How to Be a Great Litigation Junior 2019

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The knowledge to successfully launch your litigation career

(Original Course Date: May 3, 2019)

Who should attend: Junior litigators

Learning level: Fundamental

Are great litigators born or made? While natural ability and aptitude will get a young lawyer like you off to a good start, it’s not always enough. You need hard work and guidance—the right kind of guidance. First held in 2017, this is the second edition of our rave-reviewed course featuring a comprehensive review of the key elements of what it takes to excel as a junior litigator. You will learn about personal temperament, work ethic, writing, trial preparation, and trial advocacy. Let our panel of jurists and senior counsel be your team of mentors for an intensive day of learning on "how to be a great litigation junior."

After taking this course, you will:

understand the skills and traits that senior counsel seek in a junior
be in a position to avoid some of the hard lessons that junior litigators typically face
ramp up your writing skills—a critical tool for all lawyers
know what judges want to see from counsel, so you can be more effective in court
understand what you need to do to become a better advocate

Join us and build a strong litigation foundation today!

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)

Course Chair
Joel Morris — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver

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Rebroadcast	$489 $399
Rebroadcast Articled Student	$244.50 $199.50
Save even more with your CPDone Pass. Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials. *Please note:* The CPD hours of the rebroadcast will either meet or exceed the CPD hours of the original live course.

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CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Raymond Lee
rlee@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Course Chair
Joel Morris — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver

About the Course Chair

Joel Morris is a partner at Harper Grey LLP in Vancouver. He maintains a general litigation practice, representing clients in a broad range of civil and administrative law matters. Joel's practice focuses on professional liability; commercial litigation, including multi-party cases and class actions; and administrative law. Joel has represented clients at all levels of court in BC and before various administrative tribunals. He has extensive experience working as junior counsel on complex cases and appeals.

Faculty
The Honourable Madam Justice Karen A. Horsman — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver
Master Stuart Cameron — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver
The Honourable Judge David A. St. Pierre — Provincial Court of BC, Vancouver
Craig P. Dennis, QC — McEwan Partners, Vancouver
Jennifer L. Francis — Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver
Ludmila B. Herbst, QC — Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP, Vancouver
David A. Jardine, QC — Crown Counsel, Ministry of Attorney General, Vancouver
Emily Kirkpatrick — McEwan Partners, Vancouver
Joel Morris — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver
Andrew I. Nathanson — Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver
Richard C.C. Peck, QC — Peck and Company, Vancouver
Christopher M. Rusnak — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver
Peter R. Senkpiel — Nathanson Schachter & Thompson LLP, Vancouver
Kevin B. Westell — Pender Litigation, Vancouver
Allison Wolf — Lawyer Coach, Shift Works Strategic Inc., Vancouver

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Welcome and Introduction

Joel Morris — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver

What Do You Look for in a Junior?

what senior counsel look for in a junior on a file from the perspective of various practice areas
skills to develop to be an effective junior
practice points for junior counsel

Moderator: Joel Morris — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver
Craig P. Dennis, QC — McEwan Partners, Vancouver
Jennifer L. Francis — Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver
Richard C.C. Peck, QC — Peck and Company, Vancouver

Break

Effective Legal Writing for Junior Counsel

advice regarding effective legal writing
differences between writing for various audiences:
- writing for lawyers (legal research and writing)
- writing for clients (legal opinions)
- writing for courts/tribunals (legal submissions)

Christopher M. Rusnak — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

advice regarding lessons learned as junior counsel

Emily Kirkpatrick — McEwan Partners, Vancouver
Peter R. Senkpiel — Nathanson Schachter & Thompson LLP, Vancouver
Kevin B. Westell — Pender Litigation, Vancouver

Lawyer Wellness and Productivity

Moderator: Joel Morris — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver
Allison Wolf — Lawyer Coach, Shift Works Strategic Inc., Vancouver

Networking Lunch (provided)

View from the Bench

advice for junior counsel appearing at different levels of court

The Honourable Madam Justice Karen A. Horsman — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver
The Honourable Judge David A. St. Pierre — Provincial Court of BC, Vancouver
Master Stuart Cameron — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver

Break

Advocacy Practice Panel

advice on advocacy for junior counsel
professionalism and ethics

Ludmila B. Herbst, QC — Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP, Vancouver
David A. Jardine, QC — Crown Counsel, Ministry of Attorney General, Vancouver
Andrew I. Nathanson — Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver

Closing Remarks

Joel Morris — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver

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