench\, Saskatoon)\nJudge H.M. Harradence (Provincial Court\, Prince Albert)\nJudge B. Hendrickson (Provincial Court\, Moose Jaw)\nBrian Banilevic\, Q.C. (retired from McDougall Gauley LLP\, Regina)\nLeslie Sullivan\, Q.C. (Court Appointed Counsel Program\, Saskatoon)\nGreg Walen\, Q.C. (Scharfstein LLP\, Saskatoon)\nErin Kleisinger\, Q.C. (McDougall Gauley LLP\, Regina)\nAmanda Quayle\, Q.C. (McDougall Gauley LLP\, Regina)\nRon Parchomchuk (Parchomchuk Sherdahl Hunter\, Prince Albert)\nCynthia Alexander (Ministry of Justice\, Moose Jaw)\nJackie Lane (Ministry of Justice\, Regina)\n\n 
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/cpd-341-trial-advocacy-workshop-2022/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, Downtown Regina by Wyndham\, 1818 Victoria Avenue\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4P 0R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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